59 year old male, smoker, sudden onset of pain and discoloration of the right 3rd toe. Comprehensive workup for an embolic source demonstrated a focal plaque in the popliteal artery. Catheter angiography showed the ulcerated plaque. Directional atherectomy using a SilverHawk atherectomy device was performed. Patients symptoms resolved and at last follow up 2 years later, the patient had no recurrence.
46 year old male, type 1 diabetes, with ulcers on several toes. Patient had palpable pulses at the ankle.
Robotic lymph node dissection for prostrate cancer staging with severe leg swelling after
79 year old female with non healing ulcers. Occlusion of all three arteries in the calf.