Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty with the Grüntzig Balloon Catheter

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Abstract
The results of an ongoing 5 yr patient study of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease are presented. A balloon catheter was used for iliac and superficial femoral and popliteal artery dilatation. Out of 43 procedures performed, 40 were initially successful. Iliac angioplasty showed a greater success rate (96%) than superficial femoral angioplasty (90%). Complications requiring surgical intervention occurred in only 3 patients. Advantages of this technique include local anesthesia, early ambulation, reduced hospital stay and reproducibility.

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