Objective    To assess the effectiveness of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in the surgical treatment of stenosis of carotid artery.     Methods    From December 2003 to June 2006

28 patients of carotid arteriosclerotic stenosis received CEA and vascular repair or plasty (VP). Before and after operation

the hemodynamic parameters including inner diameter of internal carotid canal

blood flow rate

blood flow and blood flow rate of middle cerebral artery of 28 patients were measured by color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) and transcranial Doppler (TCD).     Results    The inner diameter of internal carotid canal in all patients recovered to normal range. Blood flow rate and blood flow after operation were improved. No postoperative complications occurred

and no aneurysms formed.     Conclusion    CEA is one of the effective ways to manage carotid stenosis and angioplasty can improve the long-term efficiency.