title: Dissection complicating angioplasty.
abstract: Extensive arterial dissection producing significant arterial obstruction or occlusion after technically uncomplicated percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in three patients is described. Despite the initially ominous arteriographic appearance, short-term (4-8 months) follow-up demonstrated complete resolution without surgical intervention. A trial of conservative management is recommended for this complication.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Gardiner
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Meyerovitz
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Harrington
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Boxt
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Taus
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marx
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Levin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000628:therapy