Lower Limb Artery Angioplasty / Stenting

Balloon dilation and/or stent placement in the iliac arteries (pelvis) to restore blood flow to the legs.

Arterial Endovascular Surgery

Lower Limb Artery Angioplasty / Stenting

Synonyms : femoral stenting, iliac angioplasty, leg artery dilation

Background and indications

Iliac artery disease causes claudication (walking pain) or critical limb ischemia. Angioplasty is the first-line treatment.

Benefits

Blood flow restoration, improved walking distance, minimally invasive with excellent long-term results.

Procedure

Under local anesthesia, a catheter is introduced via the femoral or radial artery. A balloon is inflated to dilate the stenosis. A stent (metal mesh) is often placed to keep the artery open. Duration: 1-2 hours.

Risks

Arterial rupture, dissection, distal embolism, restenosis, puncture site hematoma.

Recovery

One-night hospitalization. Antiplatelet therapy. Follow-up Doppler at 1 month then regularly.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).