90 Hanson Street
Newtown
Wellington
90 Hanson Street
Newtown
Wellington
PO Box 7233
Wellington
Phone (04) 910 2160
Fax (04) 910 1545
Email wellington@southerncrosshospitals.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: wgtnmspc
Carotid Endarterectomy: an incision (cut) is made along the side of the neck, the carotid artery opened and the fatty material (plaque) removed. The artery is closed with a patch.
Minimally invasive: a long thin tube (catheter) is inserted through a small incision made in the groin. The catheter is guided to the carotid artery where a balloon attached to the catheter is inflated to clear the blockage or a small metal tube (stent) is put in place to hold the blood vessel open.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/vascular-surgery/southern-cross-wellington-hospital-vascular/