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Hosaka A, Takahashi A, Kumamaru H, Azuma N, Obara H, Miyata T, Obitsu Y, Zempo N, Miyata H, Komori K. Prognostic factors after open and endovascular repair for infected native aneurysms of the abdominal aorta and common iliac artery. J Vasc Surg 2024; 79:1379-1389. [PMID: 38280686 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.01.199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Infected native aneurysms (INAs) of the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries are uncommon, but potentially fatal. Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has recently been introduced as a durable treatment option, with outcomes comparable to those yielded by conventional open repair. However, owing to the rarity of the disease, the strengths and limitations of each treatment remain uncertain. The present study aimed to separately assess post-open repair and post-EVAR outcomes and to clarify factors affecting the short-term and late prognosis after each treatment. METHODS Using a nationwide clinical registry, we investigated 600 patients treated with open repair and 226 patients treated with EVAR for INAs of the abdominal aorta and/or common iliac artery. The relationships between preoperative or operative factors and postoperative outcomes, including 90-day and 3-year mortality and persistent or recurrent aneurysm-related infection, were examined. RESULTS Prosthetic grafts were used in >90% of patients treated with open repair, and in situ and extra-anatomic arterial reconstruction was performed in 539 and 57 patients, respectively. Preoperative anemia and imaging findings suggestive of aneurysm-enteric fistula were independently associated with poor outcomes in terms of both 3-year mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 1.62; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01-2.62; P = .046, and HR, 2.24; 95% CI, 1.12-4.46; P = .022, respectively) and persistent or recurrent infection (odds ratio [OR], 2.16; 95% CI, 1.04-4.49; P = .039, and OR, 4.96; 95% CI, 1.81-13.55; P = .002, respectively) after open repair, whereas omental wrapping or packing and antibiotic impregnation of the prosthetic graft for in situ reconstruction contributed to improved 3-year survival (HR, 0.60; 95% CI, 0.39-0.92; P = .019, and HR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.32-0.88; P = .014, respectively). Among patients treated with EVAR, abscess formation adjacent to the aneurysm was significantly associated with the occurrence of persistent or recurrent infection (OR, 2.24; 95% CI, 1.06-4.72; P = .034), whereas an elevated preoperative white blood cell count was predictive of 3-year mortality (HR, 1.77; 95% CI, 1.00-3.13; P = .048). CONCLUSIONS Profiles of prognostic factors differed between open repair and EVAR in the treatment of INAs of the abdominal aorta and common iliac artery. Open repair may be more suitable than EVAR for patients with concurrent abscess formation.
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- Akihiro Hosaka
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Healthcare Quality Assessment, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Quality Assessment, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Office of Medical Education, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Kansai Medical University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Quality Assessment, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Wyss TR, Giardini M, Sörelius K. Infective Native Aortic Aneurysm: a Delphi Consensus Document on Treatment, Follow Up, and Definition of Cure. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2024; 67:654-661. [PMID: 38097164 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Evidence is lacking to guide the management of infective native aortic aneurysm (INAA). The aim of this study was to establish expert consensus on surgical and antimicrobial treatment and follow up, and to define when an INAA is considered cured. METHODS Delphi methodology was used. The principal investigators invited 47 international experts (specialists in infectious diseases, radiology, nuclear medicine, and vascular and cardiothoracic surgery) via email. Four Delphi rounds were performed, three weeks each, using an online questionnaire with initially 28 statements. The panellists rated the statements on a five point Likert scale. Comments on statements were analysed, statements were revised and added or deleted, and the results were presented in the iterative rounds. Consensus was defined as ≥ 75% of the panel rating a statement as strongly agree or agree on the Likert scale, and consensus on the final assessment was defined as Cronbach's alpha > 0.80. RESULTS All 49 panellists completed all four rounds, resulting in 100% participation. One statement was added based on the results and comments of the panel, resulting in 29 final statements: three on need for consensus, 20 on treatment, five on follow up, and one on definition of cure. All 29 statements reached agreement of ≥ 86%. Cronbach's alpha increased for each consecutive round; round 1, 0.85; round 2, 0.90; round 3, 0.91; and round 4, 0.94. Thus, consensus was reached for all statements. CONCLUSION INAAs are rare, and high level evidence to guide optimal management is lacking. This consensus document was established with the aim of helping clinicians manage these challenging patients, as a supplement to current guidelines. The presented consensus will need future amendments in accordance with newly acquired knowledge.
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- Thomas R Wyss
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, Kantonsspital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Department of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Surgery, Kantonsspital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Suwanruangsri V, Bokerd S, Chinchalongporn W, Chanchitsopon V, Inlao P, Kaviros P. Midterm outcomes of endovascular treatment for infected aortic aneurysms: Single center experience. Vascular 2024; 32:303-309. [PMID: 36395486 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221140170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The standard treatment of infected aortic aneurysms is open surgical repair but mortality rates remain high with the common cause of death being sepsis. Endovascular treatment of infected aortic aneurysms is another option and here we report the midterm outcomes of endovascular treatment for infected aortic aneurysms. METHODS Thirty-four patients with infected aortic aneurysms underwent endovascular and hybrid repair between December 2012 and June 2021. The patients were evaluated for early and midterm outcomes including postoperative mortality, morbidity, recurrent aortic infection, and midterm survival. RESULTS There were 34 patients who presented with infected aortic aneurysms with a mean age of 66.7 years (range, 26-89). Most of the patients presented with abdominal pain (94.1%) and fever (50.0%). The rate of positive blood culture for organisms was 32.4%. Salmonella was the most common organism. The procedures for treatment were endovascular repair using straight endograft, aorto-uni-iliac (AUI) endograft, bifurcated endograft, and thoracic endograft. Other procedures were endovascular repair with sandwich technique, chimney or periscope technique, and hybrid operation. The rate of in-hospital mortality and morbidity were 11.8% and 17.6%, respectively. Mean follow-up time was 21 months (range, 1-70). During the follow-up period, 7 (23.3%) patients had recurrent infection of aortic aneurysms and 5 patients required reoperation. Four patients died from septicemia and one patient died from cardiac disease. Male patients were more likely to have recurrent infection compared to females. The cumulative survival at 1 year and 2 years were 86.3% and 80.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION In this retrospective review of the endovascular treatment in the patients who presented with infected aortic aneurysms showed acceptable early and midterm outcomes.
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- Veera Suwanruangsri
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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Kritayakirana K, Narueponjirakul N, Aimsupanimitr P, Chaichote C, Uthaipaisanwong A, Kittayarak C. Open versus endovascular repair of primary infected thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Vascular 2024; 32:262-266. [PMID: 36395473 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221140173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Primary infected aortic aneurysms are life-threatening if not treated promptly, but still possess a high mortality rate following open repair. The goal of treatment is to prevent rupture and clear infection. An endovascular approach is accepted as a bridge to definitive open repair. Our study compares the outcomes of endovascular versus conventional open repair of infected aortic aneurysms. METHOD A single-center retrospective review was conducted of data from January 2012 to December 2021. Patients were categorized into three cohorts according to aortic involvement: thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA), thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA), and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The primary endpoint was survival rate and the assessment of any associated factors. RESULT Ninety-nine patients presented with infected aortic aneurysms. Of the 56 patients who presented with infected TAA, 38 patients underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair and 18 patients underwent open TAA repair. Forty patients presented with infected AAA, of which 21 patients underwent endovascular aortic repair and 19 patients underwent open repair. Three patients presented with infected TAAA and all underwent open repair. The mean age was 67 years (range 33-88); 74 patients (74.8%) were men and 71 patients (71.7%) had immune dysfunction. Mean follow-up time was 24 months in the endovascular repair group and 38 months in the open repair group. The probability survival rate in the endovascular repair group was 86%, 86%, 77% and 51% at 1 year, 2 years, 5 years and 10 years, respectively, and in the open repair group this was 81%, 81%, 76%, and 64% at 1 year, 2 years, 5 years and 10 years, respectively. CONCLUTIONS Endovascular repair for primary infected aortic aneurysms plays an important role in current practice as an alternate to open surgery or used as bridging to definitive open surgical repair. No significant difference was observed in either short- or long-term survival in patients with infected aortic aneurysm undergoing open or endovascular repairs.
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Endovascular Procedures/adverse effects
- Endovascular Procedures/mortality
- Male
- Retrospective Studies
- Female
- Aged
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/surgery
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/mortality
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/diagnostic imaging
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation/adverse effects
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation/mortality
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation/instrumentation
- Middle Aged
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/surgery
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/diagnostic imaging
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/mortality
- Treatment Outcome
- Aged, 80 and over
- Time Factors
- Aneurysm, Infected/surgery
- Aneurysm, Infected/mortality
- Aneurysm, Infected/microbiology
- Aneurysm, Infected/diagnostic imaging
- Risk Factors
- Adult
- Postoperative Complications/mortality
- Postoperative Complications/etiology
- Risk Assessment
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- Kritaya Kritayakirana
- Department of surgery, Faculty of medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of surgery, Faculty of medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of surgery, Faculty of medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Juszczak M, Mann H, Riste M, Woodhouse A, Sörelius K, Claridge M, Adam DJ. Complex Endovascular Repair of Paravisceral Infective Native Aortic Aneurysms. J Endovasc Ther 2024; 31:223-231. [PMID: 36062747 DOI: 10.1177/15266028221119333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To report the early and mid-term outcome of complex endovascular repair (EVAR) for paravisceral infective native aortic aneurysms (INAA). METHODS Interrogation of a prospectively maintained database identified consecutive patients who underwent non-elective complex EVAR for paravisceral INAAs in a single institution between December 2013 and June 2020. All patients were considered to have definite INAAs based on diagnostic criteria. Patients who had prior aortic repair were excluded. RESULTS A total of 26 patients (19 men; mean age 67 years [SD = 11.4]; median diameter 60 mm [IQR: 55-73]) with acute symptomatic (n = 24) or contained ruptured (n = 2) aneurysms underwent surgeon-modified fenestrated EVAR (SM-FEVAR; n = 24) or chimney-periscope EVAR (CHIMPS; n = 2). Median observed follow-up was 36.2 months (18.3-53.5). Nine patients had positive venous blood cultures and a further seven had recent or concomitant infection. All patients received pre- and post-operative antibiotic therapy and rifampicin-soaked endografts. A total of 95 vessels were targeted for preservation and 86 were stent-grafted. One vessel occluded intra-operatively and a further 3 occluded within 30 days. The 30-day/in-hospital mortality was 11.5% (n = 3), and the estimated 1- and 3-year survival (±SD) was 85% ± 7%. Infection-related complications (IRCs) occurred in two patients: both developed new INAA within 30 days of index repair and were treated by EVAR with no mortality. Estimated 3-year freedom from late re-intervention was 100%. One patient required infrarenal EVAR for a non-infective aneurysm at 43 months. CONCLUSION Complex EVAR for paravisceral INAAs is associated with acceptable early and mid-term outcomes and is an acceptable alternative to open surgery. We propose that these patients are managed with long-term antimicrobials, impregnation of graft material with rifampicin, and rigorous post-operative surveillance. CLINICAL IMPACT A multi-disciplinary approach is required to deliver the best possible outcome for patients with this challenging aortic pathology.
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- Maciej Juszczak
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
- Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Sargsyan Z, Srivastava SD, Triant VA, Ghoshhajra BB. Case 9-2024: An 84-Year-Old Man with a Fall. N Engl J Med 2024; 390:1129-1139. [PMID: 38507756 DOI: 10.1056/nejmcpc2312731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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- Zaven Sargsyan
- From the Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Z.S.); and the Departments of Surgery (S.D.S.), Medicine (V.A.T.), and Radiology (B.B.G.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Departments of Surgery (S.D.S.), Medicine (V.A.T.), and Radiology (B.B.G.), Harvard Medical School - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Z.S.); and the Departments of Surgery (S.D.S.), Medicine (V.A.T.), and Radiology (B.B.G.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Departments of Surgery (S.D.S.), Medicine (V.A.T.), and Radiology (B.B.G.), Harvard Medical School - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Z.S.); and the Departments of Surgery (S.D.S.), Medicine (V.A.T.), and Radiology (B.B.G.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Departments of Surgery (S.D.S.), Medicine (V.A.T.), and Radiology (B.B.G.), Harvard Medical School - both in Boston
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- From the Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Z.S.); and the Departments of Surgery (S.D.S.), Medicine (V.A.T.), and Radiology (B.B.G.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Departments of Surgery (S.D.S.), Medicine (V.A.T.), and Radiology (B.B.G.), Harvard Medical School - both in Boston
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Li HL, Kwan KJS, Chan YC, Cheng SW. Contemporary Outcomes of Endovascular and Open Surgical Repair for Mycotic Aortic Aneurysms: A Systematic Review. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 100:172-183. [PMID: 37898457 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND To perform a systematic review on contemporary outcomes of endovascular repair and open surgical repair (OSR) for the treatment of mycotic aortic aneurysm (MAA). METHODS A comprehensive literature search on the management of MAAs with endovascular repair or OSR was performed between January 1998 and January 2023. Patient demographics, early and late outcomes were analyzed with respect to treatment modality and MAA location. RESULTS Forty-eight articles were included, encompassing a total of 1,358 patients (75.8% male; mean age 66.9 years; 1,372 aneurysms) treated by open (49.8%) or endovascular (50.2%) repair. Salmonella spp., and Staphylococcus spp. were the most prevalent pathogens in Asian and European countries respectively. An increasing number of descending thoracic MAAs were managed by endovascular repair (27.9% vs. 12.8%). Early mortality rates for supra- and infra-renal MAAs managed by endovascular repair were lower than OSR (suprarenal 5.4% vs. 43.2%; infrarenal 1.8% vs. 16.7%). Overall, endovascular repair demonstrated lower intraoperative (1.0% vs. 1.8%) and early mortality (6.5% vs. 15.9) rates than OSR. However, endovascular repair was associated with higher late sepsis rate (5.7% vs. 0.9%) and reintervention rate (17.6% vs. 7.3%). Pooled survival rates at 1- and 5-year were similar between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS Current literature suggest that endovascular repair is an effective and safe alternative to OSR for descending thoracic, suprarenal, and infrarenal MAAs. However, endovascular repair is associated with higher risk of infection-related complications and reintervention during follow-up.
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- Hai-Lei Li
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China; Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China; Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China; Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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Wanhainen A, Van Herzeele I, Bastos Goncalves F, Bellmunt Montoya S, Berard X, Boyle JR, D'Oria M, Prendes CF, Karkos CD, Kazimierczak A, Koelemay MJW, Kölbel T, Mani K, Melissano G, Powell JT, Trimarchi S, Tsilimparis N, Antoniou GA, Björck M, Coscas R, Dias NV, Kolh P, Lepidi S, Mees BME, Resch TA, Ricco JB, Tulamo R, Twine CP, Branzan D, Cheng SWK, Dalman RL, Dick F, Golledge J, Haulon S, van Herwaarden JA, Ilic NS, Jawien A, Mastracci TM, Oderich GS, Verzini F, Yeung KK. Editor's Choice -- European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2024 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Abdominal Aorto-Iliac Artery Aneurysms. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2024; 67:192-331. [PMID: 38307694 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) has developed clinical practice guidelines for the care of patients with aneurysms of the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries in succession to the 2011 and 2019 versions, with the aim of assisting physicians and patients in selecting the best management strategy. METHODS The guideline is based on scientific evidence completed with expert opinion on the matter. By summarising and evaluating the best available evidence, recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of patients have been formulated. The recommendations are graded according to a modified European Society of Cardiology grading system, where the strength (class) of each recommendation is graded from I to III and the letters A to C mark the level of evidence. RESULTS A total of 160 recommendations have been issued on the following topics: Service standards, including surgical volume and training; Epidemiology, diagnosis, and screening; Management of patients with small abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), including surveillance, cardiovascular risk reduction, and indication for repair; Elective AAA repair, including operative risk assessment, open and endovascular repair, and early complications; Ruptured and symptomatic AAA, including peri-operative management, such as permissive hypotension and use of aortic occlusion balloon, open and endovascular repair, and early complications, such as abdominal compartment syndrome and colonic ischaemia; Long term outcome and follow up after AAA repair, including graft infection, endoleaks and follow up routines; Management of complex AAA, including open and endovascular repair; Management of iliac artery aneurysm, including indication for repair and open and endovascular repair; and Miscellaneous aortic problems, including mycotic, inflammatory, and saccular aortic aneurysm. In addition, Shared decision making is being addressed, with supporting information for patients, and Unresolved issues are discussed. CONCLUSION The ESVS Clinical Practice Guidelines provide the most comprehensive, up to date, and unbiased advice to clinicians and patients on the management of abdominal aorto-iliac artery aneurysms.
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Wang H, Shu C, Wang T, He H, Li X, Li Q, Peng Y, Wang L, Sun L. Zone 2/3 lesion and emergency repair as potential mortality predictors of TEVAR for thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysm. J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 18:299. [PMID: 37880709 PMCID: PMC10599020 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-023-02345-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysm (TAP) is an uncommon but life-threatening condition. The present study aimed to investigate the early and midterm clinical outcome of TAP patients following TEVAR and identify potential mortality predictors. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a series of 37 eligible patients with TAP admitted to our hospital from July 2010 to July 2020. We explored their baseline, perioperative and follow-up data. Fisher exact test and Kaplan-Meier method were applied for comparing difference between groups. RESULTS There were 29 men and 12 women, with the mean age as 59.5 ± 13.0 years (range 30-82). The mean follow-up period was 30.7 ± 28.3 months (range 1-89). For early outcome (≤ 30 days), mortality happened in 3 (8.1%) zone 3 TAP patients versus 0 in zone 4 (p = 0.028); postoperative acute arterial embolism of lower extremity and type II endoleak respectively occurred in 1(2.7%) case. For midterm outcome, survival at 3 months, 1 year and 5 years was 88.8%, 75.9% and 68.3%, which showed significant difference between zone 2/3 versus zone 4 group (56.3% vs. 72.9%, p = 0.013) and emergent versus elective TEVAR group (0.0% versus 80.1%, p = 0.049). Previous stent grafting or esophageal foreign body with Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF), and systemic vasculitis, as etiologies, resulted in encouraging immediate outcome but worse midterm prognosis. CONCLUSION TAP lesions at zone 2/3 and emergent TEVAR predict worse midterm outcomes compared to zone 4 lesions and elective TEVAR. The outcomes are also mainly restricted by the etiology of the TAP.
