LEA 4. Tibial Occlusive Disease in Chronic Kidney Disease: Saving the Limb and the Kidney

The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has reached pandemic proportions across the world. Critical limb ischemia (CLI) in the CKD patient is a huge clinical challenge often culminating in major amputation or mortality. Endovascular revascularization is sometimes not feasible because of potential contrast agent-induced damage to the residual renal function, whereas heavy calcification may limit the success of such interventions. Surgical revascularization in these patients also carries added challenges and risks with seemingly poor outcomes in terms of limb salvage.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research