Percutaneous stenting of acquired thoracic aorta occlusive disease.
We report on successful treatment of acquired atherosclerotic coarctation of the thoracic aorta with self-expanding stents via percutaneous approach. The technique and equipment used in the case are discussed.
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Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805, USA. ppavit@pol.net
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D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents