title: Why endovascular therapy should be utilized before surgical bypass for femoropopliteal occlusive disease.
authors.affiliation: MidOhio Cardiology, MidWest Cardiology Research Foundation, 3400 Olentangy River Road, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43202, USA.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Ansel
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Botti
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Silver Barry S  George
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D017222:Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D015607:Stents