1
|
Cohen I, Raskin D, Barash Y, Silverberg D, Halak M, Khaitovich B. Performance of BeBack Crossing Catheter in Chronic Total Occlusion in Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: A Single-Center Experience. J Endovasc Ther 2023:15266028231204264. [PMID: 37849280 DOI: 10.1177/15266028231204264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE To describe a single-center experience in the treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) with the application of BeBack catheter (Bentley InnoMed, Germany) in patients with arterial chronic total occlusion (CTO). MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of patients who underwent limb revascularizations using the BeBack catheter between 2015 and 2022. All patients had an initial failed attempt using a traditional guidewire and catheter technique. Technical success was considered whenever a successful re-entry or lesion crossing using the study device was achieved. Procedural success was defined as recanalization of the occluded artery with residual stenosis of less than 30%, and improvement in ankle-brachial index (ABI) after 24 hours. A Rutherford score was assigned to each limb and affected anatomical segments and lesion length were documented. Procedural access sites and complications were noted. RESULTS The study included 72 patients who underwent 78 procedures using the BeBack crossing catheter. Procedural success was achieved in 91% of cases, with a technical success rate of 92.3%. The most frequently involved occluded segments were the femoral and popliteal arteries. The average ABI improved from 0.59 to 0.95 after the procedure. The most used access site was the contralateral femoral, and the BeBack catheter was employed on 85 occasions. Only 1 patient suffered a severe immediate adverse effect, and during the 30-day follow-up period, 2 patients needed reintervention. Unfortunately, 3 patients died during the follow-up period. CONCLUSION The BeBack catheter offers a viable option for the treatment of patients with chronic total occlusion, with high procedural success and a low complication rate. CLINICAL IMPACT The BeBack catheter presents a notable advancement for clinicians managing chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and arterial chronic total occlusion (CTO), showcasing over 90% procedural and technical success rates in this study. Its adept ability to navigate and recanalize occluded segments provides a robust alternative, especially when traditional techniques falter. This innovation may chane clinical strategies in vascular interventions, offering an efficient and reliable option, thereby potentially enhancing patient outcomes in limb revascularizations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Israel Cohen
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - Daniel Raskin
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - Yiftach Barash
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - Daniel Silverberg
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, Israel
| | - Moshe Halak
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, Israel
| | - Boris Khaitovich
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Technical Success of the GoBack™ Crossing Catheter in Chronic Total Occlusion in Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2022; 45:641-645. [PMID: 35318526 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-03033-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To assess the technical success of GoBack™ crossing catheter in chronic total occlusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients treated for chronic total occlusions (CTO) with the application of the GoBack™ crossing catheter (Upstream Peripheral Technologies, Haifa, Israel) between May 2020 and January 2021 was performed. Sixteen GoBack catheters were applied in twelve limbs in 12 patients (ten men, average age 75.7 years). Treated limbs were classified as Rutherford Category 5 and 6 in ten patients and four in two patients. Average occlusion length was 287 mm (62-466). All occluded arteries were heavily calcified. Technical success was defined as successful application of the GoBack catheter for lesion crossing or luminal reentry. RESULTS Successful application of the four French catheter was achieved in 11 of the 12 cases (92%) for reentry in external iliac (1), superficial femoral (2), popliteal (2) and posterior tibial (1) arteries in six out of six cases (100%) and lesion crossing in popliteal (4), peroneal (1) and posterior tibial arteries in five out of six cases (83%). The 2.9 Fr catheter was successfully applied once out of four (25%) in lesion crossing in the posterior tibial artery. CONCLUSION The GoBack™ 4 Fr crossing catheter in revascularization of CLI patients with CTO could be valuable when manual crossing or reentry is unsuccessful and is applicable from any access site.
Collapse
|
3
|
Mohamedali A, Kiwan G, Kim T, Zhang Y, Zhuo H, Tonnessen B, Dardik A, Chaar CIO. Reinterventions in Patients with Claudication and Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 79:56-64. [PMID: 34656724 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) present with claudication or chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI). CLTI patients have a more advanced stage of atherosclerosis and increased comorbidities compared to claudicants, and are at an elevated risk of major amputation and mortality after lower extremity revascularization (LER). However, the frequency of reinterventions for claudication and CLTI have not been compared. Our hypothesis is that patients with CLTI undergo more frequent reinterventions to prevent major amputation. METHODS A single-center retrospective chart review of consecutive patients undergoing lower extremity revascularization (LER) for PAD in 2013-2015 was performed. Patients were stratified based on indication for revascularization into claudication or CLTI. Patient characteristics, outcomes, and reinterventions were compared between the 2 groups. RESULTS There were 826 patients undergoing LER and 44% (N = 361) had CLTI. Patients treated for CLTI were more likely to be smokers (P < 0.001), to have diabetes (P< 0.001), chronic renal insufficiency (P< 0.001), end stage renal disease (P< 0.001), and cardiac disease (P< 0.001). CLTI patients were less likely to be on optimal medical management as reflected by decreased rate of aspirin (P< 0.001), ADP receptor/P2Y12 inhibitors (P< 0.001), and statins (P< 0.001) compared to patients with claudication. Patients with CLTI had significantly higher major amputation (3.7% vs. 0.2%, P< 0.001) and mortality (1.4% vs. 0.2%, P = 0.092) at 30 days. At long-term follow up, patients with CLTI had higher rates of major amputation (15.5% vs. 1.3%, P < 0.001) and mortality (37.1% vs. 18.1%, P < 0.001) compared to patients with claudication. There was a significant difference in mean follow-up time between the 2 cohorts (claudication: 3.7 ± 1.5 years versus CLTI: 2.6 ± 1.8 years, P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the ipsilateral reintervention rate between the 2 groups (claudication: 39.6% vs. CLTI: 42.7%, P = 0.37) or the mean number of ipsilateral reinterventions (claudication: 2.0 ± 1.6 vs. CLTI: 2.0 ± 1.7). However, after adjusting for follow-up time, the mean number of reinterventions per year was significantly higher for CLTI patients compared to patients with claudication (1.4 ± 2.2 vs. .6 ± 0.7 intervention per year, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing LER for CLTI undergo more frequent reinterventions over time compared to patients treated for claudication. Research on reinterventions after LER should include reporting of the frequency of reintervention adjusted for the follow up period in addition to the reintervention rate defined as the percentage of patients undergoing reintervention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alaa Mohamedali
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
| | - Gathe Kiwan
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
| | - Tanner Kim
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
| | - Yawei Zhang
- Division of Surgical Outcomes and Epidemiology, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
| | - Haoran Zhuo
- Division of Surgical Outcomes and Epidemiology, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
| | - Britt Tonnessen
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
| | - Alan Dardik
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
| | - Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Hirano S, Funatsu A, Nakamura S, Ikeda T. Endovascular therapy for severely calcified plaque at the superficial femoral artery using myocardial biopsy forceps. CVIR Endovasc 2021; 4:69. [PMID: 34524569 PMCID: PMC8443709 DOI: 10.1186/s42155-021-00257-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Currently, the success rate of EVT for treating CTO of the SFA is high; however, EVT is still found to be insufficient in treating CTOs with severely calcified lesions. Even if the guidewire crosses the lesion, the calcifications may still cause difficulties during stent expansion. MAIN TEXT A 78-year-old male had been reported to have intermittent claudication with chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the right superficial femoral artery (SFA). Angiography revealed severely calcified plaque (Angiographic calcium score: Group4a [1]) at the ostium of the SFA. Stenting posed a risk of underexpansion, causing the plaque to shift to the deep femoral artery. we decided to remove the calcified plaque using biopsy forceps. After removing the extended calcified plaque, the guidewire could cross easily, and the self-expandable stent was well dilated without causing the plaque to shift to the DFA. CONCLUSIONS Biopsy forceps may be used in some endovascular cases to remove severely calcified lesions. To ensure the safety of the patient, the physician must be adept at performing this technique before attempting it.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shojiro Hirano
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University, 5-21-16 Omorinishi, Ota-ku, 143-8540, Tokyo, Japan.
