- Subintimal recanalization is a valuable option in chronic SFA in-stent occlusion
- Avoidance of additional stent implantation may reduce metal burden
- Duplex ultrasound is essential for functional assessment
- Good short-term patency can be achieved even with persistent proximal stent thrombosis
This case illustrates the feasibility and effectiveness of a subintimal strategy in complex in-stent chronic occlusions of the SFA.
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