Critical limb ischemia (CLI) may be the consequence of chronic occluded popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA). Open repair (OR) offers better 5-year results than endovascular treatment, but in patients with severe comorbidities or unfit to OR, endovascular repair (ER) could represent a valid treatment option. The purpose of this retrospective study was to review our experience of endovascular popliteal aneurism repair (EVPAR) in patients with chronic occluded PAA.

Endovascular treatment of chronic occluded popliteal artery aneurysm. Early and mid-term outcomes

Ardita Vincenzo;Giaquinta Alessia;Veroux Massimiliano;Veroux Pierfrancesco
2018-01-01

Abstract

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) may be the consequence of chronic occluded popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA). Open repair (OR) offers better 5-year results than endovascular treatment, but in patients with severe comorbidities or unfit to OR, endovascular repair (ER) could represent a valid treatment option. The purpose of this retrospective study was to review our experience of endovascular popliteal aneurism repair (EVPAR) in patients with chronic occluded PAA.
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