| | | | | | - Takanori Ikeda
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Ota-ku, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Retrograde Popliteal Access for Challenging Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusion. Int J Vasc Med 2021; 2021:8833025. [PMID: 34055413 PMCID: PMC8149250 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8833025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Retrograde popliteal access has long been established as an alternative to the antegrade approach to occlusive lesions in the superficial femoral artery (SFA). However, early reports with high complication rates (dissection, hematomas, aneurysms, and arteriovenous shunts at the puncture site) reduced enthusiasm for this technique. In recent years, with the development of thinner sheaths and low profile angioplasty devices, retrograde popliteal access has resurfaced as a viable technique, mostly in combination with or after failure of the more classical antegrade approach. In this retrospective study, we will report the safety and efficacy of the retrograde popliteal approach in the treatment of superficial femoral artery chronic total occlusions, in 13 consecutive patients between January 2017 and January 2021. The results showed 100% successful puncture of the popliteal artery and 100% successful recanalization and stenting of the superficial femoral artery with a total of 2 complications related to the puncture site and zero periprocedural mortality. In conclusion, the retrograde popliteal approach appears to be an effective and safe alternative to the common SFA complete total occlusion (CTO) treatment approach.
Collapse
|
6
|
Stahlberg E, Allmendinger AC, Anton S, Planert M, Jacob F, Barkhausen J, Goltz JP. Post-dilatation of an interwoven nitinol stent using a paclitaxel-coated balloon for revascularization of complex femoro-popliteal lesions. Cardiovasc Interv Ther 2020; 36:338-346. [PMID: 32803671 DOI: 10.1007/s12928-020-00697-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
To evaluate technical success, safety and efficacy of post-dilatation of an interwoven nitinol stent using a paclitaxel-coated balloon (PCB) for revascularization of complex femoro-popliteal lesions. Thirty patients (26 male, mean age 70 ± 7 years) suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD) (Rutherford category II-III) underwent revascularization of chronic total occlusions (n = 22, 73%) or severe stenosis (n = 8, 27%) of the femoro-popliteal segment. Mean lesion length was 251 ± 85 mm. Lesions were treated by pre-dilatation (POBA), implantation of a helical interwoven stent and post-dilatation with a PCB. Technical success was defined as residual stenosis < 30%. Follow-up included clinical visits, duplex ultrasound and ABI at 6 and 12 months. Endpoints were patency (re-stenosis < 50%), complications, improvement of Rutherford category and ABI. Regarding patency two sub-groups were compared: long-("LL"; < 25 cm, n = 12, mean 175 ± 38 mm) and ultra-long lesions ("ULL"; ≥ 25 cm, n = 13, mean 322 ± 43 mm). Technical success was 100%. In 1/30 patients (3.3%), a minor complication occurred (embolism). The overall primary and secondary patency rates at 12 months were 80.0% (95% CI 72.5-96.9%) and 92.0% (95% CI 84.7-100%). In the LL-sub-group, primary patency was 100%, and in the ULL-sub-group, primary patency was 61.5% (95% CI 51.8-92.3%) (p = 0.056), and secondary patency 84.6% (95% CI 71.3-100%), respectively. Rutherford category increased by at least one category in 92% of patients, ABI increased from 0.52 ± 0.13 (baseline) to 0.9 ± 0.14 (12 months) (p = 0.001). Five patients underwent target lesion revascularization during follow-up (bypass: n = 1, endovascular: n = 4). No death was observed during follow-up. Post-dilatation of an interwoven nitinol stent using a paclitaxel-coated-balloon proved to be safe and effective with promising outcomes in long- and ultra-long lesions up to 12 months of follow-up.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Erik Stahlberg
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany.
| | - Ann Christin Allmendinger
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany
| | - Susanne Anton
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany
| | - Mathis Planert
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany
| | - Fabian Jacob
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany
| | - Jörg Barkhausen
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Germany
| | - Jan Peter Goltz
- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/Neuroradiology, SANA Hospital, Lübeck, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Giannopoulos S, Lyden SP, Bisdas T, Micari A, Parikh SA, Jaff MR, Schneider PA, Armstrong EJ. Endovascular Intervention for the Treatment of Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) D Femoropopliteal Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2020; 22:52-65. [PMID: 32563709 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2020.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Advancements in the endovascular treatment of femoropopliteal atherosclerotic lesions have led to treatment of more complex lesions, particularly long lesions. The aim of this study was to determine the meta-analytic primary patency and need for re-intervention among patients treated for very long lesions (>200 mm) at the femoropopliteal segment and to identify potential risk factors for loss of patency. METHODS This study was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. A random effects model meta-analysis was conducted, and the I-square was used to assess heterogeneity. RESULTS Fifty-one studies comprised of 3029 patients were included. The mean lesion length was 269 mm. The primary patency rate at 30 days, 6 m, 1-, 2- and 5-years of follow-up was 98%, 76%, 62%, 55%, and 39% respectively. The incidence of TLR was 16% at one year and 32% at two years. The secondary patency rate at 1, 2, 3 and 5 years was 85%, 71%, 64%, and 64% respectively. Heparin bonded ePTFE covered stents (69%) and paclitaxel eluting stents (73%) demonstrated higher 1-year primary patency rates than self-expanding nitinol stents (55%) or uncoated percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) with provisional stenting (54%). Lesions treated with a heparin bonded ePTFE covered stent had statistically significant higher odds of remaining patent at 1-year of follow-up (OR: 2.74; 95%CI: 1.63-4.61; p < 0.001) than lesions treated with BMS or PTA. Patients with long femoropopliteal lesions causing critical limb ischemia (CLI) developed restenosis or occlusion more often than patients treated for claudication (HR: 1.63; 95%CI: 1.06-2.49; p = 0.026) during an average follow-up of 26 months. CONCLUSION Primary stenting of femoropopliteal TASC D lesions using drug eluting stents or covered stents results in sustained patency over time. PTA or uncoated nitinol stents demonstrated lower patency rates. However, additional comparative studies are needed to determine the efficacy of newer technologies for the treatment of complex femoropopliteal lesions and provide evidence for the most optimal treatment approach.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stefanos Giannopoulos
- Division of Cardiology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
| | - Sean P Lyden
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic and Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
| | | | - Antonio Micari
- Division of Cardiology, Huamitas Gavazzeni, Bergamo, Italy
| | - Sahil A Parikh
- Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy, NY Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
| | - Michael R Jaff
- Department of Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA, USA
| | - Peter A Schneider
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
| | - Ehrin J Armstrong
- Division of Cardiology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Giannopoulos S, Jeon-Slaughter H, Kahlon RS, Tejani I, Baskar A, Banerjee S, Armstrong EJ. Comparative 12-Month Outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon Versus Non-Drug-Coated Balloon Revascularization Strategy in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: Results From the XLPAD Registry. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2020; 21:1276-1284. [PMID: 32249170 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2020.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Endovascular therapy is often the preferred first treatment option for chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients. Drug coated balloons (DCB) reduce restenosis rates compared to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), however DCB use has not been studied systematically in patients with CLTI. Thus, the optimal treatment option for these complex lesions remains controversial. METHODS We report on 327 patients with CLTI treated either with DCB (n = 105) or non-DCB (n = 222) for femoropopliteal disease. Data were retrieved from the Excellence in Peripheral Artery Disease (XLPAD) registry (NCT01904851). Two DCB types were used at the discretion of the operator: Lutonix® (BARD Peripheral Vascular, Inc., Tempe, AZ, USA) and IN.PACT AdmiralTM (Medtronic, Santa Rosa, CA, USA). Odds ratios and the respective 95% confidence interval were synthesized to examine the association between the two groups in terms of all-cause mortality, target limb repeat endovascular or surgical revascularization, target vessel revascularization (TVR), major and minor amputation at 12 months of follow up. RESULTS The mean lesion length was 150.0 mm (SD:123.2) and 151.2 mm (SD:108.3) for the DCB and non-DCB group respectively. No difference between the two groups was detected in terms of all-cause mortality (2.86%vs2.7%,p = .94), target limb repeat endovascular or surgical revascularization (16.19%vs12.61%,p = .25), TVR (16.19%vs.11.71%,p = .26) or minor amputation (15.24%vs10.81%,p = .25) at 12 months of follow up. Although a higher incidence of 12 months major amputation was observed in the DCB group (11%vs.4%,p = .01), after adjusting for several risk factors the odds of major amputation were not statistically different between the DCB and non-DCB groups (OR:1.54;95%CI:0.53-4.51;p = .43). CONCLUSIONS Both DCB and non-DCB strategies are effective modalities for revascularization of patients with CLTI. No differences were identified between the DCB and non-DCB group in terms of late outcomes during 12 months of follow up.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stefanos Giannopoulos
- Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, CO, USA
| | - Haekyung Jeon-Slaughter
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas, TX, USA
| | - Ravi S Kahlon
- Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, CO, USA
| | - Ishita Tejani
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas, TX, USA
| | - Amutha Baskar
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas, TX, USA
| | - Subhash Banerjee
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, VA North Texas Healthcare System, Dallas, TX, USA
| | - Ehrin J Armstrong
- Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, CO, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Cantu D, Jawaid O, Kokkinidis D, Giannopoulos S, Valle JA, Waldo SW, Singh GD, Armstrong EJ. Outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty vs. Conventional Balloon Angioplasty for Endovascular Treatment of Common Femoral Artery Atherosclerotic Disease. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2019; 21:867-874. [PMID: 31761636 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2019.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Revised: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Atherosclerotic disease of the common femoral artery (CFA), commonly associated with multilevel disease affecting the femoropopliteal segment, can cause claudication or contribute to critical limb ischemia. Although endovascular therapy for the management of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has been increasingly utilized, its role in CFA lesions remains controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of drug (DCB) vs non drug coated balloon angioplasty (BA) at the CFA segment. METHODS In this two-center study, we identified 154 patients treated either with DCB (n = 47) or BA (n = 107) for CFA lesions. Hazard ratios (HR) and the respective 95% confidence interval (CI) were synthesized to examine the association between the two groups in terms of target lesion revascularization (TLR), limb loss, and major adverse limb event (MALE) at 12 and 24 months of follow up. RESULTS This real-world population included a high percentage of patients with critical limb ischemia (43%) and moderate to severe lesion calcification (75%). Adjunctive atherectomy was performed in 97.9% of DCB cases (N = 46/47) and 44.7% of BA cases (N = 51/114). The overall procedural success rate was 95% without any differences between the two groups. Post-angioplasty dissections were observed in 15 cases [DCB: 8.5% (N = 4/47) vs BA: 9.7% (N = 11/113); p = .81], while distal embolization occurred in one patient in the DCB group and one in the BA group (p = .52). Provisional stenting was more commonly necessary in BA vs. DCB cases (12.3% vs 2.13%, p = .044). Physiologic assessment during follow up demonstrated a better mean 2-year ABI for the DCB group (mean: 0.9; SD: 0.2) vs BA group (mean: 0.6; SD: 0.4), although statistical significance was not reached (p = .06). No difference between the two groups was detected in terms of freedom from TLR (DCB: 75.5% vs BA: 86.8%; HR: 1.31; 95% CI: 0.46-3.67; p = .61), freedom from limb loss (DCB: 83.8% vs BA: 83.6%; HR: 1.04; 95% CI: 0.36-2.99; p = .94) or freedom from MALE (DCB: 83.5% vs BA: 78%; HR: 0.73; 95% CI: 0.26-1.99; p = .53) at 24 m of follow up. However, at the end of follow up more deaths were observed in patients treated with BA than DCB (DCB: 14.9% vs BA: 31.7%; p = .03). Patients who required provisional stenting were at higher risk for limb loss 2 years after the initial procedure (multivariate: HR: 4.54; 95% CI: 1.09-18.85; p = .04). CONCLUSIONS Both DCB and non-DCB strategies are effective modalities for revascularization of patients with CFA lesions. Larger prospective studies are necessary to determine the relative benefit, if any, of drug-eluting technologies for the treatment of common femoral artery disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- David Cantu
- Division of Cardiology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
| | - Omar Jawaid
- Division of Cardiology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
| | - Damianos Kokkinidis
- Division of Cardiology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
| | - Stefanos Giannopoulos
- Division of Cardiology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
| | - Javier A Valle
- Division of Cardiology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
| | - Stephen W Waldo
- Division of Cardiology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA
| | - Gagan D Singh
- Vascular Center and Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
| | - Ehrin J Armstrong
- Division of Cardiology, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes between Endovascular Therapy with Self-Expandable Nitinol Stent and Femoral–Popliteal Bypass for Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus II C and D Femoropopliteal Lesions. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 57:137-143. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
11
|
Primary Retrograde Dorsalis Pedis Artery Single Access for Revascularization of Chronic Total Occlusion in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2019; 30:554-559. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
|
12
|
Vossen RJ, Vahl AC, Fokkema TM, Leijdekkers VJ, van Swijndregt ADM, Balm R. Endovascular therapy versus femoropopliteal bypass surgery for medium-length TASC II B and C lesions of the superficial femoral artery: An observational propensity-matched analysis. Vascular 2019; 27:542-552. [DOI: 10.1177/1708538119837134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Objectives This study was designed to compare clinical outcomes of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with optional stenting (PTA/s) and femoropopliteal bypass (FPB) surgery as primary invasive treatment in patients with medium-length superficial femoral artery (SFA) lesions. Methods We performed a single-center retrospective, observational analysis in all consecutive patients who had undergone initial invasive treatment for medium-length, TASC II B and TASC II C, SFA lesions from 2004 to 2015. Primary endpoints were primary and secondary clinical patency. Secondary endpoints were complication rates and number of amputations. Kaplan–Meier curves were used to compare patency rates in the two treatment groups. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was performed to adjust for confounding variables and propensity score matching analysis was used to balance treatment groups. Results A total of 362 patients with a mean observation period of 4.0 years (SD ± 2.6) were analyzed. In this group, 231 patients (64%) underwent PTA/s and 131 patients (36%) FPB surgery. There was no difference in primary clinical patency at one-, three- and five-year follow-up between the PTA/s and FPB group, with rates of 79% vs. 63%, 53% vs. 78% and 71% vs. 66%, respectively ( P = 0.46). Secondary clinical patency estimates were comparable, resulting in one-, three- and five-year secondary clinical patency rates of 88%, 76% and 67% in the PTA/s group versus 88%, 80% and 79% in the bypass group ( P = 0.40). Multivariate analysis revealed no significant differences between the PTA/s and FPB groups in terms of primary clinical patency (HR 1.4; 95% CI 0.9–2.2) and secondary clinical patency (HR 1.7; 95% CI 0.9–2.9). This was confirmed in the propensity score analysis. Hospital stay (4.8 vs. 10.3 days) and complication rate (2.6% vs. 18.3%) were significantly lower in the PTA/s group ( P = 0.00). The number of amputations was comparable ( P = 0.75). Conclusions The clinical success of endovascular therapy and surgery for medium-length SFA lesions is comparable. Taking into account the lower morbidity rate, shorter length of hospital stay and the less invasive character of PTA/s compared with bypass surgery, patients with medium-length SFA lesions are ideally treated by an endovascular-first approach.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- RJ Vossen
- Department of Vascular Surgery, OLVG Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - AC Vahl
- Department of Vascular Surgery, OLVG Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Clinical Epidemiology OLVG Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - TM Fokkema
