Infrapopliteal Application of Paclitaxel-eluting Stents for Critical Limb Ischemia: Midterm Angiographic and Clinical Results

Infrapopliteal PES achieved acceptable clinical results in CLI, even though they failed to inhibit vascular restenosis and decrease the need for repeat interventions. Renal disease and initial occlusions are adverse prognostic factors for infrapopliteal endovascular procedures.