Interim Analysis Results of a Prospective Monocentric Study on Totally Percutaneous Deep Foot Veins Arterialization

Background: In the past decade, unfortunately, despite a continuous improvement of techniques and materials, for up to 20% of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients, revascularization is not possible or is not effective.1 For these patients, arterialization of the foot venous system could be considered an alternative treatment for limb salvage2–5. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of our own standardized technique (Pioneer Peschiera Revascularization technique, PiPeR-technique) using an intravascular ultrasound-guided catheter, published on the EJVES 2018, to reduce major amputation in “no-option” CLTI patients 6.