FIGURE LEGENDS
Figure 1. A. Left CFA lesion before endarterectomy (arrow indicates calcification) B . A 0.035-inch guidewire insertion after the CFA puncture. C. The ”wall PIERCE” technique.D. Successful insertion of a 6Fr sheath. E. BD AngiocathTM IV Catheter 12GA x 3.00IN (Left figure). The thickness of the needle measured with a caliper was 2.07 mm.
Figure 2. A. Severe calcification was observed in the left CFA under fluoroscopy. B. Puncture of the CFA with an 18GA needle.C. A 0.035-inch guidewire insertion. D. Failure of 5Fr sheath insertion. Note that the guidewire is bent. E. The “wall PIERCE” technique. F. Successful insertion of 5Fr sheath.