Re-entry into the true lumen from the subintimal space

Peter A Schneider; Michael T Caps; Nicolas Nelken

doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2013.03.002

Re-entry into the true lumen from the subintimal space

J Vasc Surg. 2013 Aug;58(2):529-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.03.002. Epub 2013 May 1.

Authors

Peter A Schneider¹, Michael T Caps, Nicolas Nelken

Affiliation

¹ Division of Vascular Therapy, Hawaii Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 23642923
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.03.002

Abstract

Endovascular reconstruction of the femoral and popliteal arteries is replacing femoral-popliteal bypass. This is made possible by subintimal recanalization to manage long chronic total occlusions. Re-entry into the true lumen is the most challenging step in this process. This article summarizes the techniques for re-entry into the true lumen in the superficial femoral and above- and below-the-knee popliteal arteries.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Arterial Occlusive Diseases / therapy*
Constriction, Pathologic
Endovascular Procedures* / adverse effects
Endovascular Procedures* / instrumentation
Equipment Design
Femoral Artery* / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Popliteal Artery* / diagnostic imaging
Radiography, Interventional
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Access Devices