title: Stenting of a superior mesenteric artery lesion via the right arm approach.
abstract: Chronic mesenteric ischemia is rare and commonly presents with abdominal pain and weight loss. Treatment options are limited to surgical or endovascular revascularization. In this report we describe in detail successful stent-supported angioplasty of a high-grade superior mesenteric artery stenosis utilizing a right brachial artery approach. A brief review of the literature is provided.
authors.affiliation: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute, 1200 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 525, Lansing, MI 48912, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Cohn
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Molavi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Collar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D001916:Brachial Artery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017538:Mesenteric Artery, Superior; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000628:therapy*; D015607:Stents