Quantifying tissue perfusion after peripheral endovascular procedures: Novel tissue perfusion endpoints to improve outcomes

Figure 2 A case of 68-year-old male patient with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and advanced Rutherford-Becker class 6 gangrene of the left foot. A and B: Digital subtraction angiography depicting a total occlusion of the distal posterior tibial artery and very low percentage value (35%) of regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation according to real-time near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) assessment of foot perfusion; C and D: Balloon angioplasty and final angiographic result demonstrating revascularization of the target occlusion. Note the NIRS electrode attached to the plantar surface of the treated foot; E: Immediately after revascularization, the percentage value of regional hemoglobin oxygen saturation was increased to 63%, demonstrating an 80% increase in foot tissue perfusion.