[AVK III: Below the knee].

Abstract

There has been great progress in the field of endovascular therapy in recent years, particularly in the femoropopliteal vascular segment. Of particular importance here is lesion preparation, which has led to a significant reduction in restenosis and thus revascularisation rates. The use of mostly paclitaxel-based drug-coated balloons or stents has shown clear advantages over conventional balloon dilatation (POBA). This article will present and describe the various balloon and stent systems that can be used in endovascular therapy below the knee.