Abstract:Objective
: To present a new and easy technique for performing endarterectomy in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) having dollop calcification at the common femoral artery (CFA).
Materials and Methods
: We developed a procedure for angioplasty for PAD using a supersonic surgical suction device, based on the new concept of “to create a new lumen to dig tunnel in calcification.” Ultrasonic surgical aspiration device was inserted into the intravascular sp… Show more
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