[Subintimal recanalisation of chronic superficial femoral artery occlusion with the use of a re-entry system]

Kardiol Pol. 2008 Oct;66(10):1121-5;discussion 1126.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

We present a case of a 59-year-old man with symptomatic long-segment occlusion of the superficial femoral artery. Subintimal recanalization was initially unsuccessful due to the inability to re-enter the true lumen after crossing the occlusion in the subintimal space. We report, for the first time in Poland, our use of the Outback catheter for a successful intraluminal re-entry. There were no procedure-related complications. We indicate that the Outback catheter can be used safely in case of an unsuccessful conventional re-entry to the true lumen artery. This catheter can allow reduction the time of the procedure and minimize potential complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty / instrumentation*
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery*
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / methods*
  • Femoral Artery / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intra-Articular
  • Leg / blood supply
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional