Carotid endarterectomy for postradiation carotid stenosis in patient with hypopharyngeal cancer: a case report

Carotid endarterectomy can safely and effectively improve cerebral perfusion and alleviate symptoms in patients with carotid artery stenosis following radiation therapy, provided there is thorough preoperative evaluation and meticulous surgical exposure. In addition, it is essential to strengthen carotid artery assessment and long-term follow-up for survivors of head and neck radiation therapy.