Changes in retinal and choroidal thickness after carotid endarterectomy: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carotid endarterectomy is a well-established procedure for enhancing cerebral perfusion in patients with internal carotid artery stenosis. As a multifactorial disease, carotid stenosis can have ocular implications, potentially affecting retinal and choroidal perfusion and contributing to visual dysfunction. This systematic review aims to evaluate changes in choroidal and retinal thickness after unilateral carotid endarterectomy, providing insight into the impact of the procedure on ocular perfusion.

Methods

A comprehensive search was performed across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to July 2024, without restrictions on language or publication date. The inclusion criteria included original studies assessing retinal or choroidal thickness via optical coherence

SUBMITTER: Cibrao-Pedroso A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12323285 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature