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Title: Wire-Loop Technique for Stabilizing Catheters over the Aortic Bifurcation for Endovascular Intervention

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. St. James University Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (United Kingdom)

We describe a simple technique to perform difficult endovascular interventions safely by using a wire-loop guidewire over the aortic bifurcation. This guidewire is then used to stabilize catheters for stenting or embolization.

OSTI ID:
21450362
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 31, Issue 4; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-008-9304-x; Copyright (c) 2008 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC; ISSN 0174-1551
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English