“…Data from observational studies indicate a higher rate of technical success with the use of alternative access such as distal superficial femoral has an impact on MALE; however, these were observational studies with limited ability to derive definitive conclusions. 28 In keeping with previous findings, 16,21,29 Furthermore, the inclusion and exclusion criteria of individual trials differed slightly. Such differences were accounted for by adjusting outcomes for differences for these factors.…”