[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.
Sumi
Makoto
M
Department of Vascular Surgery, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Ohki
Takao
T
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D016638:Critical Illness; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000628:therapy*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D015607:Stents