Guidewire perforation and compartment syndrome after lower extremity angioplasty.

Guidewire perforation and compartment syndrome after lower extremity angioplasty. Vasa. 2019 Aug 15;:1-5 Authors: Ganesan K, Tan JSH, Kumar P Abstract Chronic total occlusion remains one of the most challenging lesions to treat despite continuing developments in medical devices and increasing operator experience. Guidewire perforation complications are being increasingly observed. Early recognition and timely institution of appropriate treatment are essential to prevent potentially devastating sequelae. PMID: 31414968 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten. Journal for Vascular Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Vasa Source Type: research