Neodymium--Yag laser in the recanalization of arterial occlusions.

Authors

  • D Cunha e Sá Instituto Vascular de Lisboa, Hospital Particular de Lisboa.
  • J P Freire
  • C Schüller
  • L M Pedro
  • J Fernandes e Fernandes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.3260

Abstract

Failure of the guide-wire to recanalize some arterial total occlusion does not preclude balloon angioplasty. Nowadays there are recanalization devices such as the mechanical atherectomy and Lasers. The following report describes the successful use of the Nd: YG Laser in the recanalization of a common iliac artery total occlusion in a patient with claudication, rendering possible balloon angioplasty and a Palmaz Stent implantation, which is the first case performed in our country.

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Cunha e Sá D, Freire JP, Schüller C, Pedro LM, Fernandes e Fernandes J. Neodymium--Yag laser in the recanalization of arterial occlusions. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1992 Jul. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];5(7):397-9. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/3260

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Arquivo Histórico