Original Article
Retrograde transpopliteal access for femoral-popliteal artery occlusion by blind puncture
Sheng Wang, Zhong Chen, Hui Liu, Liao Yang, Xiaobin Tang, Lei Kou, Zhangmin Wu, Huanqin Zheng, Yaping Zhao
Published 2017-06-25
Cite as Chin J Gen Surg, 2017, 32(6): 501-504. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-631X.2017.06.012
Abstract
ObjectiveTo evaluate retrograde transpopliteal access for femoral-popliteal artery total occlusion with blind puncture.
MethodsClinical data of 22 cases admitted from Sep 2014 to June 2016 undergoing endovascular treatment of the femoral-politeal artery occlusion with transpopliteal artery retrograde access by blind puncture were analyzed.
ResultsA total of 22 patients underwent retrograde popliteal access with blind puncture after antegrade attempts failed. Puncture above the knee was performed in 18 cases and below the knee in 4 cases. The average increase of ABI was 0.57.Hematoma of puncture site was observed in 2 patients, other complications included pneumonia in 1 case and renal insufficiency in 2 cases. The mean follow-up time was (13±5)months. Restenosis occurred in 8 patiens(36.4%)during the follow-up time. The primary patency was (86.4±0.07)% at 6 months and (70.7±0.12)% at 12 months. There was no major amputation rate and mortality during the follow-up.
ConclusionsRetrograde transpopliteal access for femoral-popliteal artery occlusion with blind puncture is safe and effective.
Key words:
Popliteal artery; Endovascular procedures; Retrograde access
Contributor Information
Sheng Wang
Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital of the Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
Zhong Chen
Hui Liu
Liao Yang
Xiaobin Tang
Lei Kou
Zhangmin Wu
Huanqin Zheng
Yaping Zhao