Modern approaches to femoropopliteal bypass surgery: achievements and future prospects

Abstract

Endovascular management of femoropopliteal lesions has proven effective. A large number of publications indicates the relevance and prospects of this method. The article presents an analysis of studies over the past 5 years about different treatment techniques, the use of cytostatics coated balloons and stents. Ways to improve the outcomes of femoro-popliteal bypass surgery are proposed.

Keywords

• stents
• drug coatings
• angioplasty
• atherosclerosis