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - VJ Leijdekkers
- Department of Vascular Surgery, OLVG Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | | | - R Balm
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Vossen RJ, Vahl AC, Leijdekkers VJ, Montauban van Swijndregt AD, Balm R. Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty with Optional Stenting in Patients with Superficial Femoral Artery Disease: A Retrospective, Observational Analysis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2018; 56:690-698. [PMID: 30108029 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2018.06.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The recent ESC guideline advises primary stent placement in superficial femoral arterial disease (SFAD). The aim of this study was to compare clinical outcomes of SFAD patients selected for stent placement with plain percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA). MATERIALS AND METHODS A single centre retrospective, observational analysis was performed of all consecutive patients undergoing endovascular treatment for SFAD from 2004 to 2015. Primary endpoints were primary and secondary clinical patency rates in patients with or without stent placement. Secondary endpoints were recurrence rates and number of amputations. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to compare patency rates. Multivariable Cox regression analysis was performed to adjust for confounding variables and to identify variables associated with loss of patency. RESULTS A total of 389 patients were analysed with a median follow up of 42 months. Two hundred and fifty one patients (64.5%) were stented. Primary clinical patency rates at 1, 3, and 5 years were 82.8%, 71.0%, and 65.6% after PTA and 76.3%, 65.7%, and 58.1% after stent placement (PTA-S), respectively (p = .30). Secondary patency rates were also comparable for the PTA and PTA-S group resulting in 1, 3 and 5 year clinical secondary patency of 89.1%, 81.0%, and 76.3% in the PTA group versus 87.8%, 78.5%, and 71.9% in the PTA-S group (p = .58). Multivariable analysis revealed equal primary and secondary clinical patency between the treatment groups. The absolute re-intervention rate was 29.3%. The number of re-interventions and amputation rate did not significantly differ between the two groups (p = .41 and p = .75). CONCLUSIONS Selective stenting in patients with SFAD shows comparable results in long-term clinical outcomes in patients who were treated with plain PTA as well as patients who are selected for stent placement. An approach of selective stenting is justified.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rianne J Vossen
- Department of Vascular Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
| | - Anco C Vahl
- Department of Vascular Surgery, OLVG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | | | | | - Ron Balm
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Yamamoto K, Kawahara T, Akai A, Isaji T, Akagi D, Miyahara T, Hoshina K. Increase in skin perfusion pressure predicts amputation-free survival after lower extremity bypass surgery for critical limb ischemia. Vasc Med 2018; 23:243-249. [DOI: 10.1177/1358863x18760181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine how postoperative skin perfusion pressure (SPP) as a measure of blood flow after revascularization affects limb prognosis in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI). We retrospectively reviewed 223 consecutive bypass surgery cases performed in 192 patients with CLI during a 10-year period. SPP was measured 1–2 weeks before and after the procedure. An SPP of 40 mmHg was set as the cut-off value for revascularization. Patients were grouped according to their postoperative SPPs, and amputation-free survival (AFS) was analyzed. An SPP of ≥ 40 mmHg was recovered in 75% of the patients, but no significant difference was found between this group and the group that did not reach 40 mmHg. On the other hand, the values increased by ≥ 20 mmHg from the preoperative values in 70% of the patients. This group had a significantly better AFS than the group that did not increase by 20 mmHg. Logistic regression analysis revealed that (1) a preoperative SPP of < 20 mmHg and (2) a high serum albumin level (> 3.0 g/dL) were significant factors in increasing SPP by 20 mmHg. These results showed that an increase in SPP of ≥ 20 mmHg after bypass surgery was associated with better limb prognosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kota Yamamoto
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Takuya Kawahara
- Biostatistics Division, Central Coordinating Unit, Clinical Research Support Center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Atsushi Akai
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Toshihiko Isaji
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Daisuke Akagi
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Takuya Miyahara
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Katsuyuki Hoshina
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
The Aortic Bifurcation Angle as a Factor in Application of the Outback for Femoropopliteal Lesions in Ipsilateral Versus Contralateral Approaches. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2017; 41:37-42. [PMID: 28762154 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1761-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To assess the technical success of the Outback reentry device in contralateral versus ipsilateral approaches for femoropopliteal arterial occlusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of patients treated for critical limb ischemia (CLI) using the Outback between January 2013 and July 2016 was performed. Age, gender, length and site of the occlusion, approach site, aortic bifurcation angle, and reentry site were recorded. Calcification score was assigned at both aortic bifurcation and reentry site. Technical success was assessed. RESULTS During the study period, a total of 1300 endovascular procedures were performed on 489 patients for CLI. The Outback was applied on 50 femoropopliteal chronic total occlusions. Thirty-nine contralateral and 11 ipsilateral antegrade femoral were accessed. The device was used successfully in 41 patients (82%). There were nine failures, all in the contralateral approach group. Six due to inability to deliver the device due to acute aortic bifurcation angle and three due to failure to achieve luminal reentry. Procedural success was significantly affected by the aortic bifurcation angle (p = 0.013). CONCLUSION The Outback has high technical success rates in treatment of femoropopliteal occlusion, when applied from either an ipsi- or contralateral approach. When applied in contralateral access, acute aortic bifurcation angle predicts procedural failure.
Collapse
|
16
|
Morbi AH, Coles S, Albayati M, Nordon IM, Shearman C. Understanding Patient Acceptance of Risk with Treatment Options for Intermittent Claudication. Ann Vasc Surg 2017; 40:223-230. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.07.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2016] [Revised: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 07/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
|
17
|
Endovascular treatment of atherosclerotic popliteal artery disease based on dynamic angiography findings. J Vasc Surg 2017; 65:82-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.05.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
|
18
|
Schwindt A, Reimers B, Scheinert D, Selmon M, Pigott JP, George JC, Robertson G, Janzer S, McDaniel HB, Shrikhande GV, Torsello G, Schaefers J, Saccà S, Versaci F. Crossing chronic total occlusions with the Ocelot system: the initial European experience. EUROINTERVENTION 2016; 9:854-62. [PMID: 23838387 DOI: 10.4244/eijv9i7a139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
AIMS The aim of the study was to determine the safety, efficacy and feasibility of a new chronic total occlusion (CTO) device using optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology, the Ocelot catheter (Avinger, Inc., Redwood City, CA, USA), for crossing of SFA CTOs following guidewire failure. METHODS AND RESULTS Prospective, multicentre, market preference testing. Thirty-three patients with confirmed CTO (99-100% stenosis by visual estimate) of their superficial femoral artery (SFA) were treated between September 28, 2011, and December 9, 2011, at three European centres. Ocelot crossed 94% (31/33) of CTOs, allowing guidewire placement in the distal true lumen. All (100%) lesions were treated without any major adverse safety events. Procedural time and contrast dose were significantly reduced (p<0.0001) when compared with a similar, non-OCT-guided CTO crossing device (Wildcat catheter; Avinger, Inc.). Overall physician feedback on the catheter performance was positive with an 87% average rating of excellent or good across seven categories. Performance ratings of Ocelot's OCT imaging guidance were consistently positive with an 86% average rating of excellent or good across five OCT categories. CONCLUSIONS The Ocelot catheter combines advanced CTO crossing technology with real-time OCT guidance. When compared with a similar non-OCT-guided catheter, crossing efficacy and safety profile improved. Total procedure time and contrast volumes were significantly reduced. The Ocelot is a safe, efficient and effective tool for crossing CTOs.
Collapse
|
19
|
Sewall LE. Treatment of Chronic Total Occlusions Using the Avinger Ocelot Crossing Catheter. Semin Intervent Radiol 2015; 32:370-3. [PMID: 26622099 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1564703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Peripheral arterial disease is becoming more prevalent as the population ages. In addition, the severity of the disease seems to be progressing from simple narrowing of vessels to chronic total occlusions (CTOs). Treatment of CTOs of the infrainguinal peripheral arteries remains a challenge even for experienced endovascular specialists. Many crossing techniques have been described ranging from standard guidewire and catheter-based techniques including subintimal recanalization to specialized CTO crossing devices. One of the newest technologies, the Avinger Ocelot catheter (Avinger, Inc., Redwood City, CA), employs optical coherence tomography imaging on the tip of a rotating crossing catheter to allow visual confirmation of luminal passage. This article will review this new technology for crossing CTOs, review the results of the multicenter CONNECT II trial, and discuss the potential benefits of direct visualization while crossing occlusions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luke E Sewall
- Vascular and Interventional Professionals, Hinsdale, Illinois
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Clinical outcomes of endovascular treatment of TASC-II C and D femoropopliteal lesions with the Viabahn endoprosthesis. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2015; 16:465-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2015.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Revised: 08/22/2015] [Accepted: 09/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
|
21
|
Piyaskulkaew C, Parvataneni K, Ballout H, Szpunar S, Sharma T, Almahmoud M, LaLonde T, Davis T, Mehta RH, Yamasaki H. Laser in infrapopliteal and popliteal stenosis 2 study (LIPS2): Long-term outcomes of laser-assisted balloon angioplasty versus balloon angioplasty for below knee peripheral arterial disease. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2015; 86:1211-8. [PMID: 26489379 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2015] [Accepted: 07/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Laser-assisted balloon angioplasty (LABA) has been shown to be more effective in achieving angiographic success for treatment for below knee peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with balloon angioplasty alone(BA). However, long-term outcomes of LABA compared with BA for popliteal and infrapopliteal PAD are unknown. METHODS We evaluated data on 726 patients undergoing LABA (n = 395) and BA (n = 331) for popliteal and infrapopliteal PAD retrospectively at a single center (2007-2012). Outcomes included long-term ipsilateral major limb amputation, revascularization and mortality (median follow-up = 36 months). RESULTS Baseline features were similar in two groups with the exception of more TASC-D lesions (92.4 vs. 66.5%; P < 0.0001) and chronic total occlusions (86.4 vs. 49.5%; P < 0.0001) in LABA group. Angiographic success was higher in LABA compared with BA (97.7 vs. 89.2%; P < 0.0001). Ipsilateral major limb amputation (4.1 vs. 5.1%, P = 0.48) and repeat revascularization (25.1 vs. 23.3%, P = 0.47) were similar in LABA and BA patients despite unfavorable baseline angiographic characteristics in the former. Compared with BA, death was more frequently in LABA group (35.2 and 26.3%, P = 0.01), a reflection of higher comorbid conditions in this group (adjusted HR 1.05, 95% CI 0.79-1.39). CONCLUSION Despite worse baseline angiographic characteristics compared with BA, LABA was associated with higher angiographic success and similar ipsilateral major amputation, repeat revascularization, and long-term mortality. Future randomized clinical trial should evaluate the efficacy of LABA compared with BA (particularly drug-eluting) in improving limb salvage and reducing repeat revascularization in these high-risk PAD patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Kesav Parvataneni
- St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan (LIPS2 Study Group)
| | - Hussein Ballout
- St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan (LIPS2 Study Group)
| | - Susan Szpunar
- St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan (LIPS2 Study Group)
| | - Tarun Sharma
- St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan (LIPS2 Study Group)
| | | | - Thomas LaLonde
- St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan (LIPS2 Study Group)
| | - Thomas Davis
- St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan (LIPS2 Study Group)
| | - Rajendra H Mehta
- Duke Clinical Research Institute and Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
| | - Hiroshi Yamasaki
- St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan (LIPS2 Study Group)
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Torres-Blanco Á, Edo-Fleta G, Gómez-Palonés F, Molina-Nácher V, Ortiz-Monzón E. Mid-Term Outcomes of Endovascular Treatment for TASC-II D Femoropopliteal Occlusive Disease with Critical Limb Ischemia. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-015-1175-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
|
23
|
Igari K, Kudo T, Toyofuku T, Inoue Y. Controlled antegrade and retrograde subintimal tracking technique for endovascular treatment of the superficial femoral artery with chronic total occlusion. Ann Vasc Surg 2015; 29:1320.e7-1320.e10. [PMID: 26072727 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2015.03.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2014] [Revised: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Although providing endovascular treatment for chronic total occlusion (CTO) in patients with peripheral arterial disease is challenging, subintimal angioplasty (SIA) has proven to be an effective procedure. However, the SIA device may not cross CTO lesions because of the inability to achieve re-entry into the distal true lumen in some cases. We herein describe 2 cases of CTO of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) segment in which we failed to cross the site of CTO using the SIA technique and therefore employed the controlled antegrade and retrograde subintimal tracking (CART) technique to successfully treat the CTO lesions of SFA. When using the CART technique, there is no need to perform extension of the region of subintimal dissection beyond the occluded lesion, which may be useful for managing CTO lesions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kimihiro Igari
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
| | - Toshifumi Kudo
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Takahiro Toyofuku
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Yoshinori Inoue
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Sato K, Iida O, Takahara M, Soga Y, Suzuki K, Tanigawa T, Ito M, Uematsu M. Effect of perioperative complications after endovascular therapy in patients with peripheral artery disease due to femoropopliteal lesions. J Vasc Surg 2015; 61:1272-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.12.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/11/2014] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
|
25
|
Kufner S, Cassese S, Groha P, Byrne RA, Schunkert H, Kastrati A, Ott I, Fusaro M. Covered stents for endovascular repair of iatrogenic injuries of iliac and femoral arteries. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2015; 16:156-62. [PMID: 25770666 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2015.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2015] [Revised: 02/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The growing number of complex endovascular procedures is expected to increase the risk of iatrogenic injuries of peripheral arteries. A strategy of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) with covered stent (CS) may represent a valuable alternative to open surgery. However, systematic evaluations of CS in this setting represent a scientific gap. In the present study, we investigate the procedural and clinical outcomes associated with PTA and CS implantation to repair iatrogenic injuries of peripheral arteries. METHODS All patients undergoing PTA with CS for endovascular repair of iatrogenic injuries of peripheral arteries between August 2010 and July 2013 at our Institution were retrospectively analyzed. The primary endpoint was the technical success. Secondary endpoints were in-hospital mortality and cumulative death, target lesion revascularization (TLR), amputation and major stroke at 12-month follow-up. RESULTS During the period of observation, a total of 30 patients underwent PTA with either self-expandable (43.3%) or balloon-expandable CS (56.7%) for iatrogenic injuries of peripheral arteries. Injuries consisted of perforation/rupture (76.7%), arteriovenous fistula (16.7%) and pseudoaneurysm (6.7%) of iliac-femoral arteries. Technical success was achieved in all cases. Median follow-up was 409days [210-907]. The incidence of in-hospital mortality was 10.0%. At 12-month follow-up, the incidence of death, TLR, amputation and major stroke was 20.0%, 17.0%, 3.3% and 6.7%, respectively. CONCLUSION The use of covered stents for endovascular repair of iatrogenic injuries of peripheral arteries shows a high technical success and may be alternative to surgery. Further studies with larger populations are needed to confirm these preliminary findings.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sebastian Kufner
- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany.
