Application of rapamycin eluting stent in popliteal artery acute plaque events: a report of four cases / 中国综合临床

ABSTRACT

Short segment lesions in the middle and upper segment of popliteal artery caused by acute plaque events can lead to moderate and severe limb ischemia, but there is little professional attention and research reports. The effect of rapamycin eluting stent in the treatment of short segment popliteal artery lesions was reviewed. The characteristics, operation methods and follow-up results of 4 cases were analyzed to summarize the operation experience and evaluate the treatment effect. In 4 cases, the operation time was short, the operation was smooth, and the technical success rate was 100%. The blood flow of the stent was good, no complications such as displacement, rupture and vascular injury were found, and the blood supply of the lower limbs was improved satisfactorily. Rapamycin eluting stent implantation can achieve good medium and long-term results in the treatment of specific middle and upper popliteal artery lesions.