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Balézeaux Q, Leroux A, Krug B, Rondelet B, Belhaj A. Early and severe aortic endograft infection after percutaneous coil embolization of type 2 endoleak: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 122:110140. [PMID: 39142184 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm is superior to open surgery regarding perioperative morbidity and mortality. Complications such as endoleaks represent a significant source of secondary intervention. Vascular graft infection is another serious complication found in 0.2 to 1 % of series. We hereby describe a case of a rapidly progressive aortic infection by Cutibacterium acnes following a percutaneous embolization procedure for a type II endoleak. CASE PRESENTATION A 75-year-old man presented with a fever along with lower back and buttock pain five days after embolization via direct percutaneous puncture for a type II endoleak. White blood cell scintigraphy and blood culture suggested the presence of aortitis, but the patient experienced notable spontaneous improvement in both clinical symptoms and biological markers. The patient underwent CT-angiography which revealed aneurysm rupture requiring urgent open surgery and initiation of antimicrobial therapy. Similarly to blood cultures, per-operative aortic wall tissue samples also revealed presence of Cutibacterium acnes. DISCUSSION Aortic endograft infection after embolization is an uncommon complication. The diagnosis is based on a combination of imaging, blood, and nuclear tests. Repeated CT-angiography may be helpful when infection occurs quickly after embolization. Staphylococcus and Streptococci are common pathogens implicated in these infections. CONCLUSIONS This is a case of an early and severe aortic endograft infection after percutaneous coil embolization of type 2 endoleak. Rupture occurred in less two weeks despite a slow-growing organism infection. The treatment includes endograft removal and antibacterial therapy. Caution is warranted when suspecting aortic endoprosthesis infection, necessitating close follow-up.
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- Quentin Balézeaux
- Department of Cardio-Vascular, Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, CHU UcL Namur, UcLouvain, Yvoir, Belgium.
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- Department of Cardio-Vascular, Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, CHU UcL Namur, UcLouvain, Yvoir, Belgium
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, CHU UCL Namur, Godinne Site, Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
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- Department of Cardio-Vascular, Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, CHU UcL Namur, UcLouvain, Yvoir, Belgium
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- Department of Cardio-Vascular, Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, CHU UcL Namur, UcLouvain, Yvoir, Belgium
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Becker D, Riggi M, Wyss TR, Jungi S, Weiss S, Kotelis D, Schmidli J, Bosiers MJ, Makaloski V. Indication and Outcome of Late Open Conversion after Abdominal Endovascular Aortic Repair. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 106:196-204. [PMID: 38810725 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.02.028] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has become the standard of care for patients with infrarenal aortic aneurysms over the last 2 decades. Endograft technology and treatment of complications like endoleaks, graft migration, or graft occlusion developed over time. However, sometimes open surgical conversion maybe required. Our aim was to analyze the indications, the technical aspects and outcomes in patients who underwent open conversion after EVAR with different types and generations of endografts. METHODS This retrospective single-center study reviewed all patients who underwent EVAR from 2004 to 2020. Open surgical conversions >1 month post EVAR were identified. Conversions for graft infection were excluded. Indications for conversion and operative technique were analyzed. Primary endpoint of the study was 30-day mortality. Secondary endpoints were re-interventions and follow-up mortality. RESULTS During 2004 and 2020, 443 consecutive EVARs were performed, and 28 patients required open surgical conversion, with an additional 3 referred from other hospitals (N = 31). The median age was 75 (range 58-93); 94% were male. Conversion was performed after a median time of 55 months (range 16-209). Twenty patients underwent elective and 11 emergency conversion. Indications for open conversion were graft migration, respectively, disease progression with endoleak type Ia and/or Ib in 52% (16/31) and sac expansion due to endoleak type II in 26% (8/31). Of the 31 patients, 17 (55%) had at least one previous endovascular re-intervention. All patients met the device-specific instructions for use for each implanted endograft. In-hospital intervention rate was 16% (5/31). Thirty-day mortality rate was 3% (1/31) with one patient died due to multiorgan failure after rupture with complete endograft replacement. Five patients (16%) died during follow-up. Mid-term follow-up was 47.5 months (range 24-203) with estimated cumulative survival rates of 97%, 89%, and 84%, at 1, 3, and 5 years, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Late open conversion remains a valuable treatment option and can be performed safely in elective and emergency setting with a low early mortality. Lifelong surveillance and prompt intervention when necessary are essential in ensuring optimal outcomes after EVAR and preventing the need for emergent conversions.
