Saphenous Vein Arterialization for Limb Salvage in Unreconstructable Peripheral Arterial Disease: Long Term Results
GSVA with pedal valve disruption offers a viable limb-salvage option for patients with unreconstructable CLTI, achieving >50% BKA-free survival at one year and substantial wound healing. Larger studies are needed to refine patient selection and optimize outcomes.
Authors
- Brent A. Safran
- Hailey Shoemaker
- David L. Lau
- Michael B. Brewer
Institutions
- Kaiser Permanente (US)
- Rancho Research Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Vascular Surgery
- Published
- 2026-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2026.03.021
- Primary Topic
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00