An Effective Guidewire Looping Technique for the Recanalization of Occlusive Segments of Infrapopliteal Vessels
Korean Journal of Radiology
; : 441-448, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy, safety and primary follow-up results of a guidewire looping technique for the treatment of infrapopliteal arteries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From October 2006 to May 2008, an intraluminal angioplasty of the infrapopliteal arteries was attempted in 200 consecutive patients. Altogether, 417 infrapopliteal lesions, with lengths varying from 2 cm to 32 cm, were treated as part of this study, including 305 lesions in the anterior tibial arteries, 89 in the posterior tibial arteries, and 23 in the peroneal arteries. The 'U'-shaped guidewire technique was attempted in 393 lesions from 361 limbs. The tip of a hydrophilic 0.035-inch guidewire was formed into a 'U' shape with the aid of a 4-Fr catheter and collateral branch vessel to recanalize the completely occluded long segment lesions. RESULTS: A successful angioplasty with at least one artery recanalized directly to the malleolar or dorsal foot was achieved in 322 limbs (89%). The looping technique had a success rate of 90% (352 of 393 lesions). After the procedure, the rest pain was relieved in 58 of 69 patients, while 207 of 245 limbs (85%) showed improvement for intermittent claudication. Complete wound healing was noted in 21 of 54 patients, while 20 of 54 patients showed an improvement in the wound size or depth. A total of 38 major immediate procedure-related complications were noted, including retroperitoneal hematoma, distal emboli, and vessel rupture. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggests that the guidewire looping technique is a safe and effective method for the recanalization of the occluded lesions in infrapopliteal vessels.
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Asunto principal:
Arteria Poplítea
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Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Arteriopatías Oclusivas
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Angioplastia
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Angiografía por Resonancia Magnética
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Índice Tobillo Braquial
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Pie
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Revista:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Año:
2010
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Article