Trends in Utilization of Endovascular Arterial Revascularization Modalities below the Knee in Germany, 2009–2016

Endovascular revascularization of below-the-knee arterial lesions provide new treatment opportunities for a challenging clinical need. Especially drug-eluting therapies have demonstrated improved vessel patency and reduced revascularization rates. The German healthcare system has historically been an early adopter of new interventional techniques. Our objective was to study adoption and utilization patterns in this context.