Cyclist's iliac syndrome: temporary relief by balloon angioplasty.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
External iliac stenosis due to endofibrosis is a rare condition that predominantly affects top level cyclists. Short term symptomatic relief is reported in an Olympian after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, which was performed to allow the patient to return to training without delay.
Medical subject headings
- Angioplasty, Balloon
- Arterial Occlusive Diseases
- Bicycling
- Iliac Artery
Anatomy
- pelvis