Brachytherapy for the prevention of restenosis in peripheral arteries following PTA of the femoropopliteal system

BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32003000743
English
Authors' objectives:

This Assessment examines whether peripheral artery brachytherapy improves outcomes when used as an adjunct to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in the femoropopliteal system.

Authors' methods: Systematic review
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2003
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Brachytherapy
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
Contact
Organisation Name: BlueCross BlueShield Association
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