[Endovascular therapy for critical limb ischemia].
Bypass surgery is still considered the "gold standard" therapy for the treatment of critical limb ischemia (CLI). However, due to recent advances in endovascular technologies, catheter-based intervention has become a viable option, and percutaneous treatment is becoming more widely used. This paper provides a brief overview of the percutaneous therapies available today and new technologies on the horizon as well as highlights some advantages and limitations of each treatment option in CLI.
Department of Vascular Surgery, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Makoto
M
Sumi
Takao
T
Ohki
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D016638:Critical Illness; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000628:therapy*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D015607:Stents