title: Resolution of mesenteric angina with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of a superior mesenteric artery stenosis using a balloon catheter.
abstract: A case of resolution of mesenteric angina is reported with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of a superior mesenteric artery stenosis, using the Grüntzig technique with a balloon catheter. Technical aspects are described. Short-term follow-up reveals symptomatic relief, disappearance of the abdominal bruit, and normalization of d-xylose absorption.
mesh_terms: D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000628:therapy; D000792:Angiography; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*