Critical Anatomic Variants in Peripheral Artery Disease Interventions
Okan Ince1, Patrick Tran2, Bulent Arslan1
1Department of Interventional Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Seminars in Interventional Radiology
|May 16, 2025
Summary
Anatomical variations in lower extremity arteries are common and impact peripheral arterial disease and its treatment. Recognizing these variants is crucial for interventional radiologists to plan effective arterial procedures.
Area of Science:
- Vascular anatomy
- Interventional radiology
- Peripheral arterial disease
Background:
- Variant anatomy of lower extremity arteries is common.
- These variations can influence the occurrence and management of peripheral arterial disease.
- Familiarity with these anomalies is essential for successful interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss common lower extremity arterial anomalies.
- To highlight the importance of recognizing these variants before interventions.
- To explain how these anomalies affect interventional procedures.
Main Methods:
- Review of common lower extremity arterial anomalies.
- Discussion of their impact on interventional radiology procedures.
- Emphasis on pre-procedural planning and recognition.
Main Results:
- Variant anatomy is frequently encountered in lower limb arteries.
- Anomalies can affect the incidence of peripheral arterial disease.
- Recognition impacts the planning and choice of interventional strategies.
Conclusions:
- Familiarity with common lower extremity arterial variants is vital for interventional radiologists.
- Proper identification aids in planning appropriate arterial approaches.
- Understanding anomalies improves the selection of optimal interventional treatments.
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