title: Wire-loop technique for stabilizing catheters over the aortic bifurcation for endovascular intervention.
abstract: We describe a simple technique to perform difficult endovascular interventions safely by using a wire-loop guidewire over the aortic bifurcation. This guidewire is then used to stabilize catheters for stenting or embolization.
authors.affiliation: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, St. James University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK. stuviner@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Stuart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Viner
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kessel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D017130:Angioplasty / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002404:Catheterization; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome