Novel technique using the Outback LTD catheter for a common iliac artery occlusion.
We present a case of an unusual arterial--arterial anastamosis that resulted from an unsuccessful attempt at crossing a total occlusion of the common iliac artery. Subsequently, we were able to successful recanalize the artery using a modified technique with the Outback reentry catheter.
Mixon
Timothy A
TA
Scott & White Hospital and Clinic Texas A & M College of Medicine Temple, TX, USA. tmixon@swmail.sw.org
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D001027:Aortography; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged