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  • Title: [Outcome of coronary transluminal angioplasties followed by an occlusion].
    Author: Landolt J, Grbic M, Stumpe F, Goy JJ, Fischer A, Sadeghi H, Sigwart U.
    Journal: Schweiz Med Wochenschr; 1985 Nov 09; 115(45):1580-3. PubMed ID: 2934809.
    Abstract:
    Coronary occlusion is the most serious complication of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. In 440 cases coronary occlusion occurred in 22 patients (5%). Treatment was coronary bypass in 12 cases mechanical recanalization in 7 cases and coronary bypass after unsuccessful mechanical recanalization in 3 cases. One patient died after mechanical recanalization and 9 (41%) had myocardial infarction confirmed by electrocardiography and angiography. The number of coronary occlusions increased initially but decreased with improvements in materials and techniques. It is concluded that coronary occlusion is a severe but rare complication of percutaneous angioplasty. Mechanical recanalization should be attempted, and in case of failure the patient should be referred for surgery. In the large majority of cases the outcome is benign.
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