Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the superficial femoral artery by retrograde catheterization via the popliteal artery

Abstract

We report the results of 50 angioplasty procedures via the popliteal artery. A 3-year follow-up including control of blood pressures at ankle and toe levels show results comparable to reports in the literature. This new approach for angioplasty of the superficial femoral artery and eventually of coexisting iliac lesions enables treatment of previously inaccessible lesions. The technique is especially suited for lesions close to the takeoff of the superficial femoral artery.

Five-year retrograde transpopliteal angioplasty results compared with antegrade angioplasty

“…13 To date, outcomes have only been published from consecutive PA series or case reports with no direct comparisons to FA and long-term PA outcomes not specifically assessed. [1][2][3][4][5][6]11,13 PA is used in a significant proportion (24.2%) of our total angioplasties and this study presents our experience of the technique. In an attempt to minimise experimental bias within this retrospective study, all PA and FA performed within the research period were analysed.…”

Successful Endovascular Treatment of Chronic Total Occlusion of Superficial Femoral Artery Using Retrograde Approach From Deep Femoral Artery

“…Retrogarade approach to CTO of SFA is commonly transpopliteal approach obtaining via the ipsilateral popliteal artery. This technique was reported first 25 years ago 4) , but might have some limitations such as a risk of injuries of vein or nerves and prolonged puncture time on a prone position 4,5) . In addition, patients are forced to a prone position during EVT, and patient's burden is heavy.…”

Remote suturing for percutaneous closure of popliteal artery access

“…The popliteal artery approach is rarely used for vascular interventions [1,[17][18][19]. In the popliteal fossa the artery is located at the medial side, and the tibial nerve at the lateral side of the neurovascular bundle.…”