Current Therapeutic Options in the Management of Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusive Disease

Abstract

The management of superficial femoral artery occlusive disease remains challenging for vascular surgeons. Despite the advances and dramatic changes we have seen in modern practice with the development and introduction of new endovascular techniques, long-term results with these interventions remain disappointing when compared to the “gold standard” of a vein bypass with a good run-off. Furthermore, there is little Level 1 evidence to guide us with regards to the best treatment strategy. In this article, we review some of the currently available open surgical and endovascular options for the management of superficial femoral artery disease.

Key Words:

• Superficial femoral artery
• peripheral arterial occlusive disease
• vascular surgery
• endovascular interventions

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Chr.D. Karkos

Chr. D. Karkos, M.D., F.R.C.S., Ph.D. 5^th Department of Surgery Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Hippocrateio Hospital Konstantinoupoleos 49 Thessaloniki 546 42, Greece Tel.: [phone] Mobile: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]