Neurovascular procedures represent an important aspect of a surgeon's practice. The recent favourable results of clinical trials on carotid endarterectomy for stroke prevention have resulted in a growing demand for surgeons who perform this procedure. Surgeons can be prepared to meet the demand by learning the basic principles, diagnositc criteria and operative technique for carotid endarterectomy. Dr Loftus shares his insight and extensive experience in this clinically-oriented volume. Numerous radiographic examples illustrate the subtleties of identifying the diseased artery, as well as anatomic variations that make diagnosis and surgery even more challenging. The technique is illustrated with beautiful line drawings accompanied by colour photographs, and the text throughout is an easy-reading, concise narrative. Features: * Includes a detailed section on the basic principles underlying carotid endarterectomy * Features a section devoted solely to diagnostic considerations with numerous radiographic studies illustrating common and anomalous anatomy * Contains hundreds of photographs and drawings demonstrating all aspects of the procedure