Safety and Short-term Outcomes following Controlled Blunt Microdissection Revascularization of Symptomatic Arterial Occlusions of the Pelvis and Lower Extremities

The controlled blunt microdissection catheter is safe in the revascularization of chronic total occlusions of the lower extremity. The technical success rate was 84% and predicted by age, renal function, and lesion characteristics. Clinical patency at 6 months was 92% and predicted by renal function, lesion characteristics, and run-off.