Usefulness of beta radiation for de novo and in-stent restenotic lesions in saphenous vein grafts

Am J Cardiol. 2003 Aug 1;92(3):312-4. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(03)00635-0.

Abstract

Following successful angioplasty of 49 saphenous vein graft lesions, a novel, self-centering phosphorus-32 solid foil beta source encapsulated within a dual-balloon membrane was used to deliver 20 Gy 1 mm into the vessel wall. Clinical and angiographic recurrence rates at 12 months were low, especially in de novo lesions.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Beta Particles / therapeutic use
  • Brachytherapy / instrumentation
  • Brachytherapy / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Saphenous Vein*
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome