Radiology, Vol 159, 201-208, Copyright © 1986 by Radiological Society of North America

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Complications of transluminal angioplasty

GA Gardiner Jr, MF Meyerovitz, KR Stokes, ME Clouse, DP Harrington and MA Bettmann

Four hundred fifty-three percutaneous transluminal angioplasties in 352 patients were reviewed to determine the frequency, distribution, and cause of complications. The primary success rate was 89% (81%-82% for renal and distal runoff vessels, 91%-95% for the iliofemoral arteries). Fifty-nine complications occurred in 53 patients, including 20 puncture site complications, the most frequent being hematoma. The most important angioplasty complication was acute occlusion of the arterial lumen attributed to acute thrombosis (2%). Subintimal passage of the guide wire/catheter (2%) may also cause luminal compromise. Arterial dissection following balloon dilatation (1%) and distal emboli (1.5%) were less important clinically, and vessel wall rupture was rare (0.4%). Complications were two to four times more frequent for renal and distal popliteal/tibial compared with iliofemoral angioplasties; the lower success and higher complication rates are attributed to greater technical difficulty and the increased importance of spasm. Operator experience and technical refinements play an important role in reducing occurrence of serious complications. The frequency and severity of angioplasty complications compare favorably with the alternative surgical procedure.

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