Utilization of an aspiration thrombectomy catheter (Pronto) to treat acute atherothrombotic embolization during percutaneous revascularization of the lower extremity

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2008 Jun 1;71(7):972-5. doi: 10.1002/ccd.21561.

Abstract

Acute limb ischemia is typically a surgical emergency and can occur secondary to distal embolization during catheter-based percutaneous revascularization. We present a case of acute atherothrombotic embolization to the left lower extremity after stenting of the left proximal popliteal and anterior tibial arteries. This was successfully treated with the use of the coronary aspiration thrombectomy device Pronto (Vascular Solutions, Minneapolis, MN) resulting in flow restoration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon / adverse effects*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon / instrumentation
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Diabetic Foot / diagnostic imaging
  • Diabetic Foot / etiology*
  • Diabetic Foot / physiopathology
  • Diabetic Foot / therapy
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / blood supply*
  • Middle Aged
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases / complications
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases / physiopathology
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases / therapy*
  • Popliteal Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Stents
  • Suction / instrumentation
  • Thrombectomy / instrumentation*
  • Thrombectomy / methods
  • Thromboembolism / etiology
  • Thromboembolism / physiopathology
  • Thromboembolism / surgery*
  • Tibial Arteries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency
  • Wound Healing