Endovascular Brachytherapy in the Femoropopliteal Segment Using {sup 192}Ir and {sup 188}Re

Journal Article · Tue Jul 15 04:00:00 EDT 2008 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-007-9275-3· OSTI ID:21450367

Wohlgemuth, Walter A; Leissner, Giesbert ^[1]; Wengenmair, Hermann ^[2]; Bohndorf, Klaus; Kirchhof, Klaus ^[1]

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1. Klinikum Augsburg, Department of Radiology (Germany)
2. Klinikum Augsburg, Institute of Medical Physics and Radiation Protection (Germany)

This report presents a review of the literature on endovascular brachytherapy (EVBT) after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in the femoropopliteal segment. We summarize the pathophysiological changes induced by PTA and EVBT within the vessel wall, technical considerations regarding various radiation sources and their application, the impact of stents on the radial dose profile, recommendations for dosimetry of beta and gamma sources, results of experimental and clinical trials, and the medication required before, during, and after EVBT. We aim to help to identify patients who are eligible for EVBT, to choose an appropriate technical approach, and to initiate adequate antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy.

• OSTI ID: 21450367
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 31; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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