title: Laser assisted balloon angioplasty in peripheral vascular surgery: a preliminary report.
abstract: Laser/balloon thermal angioplasty has proven to be a valuable adjunct in our management of peripheral vascular disease. The initial trials have produced a 77% success rate, a 3% incidence of complications, and no morbidity. Patient acceptance has been high and the return to prior activities in less than 1 week is an appreciated advantage. Laser/balloon angioplasty expands the armamentarium of the vascular surgeon and makes possible broader applications of standard vascular surgical techniques.
authors.affiliation: Section of Vascular Surgery, Humana Heart Institute International, Humana Hospital, Louisville, KY 40217.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Yared
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Lansing
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Norman
authors.forename: Z H
authors.initials: ZH
authors.lastname: Masri
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D016342:Angioplasty, Laser; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery