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    Interventional procedure overview of superficial venous arterialisation and selective venous occlusion for chronic limb threatening ischaemia in people with no other option for revascularisation

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    Validity and generalisability of the studies

    • Studies were conducted in Serbia (Djoric 2011, 2012), Finland (Matzke 1999) and Brazil (Busato 2010). There were no data related to the UK context.

    • The total sample was small (n=142) and the mean follow-up durations ranged from 5 to 23 months. Therefore, studies in larger cohorts with longer follow up were lacking.

    • The population was patients with CLTI who were considered unsuitable for a standard vascular bypass operation or arterial revascularisation.

    • There might be some patient overlap between studies (Djoric 2011, 2012).

    • There was variation in the surgical technique relating to such as its details and steps.

    • Three cohort studies compared the clinical outcomes of superficial venous arterialisation and selective venous occlusion with conservative treatment. Therefore, studies comparing this surgical technique with bypass surgery or endovascular treatment might be needed.