Contemporary crossing techniques for infrapopliteal chronic total occlusions

J Endovasc Ther. 2014 Apr;21(2):266-80. doi: 10.1583/13-4460MR.1.

Abstract

The synergism of technical refinement and advanced technology has significantly increased the popularity of infrapopliteal intervention. Since chronic total occlusion (CTO) is a common disorder among patients with symptomatic infrapopliteal artery disease, infrapopliteal CTO intervention is now evolving rapidly in the field of endovascular intervention. Guidewire crossing through the CTO is essential for a successful procedure. We review up-to-date infrapopliteal CTO crossing techniques based on the current literature.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnosis
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / physiopathology
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / therapy*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Popliteal Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Popliteal Artery* / physiopathology
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency