Patch Infection Following Carotid Endarterectomy: A Single-Center Audit and Literature Review

Abstract

Introduction: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure that carries a rare but serious risk of patch infection. This study examines the management and outcomes of patch infections in CEA patients treated in our department over 23 years. A literature review of studies on prosthetic patch infection following CEA published from January 1992 up to December 31, 2022 was also carried out.Methods: We conducted a retrospective audit of patients who underwent CEA in a hospital in Athens,