Infrainguinal vein graft stenosis: Cutting balloon angioplasty as the first-line treatment of choice

Comparison of treatment modalities. This graph represents freedom from occlusion or stenosis >70% after infrainguinal vein bypass graft revision using different treatment modalities. Curves were created using Kaplan-Meier method. Standard errors were less than 10% in all treatment groups to 48 months. PTA, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.

Comparison of indication for surgery. This graph represents freedom from occlusion or stenosis >70% after infrainguinal vein bypass graft revision in patients presenting with either limb salvage or claudication as the indication for bypass. Curves were created using Kaplan-Meier method. Standard errors were less than 10% in both groups to 48 months.