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Long-term outcome of percutaneous endovascular stenting in external iliac artery endofibrosis
Background: External iliac artery endofibrosis (EIAE) is a rare vascular disease which has been traditionally seen in avid cyclists. The conventional approach has been surgery, although no high-quality evidence suggests superiority of surgery over...
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Iliac artery endofibrosis: diagnostic dilemna and treatment options
Background: External iliac artery endofibrosis (EIAE) is an uncommon pathology, predominantly occurring in cyclists, caused by thickening of the external iliac artery intima. Symptoms are exercise-dependent and typically consist of pain, muscle cramps...
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Exercise-induced External Iliac Artery Intimal Fibrosis: Confirmation with Intravascular Ultrasound
EXTERNAL iliac artery intimal fibrosis is an uncommon entity that causes transient lower extremity ischemic symptoms in well-trained athletes, particularly cyclists. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and is supported by noninvasive vascular...