| | - Salvatore Cassese
- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
| | - Philipp Groha
- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
| | - Robert A Byrne
- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
| | - Heribert Schunkert
- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
| | - Adnan Kastrati
- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
| | - Ilka Ott
- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
| | - Massimiliano Fusaro
- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Erwin PA, Shishehbor MH. Contemporary Management of Femoral Popliteal Revascularization. Interv Cardiol Clin 2014; 3:517-530. [PMID: 28582077 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2014.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
Symptomatic peripheral artery disease of the femoral popliteal segment can be treated by surgical and endovascular revascularization, but controversy exists about the best approach. Conventional approaches to revascularization have focused on lesion anatomy to decide on bypass versus endovascular treatment, but advances in endovascular therapy make an endovascular-first approach increasingly feasible-either as a single approach or as an adjunct to short-segment bypass (ie, hybrid procedure). In this review, we discuss the medical, endovascular, and surgical treatment of femoral popliteal revascularization with a special emphasis on advances in percutaneous therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Phillip A Erwin
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart & Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
| | - Mehdi H Shishehbor
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart & Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Velescu A, Mateos Torres E, Clará Velasco A. Predictors of medium-term patency in percutaneous endovascular therapy of femoro-popliteal lesions. Cir Esp 2014; 93:105-9. [PMID: 24931778 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2014.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2013] [Revised: 04/03/2014] [Accepted: 04/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The objective is to study the medium-term results of angioplasty and stenting in the femoro-popliteal sector in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI), and identify angiographic predictive factors of primary patency. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective review of 98 patients with critical ischemia and angiographic lesions characterized as TASC A=13 (14%), B=38 (40%), C=24 (25%) or D=20 (21%). A total of 106 angioplasties and primary self-expanding stents (mean length of stent coverage of 19cm) were performed between January 2006 and January 2011. RESULTS The immediate results of patency, limb salvage and survival were 95, 96 and 96%, respectively. Primary patency at 1 and 2 years was 54 and 38%, respectively. Twenty-seven cases (25%) required endovascular iterative procedures, providing an assisted patency at 1 and 2 years of 72 and 60%, and a secondary patency of 80 and 67%. A lower primary patency was observed (log rank) when stent length was >20cm (P<.001), popliteal artery was invloved (P=.004), and in TASC C and D lesions (P=.04). In multivariate analysis (Cox), only stent length>20cm was an independent negative predictor for primary patency (HR=5.7, P<.001). The limb salvage at 1 and 2 years was 83 and 81%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Angioplasty with stent in the femoro-popliteal sector is a safe technique, but with significantly lower permeability results in injuries that require stent coverage of more than 20cm. In these cases, vein bypass surgery should be the procedure of choice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alina Velescu
- Servicio de Angiología y Cirugía Vascular, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, España; Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques (IMIM), Barcelona, España.
| | - Eduardo Mateos Torres
- Servicio de Angiología y Cirugía Vascular, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, España; Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques (IMIM), Barcelona, España
| | - Albert Clará Velasco
- Servicio de Angiología y Cirugía Vascular, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, España; Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques (IMIM), Barcelona, España
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Klein AJ, Pinto DS, Gray BH, Jaff MR, White CJ, Drachman DE. SCAI expert consensus statement for femoral-popliteal arterial intervention appropriate use. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2014; 84:529-38. [PMID: 24753020 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Accepted: 04/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Successful endovascular intervention for femoral-popliteal (FP) arterial disease provides relief of claudication and offers limb-salvage in cases of critical limb ischemia. Technologies and operator technique have evolved to the point where we may now provide effective endovascular therapy for a spectrum of lesions, patients, and clinical scenarios. Endovascular treatment of this segment offers a significant alternative to surgical revascularization, and may confer improved safety for a wide range of patients, not solely those deemed high surgical risk. Although endovascular therapy of the FP segment has historically been hampered by high rates of restenosis, emerging technologies including drug-eluting stents, drug-coated balloons, and perhaps bio-absorbable stent platforms, provide future hope for more durable patency in complex disease. By combining lessons learned from clinical trials, international trends in clinical practice, and insights regarding emerging technologies, we may appropriately tailor our application of endovascular therapy to provide optimal care to our patients. This document was developed to guide physicians in the clinical decision-making related to the contemporary application of endovascular intervention among patients with FP arterial disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Andrew J Klein
- John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis VA Healthcare System and St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
29
|
Siracuse JJ, Gill HL, Cassidy SP, Messina MD, Catz D, Egorova N, Parrack I, McKinsey JF. Endovascular treatment of lesions in the below-knee popliteal artery. J Vasc Surg 2014; 60:356-61. [PMID: 24650745 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2013] [Revised: 02/09/2014] [Accepted: 02/11/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Endovascular interventions are increasing; however, there are little data regarding outcomes of complex interventions involving the below-knee popliteal/P3 artery. This study evaluated the short-term and long-term results and predictors of success of below-knee popliteal artery endovascular interventions. METHODS This was a retrospective review of a prospectively maintained endovascular lower extremity database of all patients with below-knee popliteal interventions from 2004 to 2012. Patient demographics, angiographic findings, interventions, primary and secondary patency, limb loss, and mortality were recorded. Analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier life-table and multivariate analysis, with P < .05 indicating significance. RESULTS There were 221 patients (56% male) with below-knee popliteal/P3 artery lesions. Mean age was 73 ± 11.2 years. Claudication was present in 22% and critical limb ischemia (CLI) in 78%. Mean lesion length was 10 ± 8.5 cm, with 45% having total occlusions. Treatment included percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) with or without a stent (47%), atherectomy (ATH) with or without PTA/stent (52%), and stenting with PTA and ATH (3%). Complications included embolization (0.4%), hematoma (2.7%), pseudoaneurysm (1.3%), and dissection (7%). Freedom from restenosis (peak systolic velocity ratio >2.4) was 65% at 1 year. Independent predictors of restenosis were CLI (hazard risk [HR], 4.4; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.9-9.9) and stenting combined with PTA and ATH (HR, 2.7; 95% CI, 1.01-7.4). Primary assisted and secondary patencies were 95% and 85% at 1 year. ATH with PTA had lower short-term restenosis in diabetic patients compared with nondiabetic patients (95% vs 78% at 4 months). Limb loss was 18% at 4 years. Mortality was 24% at 4 years. Statin use was protective against primary restenosis (HR, 0.39; 95% CI, 0.23-0.67) and death (HR, 0.5; 95% CI, 0.28-1.0). CONCLUSIONS Endovascular intervention for lesions involving the below-knee popliteal artery is a safe and effective therapy for claudication and CLI. Diabetic patients benefit most from ATH with PTA. Statin use is protective against restenosis and mortality and should be the standard of care in patients undergoing peripheral endovascular interventions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jeffrey J Siracuse
- Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY.
