http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2004/03/Articles/Endovascular-stent-placement-in-femoro-popliteal-arterial-occlusive-disease.aspxPercutaneous intervention for femoropopliteal arterial occlusive disease (FPAOD) is a well-established treatment for low-grade lesions that results in high technical success rates and good long-term patency rates. This article provides an overview of the current status of stent placement in FPAOD, including: clinical indications, patient selection, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty technique and stent placement, pathophysiology, and results of stenting.Friday, 19 Mar 2004 12:35:55 GMT