title: Peripheral angioplasty balloon technology.
abstract: Changes in balloon and catheter technology have led to the development of smaller, more flexible, and less traumatic balloon dilatation systems. The physical principles that govern balloon angioplasty and the current status of balloon materials and catheter designs will be reviewed. A compilation of various angioplasty catheters is also summarized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Matsumoto
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Barth
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Selby
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Tegtmeyer
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans