Over a 2-year surveillance period, excellent durability without stent fractures was documented after implantation of the SUPERA stent in complex femoropopliteal lesions. In addition, significant improvements were observed in symptom classification and hemodynamics.
Long chronic occlusion can be successfully treated by percutaneous techniques. To maintain a high patency rate frequent clinical follow-up is mandatory.
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