European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 43, Issue 1 , Pages 116-122 , January 2012

Venous Angioplasty in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Results of a Pilot Study

  • P. Zamboni

      Affiliations

    • Vascular Diseases Centre, University of Ferrara, C.so Giovecca 203, 44100 Ferrara, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +39 0532236524; fax: +39 0532237443.
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  • R. Galeotti

      Affiliations

    • Interventional Radiology Unit, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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  • B. Weinstock-Guttman

      Affiliations

    • The Jacobs Neurological Institute, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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  • C. Kennedy

      Affiliations

    • Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, University at Buffalo, NY, USA
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  • F. Salvi

      Affiliations

    • Bellaria Neurosciences, Bologna, Italy
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  • R. Zivadinov

      Affiliations

    • The Jacobs Neurological Institute, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
    • Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, University at Buffalo, NY, USA

Received 19 October 2010 ,Accepted 29 March 2011.

  • Image Result

    Flow diagram of the EVT-MS study.

    Flow diagram of the EVT-MS study.

  • Image Result

    A) Catheter venography depicts a membranous obstruction at the level of the azygous arch (arrow). It has been described in some cases as a possibility for a rudimental valve apparatus. However, this i

    A) Catheter venography depicts a membranous obstruction at the level of the azygous arch (arrow). It has been described in some cases as a possibility for a rudimental valve apparatus. However, this is located at the outlet with the superior vena cava and is confined to the venous wall without significant protrusion in the lumen. B) The guide wire is rejected by a membranous obstruction. C) After perforation of the membrane the balloon is inflated. D) Postoperative control demonstrates the patency of the azygous vein.

PII: S1078-5884(11)00201-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2011.03.035

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 43, Issue 1 , Pages 116-122 , January 2012

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