Angiographic Dissection Patterns and Patency Outcomes After Balloon Angioplasty for Superficial Femoral Artery Disease

2017170 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Masahiko Fujihara · Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital

Mitsuyoshi Takahara · Osaka University

Shinya Sasaki

Kiyonori Nanto · Kansai Rosai Hospital

Makoto Utsunomiya · Tokyo Rosai Hospital

Osamu Iida · Kansai Rosai Hospital

Yoshiaki Yokoi · Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital

Abstract

Severe dissection was found in 42% of cases after PTA. A small vessel diameter and/or TASC II C/D lesions were related to a high incidence of dissection. Severe dissection during procedures employing balloon angioplasty only could affect long-term patency.

Topics & Keywords

Peripheral Artery Disease Management Vascular Procedures and Complications Aortic aneurysm repair treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Endovascular Therapy

Volume 24, Issue 3, pp. 367-375

DOI: 10.1177/1526602817698634

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