Angiology

Research from Northwestern University yields new findings on angiology

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, March 6th, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "When performed properly, a transposition is the most efficient and most durable procedure for reconstructing the subclavian artery for proximal occlusive disease or to extend the landing zone in the aortic arch prior to endovascular therapy for thoracic aortic pathology."

"The proximal subclavian artery, on the right or on the left, is approached quite differently than it is for a bypass procedure. The technique is described in detail here," wrote M.D. Morasch and colleagues, Northwestern University.

The researchers concluded: "There are very few contraindications to transposition, the advantages over the...

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Source: Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly (2009-03-06)

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