DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Intraluminal vessel dilatation by means of an inserted catheter. Successful in the femoropopliteal vascular system for obliterated segments with a maximum length of 10 cm. Used in percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the lower extremity, stenosed renal arteries (PTRD) in stable vascular hypertension and for coronary artery dilatation (PTCR). Advantage: High success rate, short hospitalization, low complication rate.
Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Post-operative bleeding at the puncture site, perforations under dilatation, peripheral embolism, periartheromatous dilatations and thrombotic occlusion.
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