Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3026268 | Seminars in Vascular Surgery | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Several randomized trials of catheter-directed thrombolysis versus operative revascularization in patients with acute lower extremity ischemia were performed in the mid-1990s. Although the outcomes of these trials were not definitive, they did provide insight into potential uses and techniques of catheter-directed thrombolysis and lytic agents. This article reviews the outcomes of these randomized trials and describes advances in thrombolytic techniques and technology, including percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy devices and innovative catheter designs that accelerate lysis and the development of direct-acting lytic agents.
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Authors
Anthony J. Comerota, Marilyn H. Gravett,