Lower extremity peripheral arterial disease is a major health problem. Currently, balloon angioplasty represents the most commonly performed treatment for patients affected by vascular claudication or critical limb ischemia. Pre-operative planning for aorto-iliac-femoral-popliteal atherosclerotic disease is a complex procedure, since an inappropriate strategy may lead to peri-operative complications. The aim of this study is to propose an innovative planning strategy for balloon angioplasty with the support of complex 3D printed models. The goal is to reduce peri-operative complications and overall costs, while improving technical success and mid-term patency of revascularizations.
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Confirm the effectiveness of 3D-printed models for the preoperative planning of aorto-iliac-femoral-popliteal PTA
Timeframe: From treatment to the end of the post-operative period (30 days)