Abstract:To investigate the efficiency of autologous peripheral blood stem cells transplantation (ABSCT) combined with catheter-directed thrombolysis to rubuld the blood flow of patients with thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) and reduce the amputation plane. Methods A retrospective analysis of 36 patients (36 limbs) with TAO who were prepared to amputate in the vascular surgery center of Yunnan province from Oct 2013 to June 2016 taking the treatment of ABSCT combined with Catheter-directed thrombolysis. Results Four weeks after the ABSCT, the scores of the legs pain and cold sensation, skin temperature, and ABI of 27 patients were better than before (p <0.05). Limb ulcer and necrosis were under control, which was dry gangrene. The other 9 patients had no obvious improvement and took amputation afterwards. Before ABSCT, the amputation planes of 9 patients were as followed: 2 cases in lower thighs, 4 cases in knee joints, and 3 cases in upper middle section of legs. While actual amputation planes were as followed: 4 cases in knee joints, 2 cases in upper middle section of legs, and 3 cases in middle section of legs. The amputation rate was 25% (9/36), reducing the amputation rate was 75%, and reducing the amputation plane rate was 77.8% (7/9). Three months after the ABSCT, 36 patients took limb DSA, which showed that all had formed different levels of new collateral vessels. The necrosis of 27 patients with limb salvage was undercontrol and dry gangrene. The wounds of 9 amputation patients were healed. 36 patients were followed up for 6 to 20 months (mean 12.2 months) and the symptoms were stable. Due to aggravated leg pain, foot ulcers and necrosis after 6 months, 3 patients with limb salvage had ABSCT again. Three months after the operation, the symptoms were improved. Conclusions Autologous peripheral blood stem cells transplantation combined with catheter-directed thrombolysis in patients with thromboangiitis obliterans can promote the restruction of blood flow and reduce the amputation plane.