What is the definition or description of: carotid artery surgery?

Surgery of carotid: There are different kinds of carotid artery surgery. The most common, however, is called a carotid endarterectomy. This is done for carotid artery stenosis (blockage). The artery is opened and the blockage is carefully removed and the inside of the artery is cleaned up. The vessel is then often closed with a patch to make it a little larger.

Carotid surgery: Is one of two primary ways to address blockage in the carotid artery that could lead to stroke. The other is carotid stenting.