Trial converting veins to arteries ‘saves limbs’ in patients with severe ischaemia
The novel approach provides hope for patients previously consigned to primary above-ankle amputation, researchers say
An endovascular technique for converting veins to arteries being trialled in the US has shown promise, with doctors reporting it can prevent major amputation in adults with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia and no other revascularisation options.
Overall, two-thirds of eligible patients who underwent the novel procedure reported amputation-free survival at six months, according to their study findings.
