Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of splanchnic arteries: an alternative method to elective revascularisation in chronic visceral ischaemia.

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of stenoses of superior mesenteric arteries was performed in 4 patients with abdominal angina. Repeat angioplasty had to be performed in 2 patients after restenosis revealed by angiography. Symptomatic relief was obtained in all patients. The patients were followed up for 8-42 months without acute mesenteric ischaemia syndrome. No surgical intervention was required.