59 year old male, smoker, sudden onset of pain and discoloration of the right 3rd toe. Comprehensive workup for an embolic source demonstrated a focal plaque in the popliteal artery. Catheter angiography showed the ulcerated plaque. Directional atherectomy using a SilverHawk atherectomy device was performed. Patients symptoms resolved and at last follow up 2 years later, the patient had no recurrence.
82 year old male, heavy smoker, developed right heel ulcer during rehab after a femur fracture.
38 year old female with severe post thrombotic syndrome and severe venous ulceration for 8 years
Review of the technique of Foam Phlebectomy