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- Hui Wang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
- Vascular Diseases Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100037, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Vascular Diseases Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Vascular Diseases Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Vascular Diseases Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Vascular Diseases Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Vascular Diseases Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Vascular Diseases Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
- Vascular Diseases Institute of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Tournaye E, Hollering P, De Roover D, Dossche K, Vercauteren SRW. Staphylococcus aureus sepsis and hemoptysis as messengers of a rather impractically located mycotic aneurysm. Acta Chir Belg 2023; 123:430-435. [PMID: 35037823 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2022.2030127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAA) arise due to infection of a pre-existent aneurysm or aneurysmal degeneration of an infected vascular wall. MAA of the thoracic aorta are relatively rare. Treatment is mainly guided by clinical experience as there are no large randomized trials available. CASE PRESENTATION A 79-year-old patient was hospitalized with staphylococcus aureus sepsis and MAA originating from the ostium of the left common carotid artery (CCA). Initial treatment consisted of high-dose antibiotics and blood pressure control. After 48 hours, a CT-angiography revealed rapid growth of the MAA with imminent rupture. Various treatment options were considered: a covered stent in the left CCA, a carotid-subclavian bypass with ligation of the left CCA ostium or arch replacement, or an extra-anatomical transposition of the supra-aortic vessels combined with a thoracic endoprosthesis. The last option was selected and, combined with six weeks of antibiotics, proved successful in controlling the impending rupture and treating the MAA. CONCLUSIONS Endovascular techniques are used if open surgery is refused, when surgical risks are prohibitively high (as definitive or palliative treatment), or as an emergency temporary treatment until definitive surgical treatment is feasible. Our high-risk patient underwent endovascular treatment for MAA as a definitive treatment. Endovascular treatment is increasingly becoming the treatment of choice due to the high morbidity and mortality of open surgical repair. Although the main concern using endovascular treatment is absence of debridement, recent studies show that combining endovascular treatment and long-term antibiotic therapy represents a potentially durable treatment and viable alternative to open surgical repair.
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- Elfi Tournaye
- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, ZNA Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, ZNA Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, ZNA Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Cardiac Surgery, ZNA Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Vascular and Thoracic Surgery, ZNA Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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Li L, Liu G, Yu B, Niu W, Pei Z, Zhang J, Che H, Song F, Yang M. In situ repair or reconstruction of the abdominal aorta-iliac artery by autologous fascia-peritoneum with posterior rectus sheath for the treatment of the infected abdominal aortic and iliac artery aneurysms: A case series and literature review. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:976616. [DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.976616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BackgroundInfected abdominal aortic and iliac artery aneurysms are considered acute and severe diseases with insidious onset, rapid development, and high mortality in vascular surgery. Currently, there is no better treatment, either anatomic or extra-anatomical repair.Case presentationFrom February 2018 to April 2022, 7 patients with infected abdominal aortic and iliac artery aneurysms did not have sufficient autologous venous material for repair. With the consent of the Ethics Committee of the hospital, it uses the autologous peritoneal fascial tissue with rectus sheath to repair or reconstruct the infected vessels in situ. There were 5 cases of infected abdominal aortic aneurysm, 1 case of an infected common iliac aneurysm, and 1 case of the infected internal iliac aneurysm. Aortoduodenal fistula was found in 3 cases, all of them were given duodenal fistula repair and gastrojejunostomy and cholecystostomy. Three cases of infected abdominal aortic aneurysms were repaired with the autologous peritoneal fascial tissue patch, and 2 cases of infected abdominal aortic aneurysms were reconstructed by the autologous peritoneal fascial tissue suture to bifurcate graft in situ, the autologous peritoneal fascial tissue suture reconstructed the rest 2 cases of infected iliac aneurysm to tubular graft in situ. It was essential that Careful debridement of all infected tissue and adequate postoperative irrigation and drainage. Antibiotics were administered perioperatively, and all patients were subsequently treated with long-term antibiotics based on bacterial culture and susceptibility results of infected tissues and blood. All 7 patients had underwent surgery successfully. But there were 2 cases died of anastomotic infection or massive hemorrhage after the operation, the other 5 cases survived. The follow-up time was 2–19 months. The enhanced CT of postoperation showed that the reconstructed arteries were smooth without obvious stenosis or expansion, and no abdominal wall hernia occurred.ConclusionIn situ repair or reconstruction with autologous peritoneal fascial tissue with rectus sheath is a feasible treatment for the infected aneurysm patients without adequate autologous venous substitute, but it still needs long-term follow-up and a large sample to be further confirmed.
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Chinsakchai K, Wiangphoem N, Wongwanit C, Hongku K, Moll FL, Tongsai S, Puangpunngam N, Hahtapornsawan S, Sermsathanasawadi N, Ruangsetakit C. Early and Late Outcomes of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for Infected Abdominal Aortic and/or Iliac Aneurysms. Ann Vasc Surg 2022; 87:411-421. [PMID: 35667489 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Infected abdominal aortic and/or iliac aneurysm (AAIA) is a rare condition with a high mortality rate when treated with open surgery. In the past decade, the condition has increasingly been treated with endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). However, early and late outcomes, including the continued need for antibiotic treatments and predictors of persistent infection, are poorly understood. METHODS We evaluated the outcomes of patients who underwent EVAR for infected AAIA from January 2010 to October 2017. We collected data including patient age, gender, clinical presentation, aneurysm location, culture results, intraoperative details, postoperative complications, 30-day mortality, in-hospital mortality, persistent infection, reintervention, and survival. RESULTS Among 792 patients diagnosed with AAIA, 64 were diagnosed with primary infected aneurysm, underwent EVAR, and were included in this study (81.3% male; median age, 72 years; range, 18-94 years). The most commonly isolated organisms were Salmonella species (34%), followed by Streptococcus (21%), and Staphylococcus species (21%). Aneurysms were intact in 48 patients (75%) and were ruptured in 16 (25%). The perioperative mortality was 4.7% (3 patients) of whom one was diagnosed with ruptured infected AAIA. Six (9.4%) patients died during hospitalization, 5 of severe sepsis with multiorgan failure and one of myocardial infarction. Among the 58 surviving patients, 34 (58.6%) had persistent infection, of whom 13 (22.4%) required early and late reintervention, including 2 with endograft infection, 8 with primary and secondary aortoenteric fistula, 2 with recurrent new aortic infection, and one with graft limb occlusion. The remaining 24 patients were able to discontinue antibiotics and had no recurrence or need for reintervention. Overall survival rates at 1, 3, and 5 years in the antibiotic-discontinuation group were 91.7%, 87.5%, and 68.0%, respectively, and 82.4%, 52.6%, and 32.9%, respectively, in the persistent-infection group (P = 0.009). In multivariable analysis, primary aortoenteric fistula (Adjusted OR [aOR], 20.469; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.265-331.320; P = 0.034) and preoperative serum albumin level <3 g/dL (aOR, 7.399; 95% CI, 1.176-46.558; P = 0.033) were preoperative parameter that predicted persistent infection. A C-reactive protein level more than 5 mg/L (aOR, 34.378; 95% CI, 4.888-241.788; P < 0.001) was observed in patients with persistent infection. CONCLUSIONS EVAR is a feasible treatment with acceptable perioperative mortality for infected AAIA. Patients able to discontinue antibiotics have better survival and lower reintervention rates than those with persistent infection. A preoperative albumin level below 3 g/dL and primary aortoenteric fistula predicted persistent infection in this population.
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- Khamin Chinsakchai
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Vascular Surgery Department, University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Office for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Touma J, Couture T, Davaine JM, de Boissieu P, Oubaya N, Michel C, Cochennec F, Chiche L, Desgranges P. Mycotic/Infective Native Aortic Aneurysms: Results After Preferential Use of Open Surgery and Arterial Allografts. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2021; 63:475-483. [PMID: 34872811 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2021.10.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Mycotic/infective native aortic aneurysms (INAA) are managed heterogeneously. In the context of disparate literature, this study aimed to assess the outcomes of INAA surgical management and provide comprehensive data in alignment with recent suggestions for reporting standards. METHODS A retrospective review of patients presenting with INAA from September 2002 to March 2020 at two institutions was conducted. In hospital mortality, 90 day mortality, overall mortality, and infection related complications (IRCs) were the study endpoints. Overall survival and IRC free survival were estimated, and predictors of mortality tested using uni- and multivariable analyses. RESULTS Seventy patients (60 men [86%], median age 68 years [range 59 - 76 years]) were included. Twenty (29%) were ruptured at presentation. INAA location was thoracic in 11 (16%) cases, thoraco-abdominal in seven (10%), and abdominal in 50 (71%). Half of the abdominal INAAs were suprarenal. Two INAAs were concomitantly abdominal and thoracic. Pathogens were identified in 83%. The bacterial spectrum was scattered, with rare Salmonella species (n = 6; 9%). Open surgical repair was performed in 66 (94%) patients, including five conversions of initially attempted endovascular grafts (EVAR), three hybrid procedures, and one palliative EVAR. Vascular substitutes were cryopreserved arterial allografts (n = 67; 96%), prosthesis (n = 2), or femoral veins (n = 1). Kaplan-Meier estimates of overall survival at 30 and 90 days were 87% (95% confidence interval [CI] 76.6 - 93.0) and 71.7% (95% CI 59.2 - 80.9), respectively. The overall in hospital mortality rate was 27.9% (95% CI 1.8 - 66.5). IRCs occurred in seven (10%) patients. The median follow up period was 26.5 months (range 13.0-66.0 months). Chronic kidney disease (CKD) was independently related to in hospital mortality (odds ratio [OR] 20.7, 95% CI 1.8 - 232.7). American Society of Anesthesiologists score of 3 (OR 6.0, 95% CI 1.1 - 33.9), 4 (OR 14.9, 95% CI 1.7 - 129.3), and CKD (OR 32.0, 95% CI 1.2 - 821.5) were related to 90 day mortality. CONCLUSION Surgical INAA management has significant mortality and a low re-infection rate. EVAR necessitated secondary open repair, but its limited use in this report did not allow conclusions to be drawn.
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- Joseph Touma
- AP-HP, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Vascular surgery department, Creteil, France; Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, Creteil, France.
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- AP-HP, La Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital, Vascular Surgery Department, Paris, France
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- AP-HP, La Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital, Vascular Surgery Department, Paris, France; Sorbonnes Universités UPMC Univ Paris 06, UMRS 1138, Centre de recherche des Cordeliers, Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Bicêtre University Hospital, Epidemiology and Public Health department, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, INSERM, IMRB, Creteil, France; AP-HP, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Department of Public Health, Creteil, France
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- AP-HP, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Vascular surgery department, Creteil, France
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- AP-HP, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Vascular surgery department, Creteil, France
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- AP-HP, La Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital, Vascular Surgery Department, Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Vascular surgery department, Creteil, France
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De Boulle M, Vandeloo B, Eeckhout E, Lochy S. Endovascular treatment of a giant infected ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm with occlusion device and coil embolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY CASES INNOVATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 2021; 7:706-709. [PMID: 34746535 PMCID: PMC8556492 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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A patient with recurrent sepsis caused by an infected ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm was deemed unsuitable for surgery after the heart team evaluation. He successfully underwent percutaneous treatment with a combination of a septal occlusion device and coil embolization and remained free of sepsis 24 months after implantation.
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- Matthias De Boulle
- Centrum voor Hart en Vaatziekten, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Centrum voor Hart en Vaatziekten, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Centrum voor Hart en Vaatziekten, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Contemporary management of infective native aortic aneurysms. Curr Opin Cardiol 2021; 36:689-694. [PMID: 34456251 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000000904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Infective native aortic aneurysms (INAAs) are challenging and complex with both bacteraemia and an aneurysm prone to rupture. They are fatal unless recognized and treated promptly. The rarity of the disease makes it unfamiliar to most physicians, which might delay both diagnosis and treatment.The present review aims to outline the recently published diagnostic algorithm of INAAs, the main characteristics of the disease and present an overview of contemporary treatment strategies. RECENT FINDINGS New terminology, definition, diagnostic algorithm and reporting standards have recently been proposed for INAAs. Current evidence concerning the treatment of INAAs is founded on retrospective register-based multicentre studies and small single-centre studies. Recent findings encourage the use of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for surgical treatment of INAAs. Although EVAR, as a surgical approach, does not drain the infection, the postoperative infection-related complication rates (IRCs) are similar to the ones reported after open surgical repair (OSR) with aortic prosthetic reconstruction and extensive debridement. IRCs carry over 50% risk of being fatal. Postoperative mortality after EVAR remains considerably lower supporting the use of method for aged and comorbid group of patients. Biological grafts have the benefit of being more resistant to reinfection. OSR with biological reconstruction is a promising surgical approach for patients fit for open surgery; however, data are scarce and long-term follow-up is lacking. SUMMARY The treatment of INAAs should be guided by experienced multidisciplinary team and tailored individually based on patients' condition and centres' experience. An international consensus document is warranted to enable further research on this disease.
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes Following Endovascular and Open Repair for Infective Native Aortic Aneurysms. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 79:348-358. [PMID: 34644648 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to demonstrate the clinical outcomes of open surgical repair (OSR) and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for infective native aortic aneurysms (INAAs). METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Databases were searched for articles reporting OSR and/or EVAR repair of INAA. The methodological quality of included studies was assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa scale and Moga-Score. Random-effects models were used to calculate the pooled measures. RESULTS A total of 34 studies were included, with 22 studies reporting OSR alone, 6 studies reporting EVAR alone and 6 comparative studies for INAAs. The pooled estimates of infection-related complications (IRCs) were 8.2% (95% CI 4.9%-12.2%) in OSR cohort and 23.2% (95% CI 16.1%-31.0%) in EVAR cohort. EVAR was associated with a significantly increased risk of IRCs compared with OSR during follow-up (OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.0-3.7). As for survival outcomes, the summary estimate rate of all cause 30-day, 3-month and 1-year mortality in OSR cohort were 11.7% (95% CI 7.7%-16.1%), 21.6% (95%CI 16.3%-27.4%) and 28.3% (95% CI 20.5%-36.7%; I2=50.47%), respectively. For EVAR cohort, the summary estimate rate of all cause 30-day, 3-month and 1-year mortality were 4.9% (95% CI 1.1%-10.4%), 9.4% (95% CI 2.7%-18.7%) and 22.2% (95% CI 12.4%-33.7%), respectively. EVAR was associated with a significantly decreased of 30-day mortality (OR 0.2, 95% CI 0.1-0.6). However, no difference was found between EVAR and OSR in 3-month (OR 0.2, 95% CI 0-1.1), 1-year all-cause mortality (OR 0.4, 95% CI 0.1-1.1) or aneurysm-related mortality (OR 1.4, 95% CI 0.5-3.9). Moreover, no difference of incidence of reintervention was observed (OR 2.6, 95% CI 0.9-7.7; I2=53.7%) between two groups. CONCLUSIONS EVAR could provide better short-term survival than OSR in patients with INAAs. However, patients undergoing EVAR suffered from higher risks of IRCs. EVAR could be considered as an alternative for low-risk patients with well-controlled infections or patients considered high-risk for open reconstruction.
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Berard X, Battut AS, Puges M, Carrer M, Stenson K, Cazanave C, Stecken L, Caradu C, Ducasse E. Fifteen-year, single-center experience with in situ reconstruction for infected native aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 2021; 75:950-961.e5. [PMID: 34600030 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.08.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the survival and freedom from reinfection for patients with infected native aortic aneurysms (INAAs) treated with in situ revascularization (ISR), using either open surgical repair (OSR) or endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), and to identify the predictors of outcome. METHODS Patients with INAAs who had undergone ISR from January 2005 to December 2020 were included in the present retrospective single-center study. The diagnosis of INAAs required a combination of two or more of the following criteria: (1) clinical presentation, (2) laboratory results, (3) imaging findings, and (4) intraoperative findings. The primary endpoint was 30-day mortality. The secondary endpoints were in-hospital mortality, estimated survival, patency, and freedom from reinfection using the Kaplan-Meier method. The predictive factors for adverse outcomes were evaluated using the Mann-Whitney U test or the Fisher exact test and multivariate regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 65 patients (53 men [81.5%]; median age, 69.0 years; interquartile range, 61.5-75.0 years) were included, 31 (47.7%) were immunocompromised, 60 were symptomatic (92.3%), and 32 (49.2%) had presented with rupture, including 3 aortocaval fistulas (4.6%) and 12 aortoenteric fistulas (18.5%). The most common location was infrarenal (n = 39; 60.0%). Of the 65 patients, 55 (84.6%) had undergone primary OSR with ISR, 3 (4.6%) had required EVAR as a bridge to OSR, and 8 (12.3%) had undergone EVAR as definitive treatment. The approach was a midline laparotomy for 44 patients (67.7%), mostly followed by reconstruction and aortic-aortic bypass (n = 28; 40.6%) and the use of a silver and triclosan Dacron graft (n = 30; 43.5%). Causative organisms were identified in 55 patients (84.6%). The 30-day and in-hospital mortality rates were 6.2% (n = 4) and 10.8% (n = 7). The median follow-up was 33.5 months (interquartile range, 13.6-62.3 months). The estimated 1- and 5-year survival rates were 79.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 67.6%-87.7%) and 67.4% (95% CI, 51.2%-79.3%). The corresponding freedom from reinfection rates were 92.5% (95% CI, 81.1%-97.1%) and 79.4% (95% CI, 59.1%-90.3%). On multivariate analysis, in-hospital mortality increased with uncontrolled sepsis (P < .0001), rapidly expanding aneurysms (P = .008), and fusiform aneurysms (P = .03). The incidence of reinfection increased with longer operating times (P = .009). CONCLUSIONS The selective use of ISR and OSR combined with targeted antimicrobial therapy functioned reasonably well in the treatment of INAAs, although larger, prospective, multicenter studies with appropriately powered comparative cohorts are necessary to confirm our findings and to determine the best vascular substitute and precise role of EVAR as a bridge to OSR or definitive treatment.
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- Xavier Berard
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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Cheung WK, Ho MP. Infected aneurysm of thoracic aorta mimicking lower esophageal perforation in an elderly diabetic patient. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21:866-868. [PMID: 34288343 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Infections of the aorta. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 38:101-114. [PMID: 35463716 PMCID: PMC8980989 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-021-01173-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Infection of the aorta continues to be a clinical challenge with high morbidity and mortality. The incidence varies between 0.6 and 2.6%. There has been a steady increase in graft infections, especially endograft infections, due to increased procedures (0.2 to 5%). Staphylococcus species remains the most common organism; however, gram-negative and rare causative agents are also reported. The clinical presentation can be very diverse and a high degree of suspicion is necessary to diagnose them. Sometimes, they may present as an emergency with rupture or fistulation. Diagnosis is based on a triad of clinical features, microbial cultures and imaging. Culture-specific antibiotics are mandatory during the entire course, but seldom cure alone. Surgical management remains the standard of care and involves an integrated approach involving debridement, reconstruction and use of adjuncts. Various aortic substitutes have been described with advantages and limitations. Pericardial tube grafts have emerged as a good option. Endo-vascular options are practiced mostly as a bridge to definitive surgery. A small role for conservative management is described. Aortic fistulation to the gut and airway carries a very high mortality. There are no large series in the literature to define guideline-directed treatment and most often it is a customized solution. The 30-day mortality remains close to 30%. Outcomes depend on multiple factors including patient's age, the timing of presentation, diagnosis, causative organism, host status and the treatment strategy adopted.
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Maria T, Maria A, Dimitrios V, Nikolaos G, Stavroula P. A rare case of sudden death due to aortogastric fistula after endovascular aortic repair of the descending aorta. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 2021; 17:461-464. [PMID: 33950362 DOI: 10.1007/s12024-021-00374-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Aortogastric fistulas are a rare type of aortoenteric fistula (AEF). Aortoenteric fistulas have been reported as a complication of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) after the placement of prosthetic materials. Considering the anatomic relationship of the descending thoracic aorta and the stomach, the formation of an aortic fistula involving the stomach is an extremely rare case. We report the case of a 77-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital due to severe mid-thoracic chest pain and was diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Her medical history included an aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta, which was treated using the Thoracic Endovascular Repair (TEVAR) method several months prior. The patient died a few hours later amid hemorrhagic shock. The autopsy confirmed the upper gastrointestinal bleeding and revealed a fistula between the descending thoracic aorta and stomach, which were in anatomic contact because of a sliding hiatus hernia.
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- Tsellou Maria
- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Greece M. Asias, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Greece M. Asias, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Greece M. Asias, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Greece M. Asias, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Greece M. Asias, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece.
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Nakamae K, Azuma T, Yokoi Y, Niinami H. Total endovascular repair of a mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm in a patient with an aberrant right subclavian artery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 59:914-916. [PMID: 33188682 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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An aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is a rare arterial anomaly. Although a few cases of total endovascular repair for the ARSA aneurysm have been previously reported, anatomical limitations and the possibility of endoleaks remained. In this case, we created 4 holes on the stent graft for each cervical branch, with reference to the preoperative computed tomography findings. This approach might enable us to repair all types of thoracic aortic aneurysms with ARSA with each anatomical feature.
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- Kosuke Nakamae
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Hosaka A, Kumamaru H, Takahashi A, Azuma N, Obara H, Miyata T, Obitsu Y, Zempo N, Miyata H, Komori K. Nationwide study of surgery for primary infected abdominal aortic and common iliac artery aneurysms. Br J Surg 2021; 108:286-295. [PMID: 33793720 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaa090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Primary infected aneurysms of the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries are potentially life-threatening. However, because of the rarity of the disease, its pathogenesis and optimal treatment strategy remain poorly defined. METHODS A nationwide retrospective cohort study investigated patients who underwent surgical treatment for a primary infected abdominal aortic and/or common iliac artery (CIA) aneurysm between 2011 and 2017 using a Japanese clinical registry. The study evaluated the relationships between preoperative factors and postoperative outcomes including 90-day and 3-year mortality, and persistent or recurrent aneurysm-related infection. Propensity score matching was used to compare survival between patients who underwent in situ prosthetic grafting and those who had endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). RESULTS Some 862 patients were included in the analysis. Preceding infection was identified in 30.2 per cent of the patients. The median duration of postoperative follow-up was 639 days. Cumulative overall survival rates at 30 days, 90 days, 1 year, 3 years and 5 years were 94.0, 89.7, 82.6, 74.9 and 68.5 per cent respectively. Age, preoperative shock and hypoalbuminaemia were independently associated with short-term and late mortality. Compared with open repair, EVAR was more closely associated with persistent or recurrent aneurysm-related infection (odds ratio 2.76, 95 per cent c.i. 1.67 to 4.58; P < 0.001). Propensity score-matched analyses demonstrated no significant differences between EVAR and in situ graft replacement in terms of 3-year all-cause and aorta-related mortality rates (P = 0.093 and P =0.472 respectively). CONCLUSION In patients undergoing surgical intervention for primary infected abdominal aortic and CIA aneursyms, postoperative survival rates were encouraging. Eradication of infection following EVAR appeared less likely than with open repair, but survival rates were similar in matched patients between EVAR and in situ graft replacement.
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- A Hosaka
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Centre, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Quality Assessment, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Quality Assessment, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Kansai Medical University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Quality Assessment, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Aichi, Japan
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Culture-Negative Mycotic Aortic Aneurysms Probably Have a Less Severe Clinical Nature Than Culture-Positive Counterparts. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 75:150-161. [PMID: 33831517 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mycotic aortic aneurysm constitutes a potentially devastating disease that necessitates prompt suspicion and diagnosis. There is no exact consensus for treatment, but removal of infected tissues and prolonged use of antimicrobials based on the identified causative microorganisms seem widely acceptable and have been similarly practiced worldwide. However, some patients still show no identified microorganisms. In this study, we sought to determine whether there are any clinical significance or differences of note in culture-negative mycotic aortic aneurysms. METHODS Between October 2003 and August 2018, 71 patients were identified as treated for mycotic aortic aneurysms at a single tertiary institution. Review of medical records and imaging studies were completed to collect the following information: demographics, previous medical/surgical history regarding potential infection sources, laboratory and radiologic findings, clinical presentations, treatment method, and morbidity and mortality rates. For analysis, patients were categorized into two groups: the blood and/or tissue culture-positive (CP) group and the blood and/or tissue culture-negative (CN) group. The latter was further divided as CN with identified microorganism by molecular biologic methods [CN(+)] and CN with no identified microorganism [CN(-)]. RESULTS More patients in the CP group were symptomatic than were in the CN(+) group (100% vs. 80%; P = 0.034). However, identification of causative microorganisms did not result in a difference in symptom status upon comparing the [CP + CN(+)] and [CN(-)] groups. Inflammatory markers were the most elevated in the CP group and least elevated in the CN(-) group. The aneurysm growth rate seemed slower in the CN(-) group than in the CN(+) and CP groups (1.3 vs. 3.4 vs. 9 mm/month respectively). Aneurysm rupture at initial presentation was more prevalent in the CP group (33.3%). 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography showed increased uptake regardless of whether or not the microorganisms were identified. Early mortality and disease-specific mortality rates during the follow-up period were higher in the CP group but without statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS Compared with the CP group, the CN groups appeared clinically less severe, and also exhibited a relatively less devastating course as exhibited by the slower aneurysm expansion rate and smaller number of ruptured aneurysms at the initial presentation.
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Akabane K, Uchida T, Matsuo S, Hirooka S, Kim C, Uchino H, Shimanuki T. Hybrid operation for infectious thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms complicated with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin therapy for bladder cancer: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24796. [PMID: 33607839 PMCID: PMC7899839 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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RATIONAL Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) intravesical instillation therapy is a widely used treatment for bladder cancer; however, an infectious aneurysm has been reported as a rare complication. PATIENT CONCERNS A 76-year-old man who underwent BCG intravesical instillation therapy for bladder cancer presented with prolonged dull back pain for 3 months. DIAGNOSIS Computed tomography (CT) revealed both thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Follow-up CT at 4 weeks after the initial examination showed rapid enlargement of both aneurysms and typical findings of inflammation. Therefore, he was diagnosed with an impending rupture of infectious aneurysms. INTERVENTIONS Although open surgical resection of both aneurysms and vascular reconstruction were ideal, these operations were considered highly invasive for the patient. Therefore, a hybrid operation consisting of simultaneous endovascular repair of the thoracic aneurysm and open surgery of the abdominal lesion was performed. OUTCOMES BCG "Tokyo-172" strain was identified in the resected sample from the aneurysmal wall, and he continued to receive oral antituberculosis drugs for 6 months. No sign of recurrent infection was observed 1 year after the operation. LESSONS A hybrid operation might be justified as an alternative to the conventional open surgical procedure, especially for patients with infectious aneurysms caused by weak pathogenic bacteria such as, the BCG mycobacteria.
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MESH Headings
- Administration, Intravesical
- Aged
- Aneurysm, Infected/etiology
- Aneurysm, Infected/microbiology
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/diagnostic imaging
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/microbiology
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/surgery
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/diagnostic imaging
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/microbiology
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/surgery
- BCG Vaccine/administration & dosage
- BCG Vaccine/adverse effects
- Humans
- Male
- Mycobacterium/isolation & purification
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Urinary Bladder Neoplasms/drug therapy
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- Kentaro Akabane
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nihonkai General Hospital, Sakata
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- Second Department of Surgery, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nihonkai General Hospital, Sakata
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nihonkai General Hospital, Sakata
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nihonkai General Hospital, Sakata
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nihonkai General Hospital, Sakata
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nihonkai General Hospital, Sakata
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Premnath S, Zaver V, Hostalery A, Rowlands T, Quarmby J, Singh S. Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms - A Tertiary Centre Experience and Formulation of a Management Protocol. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 74:246-257. [PMID: 33508457 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mycotic abdominal aorta aneurysm (MAAA) is a rare and life-threatening condition. Because of its rarity, there is a lack of adequately powered studies and consensus on its treatment and follow up. This study aimed to review the outcomes following surgical intervention for MAAA in a single tertiary centre and to formulate a management protocol based on available evidence and expert opinion. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were collected by retrospective review of case records of all patients who underwent repair of MAAA in a single tertiary referral centre from 2001 to 2018. Demographic, clinical and outcome data were analysed and compared with previously published series in the literature. A management protocol was formulated based on available literature which was then reviewed and modified as per expert opinion from multidisciplinary discussions. RESULTS Seventeen patients underwent repair of MAAA during the study period including 4 Open repairs, 4 surgeon modified fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs (SM FEVAR) and 9 endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs (EVAR). One-year overall survival was 94.1%, 3-year survival was 81.8% and 5-year survival was 75.0%. The infection-free survival at 1, 3, and 5 years was 87.5%, 81.8% and 62.5%, respectively. The overall survival and infection-free survival curves for Open repair, EVAR and SM FEVAR when compared using Log Rank (Mantel-Cox) test and did not show any statistically significant difference. CONCLUSIONS Management of MAAA with selective use of open or endovascular repair, in combination with appropriate long-term antibiotic therapy, can achieve acceptable outcomes. The proposed protocol can aid as a guiding document for the management of MAAA but needs taking into consideration individual patient variability and local expertise.
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- Sivaram Premnath
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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Furui M, Sakaguchi S, Yoshida T, Kakii B, Uchino G, Asanuma M, Uchida N. Surgical Treatment for Primary Mycotic Aneurysms Using Endovascular Therapy, Focusing on Patient Selection: Single-Center Experience. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2021; 22:713-721. [PMID: 33434446 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2020.363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: Mycotic aneurysms (MAs) are relatively rare but life-threatening. Some recent reports have described the use of endovascular therapy for their treatment; however, this still is a controversial treatment, and a definite target population has not been determined. Methods: We performed surgery on 34 patients with MAs from March 2005 to March 2019. Twenty patients who underwent open surgery (OS) first comprised the OS group, and 14 patients who underwent endovascular therapy first comprised the stent-graft (SG) group. We analyzed between-group differences, long-term outcomes, and risk factors for death retrospectively. Patients in the OS group had a higher initial white blood cell count than those in the SG group (p = 0.047). The SG group had more patients with a low albumin concentration (≤2.0 mg/dL) than did the OS group (p = 0.026). Results: There were no significant differences in the operative mortality rates between the groups (p = 0.773). Additional procedures were required more often in the SG than the OS group (p = 0.0013). The overall survival rate as estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method was 88% at 1 month, 67% at 1 year, 57% at 3 years, and 45% at 10 years. In the univariable analysis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was a risk factor for death (p = 0.003). Conclusions: Endovascular therapy for MAs produced reasonable outcomes when patient selection was based on the activity level, nutritional condition, and degree of inflammation. Endovascular therapy may become an option for patients with a low albumin concentration or COPD despite the fact that additional procedures may be needed.
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- Masato Furui
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Matsubara Tokushukai Hospital, Matusbara, Osaka, Japan
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- Radiology Department, Matsubara Tokushukai Hospital, Matusbara, Osaka, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Matsubara Tokushukai Hospital, Matusbara, Osaka, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Matsubara Tokushukai Hospital, Matusbara, Osaka, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Matsubara Tokushukai Hospital, Matusbara, Osaka, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Matsubara Tokushukai Hospital, Matusbara, Osaka, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department. Yao Tokushukai General Hospital, Yao, Osaka, Japan
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Endovascular treatment experience on arterial pseudoaneurysms: a presentation of three cases. ANGIOLOGIA 2021. [DOI: 10.20960/angiologia.00235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Ono S, Shimogawara T, Hasegawa H. Endovascularly Treated Superficial Femoral Artery Aneurysm Rupture Secondary to Campylobacter fetus Bacteremia: A Case Report. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 72:664.e1-664.e6. [PMID: 33227459 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Degenerative aneurysms of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) are relatively rare and often recognized when they become symptomatic such as rupture. Infected SFA aneurysms are much rarer, especially those caused by Campylobacter fetus bacteremia. We report a case of a 67-year-old woman referred to our hospital owing to the presence of a painful reddish swelling on her left thigh. A huge SFA aneurysm rupture was diagnosed, and endovascular treatment with a covered stent was performed. C. fetus was detected in the blood culture thereafter, and antibacterial therapy was successfully performed without any additional surgical interventions. She remained well without any evidence of indolent infection 19 months after the endovascular treatment. The endovascular approach with appropriate prolonged antibacterial therapy would be a feasible alternative for managing selected infected aneurysm cases.
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- Shigeshi Ono
- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Dental College Ichikawa General Hospital, Chiba, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Dental College Ichikawa General Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Dental College Ichikawa General Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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Puppala S, Cuthbert GA, Tingerides C, Russell DA, McPherson SJ. Endovascular management of mycotic aortic aneurysms- A 20-year experience from a single UK centre. Clin Radiol 2020; 75:712.e13-712.e21. [PMID: 32616296 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2020.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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AIM To present the authors' experience of endovascular treatment of confirmed and presumed (microbiology negative) mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAA). MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients undergoing endovascular aortic repair were identified retrospectively from 1998 using the radiology information system and an internally kept database until 2018. The primary aim was to assess the technical success and peri-operative morbidity and mortality. The secondary aim was to assess progression of infection, re-interventions, late mortality, and correlation to antibiotic duration pre- and post-procedure. RESULTS Thirty-four endovascular aortic procedures were performed for MAA, excluding aorto-enteric fistulas, inflammatory aneurysms, and infected grafts without a new aneurysm. Seventy-six percent of these were thoracic and 24% abdominal. The technical success was 100%. Additional procedures were undertaken in four patients with two requiring a further endovascular procedure. There were two inpatient aneurysm-related mortalities and no inpatient conversions to open repair. The 30-day re-admission and re-intervention rate was 0%. Blood cultures were positive in 45%. There were no secondary graft infections. CONCLUSION This is the largest European single-centre study. It supports endovascular management of MAA as a lower-risk alternative to open surgery with the majority of patients presenting acutely, later in life and requiring emergency management.
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- S Puppala
- Vascular Interventional Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK.
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- Leeds Vascular Institute, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Vascular Interventional Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Vascular Institute, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Vascular Interventional Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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Endovascular repair of a Clostridium perfringens infected pseudoaneurysm presenting as an intramural air pocket. IDCases 2020; 21:e00841. [PMID: 32489880 PMCID: PMC7260675 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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An infected aneurysm (IA) is a relatively rare but complex and life-threatening disease. We report a 78-year-old man with an IA in the common iliac artery (CIA) due to Clostridium perfringens. An initial computed tomography (CT) revealed an air pocket in the left CIA, and a pseudoaneurysm was seen on the CT taken the next day, in the area where the air pocket was initially observed. Due to the patient’s high surgical risk, emergent endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) was performed. No indolent infection was found 1.5 years after the surgery. Because of its high risk of expansion and rupture, accurate diagnosis and immediate treatment is required for managing IAs. The case emphasizes that air density in an arterial wall could be an early radiologic feature of an IA, and EVAR could be a treatment option for IA.
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Response Findings after Treatment and Outcomes on CT after Endovascular Repair of Mycotic Aortic Aneurysm. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020; 31:969-976. [PMID: 32414571 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.12.803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To demonstrate post-treatment computed tomography (CT) findings and outcomes of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for mycotic aortic aneurysm (MAA). MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical data of patients with MAA who underwent EVAR from June 2010 to December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 22 patients were included (19 men and 3 women). The periaortic features of the MAA regression after EVAR were graded and evaluated by follow-up CT. RESULTS The median follow-up was 36.5 months (range, 0.5-97 months.). The cumulative survival rate at 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years was 95.5%, 86.4%, 81.6%, and 73.4%, respectively. The early and late infection-related complication (IRC) rate was 18.2% and 13.6%, respectively. One patient died within 1 month from severe acidosis and shock. Of the other patients, the median time to stable response of the MAA was 6 months (range, 3-36 months). Fourteen patients (66.7%) showed early response of the MAA, while 7 patients (33.3%) showed delayed response. A significant association was observed between delayed response and late IRCs (P = .026). CONCLUSIONS The post-EVAR periaortic features on follow-up CT aid in monitoring the treatment response of the MAA. Early response of the MAA was associated with a low rate of late IRCs and might aid in adjusting the antibiotic duration after the patient has achieved complete or nearly complete regression of the MAA.
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Dang Q, Statius van Eps RG, Wever JJ, Veger HTC. Nationwide study of the treatment of mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms comparing open and endovascular repair in The Netherlands. J Vasc Surg 2020; 72:531-540. [PMID: 32061482 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.09.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Mycotic aneurysms of the abdominal aorta (MAAA) can be treated by open repair (OR) or endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). This nationwide study provides an overview of the situation of MAAA treatment in The Netherlands in 2016. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted with all centers that registered aortic abdominal aneurysms in the Dutch Surgical Aneurysm Audit in 2016. Questionnaires on 1-year outcomes were sent to all centers that treated patients with MAAA. The primary aim was to determine 30-day and 1-year mortality and morbidity of OR- and EVAR-treated patients. Morbidity was determined by the need for reoperations and the number of readmissions to the hospital. RESULTS Twenty-six MAAA were detected in the Dutch Surgical Aneurysm Audit database of 2016, resulting in an incidence of 0.7% of all registered abdominal aortic aneurysms. The 30-day mortality for OR and EVAR treated patients was 1 in 13 and 0 in 13, respectively. Major and minor reinterventions within 30 days were needed for two (one OR and one EVAR) and two (one OR and one EVAR) patients, respectively. Two patients (15.4%) in the OR group and one patient (7.7%) in the EVAR group were readmitted to hospital within 30 days. In total, 1-year outcomes of 23 patients were available. In the OR group, one patient (9.1%) died in the first postoperative year. There was one major reintervention (removal of endoprosthesis and spiralvein reconstruction) in the EVAR group. Two patients (18.2%) treated with OR and two (16.7%) treated with EVAR required a minor reintervention. In both groups, four patients (OR, 36.4%; EVAR, 33.3%) were readmitted to hospital within 1 year postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Both OR- and EVAR-treated patients show acceptable clinical outcomes after 30 days and at the 1-year follow-up. Depending on the clinical course of the patient, EVAR may be considered in the management of this disease.
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- Quan Dang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Di X, Liu C, Zeng R, Ni L. Endovascular Aortic Repair Is a Viable Strategy for Treatment of Primary Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 63:117-128. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.12.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Byun HG, Kim Y, Lee JH, Lee J, Park KS. Successful Endovascular Treatment of an Infected Aortic Aneurysm Induced by Klebsiella pneumoniae. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY 2020; 81:733-738. [PMID: 36238625 PMCID: PMC9431929 DOI: 10.3348/jksr.2020.81.3.733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Aortic aneurysms infected by Klebsiella pneumoniae are rarely seen. We describe a 50-year-old man with infected aortic aneurysm that was successfully treated with endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Diagnosis was confirmed using blood culture and computed tomography (CT). Intravenous antibiotics were immediately administered, with improvements in clinical findings and negative blood cultures before the procedure. Twenty-four months after the procedure, the patient was stable and serial CT revealed regression of the infected aortic aneurysm. Therefore, after controlling bacteremia and fever with targeted antibiotic therapy, EVAR can be considered as an alternative for patients who have serious comorbidities and are ineligible for conventional surgery.
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- Hong Gwon Byun
- Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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Hashimoto M, Goto H, Akamatsu D, Shimizu T, Tsuchida K, Kawamura K, Tajima Y, Umetsu M, Suzuki S, Kamei T. Long-Term Outcomes of Surgical Treatment by In Situ Graft Reconstruction for Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Ann Vasc Dis 2019; 12:524-529. [PMID: 31942212 PMCID: PMC6957891 DOI: 10.3400/avd.oa.19-00099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Objectives: The optimal surgical management for primary infected abdominal aortic aneurysm (IAAA) is controversial. Here, we report the early and long-term results of surgical treatments with the resection of the IAAA and in situ graft reconstruction with pedicled omental coverage that was performed at out hospital. Methods: Between 2010 and 2017, 27 consecutive patients (26 males, 1 female, median age 69 years) with IAAA were surgically treated with the resection of the IAAA, in situ graft reconstruction and covered with a pedicled omental flap. Perioperative and long-term outcomes were reviewed retrospectively by medical records. Results: Clinical manifestations, including pyrexia, fever and abdominal pain, were observed during the treatment of the patients. Aneurysm excision and in situ graft reconstruction with omental coverage were performed for all cases. In 13 cases (48.1%), tissue culture was positive. The antibiotic was administered intravenously for 9 to 47 days (median 18 days) postoperatively, and after confirming the reduction of the inflammatory response, it was administered as oral agents for 24 to 443 days (median 169 days).There was no perioperative death or re-infection. Perioperative complications were found in 8 cases (29.6%) of minor spinal cord infarction, ileus, chylous ascites, and cholangitis due to choledochlithiasis. During the observation period of median 1,147 days, there was no recurrence of infection, graft infection, or disease-related death. There were six deaths due to other diseases. And the overall survival rate was 76.2%. Conclusion: According to our study, the long-term outcomes of surgical treatment with in situ graft reconstruction for IAAA were considered satisfactory. (This is a translation of Jpn J Vasc Surg 2019; 28: 35–40.)
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- Munetaka Hashimoto
- Department of Surgery, Iwate Prefectural Isawa Hospital, Oshu, Iwate, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Japan Community Health Care Organization Sendai Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaki Citizen Hospital, Osaki, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus portends a poor prognosis after endovascular repair of mycotic aortic aneurysms and aortic graft infections. J Vasc Surg 2019; 72:276-285. [PMID: 31843303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.08.274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Mycotic aortic aneurysms and aortic graft infections (aortic infections [AIs]) are rare but highly morbid conditions. Open surgical repair is the "gold standard" treatment, but endovascular repair (EVR) is increasingly being used in the management of AI because of the lower operative morbidity. Multiple organisms are associated with AI, and bacteriology may be an important indication of mortality. We describe the bacteriology and associated outcomes of a group of patients treated with an EVR-first approach for AI. METHODS All patients who underwent EVR for native aortic or aortic graft infections between 2005 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Primary end points were 30-day mortality and overall mortality. The primary exposure variable was bacteria species. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine association with mortality. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used to estimate survival. RESULTS A total of 2038 EVRs were performed in 1989 unique and consecutive patients. Of those, 27 patients had undergone EVR for AI. Thirteen presented ruptured (48%). Eighteen (67%) were hemodynamically unstable. Ten had a gastrointestinal bleed (37%), whereas others presented with abdominal pain (33%), fever (22%), chest or back pain (18.5%), and hemothorax (3.7%). Twenty patients had a positive blood culture (74%), with the most common organism being methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated in 37% (10). Other organisms were Escherichia coli (3), Staphylococcus epidermidis (2), Streptococcus (2), Enterococcus faecalis (1), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (1), and Klebsiella (1). Thirteen patients had 4 to 6 weeks of postoperative antibiotic therapy, six of whom died after therapy. Fourteen were prescribed lifelong therapy; 10 died while receiving antibiotics. On univariate analysis for mortality, smoking history (P = .061) and aerodigestive bleeding on presentation (P = .109) approached significance, whereas MRSA infection (P = .001) was strongly associated with increased mortality. On multivariate analysis, MRSA remained a strong, independent predictor of mortality (adjusted odds ratio, 93.2; 95% confidence interval, 1.9-4643; P = .023). Overall 30-day mortality was 11%, all MRSA positive. At mean follow-up of 17.4 ± 28 months, overall mortality was 59%. Overall survival at 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years was 49%, 31%, and 23%. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated that MRSA-positive patients had a significantly lower survival compared with other pathogens (1-year, 20% vs 71%; 5-year, 0% vs 44%; P = .0009). CONCLUSIONS In our series of AI, the most commonly isolated organism was MRSA. MRSA is highly virulent and is associated with increased mortality compared with all other organisms, regardless of treatment. Given our results, EVR for MRSA-positive AI was not a durable treatment option.
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Tokuda T, Tamaki M, Kitamura H, Koyama Y, Sawada K, Kawaguchi Y, Konakano K, Okawa Y. A mycotic aortic aneurysm treated by thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair. J Surg Case Rep 2019; 2019:rjz288. [PMID: 31700602 PMCID: PMC6827553 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjz288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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An 88-year-old man was admitted with general fatigue. Computed tomography (CT) showed a descending aortic aneurysm. The laboratory data indicated severe infection. Despite negative blood cultures, broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotic therapy was started. Though antibiotic therapy was continued for about 2 weeks, the aneurysm extended 20 mm. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair was performed, and antibiotic therapy was continued for 4 weeks after the procedure, followed by oral antibiotics for 1 year. CT showed regression of the aneurysm 15 months after reconstruction. Antibiotic therapy, preoperatively and postoperatively, is important for a mycotic aortic aneurysm.
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- Takahiro Tokuda
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan
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Sörelius K, Budtz-Lilly J, Mani K, Wanhainen A. Systematic Review of the Management of Mycotic Aortic Aneurysms. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019; 58:426-435. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 05/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Cullen JM, Booth AT, Mehaffey JH, Hawkins RB, Spinosa M, Cherry KJ, Robinson WP, Tracci MC, Kern JA, Upchurch GR. Clinical Characteristics and Longitudinal Outcomes of Primary Mycotic Aortic Aneurysms. Angiology 2019; 70:947-951. [PMID: 31238697 DOI: 10.1177/0003319719858784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Medical therapy for mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAA) is almost universally fatal, while surgical and endovascular repair carry high morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes between patients receiving treatment for MAA. Records were obtained and patients with MAA were stratified by intervention: endovascular repair, open surgery, and medical therapy. Primary outcomes were aneurysm-related mortality and survival. Risk-adjusted associations with mortality were assessed using time-to-event analysis. Thirty-eight patients were identified (median age, 67). Twenty-one underwent endovascular repair,10 had open surgery and 7 received medical therapy alone. Overall mortality was 47% (n = 18), with 94% aneurysm related. Median survival was significantly longer in the endovascular group (747.0 [161-1249]) vs open surgery and medical therapy (507.5 [34-806] and 66 [13-146] days, respectively; P = .02). The endovascular group had significantly fewer perioperative complications (43% vs 80%, P < .01). However, 4 endovascular patients experienced reinfection versus no open surgery patients. Mortality risk factors included medical therapy (hazard ratio [HR]: 5.3, P < .01) and aneurysm size (HR: 1.4 per 1-cm increase in diameter, P = .03). Endovascular repair of MAA was associated with the best long-term survival and lowest perioperative complication rate, although it is associated with greater reinfection. These tradeoffs should be considered when selecting which procedure is best for a patient.
