[Endovascular surgery in patients over 65 with disseminated atherosclerosis of the vessels of the pelvis and lower extremities].

An experience with treatment of 162 patients aged from 65 to 90 years with different kinds of atherosclerotic injuries of the pelvic and lower extremity vessels is described. The method of endovascular surgery (transluminal balloon and transluminal laser angioplasty) were used. Indications for choice of the operative procedures are considered. A classification of atherosclerotic lesions is proposed. The operative methods of treatment of patients alternative to the general surgical methods are shown to be effective.