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  • Title: PTA of carotid, vertebral, and subclavian artery stenoses. An alternative to vascular surgery?
    Author: Kachel R.
    Journal: Int Angiol; 1994 Mar; 13(1):48-51. PubMed ID: 8077797.
    Abstract:
    The current status of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the supra-aortic arteries is presented with a survey of the literature and personal experience. PTA was performed in 165 patients presenting occlusive lesions in the supra-aortic arteries. The good result obtained are presented and the conclusion is drawn that PTA is the preferred therapy in these cases.
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