ANGIOPLASTY AND INTRAVASCULAR STENTS IN PERIPHERAL VASCULAR-DISEASE

During the last decade, there has been a proliferation of new interven tional technologies used in the treatment of aortoiliac and distal per ipheral vascular occlusive disease. The proper use of these techniques requires experience in patient selection and knowledge of favorable a nd unfavorable anatomic circumstances. New options in therapy are revi ewed along with specific indications for angioplasty and stent placeme nt.