Percutaneous treatment of a popliteal bifurcation--the value of coronary devices and strategies

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2008 Nov 1;72(5):710-3. doi: 10.1002/ccd.21727.

Abstract

In this case report, we describe the use of coronary techniques and devices in the treatment of a complex popliteal artery bifurcation. In particular, we demonstrate that the Venture wire control catheter is a useful tool not only in coronary lesions but also in wiring angulated peripheral lesions.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon* / instrumentation
  • Angioplasty, Balloon* / methods
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary* / instrumentation
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary* / methods
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / therapy*
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Femoral Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Intermittent Claudication / etiology
  • Intermittent Claudication / therapy
  • Leg / blood supply*
  • Male
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Popliteal Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Radiography
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors