title: Techniques and outcome of retrograde crural artery revascularization.
abstract: In complex popliteal to infrapopliteal occlusions, an endovascular recanalization attempt can fail in a substantial number of cases. The additional use of a retrograde approach seems feasible and safe and can favorably modify this failure rate. However, this is a technique that requires training and is associated with a learning curve. Although this technique is widely practiced among experienced endovascular specialists, the literature contains reports of less than 100 of these cases. We present our experience with the retrograde approach for the treatment of complex tibial arterial disease. Insights into the technical aspects of the procedure and optimal case selection are discussed.
authors: Center of Vascular Medicine, Park Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany. office@drwerner.eu
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Werner
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Piorkowski
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Schmidt
mesh_terms: D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000098:blood supply*; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome