Percutaneous Trans-venous Femoropopliteal Bypass in Long Occlusions of the Superficial Femoral Artery

ConclusionThe main advantage of the technique is avoiding calcification issues by abandoning the trans-arterial recanalization approach for long calcified lesions. The second interest is its feasibility by simple endovascular means without any particular or dedicated device. However, longer follow-up is needed to assess safety and durability.

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Source: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology - November 1, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research