Balloon embolectomy catheter used percutaneously.

Abstract

Percutaneous arterial embolectomy was performed following percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in three patients using Fogarty balloon embolectomy catheters. This technique is effective for the treatment of arterial embolism resulting from angioplasty in selected situations.

• Authors: J J Zimmerman, P R Cipriano, W G Hayden, T J Fogarty
• Journal: Radiology (Radiology) Vol. 158 Issue 1 Pg. 260-2 (Jan 1986) ISSN: 0033-8419 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2933763 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Angioplasty, Balloon (adverse effects)
• Arteries
• Catheterization (instrumentation, methods)
• Embolism (etiology, therapy)
• Humans
• Punctures