Artery cleanout without plastic patches: new surgery shows promise
NCT ID NCT03357185
First seen Jun 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a surgical technique called femoral tripod eversion to treat blocked leg arteries. 37 patients with moderate to severe symptoms were followed for two years. The procedure removes plaque without using artificial material, which may reduce infection risk. The goal was to see if the technique is safe and effective long-term.
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Locations
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Hôpital NOVO
Cergy-Pontoise, 95300, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
Femoral eversion surgery (a procedure to clean out plaque from the leg artery without using artificial material)
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could offer a safe, durable option for treating blocked leg arteries without leaving permanent synthetic material in the body.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 37 patients and no comparison group. Results may not apply to broader populations, and long-term benefits remain uncertain.
Conditions
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