The feasibility of a percutaneous temporary pedal bypass.
A technique is described in which by subintimal recanalization it is possible to create a percutaneous distal bypass to the foot. This technique might offer new opportunities for patients with non-healing ulcers which are technically and/or medically inoperable.
Reekers
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Department of Radiology AMC, Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, G1-206, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands. j.a.reekers@amc.uva.nl
D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016909:Tibial Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*