Results and complications of angioplasty in aortoiliac disease

Circulation. 1991 Feb;83(2 Suppl):I53-60.

Abstract

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was used to treat 340 aortoiliac lesions in 200 patients who were followed for as long as 90 months (mean, 28.7 months; median, 23 months). The initial success rate was 94.7% for lesions and 93.0% for patients. The indications for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty included claudication in 117 patients (58.5%), rest pain or ischemic night pain in 47 (23.5%), limb salvage in 33 (16.5%), and aiding in wound healing in three (1.5%). In the series, 70% of the patients had two or more cardiovascular risk factors. Angioplasty was initially unsuccessful in 14 patients, and 10 patients were lost to follow-up. Follow-up was obtained in 176 patients. The long-term results were analyzed using the life table method to determine cumulative patency. Fourteen patients were considered failures because of recurrent disease or symptoms. The projected 7.5-year cumulative patency rate was 85%. When the response to redilatation was considered, the projected 7.5-year cumulative patency rate was 92%. The results indicate that percutaneous transluminal angioplasty can successfully correct aortoiliac lesions and provide a long-term benefit for as long as 7.5 years.

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon* / adverse effects
  • Aortic Diseases / therapy*
  • Arteriosclerosis / therapy*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery*
  • Intermittent Claudication / therapy
  • Leg / blood supply
  • Life Tables
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors
  • Vascular Patency