Septic endarteritis after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
Krupski, W.C.; Pogany, A.; Effeney, D.J.
Surgery 98(2): 359-362
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6060 PMID: 3161197 Document Number: 265128
A case of septic endarteritis leading to septic arthritis and septic emboli occurred after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. To our knowledge, this is the first reported instance of arterial wall infection potentially caused by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. Treatment consisted of long-term intravenous antibiotics and drainage of the septic joint.