Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Angioplasty in the Femoropopliteal Arteries: Role of Paclitaxel Dose and Bioavailability

Conclusion: PCBs reduce by more than half the rates of restenosis and TLR in the femoropopliteal artery regardless of stent placement. Biologic effect size may vary according to paclitaxel bioavailability.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - March 16, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Katsanos, K., Spiliopoulos, S., Paraskevopoulos, I., Diamantopoulos, A., Karnabatidis, D. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research