Indications and results of balloon angioplasty for arterial occlusive lesions.

Kalman, P G; Johnston, K W; Sniderman, K W · World J Surg · 1996

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Abstract

This paper describes the current techniques for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of peripheral arteries, summarizes the long-term results of the procedure, and identifies the variables that are predictive of long-term success of PTA performed in the iliac and femoropopliteal segments.

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