Radiotherapy-Related Axillary Artery Occlusive Disease: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty and Stenting. Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature

Journal Article · Thu Dec 14 23:00:00 EST 2006 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-005-0230-X· OSTI ID:21091102

Farrugia, M; Gowda, K M.S. ^[1]; Cheatle, T R ^[2]; Ashok, T P ^[1]

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1. Newham University Hospital, Department of Interventional Radiology (United Kingdom)
2. Oldchurch Hospital, Department of Vascular Surgery (United Kingdom)

Radiotherapy-related axillary artery occlusive disease is a relatively rare condition. This complication is usually encountered in patients with breast carcinoma treated by radiotherapy and might be frequently concealed by the presence of lymphoedema. We discuss this rare complication of radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer and present two cases and their successful treatment by a modified percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting technique. A review of literature on the subject is also presented.

• OSTI ID: 21091102
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 29; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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