Iliac angioplasty and stenting in association with infrainguinal bypasses: timing and techniques.
Inflow iliac artery balloon angioplasty may be performed simultaneously with open infrainguinal vascular reconstruction in patients with multilevel occlusive disease of the lower extremity. This approach is safe, effective, has satisfactory long-term results, and should be part of the vascular armamentarium.
Schneider
Peter A
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Division of Vascular Therapy, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, Honolulu 96819, USA.
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D008297:Male; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*