Published September 1998 | Version v1
Journal article

A Balloon Protection Sheath to Prevent Peripheral Embolization During Aortoiliac Endovascular Procedures

  • 1. Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Description

Peripheral embolization is a known complication occurring during aortoiliac recanalization. In particular, acute, fresh thrombotic occlusions, with a history shorter than 6 months, have a high risk for peripheral embolization. We describe a balloon occlusion sheath used to manage embolic material while preventing peripheral embolization

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 431-433
ISSN
0174-1551
CODEN
CAIRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39093050
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BLOOD CIRCULATION; BLOOD FLOW; BLOOD VESSELS; EMBOLI; HEALTH HAZARDS; SAFETY; VASCULAR DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DISEASES; HAZARDS; ORGANS

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Copyright (c) 1998 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.