Systematic review and updated meta-analysis of the use of drug-coated balloon angioplasty versus plain old balloon angioplasty for femoropopliteal arterial disease

An endovascular-first approach is usually recommended in femoropopliteal occlusive disease. However, despite high technical success, plain old balloon angioplasty (POBA) is burdened with high restenosis rates. To reduce this phenomenon, local delivery of drugs has been proposed by way of drug-coated balloons (DCBs). Our goal was to review the evidence for the use of DCBs in the management of femoropopliteal disease and to determine whether it is associated with improved outcomes compared with POBA.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research