[Catheter dilatation in combined and generalized arterial occlusion and stenosis of pelvic and lower limb arteries].

The article discusses the possibilities and tactics of radiologically-guided intravascular angioplasty in extended and combined occlusive-stenotic lesions of the lower limb arteries from experience gained in 116 intravascular dilatations in 78 patients. The authors show that it is really possible to perform catheter angioplasty in patients with extended and combined occlusive-stenotic lesions of arteries of the pelvis and lower limbs with compulsory use of spasmolytic and anticoagulant therapy during the operation and, in addition, also disaggregate therapy in the postoperative period. Extended occlusions of the femoral artery, beginning from the opening of the deep femoral artery, should be managed by a retrograde popliteal approach.