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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Clinical Interventional Radiology ISVIR 2018; 02(02): 087-094
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1666966
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Upper Extremity Catheter Angiography: Indications, Techniques, Anatomy, and Classic Cases

David S. Shin
1   Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
,
David B. Magill
1   Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
,
Guy E. Johnson
1   Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
,
Christopher R. Ingraham
1   Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
,
Matthew J. Kogut
1   Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
,
Eric J. Monroe
1   Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
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Received: 18 January 2018

Accepted: 04 April 2018

Publication Date:
03 July 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Catheter arteriography of the upper extremity has become an infrequent procedure in modern practice given the advancements in computed tomography/magnetic resonance angiography (CT/MRA). However, catheter angiography continues to have major diagnostic and interventional roles in certain pathophysiologic conditions. This article discusses the indications and techniques of upper extremity catheter angiography, and presents classic cases to demonstrate key anatomic, diagnostic, and interventional considerations.

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upper extremity - artery - angiography
 

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