Indications and Results of Balloon Angioplasty for Arterial Occlusive Lesions

This paper describes the current techniques for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of peripheral arteries, summarizes the long‐term results of the procedure, and identifies the variables that are predictive of long‐term success of PTA performed in the iliac and femoropopliteal segments.

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Published in:World journal of surgery 1996-07, Vol.20 (6), p.630-634
Main Authors: Kalman, Peter G., Johnston, K. Wayne, Sniderman, Kenneth W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Angioplasty, Balloon - instrumentation
Arterial Occlusive Diseases - therapy
Arterial Occlusive Lesion
Balloon Angioplasty
Current Technique
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intermittent Claudication - therapy
Ischemia - therapy
Leg - blood supply
Male
Middle Aged
Occlusive Lesion
Peripheral Artery
Prospective Studies
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Summary:This paper describes the current techniques for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of peripheral arteries, summarizes the long‐term results of the procedure, and identifies the variables that are predictive of long‐term success of PTA performed in the iliac and femoropopliteal segments.
ISSN:0364-2313
1432-2323
DOI:10.1007/s002689900096