Journal

Author

Study Period

# of Studies

Results

Conclusion

J. Radiology (2002)

Muradin, GS [16]

1993-2000

19

PTA = 923, Stent = 473. Claudication results depended on lesion type. CLI results were independent of lesion types. Results were similar in both lesion types.

Funnel plot asymmetrical. Cohort study used for analysis.

J. Vasc Intev Radiol (2008)

YaJun [17]

1999-2007

7

PTA and stent placement better 6/12 patency than PTA alone with no difference after this time

Initial benefit for PTA and stent lost at 6 months

J Vasc Surg (2008)

Mwipatayi [18]

2000-2007

24

PTA = 452, stent = 482. Patency no different between the groups.

At 1 year no difference between groups for patency

European Heart Journal (2009)

Kasapis [19]

1997-2007

10

Stent = 274, PTA with provisional stent = 718. Immediate technical failure higher in PTA group. CLI < 10% of patients.

No difference in TVR. Similar amputation rate.

J Vasc Surg (2010)

Perio [20]

1997-2007

19

cohort studies used in analysis

1-year patency for stent placement or PTA alone no difference. Studies high degree of heterogeneity

Cochrane Data Base (2014)

Chowdhury [21]

2014

11

Benefit of PTA and stent lost at 12-months.

No long-term difference between groups