Duplex-guided balloon angioplasty and subintimal dissection of infrapopliteal arteries: Early results with a new approach to avoid radiation exposure and contrast material

The proposed technique eliminates the need for radiation exposure and the use of contrast material, and it seems to be an effective alternative approach for the treatment of infrapopliteal occlusive disease. Additional advantages include accurate selection of the proper size of balloon and confirmation of the adequacy of the technique by hemodynamic and imaging parameters.