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Superficial temporal artery access for transfemoral or transbrachial carotid artery stenting in selected patients considered unfit for carotid surgery.

Piotr MyrchaIzabela TarantaWłodzimierz HendigerJoão Rocha-NevesKosmas I ParaskevasPeter Gloviczki
Published in: International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology (2024)
This prospective study suggests that TFCAS/TBCAS supported by STAA is a viable and safe approach when traditional access methods are ineffective and transcarotid artery stenting in not available or not possible. Despite a 20% technical failure in the current series, this technique may be useful for challenging anatomy of the aortic arch, CCA stenosis and tortuosity, and AIOD. When feasible, STAA may be a promising adjunct to TFCAS/TBCAS.
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