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Title: Successful Recanalization of a Longstanding Right Common Iliac Artery Occlusion with a Radiofrequency Guidewire

Abstract

We describe a case of successful recanalization of a longstanding right common iliac occlusion with a radiofrequency (RF) guidewire. The patient had been symptomatic with claudication for 3 years, and a preliminary attempt to cross the lesion using conventional techniques proved unsuccessful. Using low and medium intensity RF pulses and a PowerWire, a tract through the occlusion was established, which allowed subsequent stenting with an excellent angiographic result and a good immediate clinical response. We propose this as a useful technique in the peripheral arterial system for occlusive lesions not amenable to traditional recanalization techniques.

Authors:
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  1. John Radcliffe Hospital, Department of Radiology (United Kingdom)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
22066534
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 35; Journal Issue: 5; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Journal ID: ISSN 0174-1551
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ARTERIES; PATIENTS; RADIOLOGY; RADIOWAVE RADIATION

Citation Formats

Tapping, C R, Uri, I F, Dixon, S, Bratby, M J, Anthony, S, and Uberoi, R. Successful Recanalization of a Longstanding Right Common Iliac Artery Occlusion with a Radiofrequency Guidewire. United States: N. p., 2012. Web. doi:10.1007/S00270-011-0327-3.
Tapping, C R, Uri, I F, Dixon, S, Bratby, M J, Anthony, S, & Uberoi, R. Successful Recanalization of a Longstanding Right Common Iliac Artery Occlusion with a Radiofrequency Guidewire. United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-011-0327-3
Tapping, C R, Uri, I F, Dixon, S, Bratby, M J, Anthony, S, and Uberoi, R. 2012. "Successful Recanalization of a Longstanding Right Common Iliac Artery Occlusion with a Radiofrequency Guidewire". United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-011-0327-3.
@article{osti_22066534,
title = {Successful Recanalization of a Longstanding Right Common Iliac Artery Occlusion with a Radiofrequency Guidewire},
author = {Tapping, C R and Uri, I F and Dixon, S and Bratby, M J and Anthony, S and Uberoi, R},
abstractNote = {We describe a case of successful recanalization of a longstanding right common iliac occlusion with a radiofrequency (RF) guidewire. The patient had been symptomatic with claudication for 3 years, and a preliminary attempt to cross the lesion using conventional techniques proved unsuccessful. Using low and medium intensity RF pulses and a PowerWire, a tract through the occlusion was established, which allowed subsequent stenting with an excellent angiographic result and a good immediate clinical response. We propose this as a useful technique in the peripheral arterial system for occlusive lesions not amenable to traditional recanalization techniques.},
doi = {10.1007/S00270-011-0327-3},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/22066534}, journal = {Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology},
issn = {0174-1551},
number = 5,
volume = 35,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon Oct 15 00:00:00 EDT 2012},
month = {Mon Oct 15 00:00:00 EDT 2012}
}