| | - Heather L Gill
- Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
| | - Stephen P Cassidy
- Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
| | - Mark D Messina
- Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
| | - Diana Catz
- Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
| | - Natalia Egorova
- Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
| | - Inkyong Parrack
- Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
| | - James F McKinsey
- Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Armstrong EJ, Saeed H, Alvandi B, Singh S, Singh GD, Yeo KK, Anderson D, Westin GG, Dawson DL, Pevec WC, Laird JR. Nitinol Self-Expanding Stents vs. Balloon Angioplasty for Very Long Femoropopliteal Lesions. J Endovasc Ther 2014; 21:34-43. [DOI: 10.1583/13-4399mr.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
|
31
|
Aihara H, Soga Y, Mii S, Okazaki J, Yamaoka T, Kamoi D, Shintani Y, Ishikawa T, on behalf of the RECANALISE Registry Investigators. Comparison of Long-Term Outcome After Endovascular Therapy Versus Bypass Surgery in Claudication Patients With Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus-II C and D Femoropopliteal Disease. Circ J 2014; 78:457-64. [DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-13-1147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Hideaki Aihara
- Department of Cardiology, Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital
| | | | - Shinsuke Mii
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Steel Memorial Yawata Hospital
| | - Jin Okazaki
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Kokura Memorial Hospital
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
32
|
Selmon MR, Schwindt AG, Cawich IM, Chamberlin JR, Das TS, Davis TP, George JC, Janzer SF, Lopez LA, McDaniel HB, McKinsey JF, Pigott JP, Raja ML, Reimers B, Schreiber TL. Final Results of theChronic Total OcclusionCrossing With theOcelot System II (CONNECT II) Study. J Endovasc Ther 2013; 20:770-81. [DOI: 10.1583/13-4380mr.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
|
33
|
Successful penetration and bougie dilatation with Brockenbrough needle for severely calcified occlusion in superficial femoral artery. Cardiovasc Interv Ther 2013; 29:162-6. [PMID: 23979907 DOI: 10.1007/s12928-013-0205-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2013] [Accepted: 08/12/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
A 75-year-old hemodialysis patient with right critical limb ischemia received endovascular therapy for a chronic total occlusion (CTO) in a diffusely calcified superficial femoral artery (SFA). During a retrograde approach, a Brockenbrough needle (BN) was able to penetrate the calcified hard plaque formed in the middle segment of the CTO. Moreover, bougie dilatation with the BN allowed balloon crossing and stent deployment, even after failure to pass a 2.0-mm monorail balloon across the plaque. These results suggest that the BN offers a new therapeutic option in the penetration and modification of severely calcified CTO in SFA.
Collapse
|
34
|
Retrograde popliteal approach for challenging occlusions of the femoral-popliteal arteries. J Vasc Surg 2013; 58:84-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2012] [Revised: 03/18/2013] [Accepted: 03/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
|
35
|
Saxon RR, Chervu A, Jones PA, Bajwa TK, Gable DR, Soukas PA, Begg RJ, Adams JG, Ansel GM, Schneider DB, Eichler CM, Rush MJ. Heparin-bonded, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene-lined stent graft in the treatment of femoropopliteal artery disease: 1-year results of the VIPER (Viabahn Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface in the Treatment of Superficial Femoral Artery Obstructive Disease) trial. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2013; 24:165-73; quiz 174. [PMID: 23369553 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2012.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2012] [Revised: 10/02/2012] [Accepted: 10/04/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE To evaluate the performance of a heparin-bonded, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE)-lined nitinol endoprosthesis in the treatment of long-segment occlusive disease of the femoropopliteal artery (FPA) and to identify factors associated with loss of patency. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a single-arm, prospective, 11-center study (VIPER [Gore Viabahn Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface in the Treatment of Superficial Femoral Artery Obstructive Disease] trial), 119 limbs (113 patients; 69 men; mean age, 67 y), including 88 with Rutherford category 3-5 disease and 72 with Inter-Society Consensus for the Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (TASC II) C or D lesions of the FPA, underwent stent graft implantation. The mean lesion length was 19 cm; 56% of lesions were occlusions. Follow-up evaluations included color duplex ultrasonography in all patients, with patency defined as a peak systolic velocity ratio< 2.5. RESULTS At 12 months, Rutherford category and ankle-brachial index (ABI) were significantly improved (mean category improvement, 2.4; ABI increased from 0.6±0.2 to 0.9±0.19; P<.0001). Primary and secondary patency rates were 73% and 92%. The primary patency for devices oversized<20% at the proximal landing zone was 88%, whereas the primary patency for devices oversized by>20% was 70% (P = .047). Primary patency was not significantly affected by device diameter (5 vs 6 vs 7 mm) or lesion length (≤20 cm vs>20 cm). The 30-day major adverse event rate was 0.8%. CONCLUSIONS The heparin-bonded, ePTFE/nitinol stent graft provided clinical improvement and a primary patency rate of 73% at 1 year in the treatment of long-segment FPA disease. Careful sizing of the device relative to vessel landing zones is essential for achieving optimal outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Richard R Saxon
- North County Radiology Medical Group, 3156 Vista Way, Suite 100, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
36
|
Sultan S, Tawfick W, Hynes N. Ten-year technical and clinical outcomes in TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus II infrainguinal C/D lesions using duplex ultrasound arterial mapping as the sole imaging modality for critical lower limb ischemia. J Vasc Surg 2013; 57:1038-45. [PMID: 23321343 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2012] [Revised: 09/24/2012] [Accepted: 10/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate duplex ultrasound arterial mapping (DUAM) as the sole imaging modality when planning for bypass surgery (BS) and endovascular revascularization (EvR) in patients with critical limb ischemia for TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) II C/D infrainguinal lesions. METHODS This was a retrospective review evaluating the accuracy of DUAM as the sole imaging tool in determining patient suitability for BS vs EvR. Primary outcomes were the sensitivity and specificity of DUAM compared with intraoperative digital subtraction angiography. Secondary outcomes were procedural, hemodynamic, and clinical outcomes, amputation-free survival, and freedom from major adverse clinical events. RESULTS From 2002 to 2012, a total of 4783 patients with peripheral arterial disease were referred, of whom 622 critical limb ischemia patients underwent revascularization for TASC C and D lesions (EvR: n = 423; BS: n = 199). Seventy-four percent of EvR and 82% of BS were performed for TASC D (P = .218). The DUAM showed sensitivity of 97% and specificity of 98% in identifying lesions requiring intervention. Of the 520 procedures performed with DUAM alone, there was no difference regarding the number of procedures performed for occlusive or de novo lesions (EvR: 65% and 71%; BS: 87% and 78%; P = .056). Immediate clinical improvement to the Rutherford category ≤3 was 96% for EvR and 97% for BS (P = .78). Hemodynamic success was 79% for EvR and 77% for BS (P = .72). Six-year freedom from binary restenosis was 71.6% for EvR and 67.4% for BS (P = .724). Six-year freedom from target lesion revascularization was 81.1% for EvR and 70.3% for BS (P = .3571). Six-year sustained clinical improvement was 79.5% for EvR and 66.7% for BS (P = .294). Six-year amputation-free survival was 77.2% for EvR and 74.6% for BS (P = .837). There was a significant difference in risk of major adverse clinical events between EvR and BS (51% vs 70%; P = .034). Only 16.4% of patients required magnetic resonance angiography, which tended to overestimate lesions with 84% agreement with intraoperative findings. Six-year binary restenosis was 71% for DUAM procedures compared with 55% for magnetic resonance angiography procedures (P = .001), which was solely based on the prospective modality. CONCLUSIONS The DUAM epitomizes a minimally invasive, economically proficient modality for road mapping procedural outcome in BS and EvR. It allows for high patient turnover with procedural and clinical success without compromising hemodynamic outcome. The DUAM is superior to other available modalities as the sole preoperative imaging tool in a successful limb salvage program.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sherif Sultan
- Western Vascular Institute, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
37
|
Risk factors for clinical failure after stent graft treatment for femoropopliteal occlusive disease. J Vasc Surg 2012; 56:998-1006, 1007.e1; discussion 1006-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2012] [Revised: 02/28/2012] [Accepted: 03/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
38
|
Zander T, Gonzalez G, De Alba L, Rivero O, Maynar M. Transcollateral Approach for Percutaneous Revascularization of Complex Superficial Femoral Artery and Tibioperoneal Trunk Occlusions. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2012; 23:691-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2012.01.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2011] [Revised: 01/13/2012] [Accepted: 01/16/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
|
39
|
Zafar AM, Harris TJ, Murphy TP, Machan JT. Patients' perspective about risks and benefits of treatment for peripheral arterial disease. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2012; 22:1657-61. [PMID: 22115578 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2011.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2011] [Revised: 08/20/2011] [Accepted: 08/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE To report the results of a standard gamble-type survey conducted to explore patients' heuristics in regard to therapy for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients presenting to a vascular and interventional radiology practice because of suspected PAD were asked to indicate their threshold for risk of amputation during a curative procedure for intermittent claudication (IC) and for risk of death from a curative medication for critical limb ischemia (CLI). Possible relationships of risk threshold with age, gender, ankle-brachial index (ABI), and functional claudication distance were assessed with univariate statistics followed by multivariable generalized linear mixed models of risk acceptance at various risk levels. RESULTS Study participants were 20 patients (40% women), with median age of 64 years, functional claudication distance of 1 block, and ABI of 0.72. In the IC scenario, up to 1% risk of above-knee amputation was found to be the median risk acceptable to patients for undergoing a curative procedure. In the CLI scenario, the median risk acceptance for mortality from a curative medication was up to 1%. The multivariable model for the IC scenario revealed significantly greater acceptance of risk at a given level among older patients and women. No significant predictor was delineated by the multivariable model for the CLI scenario. CONCLUSIONS Overall, patients have a low threshold for complications of PAD therapy, consistent with endovascular but not with open surgical strategies. However, considerable variation in preferences underlines the value of individualized treatment strategies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Abdul M Zafar
- Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
40
|
Siracuse JJ, Giles KA, Pomposelli FB, Hamdan AD, Wyers MC, Chaikof EL, Nedeau AE, Schermerhorn ML. Results for primary bypass versus primary angioplasty/stent for intermittent claudication due to superficial femoral artery occlusive disease. J Vasc Surg 2012; 55:1001-7. [PMID: 22301210 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.10.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2011] [Revised: 10/28/2011] [Accepted: 10/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty ± stent (PTA/S) and surgical bypass are both accepted treatments for claudication due to superficial femoral artery (SFA) occlusive disease. However, long-term results comparing these modalities for primary intervention in patients who have had no prior intervention have not been reported. We report our results with 3-year follow-up. METHODS We reviewed all lower extremity bypass procedures at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center from 2001 through 2009 and all PTA/S performed from 2005 through 2009 for claudication. We excluded all limb salvage procedures and included only those that were undergoing their first intervention for claudication due to SFA disease. We recorded patient demographics, comorbidities, perioperative medications, TASC classification, and runoff. Outcomes included complications, restenosis, symptom recurrence, reinterventions, major amputation, and mortality. RESULTS We identified 113 bypass grafts and 105 PTA/S of femoral-popliteal lesions without prior interventions. Bypasses were above the knee in 62% (45% vein) and below the knee in 38% (100% vein). Mean age was 63 (bypass) versus 69 (PTA/S; P < .01). Mean length of stay (LOS) was 3.9 versus 1.2 days (P < .01). Bypass grafts were used less for TASC A (17% vs 40%; P < .01) and more for TASC C (36% vs 11%; P < .01) and TASC D (13% vs 3%; P < .01) lesions. There were no differences in perioperative (2% vs 0%; not significant [NS]) or 3-year mortality (9% vs 8%; NS). Wound infection was higher with bypass (16% vs 0%; P < .01). None involved grafts. Bypass showed improved freedom from restenosis (73% vs 42% at 3 years; hazard ratio [HR], 0.4; 95% confidence interval [CI], .23-.71), symptom recurrence (70% and 36% at 3 years; HR, 0.37; 95% CI, .2-.56), and freedom from symptoms at last follow-up (83% vs 49%; HR, 0.18; 95% CI, .08-.40). There was no difference in freedom from reintervention (77% vs 66% at 3 years; NS). Multivariable analysis of all patients showed that restenosis was predicted by PTA/S (HR, 2.5; 95% CI, 1.4-4.4) and TASC D (HR, 3.7; 95% CI, 3.5-9) lesions. Recurrence of symptoms was similarly predicted by PTA/S (HR, 3.0; 95% CI, 1.8-5) and TASC D lesions (HR, 3.1; 95% CI, 1.4-7). Statin use postoperatively was predictive of patency (HR, 0.6; 95% CI, .35-.97) and freedom from recurrent symptoms (HR, 0.6; 95% CI, .36-.93). CONCLUSIONS Surgical bypass for the primary treatment of claudication showed improved freedom from restenosis and symptom relief despite treatment of more extensive disease, but was associated with increased LOS and wound infection. Statins improved freedom from restenosis and symptom recurrence overall.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jeffrey J Siracuse
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02210, USA
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
41
|
Aragón-Sánchez J, Maynar-Moliner M, Pulido-Duque JM, Rabellino M, González G, Zander T. The role of a specialized approach for patients with diabetes, critical ischaemia and foot ulcers not previously considered for proactive management. Diabet Med 2011; 28:1249-52. [PMID: 21692843 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2011.03367.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
AIMS To analyse the outcome of the proactive management of patients with diabetes, critical limb ischaemia and foot ulcers using percutaneous transluminal angioplasty as the only vascular procedure and adjuvant conservative surgery when indicated. METHODS A retrospective study of patients with diabetes included in our database who sought a second opinion in our unit and met the following criteria: foot ulcer and critical limb ischaemia in patients for whom any proactive vascular treatment had not previously been considered by other teams. RESULTS Twenty patients underwent endovascular procedures. Success was achieved in 19 cases (95%). No post-operative mortality (within 30 days after the procedure) was found. Additional surgery was required in eight cases (40%): one calcaneal ostectomy and seven minor amputations. The need for surgery was associated with infection (P < 0.01). Limb salvage was sustained during a mean period of follow-up of 642 days (SD 488) in 19 cases (95%). Healing was achieved in 14 cases (70%), four are still healing (20%), one underwent major amputation (5%) and the last one died before being healed (5%). Three patients died during follow-up (15%). CONCLUSIONS Management of patients with diabetes, foot ulcers and critical limb ischaemia by means of a proactive approach including endovascular procedures in specialized settings provides a high rate of limb salvage. This may result in lowering the number of lower limb amputations in our community.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Aragón-Sánchez
- Diabetic Foot Unit, La Paloma Hospital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
42
|
Bonvini R, Roffi M, Righini M. Nouvelles techniques endovasculaires dans le traitement de l’artériopathie des membres inférieurs. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 36:16-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmv.2010.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2010] [Accepted: 10/26/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
|
43
|
Han DK, Shah TR, Ellozy SH, Vouyouka AG, Marin ML, Faries PL. The Success of Endovascular Therapy for All TransAtlantic Society Consensus Graded Femoropopliteal Lesions. Ann Vasc Surg 2011; 25:15-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2010.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2010] [Revised: 04/12/2010] [Accepted: 06/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
|
44
|
Baril DT, Chaer RA, Rhee RY, Makaroun MS, Marone LK. Endovascular interventions for TASC II D femoropopliteal lesions. J Vasc Surg 2010; 51:1406-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.01.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2009] [Revised: 01/03/2010] [Accepted: 01/21/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
|
45
|
Rabellino M, García-Nielsen L, Gonzalez G, Baldi S, Zander T, Zerolo I, Maynar M. Primary stent in occluded femoropopliteal bypass graft in a patient with contraindications for thrombolytic therapy: case report. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2009; 33:441-3. [PMID: 19644641 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-009-9656-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2009] [Revised: 06/23/2009] [Accepted: 06/30/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|