Abstract
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of stenotic lesions in the distal abdominal aorta and its bifurcation was performed in 14 patients, 6 of whom were women. The stenotic segment in the aorta or aortic bifurcation was usually the only significant lesion. The double-balloon technique was used in 12 patients via bilateral femoral artery catheterizations. In 2 other patients with aortic lesions, a single large balloon sufficed. Good results were achieved in all but 1 patient, with minor complications occurring in 3 instances. The follow-up period varied from 6 months to 5 years. We believe that PTA is the procedure of choice in treating localized lesions of the distal abdominal aorta and its bifurcation, especially when distal vessels are relatively uninvolved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 129-133 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abdominal aorta
- Abdominal aortic atheroma
- Aortic bifurcation
- Double dilating balloon
- PTA