Hemolysis induced pancreatitis after orbital atherectomy in a heavily calcified superficial femoral artery.
Orbital atherectomy represents a newly developed technology for the endovascular treatment of peripheral artery disease. There is currently limited data with regards to the safety and efficacy of this treatment. Herein, we describe a case where orbital atherectomy was utilized to treat a heavily calcified superficial femoral artery, and describe a previously unreported side effect of orbital atherectomy, hemolysis induced pancreatitis.
Mehta
Sameer K
SK
Department of Interventional Cardiology, The Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, MO, USA. sameerkmehta@hotmail.com
Laster
Steven B
SB
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D017073:Atherectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography