Comparative Assessment of Guidewire and Microcatheter vs a Crossing Device-Based Strategy to Traverse Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Chronic Total Occlusions
Conclusion: Infrainguinal peripheral artery CTO crossing is frequently attempted with a wire-catheter technique; however, an initial CTO crossing device approach is associated with higher primary technical success. Overall procedure success is similar with both strategies. (Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy)
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Banerjee, S., Sarode, K., Patel, A., Mohammad, A., Parikh, R., Armstrong, E. J., Tsai, S., Shammas, N. W., Brilakis, E. S. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research
Two Blades-Up Runs Using the JetStream Navitus Atherectomy Device Achieve Optimal Tissue Debulking of Nonocclusive In-Stent Restenosis: Observations From a Porcine Stent/Balloon Injury Model
Conclusion: JetStream Navitus achieved optimal tissue debulking after 2 BD and 2 BU runs with no further statistical gain in debulking after the BU2 run. Operators treating ISR with JetStream Navitus may be advised to limit their debulking to 2 BD and 2 BU runs to achieve optimal debulking. (Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy)
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Shammas, N. W., Aasen, N., Bailey, L., Budrewicz, J., Farago, T., Jarvis, G. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research
Commentary: Excimer Laser in Treating Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis: Can Early Success Be Maintained Over Long-term Follow-up?
(Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy)
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Shammas, N. W. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research
Laser Atherectomy for Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis
Conclusion: When used to treat complex ISR, including in-stent occlusions, laser atherectomy with adjunctive balloon angioplasty may be associated with improved patency. (Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy)
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Armstrong, E. J., Thiruvoipati, T., Tanganyika, K., Singh, G. D., Laird, J. R. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Viabahn in the Treatment of Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusive Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusions: Current evidence suggests that the Viabahn stent-graft is a safe and effective option for symptomatic SFA lesions. Prospective multicenter randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up are needed to confirm the sustained efficacy of the Viabahn device. (Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy)
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Zhang, L., Bao, J., Zhao, Z., Lu, Q., Zhou, J., Jing, Z. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research
Commentary: What Is the Optimal Endovascular Treatment for Infrapopliteal Bifurcation Disease?
(Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy)
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Bishu, K., Armstrong, E. J. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research
Cutting Balloon Angioplasty in the Treatment of Short Infrapopliteal Bifurcation Disease
Conclusion: Cutting balloon angioplasty seems to be a safe and effective tool in the routine treatment of short/ostial infrapopliteal bifurcation lesions, avoiding procedure-related complications, overcoming the limitations of conventional angioplasty, and improving the outcome of catheter-based therapy. (Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy)
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Iezzi, R., Posa, A., Santoro, M., Nestola, M., Contegiacomo, A., Tinelli, G., Paolini, A., Flex, A., Pitocco, D., Snider, F., Bonomo, L. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research
Commentary: Optimal Revascularization for Critical Limb Ischemia: One Approach Doesn't Always Fit All
(Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy)
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Stegman, B. M., Shishehbor, M. H. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research
An Endovascular-First Approach to the Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia Results in Superior Limb Salvage Rates
Conclusion: A shift to an endovascular-first treatment strategy is associated with fewer major amputations and shorter length of stay. (Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy)
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 17, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Katib, N., Thomas, S. D., Lennox, A. F., Yang, J.-L., Varcoe, R. L. Tags: Featured articles Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research
