Subintimal angioplasty in lower limb ischaemia

摘要: Subintimal angioplasty has been around for 18 years but become popular only in the last 2 to 3 years, following a number of publications from various centres Europe and USA. After its initial successes femoropopliteal segment, techniques extended infrapopliteal segment. Recanalization long tibial occlusions possibility reconstituting trifurcation proved be most useful treatment patients with critical limb ischaemia. Primary success rates between 80 90% can expected infrainguinal Patencies 64% at 5 superficial femoral artery claudication reported. Limb salvage have consistently high 85 1 year. inexpensive way treat intermittent claudication. For ischaemia, it very effective.