Endovascular revascularisation in patients with necrotic wounds and extended infrainguinal arterial disease

Abstract

To report own experience of endovascular interventions in patients with extended occlusive lesion (TASC II D) of the femoral-popliteal and tibial arteries and concomitant purulent-necrotic wounds. We have analyzed literature data and own experience of endovascular interventions in patients with extended occlusive lesion (TASC II D) of the femoral-popliteal and tibial arteries and concomitant purulent-necrotic wounds. Endovascular strategy is preferable in a certain subgroup of patients with extended infrainguinal lesions. Considering own data, we assumed the need for routine correction of outflow pathways (simultaneous angioplasty of at least 2 tibial arteries). Primary results are encouraging, but further research is required.