Hybrid superficial venous arterialization and endovascular deep venous arterialization

We report on two venous arterialization (VA) techniques for treatment of CLTI in patients traditionally considered as having no treatment options for standard arterial endovascular or surgical bypass procedures. Screening and the preprocedural workup findings are outlined as deciding factors in determining a patient’s fitness for the two techniques, with a focus on careful preprocedure arterial duplex ultrasound and assessment for vein suitability. Cardiac and infection screening are also factors in determining patient suitability for VA. In addition, radiographic assessment for the presence of medial artery calcification, which is used as a marker of technical difficulty and is a predictor of poor outcomes, is required. Ultimately, anatomic factors are used to determine the decision between hybrid superficial VA and or endovascular deep VA. Those with an occluded anterior tibial artery and suitable great saphenous vein are prioritized to hybrid superficial VA, and those with an occluded posterior tibial artery to endovascular deep VA. Both procedures are described in detail in this report of vascular and surgical techniques.