Медицинский вестник Юга России (Sep 2014)
TRANSLUMINAL BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY WITH SHORT AND LONG BALLOON CATHETERS IN GROOP OF PATIENTS WITH CRITICAL LIMB ISCHEMIA
Abstract
Purpose: To determine the efficacy of balloon angioplasty with long (80-210 mm) and short (less than 60mm) balloons in group of patients with critical limb ischemia.Materials and Methods: Short-term results of balloon angioplasty of 130 patients was analyzed. All patients was divided into two groups: the first group of 63 patients was operated by using short balloon catheters, the second group of 67 patients – by using long balloon catheters. Both groups was comparable on volume and characteristics of atherosclerosis process.Results: A technically successful angioplasty in first group was achieved in 69% of patients, by the side of second group there success was achieved in 97% of patients.Summary: PTA of the crural arteries might be considered the primary choice of treatment in patients with critical limb ischemia, and the most effective technic is using along balloon catheters.
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