[Simultaneous surgical and technical catheter revascularization of the lower extremity]

Intraoperative balloon angioplasty was performed on 17 patients and 19 arteries undergoing a concomitant vascular reconstructive procedure during the past 24 months. All angioplasties were performed with the aid of digital substraction angiography (DSA) in the operating room. The primary purpose of intraoperative angioplasty was mainly to increase outflow (18) or inflow (1) in conjunction with a planned vascular procedure. Dilatation obviated the need of more extensive vascular reconstruction in these elderly patients.