LEA3. Open Distal Revascularization in Chronic Kidney Disease: Is It Worthwhile?

The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has reached pandemic proportions across the world. Occlusive arterial disease causing critical limb ischemia and sepsis in the CKD patient is a huge clinical challenge often culminating in major amputation or mortality. Successful revascularization of these patients is challenging with added limitations due to impaired renal function, difficulties in contrast-enhanced imaging, heavily calcified arteries, and overall comorbid status.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research