Stent placement for failed angioplasty of aortic stenoses: report of two cases.
In 2 patients, an aortic stenosis failed to respond adequately to balloon dilatation but was successfully treated by implantation of a self-expandable large caliber endoprosthesis and subsequent balloon angioplasty. Intravascular ultrasound helped to classify the characteristics of the lesion in preparation for intervention.
Vorwerk
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Technical University of Aachen, FRG.
Günther
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Bohndorf
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Keulers
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D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods