'Pave-and-crack' technique for the recanalization of severely calcified occlusive aorto-ilio-femoral disease in type-III Leriche syndrome: a case report.

The 'pave-and-crack' technique is an endovascular approach for the treatment of severe circumferential calcified lesions. Based on this technique covered stents are initially placed to prevent vessel rupture, which might occur during the aggressive balloon dilatation. Subsequently, the covered stents are relined by interwoven Supera stents, which provide high radial force preventing recoil and restenosis.