Retrospective Case-Control Matched Comparison of the Antegrade Versus Retrograde Strategy After Antegrade Recanalisation Failure in Complex de novo Femoropopliteal Occlusive Lesions

CONCLUSION: In complex femoropopliteal CTOs, retrograde after failed antegrade recanalisation is safe for endovascular revascularisation, which in experienced hands may result in less severe dissections and lower rates of stent placement. However, considering the relatively short follow up duration, CD-TLR and amputation rates were not statistically different between the two approaches. [German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00015277.].PMID:38182107 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.12.037

Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - January 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Christian Trenkler Erwin Blessing Amila Jehn Jan Karcher Christoph Schoefthaler Andrej Schmidt Grigorios Korosoglou Source Type: research