Illuminati G, et al. - Researchers examine the long-term results of prosthetic subclavian to carotid bypass for occlusive disease of the common carotid artery (CCA). Treatment for occlusive disease of the common carotid artery comprises either stenting or surgical bypass. For stenting, long occlusions of the common carotid artery are not suitable. Subclavian to carotid bypass allowed very good patency rates and excellent protection from postoperative and late stroke.