[MSB-23] Investigation of the Effects of Sex On Shunt Use in Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy

The results revealed that the use of shunts was significantly higher in males than in females. This may be interpreted as indicative of a more complex or advanced disease in males, or it may reflect a surgical bias or different approaches to managing the perceived risks during CEA. Despite this difference in treatment approach, there was no significant difference in mortality and stroke rates between the sexes, which warrants further investigation of the criteria used for shunt use and its effect on outcomes.