Nunzio Montelione, Vincenzo Catanese, Antonio Nenna, Teresa Gabellini, Chiara Ferrisi, Julia Paolini, Alessandro Ciolli, David Barillà, Francesco Loreni, Massimo Chello, Francesco Spinelli, Francesco Stilo
Background : The surgical treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia and optimal conduit choice are extensively debated. The presence of suboptimal autologous material, such as varicosities or venous aneurysms, might impair long-term outcomes. Therefore, kink-resistant external supports have been advocated in the recent literature to improve the conduit quality and outcomes. This study analyzes the FRAME external support in venous ectasic grafts in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia. Methods : From September 2017 to September 2023, a total of sixteen patients underwent CLTI surgery with FRAME external support for venous grafts...
April 3, 2024: Journal of Clinical Medicine