Endovascular versus surgical revascularization in proximal subclavian artery obstruction.

Conclusion: Although with its less invasive character endovascular treatment has gained preference over surgical treatment of proximal subclavian obstruction in many cases, extrathoracic surgical reconstruction can be performed with a higher technical success rate, similar patency and a comparable number of complications.
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Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - December 10, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ozdemir-Van Brunschot DM, Reijnen MM, Van Oostayen JA, Schultze Kool LJ, Adam Van Der Vliet J Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research