Intracoronary brachytherapy not associated with changes in major side branches
Cottin Y, Lansky A, Kim H, Kollum M, Abrahimi A, Mehran R, Bhargava B, Chan R, Waksman R. Intracoronary brachytherapy not associated with changes in major side branches. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2000, 51: 154-158. PMID: 11025567, DOI: 10.1002/1522-726x(200010)51:2<154::aid-ccd5>3.0.co;2-v.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSide branch occlusionMajor side branchesIntravascular radiationIntracoronary brachytherapyIrradiated groupSide branchesLate coronary occlusionTreatment of restenosisBaseline patientConsecutive patientsCoronary occlusionPatency ratesTotal occlusionSignificant stenosisLesion characteristicsTarget lesionsControl groupLow dosesPatientsAdverse effectsOcclusionHealing processSignificant decreaseStenosisRestenosis