[Development of a multiple side-hole sheath introducer for use in aortography].
We developed a multiple side-holed sheath introducer that can also be used as a catheter for aortography before selective arteriography of the pelvic organs or lower extremities, as an alternative to straight or pig-tail catheters, which were formerly used for aortography. Aortography using the multiple side holed sheath introducer provided good detection of arteries in 100% of 10 cases, without any complications or difficulties. Thus, the present sheath introducer can replace straight or pig-tail catheters, resulting in the more economical use of one catheter prior to selective arteriography.
Yamagami
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Department of Radiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine.
Nakamura
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T
Tanaka
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O
Kuroda
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Nishimura
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T
D001027:Aortography / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D003287:Contrast Media