LOWER-EXTREMITY ARTERIAL ENDOVASCULAR STENTING

Intraluminal arterial stenting for the management of arterial occlusiv e disease of the lower extremities, has evolved over the years. Most s tents are used to correct inadequacies of PTA or to correct a PTA comp lication. Both the Palmaz stent and Wallstent have performed well in t he iliac artery system. Their use in-the femoropopliteal system has no t been as successful and should be reserved for selected cases. Reangi oplasty or additional stenting may be used to prolong patency, althoug h with the risk of a second intervention.