[Intra-arterial DSA of the pelvic/leg vasculature using a 57 cm image intensifier]

100 consecutive intraarterial DSA's of the lower extremities obtained with a 57 cm image intensifier were evaluated retrospectively by 2 radiologists and 3 surgeons. The studies were considered diagnostic in 95% of the cases. The results, advantages and possible disadvantages are presented and compared to those associated with conventional film angiography and with i.v. DSA.