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Percutaneous endoluminal continuous emission Nd-YAG laser recanalisation effectively treats arterial clots and plaques. Balloon angioplasty after laser treatment improved long-term patency in patients.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Interventional Cardiology
Laser Medicine

Background:

Arterial occlusive diseases pose significant clinical challenges.
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty has limitations in treating complex lesions.
Nd:YAG laser technology offers a potential solution for arterial recanalisation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous endoluminal continuous emission Nd-YAG laser for arterial recanalisation.
To assess the impact of haemoglobin-infused solution on limiting thermal injury.
To determine the long-term patency rates following laser-assisted recanalisation.

Main Methods:

Developed a technique using Nd:YAG laser with a coaxial balloon catheter.
Utilised a haemoglobin-infused blood solution to minimise thermal damage and perforation risk.
Performed recanalisation on long arterial segments in amputated legs prior to human trials.
Treated ten patients with laser recanalisation, followed by balloon angioplasty in cases of re-stenosis.

Main Results:

Demonstrated effectiveness in recanalising clots and atheromatous plaques, including calcified lesions.
Haemoglobin infusion limited thermal parietal lesions and prevented arterial perforation.
No embolic debris was observed downstream.
Ten patients treated with no mortality and minimal morbidity.
Early re-thrombosis occurred in 50% of initial cases, resolved with balloon angioplasty.

Conclusions:

Percutaneous endoluminal Nd:YAG laser recanalisation is a safe and effective method for treating arterial occlusive disease.
Adjunctive balloon angioplasty is crucial for maintaining long-term arterial patency after laser treatment.
This technique shows promise for managing complex arterial lesions with minimal complications.