Publications by authors named "Rahul J Sheth"
Fatal aortic rupture complicating stent plasty in a case of aortoarteritis.
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol
March 2004
Article Synopsis
- Endovascular stenting is a promising solution for cases where traditional angioplasty of the aorta fails, especially in patients with aortoarteritis.
- The report details a tragic case where a patient experienced a fatal aortic rupture after undergoing balloon angioplasty to treat restenosis following a prior surgical procedure.
- This incident highlights potential risks associated with angioplasty in areas that have already been treated with stents, particularly in the context of aortoarteritis.