PTCA of gastroepiploic bypass.
A technique for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) of gastroepiploic bypass is described using standard PTCA devices. Severe spasm of gastroepiploic bypass occurred. Modification of guide catheter position is suggested to avoid inducing gastroepiploic bypass spasm.
Watson
L E
LE
Division of Cardiology, Scott and White Clinic, Temple, TX 76508.
Schoolar
E J
EJ
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013270:Stomach / Q000098:blood supply*