title: Re-entry into the true lumen from the subintimal space.
abstract: Endovascular reconstruction of the femoral and popliteal arteries is replacing femoral-popliteal bypass. This is made possible by subintimal recanalization to manage long chronic total occlusions. Re-entry into the true lumen is the most challenging step in this process. This article summarizes the techniques for re-entry into the true lumen in the superficial femoral and above- and below-the-knee popliteal arteries.
authors: Division of Vascular Therapy, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819, USA. peter.schneider@kp.org
authors: Peter A
authors: PA
authors: Schneider
authors: Michael T
authors: MT
authors: Caps
authors: Nicolas
authors: N
authors: Nelken
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D062666:Vascular Access Devices