The operation for isolated, stenotic, and symptomatic kinking of the internal carotid artery is safe and effective in preventing stroke and relieving the symptoms of cerebral ischemia 1).

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Illuminati G, Calió FG, Papaspyropoulos V, Montesano G, D'Urso A. Revascularization of the internal carotid artery for isolated, stenotic, and symptomatic kinking. Arch Surg. 2003 Feb;138(2):192-7. PubMed PMID: 12578419.