Superior limb salvage with endovascular therapy in octogenarians with critical limb ischemia

Our results suggest that revascularization in patients ≥80 with CLI is justified, especially when an endovascular intervention can be accomplished. Although limb salvage following endovascular interventions were better in the ≥80 group, sustained clinical success, and secondary clinical success rates were similar following open and endovascular interventions in both age groups. Open procedures carry a high perioperative mortality in the ≥80 age group and should be avoided if possible.