ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Key words Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
;
Autoperfusion balloon catheter
;
Vertebral artery stenosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the vertebral artery was performed with an autoperfusion balloon catheter in five patients. There were no complications in the form of embolic episodes or neurological deficits due to brain ischaemia during inflation. In critical cases with insufficient collateral circulation during temporary occlusion, the use of an autoperfusion balloon catheter may expand the indications for PTA in patients with ischaemic cerebrovascular disease.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00593722
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