Distal macro- and microembolization during subintimal recanalization of femoropopliteal chronic total occlusions.

Purpose: To investigate the phenomenon of distal embolization during subintimal angioplasty with or without stenting of femoropopliteal chronic total occlusions (CTOs).

Methods: This prospective study included 40 consecutive patients (35 men; mean age 65.4±9.