Fig. 2From: Carotid endarterectomy with patch angioplasty versus primary closure in patients with symptomatic and significant stenosis: a systematic review with meta-analyses and trial sequential analysis of randomized clinical trialsHierarchy of outcomes from patients’ perspective undergoing carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis (GRADE 2008). *At maximum follow-up. Serious adverse events such as neck hematoma and cranial nerve injury. Other serious adverse events include stroke < 30 daysBack to article page