Abstract
Arterial occlusion using radiofrequency energy was performed. The length of the noninsulated part of the guidewire was 10 mm and the duration of radiofrequency supply was 20 s. Animal experiments were carried out in 17 canine arteries; 4 out of 6 arteries less than 2.3 mm in diameter were completely occluded during the 20 s radiofrequency supply. A clinical application was also successfully performed without any complications. Arterial occlusion with radiofrequency can be applied to vessels less than about 2 mm in diameter.
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