Results With Viabahn-Assisted Subintimal Recanalization for TASC C and TASC D Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusive Disease

Abstract

Despite significant early failures, we found VASIR to be durable in those who did not have early failure. Viabahn stent graft-assisted subintimal recanalization is an acceptable alternative to vein bypass in selected patients with severe SFA disease. Smaller arterial or stent graft diameter may be associated with poorer results. Warfarin may be valuable to reduce the risk of failure after VASIR.