Intraoperative transluminal balloon dilatation permits simpler safer reconstructive surgery.
The clinical and radiological features of seven patients in whom intraoperative transluminal balloon dilatation was used, are described. Indications and advantages of the technique are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000628:therapy; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged