Percutaneous debulking strategy for severe nodular calcification in common femoral artery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite marked progress in endovascular treatment (EVT) techniques and devices, calcified lesions remain one of the toughest obstacles to EVT success. Moreover, because the common femoral artery (CFA) is known as a "non-stenting zone," endovascular strategies for this area are controversial.

Case presentation

Here we describe the technical tips for a novel, less invasive, and effective debulking strategy for severe nodular calcification using an endovascular maneuver. This technique was demonstrated in a 73-year-old man with severe calcified stenosis of the CFA. To complete a stent-less strategy for CFA, we conducted aggressive debulking of the nodular calcification, established a bidirectional approach from the radial artery and the superficial femoral artery (SF

SUBMITTER: Nomura T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142719 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature