The success rate of endovascular therapy for iliac occlusions is often limited by failure to traverse the lesion. A single institution's experience with the use of radiofrequency-assisted recanalization of occlusions in 10 iliac arteries is described. The median length of occlusion was 43 mm (range, 14-64 mm; mean, 42 mm). Revascularization was achieved in all cases. One case was complicated by vessel perforation with no adverse sequelae after stent insertion. All patients reported symptom resolution, and no target lesion reintervention or surgery was required. The median follow-up was 42 months (range, 11-63 mo; mean, 35 mo).
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