
The evaluation of patients at risk for limb loss secondary to peripheral arterial disease begins with a complete history and physical exam, and noninvasive studies in the vascular lab, including duplex ultrasonography. However, successful revascularization depends on high-quality, accurate imaging of the lower extremity vasculature. The traditional gold standard for vascular imaging, digital subtraction angiography, has been improved upon as technologic advances have enabled high-quality alternatives for preoperative (i.e., computed tomography [CT] angiography and magnetic resonance angiography [MRA]) and intraoperative imaging (i.e., intravascular ultrasound [IVUS], cone beam CT, and CO(2) angiography). Here we describe these advanced invasive and noninvasive imaging alternatives and their utility in limb salvage procedures.
Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex, Lower Extremity, Ischemia, Preoperative Care, Angiography, Digital Subtraction, Humans, Limb Salvage, Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex, Lower Extremity, Ischemia, Preoperative Care, Angiography, Digital Subtraction, Humans, Limb Salvage, Magnetic Resonance Angiography
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