Endovascular therapy for upper extremity injury

Semin Vasc Surg. 1998 Jun;11(2):106-15.

Abstract

Various endovascular techniques, including the placement of embolization coils, intravascular stents, and the use of stented grafts, have been used in the setting of traumatic upper extremity injuries. Coil embolization and stent placement are effective in a limited number of cases. Endovascular grafts have greatly extended the potential of endovascular therapy for upper extremity vascular trauma. The ideal graft material, stent, and the best mechanism for stent deployment have not been determined. In addition, long-term effectiveness of such therapy is yet to be shown. Nevertheless, endovascular grafts offer distinctive advantages in some cases and are important tools for the treatment of vascular trauma and should be included in the armamentarium of all vascular surgeons.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon / instrumentation
  • Angioplasty, Balloon / methods*
  • Arm Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Arm Injuries / therapy*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Radiography
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures