Excimer laser-assisted recanalization of long superficial femoral artery occlusions

Rescue excimer laser angioplasty for treatment of critical limb ischemia

“…Treating percutaneously CLI can improve symptoms, save limbs, or, at least, provide acceptable vascular bed for open surgical revascularization. With that in mind, the outcomes of excimer laser angioplasty in CLI as reported by Boccalandro et al [1] and others as well [3, 4] are realistic and encouraging. Specifically, Boccalandro et al [1] reported an 84% procedural success, 88% limb salvage when laser recanalization was combined with surgical revascularization, and 72% actual freedom from surgical revascularization or limb loss was achieved.…”