Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in diffuse subtotally occluded vein grafts.
In this brief case report, we describe the results of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in two diffusely diseased, atretic saphenous vein grafts 18 and 72 months after surgery. At late follow-up, both patients remain angina-free. Although the diffuse nature of such lesions may be associated with increased rates of restenosis, these preliminary observations support future efforts to dilate similar, chronically diseased saphenous vein grafts.
Shimshak
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Mid America Heart Institute, St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.
Hartzler
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D000368:Aged; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*; D013997:Time Factors