Application of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stent in the treatment of subclavian steal syndrome.
- Author:
Zhong CHEN
1
;
Qing-hua WU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Angioplasty, Balloon; Arterial Occlusive Diseases; complications; surgery; Child; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Retrospective Studies; Stents; Subclavian Steal Syndrome; etiology; surgery; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2003;41(7):499-501
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the clinical effect of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and stent on the subclavian steal syndrome.
METHODSThe clinical results of PTA and stent in the treatment of subclavian steal syndrome in 78 patients were analysed.
RESULTS100% interventional procedure success rate was achieved with a mean systolic arterial pressure difference of
CONCLUSIONPTA with stent placement is a good method in the treatment of subclavian steal syndrome. It is a safe, easy to be performed, minimally invasive procedure with good clinical results.
