Infrainguinal revascularization using the Crosser vibrational system

Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2010 Aug;19(4):231-6. doi: 10.3109/13645701003644137.

Abstract

Revascularization of infrainguinal vessels is still a challenge. Complications such as flow-limiting dissections or perforation are responsible for a limited success rate. Failed revascularization attempt leads to amputation in a significant number of patients and increases mortality. We report the use of a novel percutaneous device using the CROSSER catheter system in two patients with peripheral vascular disease. In case # 1 anterior tibial artery patency was restored in a diabetic foot and in case # 2 a chronic traumatic occlusion of the superficial femoral artery was revascularized. In both cases the lesion was recanalized in a short time without any procedure-related complications. The CROSSER catheter system can overcome technical problems and make reentry devices and retrograde distal accesses less relevant. It opens new horizons for the treatment of complex below-the-knee lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty / instrumentation
  • Angioplasty / methods*
  • Constriction, Pathologic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ischemia
  • Limb Salvage*
  • Lower Extremity / blood supply*
  • Lower Extremity / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases / surgery*
  • Vascular Patency*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Vibration / therapeutic use*