Percutaneous recanalization of chronic subclavian artery occlusion using optical coherence reflectometry-guided radiofrequency ablation guidewire.
Subclavian artery lesion that is associated with low complication rate could be treated by percutaneous intervention effectively. However, the success of endovascular therapy for occlusive lesion may be limited by failure to cross with a guidewire. We describe the use of a system using optical coherence reflectometry for navigation and radiofrequency ablation to enable wire passage through subclavian artery occlusion that could not be crossed by conventional guidewires.
Lee
Pui-Yin
PY
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
Chen
Wai-Hong
WH
Ng
William
W
Lau
Chu-Pak
CP
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013348:Subclavian Artery