It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the patient presented with ischemic rest pain of the right foot.
Per imaging, a complex chronic total occlusion of the right superficial femoral artery (sfa) and proximal right popliteal artery.
The calcification was severe and eccentric.
Sfa and popliteal balloon angioplasty was performed using an armada18 (3.
0mmx100mmx150cm-otw), and non-abbott balloon catheters.
Following, there was significant recoil due to the severe calcification.
As treatment, additional balloon dilatation was performed and the recoil remained.
A 3.
5x38mm promus stent was subsequently implanted.
Post stent implantation, an arterial-venous (av) fistula was noted between the anterior tibial (at) artery and at vein.
As treatment for the av fistula, balloon angioplasty was performed without resolve.
A 3.
5x16mm graftmaster (gm) stent was implanted in the distal, stented portion.
Reportedly, the gm stent sealed at the implantation site and performed as intended.
There was a significant reduction in the av fistula and prolonged balloon inflation was performed in the proximal portion.
Repeat imaging was performed displaying a patent right sfa and popliteal artery going into the at with the previously reported recoil.
The procedure was completed and the patient was in stable condition.
Per physician, the gm stent did not cause or contribute to complications or adverse events.
No additional information was provided regarding this issue.
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