Stenting of a superior mesenteric artery lesion via the right arm approach

Chronic mesenteric ischemia is rare and commonly presents with abdominal pain and weight loss. Treatment options are limited to surgical or endovascular revascularization. In this report we describe in detail successful stent-supported angioplasty of a high-grade superior mesenteric artery stenosis...

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Published inThe Journal of invasive cardiology Vol. 11; no. 8; pp. 503 - 505
Main Authors Cohn, J M, Molavi, B, Collar, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1999
Subjects
Adult
Angioplasty, Balloon - methods
Brachial Artery
Female
Humans
Mesenteric Artery, Superior
Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion - therapy
Stents
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Summary:Chronic mesenteric ischemia is rare and commonly presents with abdominal pain and weight loss. Treatment options are limited to surgical or endovascular revascularization. In this report we describe in detail successful stent-supported angioplasty of a high-grade superior mesenteric artery stenosis utilizing a right brachial artery approach. A brief review of the literature is provided.
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ISSN:1042-3931
1557-2501