FIG 1. Angioplasty and stent placement in a lesion in the ICA territory.

A, Lateral angiogram of the left ICA shows a petrocavernous atherosclerotic lesion.

B, Lateral magnified radioscopic view demonstrates the distally placed guidewire, balloon marks, and implanted stent.

C, Postoperative angiogram reveals correction of the diseased segment.