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Peripheral vascular occlusions: mechanical recanalization with a metal laser probe after guide wire dissection.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2367672     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Fourteen patients underwent recanalization of occlusions of the iliac or femoral artery. Subintimal passage of the guide wire and catheter occurred and was confirmed on angiograms obtained after administration of contrast medium. Recanalization of the true lumen was impossible, despite repeated attempts. Rather than abandon the procedure, the authors advanced a 2.5-mm laser probe to the occlusion, and the lumen was successfully reentered without the application of laser energy in 12 patients. The authors believe this technique is useful in traversing arterial occlusions after a standard guide wire technique has failed. The development of a wire and catheter with similar properties might allow the more widespread use of this technique.
Authors:
A M Belli; A E Proctor; D C Cumberland
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology     Volume:  176     ISSN:  0033-8419     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiology     Publication Date:  1990 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-08-16     Completed Date:  1990-08-16     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401260     Medline TA:  Radiology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  539-41     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, England.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arterial Occlusive Diseases / radiography,  surgery*
Catheterization, Peripheral / methods*
Femoral Artery* / radiography
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Iliac Artery* / radiography
Laser Therapy*

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