This paper uses data from the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) database to compare outcomes in patients undergoing a below the knee procedure to restore blood flow to the foot. There is considerable debate regarding the best initial approach - open bypass surgery or endovascular surgery. Many physicians treating this challenging patient population have switched to an endovascular first approach. This paper adds to the body of literature supporting this approach.
Too often the gynecological community gives misleading information about fibroids and treatment with uterine fibroid embolization.
UFE may become the first line treatment for patients with uterine fibroids who wish to become pregnant
Increasing evidence supports an endovascular first approach to patients with critical limb ischemia.