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Retrograde transpedal stenting of the tibioperoneal trunk in critical limb ischemia
Author(s) -
Ruzsa Zoltán,
Pintér László,
Kolvenbach Ralf
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.23427
Subject(s) - medicine , critical limb ischemia , limb ischemia , trunk , ischemia , cardiology , surgery , arterial disease , vascular disease , ecology , biology
Management of critical limb ischemia (CLI) requires a combined treatment approach: optimal medical therapy and revascularization procedures are both essential for favorable outcome. With the development of endovascular interventions these new modalities took the primary role in limb revascularization, especially in CLI patients, where the culprit lesion is often located below the knee (BTK) level, making the surgical procedure unfeasible. In our present case report, we demonstrate a successful percutaneous recanalization of a surgically non‐treatable tibioperoneal trunk occlusion. The procedure was performed with dual access from anterograde and retrograde transpedal approach, and modified “V stenting” technique was used. We describe feasibility of bail out stenting using retrograde posterior tibial artery access after failed retrograde guidewire externalization. Our report discusses the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of the retrograde approach applying 4F compatible devices. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.