Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5592828 | Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Critical hand ischemia can be treated with endovascular techniques. Obtaining good outflow to the fingers is critical for wound healing and preventing amputation. Orbital atherectomy is a useful tool in preparing vessels for balloon angioplasty; particularly in cases where calcification is present.
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Authors
Abdul Bahro, Zsuzsanna Igyarto, Brad Martinsen,