Stenting performs better than drug-coated balloon angioplasty in popliteal lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common and highly morbid disease. Although there have been recent advancements in the endovascular modalities to treat PAD, comparisons of these strategies, especially in the popliteal region, remain underinvestigated. The objective of this study was to compare midterm outcomes in patients with PAD undergoing treatment with both novel and SS compared with drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty.

Methods

All patients at a multi-institution health system treated for PAD in the popliteal region from 2011 to 2019 were identified. Presenting features, operative details, and outcomes were included in the analysis. Patients who underwent popliteal revascularization with stents were compared with DCB. SS were compared separately with n

SUBMITTER: Andraska E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10849680 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature