Transcatheter Arterialization of the Deep Veins for Limb Salvage

Critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is the most advanced stage of peripheral arterial disease and the patients with this problem represent a group at very high risk for limb loss. Until recently, patients with severe disease in the foot that was unreconstructable through the arterial system were relegated to treatment with wound care, pain management and ultimately often faced major amputation. Recent investigations into the use of a percutaneous approach to venous arterialization, trans-catheter arterialization of the deep veins or TADV, has been evaluated as a mechanism to improve oxygen delivery to the foot in patients faced with the prospect of limb loss.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research