Distal Re-Entry to Treat Lower Limb Chronic Total Occlusions Using a Novel Electrically Guided Re-Entry Catheter.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Endovascular treatment of challenging infra-inguinal peripheral vascular disease is increasingly common because of new techniques and improved tools. The use of a novel electrically guided 5 F re-entry catheter is presented. By emitting a minute electrical field, detected by a target wire inserted from an opposing access, the catheter's orientation is accurately displayed to the operator, allowing precise re-entry without the need for fluoroscopic alignment.

Report

An 84 year old man with tissue loss was treated for a long occlusion of the superficial femoral artery and tibial vessels. Successful subintimal recanalisation was achieved with the help of the ePATH re-entry catheter, restoring inline flow to the foot.

Conclusion

This re-entry catheter benefit

SUBMITTER: Lui D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8131890 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature