A method of hybrid revascularization of multi-stage atherothrombotic lesions of the arteries of the lower extremities

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A method of hybrid revascularization of multi-stage atherothrombotic lesions of the arteries of the lower extremities, characterized in that, depending on the level of the lesion, the common femoral artery or the distal part of the superficial femoral artery and the proximal part of the popliteal artery are isolated, then, the femoral / popliteal artery is punctured, a diagnostic guidewire is inserted, an introducer is installed and a Fogarty catheter is inserted through it, then the Fogarty catheter is advanced beyond the site of occlusion / stenosis and the Fogarty catheter balloon is "inflated", further, forming the necessary arteriotomy opening, then with traction movements, the "inflated" Fogarty catheter is pulled up, atherothrombotic masses are removed, this manipulation is repeated until adequate restoration of blood flow in the affected segment, if necessary, supplemented by surgical intervention with endarterectomy and / or balloon angioplasty or stenting of stenotic arteries.