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- J Michael Cullen
- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- 2 School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- 1 Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- 3 Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- 3 Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- 3 Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- 3 Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- 3 Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.,4 Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Nationwide Study on Treatment of Mycotic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019; 57:239-246. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2018.08.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Chen X, Yuan D, Zhao J, Huang B, Yang Y. Hybrid repair for a complex infection aortic pseudoaneurysm with continued antibiotic therapy: A case report and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e14330. [PMID: 30732155 PMCID: PMC6380711 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Treatment of infection aortic pseudoaneurysm (PSA) is a great challenge to surgeons for 3 reasons: high mortality for rupture or threatened rupture; potential risk for infection of prosthetic material which probably bring a devastating result for patients; and long-term antibiotic therapy requirement. Endovascular repair is an alternative to open surgery for a less invasive, which is a trouble procedure for aortic PSA with complex aortic anatomy. The purpose of this article is to report the novel hybrid repair of an infection aortic PSA and antibiotics therapy. CLINICAL FINDING A 61-year-old man with complaints of repeated abdominal pain and fever for 3 months was admitted. He had a fever of 39.0°C and normal blood pressure. The blood leukocyte count was 14.9 × 10/L, C-reactive protein was 132 mg/L. There was no evidence for urinary tract infection. The small effusion was identified in bilateral thoracic cavity and pelvis cavity, and the severe lung function impairment was detected. Klebsiella pneumoniae was identified in blood cultures. Computer tomographic (CT) angiography showed a 6 cm × 6 cm aortic PSA involving bilateral renal arteries and a subhepatic inflammatory mass (identified by percutaneous puncture). DIAGNOSIS According to the symptoms, CT and lab test, the main diagnosis for this patient were: infective aortic PSA involving bilateral renal arteries, and Bacteremia with K pneumoniae. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOMES A hybrid procedure combined open surgical and endovascular was performed for managing the paravisceral infection aortic PSA in a 61-year-old man with high risk. To decrease the risk of graft infection, autologous saphenous vein graft was adopted, and long-term antibiotic therapy was used. At 2 years follow-up, the patient was in good clinical condition with continued antibiotic therapy. CONCLUSION Hybrid procedure is an alternative approach according to high risk patients with complex anatomy for open repair of infection aortic PSA. The postoperative long-time continued antibiotic therapy must be emphasized for infection PSA.
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Pawar P, Jagan J, Raju R, Ayyappan MK, Mathur K. Treatment of infected aortic aneurysms: Case reports and review of the literature. INDIAN JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/ijves.ijves_1_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Wanhainen A, Verzini F, Van Herzeele I, Allaire E, Bown M, Cohnert T, Dick F, van Herwaarden J, Karkos C, Koelemay M, Kölbel T, Loftus I, Mani K, Melissano G, Powell J, Szeberin Z, ESVS Guidelines Committee, de Borst GJ, Chakfe N, Debus S, Hinchliffe R, Kakkos S, Koncar I, Kolh P, Lindholt JS, de Vega M, Vermassen F, Document reviewers, Björck M, Cheng S, Dalman R, Davidovic L, Donas K, Earnshaw J, Eckstein HH, Golledge J, Haulon S, Mastracci T, Naylor R, Ricco JB, Verhagen H. Editor's Choice – European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2019 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Abdominal Aorto-iliac Artery Aneurysms. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019; 57:8-93. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2018.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 873] [Impact Index Per Article: 174.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Pavliňák V, Vařejka P, Lubanda JC. Infectious aneurysm of the ascending aorta - Successful conservative treatment in a high-risk patient. COR ET VASA 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crvasa.2017.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Heinola I, Sörelius K, Wyss TR, Eldrup N, Settembre N, Setacci C, Mani K, Kantonen I, Venermo M. Open Repair of Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With Biological Grafts: An International Multicenter Study. J Am Heart Assoc 2018; 7:JAHA.117.008104. [PMID: 29886419 PMCID: PMC6220543 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.117.008104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm requires surgery and antimicrobial therapy. Since prosthetic reconstructions carry a considerable risk of reinfection, biological grafts are noteworthy alternatives. The current study evaluated the durability, infection resistance, and midterm outcome of biological grafts in treatment of mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm. METHODS AND RESULTS All patients treated with biological graft in 6 countries between 2006 and 2016 were included. Primary outcome measures were 30- and 90-day survival, treatment-related mortality, and reinfection rate. Secondary outcome measures were overall mortality and graft patency. Fifty-six patients (46 males) with median age of 69 years (range 35-85) were included. Sixteen patients were immunocompromised (29%), 24 (43%) had concomitant infection, and 12 (21%) presented with rupture. Bacterial culture was isolated from 43 (77%). In-situ aortic reconstruction was performed using autologous femoral veins in 30 patients (54%), xenopericardial tube-grafts in 12 (21%), cryopreserved arterial/venous allografts in 9 (16%), and fresh arterial allografts in 5 (9%) patients. During a median follow-up of 26 months (range 3 weeks-172 months) there were no reinfections and only 3 patients (5%) required assistance with graft patency. Thirty-day survival was 95% (n=53) and 90-day survival was 91% (n=51). Treatment-related mortality was 9% (n=5). Kaplan-Meier estimation of survival at 1 year was 83% (95% confidence interval, 73%-94%) and at 5 years was 71% (52%-89%). CONCLUSIONS Mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with biological grafts is a durable option for patients fit for surgery presenting an excellent infection resistance and good overall survival.
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- Ivika Heinola
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nancy University Hospital, Nancy, France
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Sörelius K, di Summa PG. On the Diagnosis of Mycotic Aortic Aneurysms. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-CARDIOLOGY 2018; 12:1179546818759678. [PMID: 29497343 PMCID: PMC5824903 DOI: 10.1177/1179546818759678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Objective: There is striking paucity in consensus on the terminology, definition, and diagnostic criteria of mycotic aortic aneurysms. This literature study aims to elucidate this scientific omission, discuss its consequences, and present a proposition for reporting items on this disease. Methods: A systematic literature review on PubMed and Medline using mycotic and infected aortic aneurysms between 1850 and 2017 was performed. Articles were assessed according to a protocol regarding terminology, definition, and diagnostic criteria. Case series with less than 5 patients were excluded. Results: A total of 49 articles were included. The most prevalent term was mycotic aortic aneurysm but there was no widely accepted definition. Most modern publications used a diagnostic workup based on a combination on clinical presentation, laboratory results, imaging findings, and intraoperative findings. How these protean variables should be balanced was unclear. A proposition of reporting items was framed and consisted of definition of disease used, basis of diagnostic workup, exclusion criteria, patient characteristics, laboratory and imaging findings, aneurysm anatomy, details on treatment, pre/postoperative antibiotic treatment, and details on follow-up. Conclusions: This article emphasizes the need to standardize definition, terminology, and diagnostic criteria for mycotic aortic aneurysms and proposes reporting items enhancing comparability between studies.
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- Karl Sörelius
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Nakajima K, Kato N, Hashimoto T, Chino S, Higashigawa T, Ouchi T, Tokui T, Miyake Y, Sakuma H. Treatment of Infected Aneurysm with Combined Endovascular Aneurysm Repair and Abscess Drainage. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018; 29:188-193. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2017] [Revised: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Ong CY, Lim JL, Galang LD. Extensive pyomyositis of vastus muscles. Pan Afr Med J 2017; 28:30. [PMID: 29138666 PMCID: PMC5681001 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2017.28.30.13544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2017] [Accepted: 08/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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We report a case study on a patient who presented with low back and thigh pain of one month duration. He was eventually diagnosed with left thigh pyomyositis. Tissue from thigh grew Staphylococcus aureus. With commencement of antibiotics and surgical drainage, patient made recovery despite prolonged hospital stay. The underlying mechanism of the extensive abscess accompanied by lack of systemic symptoms; is related to relative immunocompromised state of having underlying diabetes mellitus.
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- Chong Yau Ong, Department of Family Medicine and General Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital, 378 Alexandra Road, 159964 Singapore
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Malaysia
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Liu KS, Lee CH, Lee D, Liu M, Tsai FC, Tseng YY. Sustained local delivery of high-concentration vancomycin from a hybrid biodegradable, antibiotic-eluting, nanofiber-loaded endovascular prosthesis for treatment of mycotic aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 2017; 68:597-606. [PMID: 29066243 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.07.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endovascular repair for mycotic aortic aneurysm (MAA) is a less invasive alternative to open surgery, although the placement of a stent graft in an infected environment remains controversial. In this study, we developed hybrid biodegradable, vancomycin-eluting, nanofiber-loaded endovascular prostheses and evaluated antibiotic release from the endovascular prostheses both in vitro and in vivo. METHODS Poly(D,L)-lactide-co-glycolide and vancomycin were dissolved in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol. This solution was electrospun into nanofibrous tubes, which were mounted onto commercial vascular stents and endovascular aortic stent grafts. In vitro antibiotic release from the nanofibers was characterized using an elution method and high-performance liquid chromatography. Antibiotic release from the hybrid stent graft was analyzed in a three-dimensional-printed model of a circulating MAA. The in vivo drug release characteristics were examined by implanting the antibiotic-eluting stents in the abdominal aorta of New Zealand white rabbits (n = 15). RESULTS The in vitro study demonstrated that the biodegradable nanofibers and the nanofiber-loaded stent graft provided sustained release of high concentrations of vancomycin for up to 30 days. The in vivo study showed that the nanofiber-loaded stent exhibited excellent biocompatibility and released high concentrations of vancomycin into the local aortic wall for 8 weeks. CONCLUSIONS The proposed biodegradable vancomycin-eluting nanofibers significantly contribute to the achievement of local and sustainable delivery of antibiotics to the aneurysm sac and the aortic wall, and these nanofibers may have therapeutic applications for MAAs.
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- Kuo-Sheng Liu
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Han K, Lee DY, Kim MD, Lee S, Won JY, Kwon JH, Choi D, Ko YG. Hybrid Treatment: Expanding the Armamentarium for Infected Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic and Iliac Aneurysms. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2017; 28:564-569. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Revised: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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