Wholey M H
Department of Radiological Sciences and Diagnostic Imaging, Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 1988;11(1):42-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02577025.
A triple-lumen angioplasty composite balloon polyethylene catheter that incorporates a central lumen to ultimately accommodate a 0.035-inch wire is described. The two additional lumens are responsible for either simultaneous or independent expansion of the angioplasty balloons. Balloon dimensions vary from 3 mm through 8 mm, with any of the combinations being possible. Its principal indication will be in those extremely tight lesions that initially require dilatation with the lower-profile balloon followed by the more appropriate, larger-sized, balloon, thus eliminating the necessity of catheter exchange and an additional balloon.
描述了一种三腔血管成形复合球囊聚乙烯导管，其包含一个中心腔，最终可容纳一根0.035英寸的导丝。另外两个腔负责血管成形球囊的同时或独立扩张。球囊尺寸从3毫米到8毫米不等，任何组合都是可能的。其主要适应症将是那些极其狭窄的病变，这些病变最初需要用较小尺寸的球囊进行扩张，随后再使用更合适的较大尺寸球囊，从而消除了更换导管和额外球囊的必要性。
