Endovascular procedures in the treatment of obstructive lesions of brachiocephalic arteries

Background. To assess the early effects, possible risks, and long term results of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of brachiocephalic trunk (BT) and subclavian arteries (SA). Methods. During the period of 11 years, in 92 patients (57 males - 62%, mean age 53,5 ± 7,8 years) 93 PTA of SA/BT...

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Main Authors: Sagić Dragan, Radak Đorđe, Perić Miodrag S., Ilijevski Nenad, Sajić Zoran, Petrović Branko B., Mirić Milutin P.
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Published: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade 2002-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2002/0042-84500203255S.pdf
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author Sagić Dragan
Radak Đorđe
Perić Miodrag S.
Ilijevski Nenad
Sajić Zoran
Petrović Branko B.
Mirić Milutin P.
author_facet Sagić Dragan
Radak Đorđe
Perić Miodrag S.
Ilijevski Nenad
Sajić Zoran
Petrović Branko B.
Mirić Milutin P.
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description Background. To assess the early effects, possible risks, and long term results of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of brachiocephalic trunk (BT) and subclavian arteries (SA). Methods. During the period of 11 years, in 92 patients (57 males - 62%, mean age 53,5 ± 7,8 years) 93 PTA of SA/BT were performed; 70 (75%) lesions were stenosis, while 23 (25%) lesions were occlusions with mean diameter stenosis percent of 83,1 ± 6,2%. Clinical indications were: vertebrobasilar insufficiency (n=57), upper limb ischemia (n=40), coronary steal syndrome (n=4) and scheduled aorto-coronary bypass, using internal thoracic artery (ITA) (n=4 asymptomatic patients). Mean lesion length was 22 ± 8 mm. Results. Eighty one (87%) out of 93 lesions were successfully dilated; all of 12 (13%) failures were due to unsuccessful recanalisation of occluded arteries. In 10 patients 10 stents were implanted (2 in BT and 8 in left SA). There were 6 (6.5%) procedural complications: 1 dissection, 1 thrombosis of the left SA, transient ischemic attack in 2 patients, and 2 cases of dislocation of atheromatous plaque from the right SA into the right common carotid artery. During the follow-up of 48 ± 3 months, 16 (20%) restenoses were treated by PTA (n=7) or operatively (n=9). Primary and secondary patency for all lesions treated during 11 years was 87% and 80%, respectively (stenosis: 97% and 89%; occlusions: 58% and 58%). Conclusion. PTA with or without stenting was relatively simple, efficient and safe procedure. It required short hospitalization with low treatment costs. If any of suboptimal results or chronic occlusions were present, the implantation of endovascular stents should have been considered.
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spelling doaj-art-179337ee48c84058a42ce059e5da074d2025-08-20T01:59:05ZengMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, BelgradeVojnosanitetski Pregled0042-84502002-01-0159325525910.2298/VSP0203255SEndovascular procedures in the treatment of obstructive lesions of brachiocephalic arteriesSagić DraganRadak ĐorđePerić Miodrag S.Ilijevski NenadSajić ZoranPetrović Branko B.Mirić Milutin P.Background. To assess the early effects, possible risks, and long term results of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of brachiocephalic trunk (BT) and subclavian arteries (SA). Methods. During the period of 11 years, in 92 patients (57 males - 62%, mean age 53,5 ± 7,8 years) 93 PTA of SA/BT were performed; 70 (75%) lesions were stenosis, while 23 (25%) lesions were occlusions with mean diameter stenosis percent of 83,1 ± 6,2%. Clinical indications were: vertebrobasilar insufficiency (n=57), upper limb ischemia (n=40), coronary steal syndrome (n=4) and scheduled aorto-coronary bypass, using internal thoracic artery (ITA) (n=4 asymptomatic patients). Mean lesion length was 22 ± 8 mm. Results. Eighty one (87%) out of 93 lesions were successfully dilated; all of 12 (13%) failures were due to unsuccessful recanalisation of occluded arteries. In 10 patients 10 stents were implanted (2 in BT and 8 in left SA). There were 6 (6.5%) procedural complications: 1 dissection, 1 thrombosis of the left SA, transient ischemic attack in 2 patients, and 2 cases of dislocation of atheromatous plaque from the right SA into the right common carotid artery. During the follow-up of 48 ± 3 months, 16 (20%) restenoses were treated by PTA (n=7) or operatively (n=9). Primary and secondary patency for all lesions treated during 11 years was 87% and 80%, respectively (stenosis: 97% and 89%; occlusions: 58% and 58%). Conclusion. PTA with or without stenting was relatively simple, efficient and safe procedure. It required short hospitalization with low treatment costs. If any of suboptimal results or chronic occlusions were present, the implantation of endovascular stents should have been considered.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2002/0042-84500203255S.pdfarterial occlusive diseasesbrachiocephalic trunksubclavian arteryangioplasty, balloonstents
spellingShingle Sagić Dragan
Radak Đorđe
Perić Miodrag S.
Ilijevski Nenad
Sajić Zoran
Petrović Branko B.
Mirić Milutin P.
Endovascular procedures in the treatment of obstructive lesions of brachiocephalic arteries
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
arterial occlusive diseases
brachiocephalic trunk
subclavian artery
angioplasty, balloon
stents
title Endovascular procedures in the treatment of obstructive lesions of brachiocephalic arteries
title_full Endovascular procedures in the treatment of obstructive lesions of brachiocephalic arteries
title_fullStr Endovascular procedures in the treatment of obstructive lesions of brachiocephalic arteries
title_full_unstemmed Endovascular procedures in the treatment of obstructive lesions of brachiocephalic arteries
title_short Endovascular procedures in the treatment of obstructive lesions of brachiocephalic arteries
title_sort endovascular procedures in the treatment of obstructive lesions of brachiocephalic arteries
topic arterial occlusive diseases
brachiocephalic trunk
subclavian artery
angioplasty, balloon
stents
url http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2002/0042-84500203255S.pdf
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