Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of femoropopliteal veins for treatment of post-thrombotic syndrome.

Controversy persists concerning the endovascular treatment of the post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), particularly if femoropopliteal veins are involved. We screened consecutive patients with PTS who underwent percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of femoropopliteal veins using posterior tibial or popliteal vein access who had at least 3-month follow-up. Our assessment included the evaluation of primary and secondary patency of the treated segments by Doppler ultrasound (DUS) and clinical outcomes measured by the change in Villalta score as well as ulcer healing.

Posterior Approach for Revascularization in Blunt Popliteal Vessel Injury.

Background: Popliteal vessel injuries are associated with traumatic knee injury often requiring emergency revascularization. Medial and posterior approaches to the popliteal space have been proposed. This study evaluates the outcome of patients treated for traumatic popliteal vessel injuries via a posterior approach.