DISCOVER: Dutch Iliac Stent trial: COVERed balloon-expandable versus uncovered balloon-expandable stents in the common iliac artery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

DISCOVER: Dutch Iliac Stent trial: COVERed balloon-expandable versus uncovered balloon-expandable stents in the common iliac artery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Iliac artery atherosclerotic disease may cause intermittent claudication and critical limb ischemia. It can lead to serious complications such as infection, amputation and even death. Revascularization relieves symptoms and prevents...

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Main Authors: Bekken Joost A, Vos Jan Albert, Aarts Ruud A, de Vries Jean-Paul PM, Fioole Bram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Atherosclerotic disease
Common Iliac Artery
Intermittent Claudication
Critical Limb Ischemia
Endovascular
Stenting
Covered stent
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/215

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