title: Landmark-wire technique of symptomatic subclavian artery occlusion.
abstract: The landmark at the opposite end of an occluded segment can be used for probing the occluded subclavian artery to be recanalized. Using this technique in three patients with symptomatic subclavian artery occlusion, we found the landmark-wire technique to be safe and effective for reopening completely occluded subclavian arteries. We also introduced a technique in which a protective device can be safely used throughout the stenting procedure.
authors.affiliation: Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, College of Medicine; Seoul, Korea - The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China - dcsuh@amc.seoul.kr.
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authors.initials: S
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authors.forename: S-Mi
authors.initials: SM
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authors.initials: DC
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