A systematic review and meta-analysis of endovascular and surgical revascularization techniques in acute limb ischemia

The initial treatment of patients with acute limb ischemia (ALI) remains undefined. The aim of this article was to compare the safety and effectiveness of catheter-driven thrombolysis (CDT) with surgical revascularization and evaluate the various fibrinolytic agents, endovascular, and pharmacochemical approaches that aim for thrombectomy.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - July 24, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Emile B. Veenstra, Maarten J. van der Laan, Clark J. Zeebregts, Erik-Jan de Heide, Matthijs Kater, Reinoud P.H. Bokkers Source Type: research