Dissection complicating angioplasty.
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.
Gardiner
G A
GA
Meyerovitz
M F
MF
Harrington
D P
DP
Boxt
L M
LM
Taus
R H
RH
Marx
M
M
Miller
R H
RH
Levin
D C
DC
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