Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) as an adjunct in vascular trauma: case report.
An iliac stenosis causing a pressure gradient of 70 mm Hg proximal to repair of a traumatically divided superficial femoral artery was relieved by percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTA). Though the magnitude of the accompanying crush injury led to massive muscle necrosis and ultimately necessitated mid-thigh amputation, the arterial repair remained patent.
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*