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- Daniel Becker
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, 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, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Long C, Katsargyris A, Milner R, Verhoeven E. Five-Year Results for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair with the GORE® EXCLUDER® Device: Insights from the Gore Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT). Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 106:247-254. [PMID: 38815908 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.03.016] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND The early postoperative benefits of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) have been well established but questions remain regarding its durability at mid-term and long-term time points. Long-term results in real-world use of EVAR outside of randomized trial data are limited. This study used the Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment registry to explore the 5-year outcomes with the GORE EXCLUDER device in real-world clinical circumstances. METHODS All patients within the Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment registry who underwent an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with the GORE EXCLUDER device were included in this study. Baseline characteristics and demographic information of the cohort were collected. End points included mortality (all-cause and aneurysm-related), serious endoleaks, aneurysm sac diameter, endograft integrity (fracture, compression, migration), post-EVAR aortic rupture, device-related reintervention, conversion to open repair, graft explantation, and major adverse cardiovascular events. RESULTS A total of 3,216 patients were included in this analysis. The cohort reflected a significantly comorbid population with 46% of patients reaching a Charlson Comorbidity Index score of ≥5. Follow-up at 5 years was 60% of eligible participants. The freedom from aortic-related mortality was at 98.8% and overall survival was 71.2%. Postoperative major adverse cardiovascular events occurred in 49 (1.5%) patients. Device-related intervention through 5 years was 7.2% and the overall serious endoleak rate was 6.8%. Less than 1% of patients required an open conversion/revision and aortic rupture following device placement occurred in 15 (0.5%) patients. Aneurysm sac regression was achieved in 58.1% of patients at 5 years, and stability/absence of growth was observed in 83.6% at 5 years. CONCLUSIONS This study supports the durability of the GORE EXCLUDER device through 5 years with negligible incidence of graft integrity compromise and low aortic/device-related reintervention rates. Furthermore, the efficacy of the device is highlighted with low aortic-related mortality and high sac regression/stability diameter through 5 years.
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- Chandler Long
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, General Hospital & Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, General Hospital & Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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Kang G, Bae M, Chung SW, Lee CW, Huh U, Kim J, Jeong H. Changes in the Remaining Iliac Artery According to Retrograde Flow after Aorto-Femoral Bypass in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 106:289-296. [PMID: 38830448 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.03.020] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Considering a patient's anatomy and vascular conditions, aorto-femoral bypass is a treatment approach for the open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. This study aimed at evaluating changes in the remnant iliac artery and their correlation with the preservation state of retrograde flow from femoral anastomosis. METHODS Of 221 patients who underwent abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery between 2007 and 2022 in Pusan National University Hospital, 29 patients who underwent aorto-femoral bypass were included in this retrospective cohort study. Of these patients, 21 underwent aortobifemoral bypass and 8 underwent aortoiliac-and-femoral bypass. The change in size of the iliac artery from preoperative to postoperative and whether this difference in size depended on the status of postoperative retrograde flow were investigated. Additionally, factors affecting overall mortality and ischemic complications were identified. RESULTS The median duration from operation to the last follow-up was 2069.5 days (about 5.7 years). The average age of the patients was 78.1 years, and the proportion of males was 75.9%. In cases of disappearance of postoperative retrograde flow from the femoral anastomosis, the postoperative iliac artery size was significantly reduced compared to its preoperative size (18.4 ± 18.9 mm vs. 13.2 ± 7.9 mm, respectively; P = 0.04). The group with maintained retrograde flow had significantly larger residual common iliac artery size than the group with disappearance of flow. (20.0 ± 28.0 mm vs. 14.6 ± 8.5 mm, respectively; P = 0.02). Disappearance of retrograde flow was a significant factor in the iliac artery size reduction after surgery (odds ratio, 2.5; 95% confidence interval, 1.9-5.3; P = 0.02). Three patients with maintained retrograde flow (18.8%) required intervention owing to an increase in the size of the iliac artery. The factors that significantly influenced overall death as analyzed by Cox proportional hazard regression were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (hazard ratio, 36.8; 95% confidence interval, 1.6-870.0; P = 0.03), peripheral arterial occlusive disease (hazard ratio, 12.7; 95% confidence interval, 1.4-115.8; P = 0.02), and disappearance of retrograde flow (hazard ratio, 8.7; 95% confidence interval, 1.2-63.9; P = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Among the open repair methods for abdominal aortic aneurysms, if retrograde flow was not maintained through femoral anastomosis when aorto-femoral bypass was performed, the size of the remaining iliac artery decreased. However, loss of retrograde flow increased long-term mortality. When aorto-femoral bypass is performed, regular imaging follow-up is necessary at appropriate intervals to check the remnant iliac artery and retrograde flow.
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- Gayeon Kang
- Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea; Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea; Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea; Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea; Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Christ L, Kuntz S, Vakhitov D, Raibaut L, Neumann N, Heim F, Chakfé N, Lejay A. Nellix Device Failure Mechanisms Analysis on Explanted Grafts. J Endovasc Ther 2024:15266028241274736. [PMID: 39188181 DOI: 10.1177/15266028241274736] [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: 08/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To understand possible reasons for poor durability of the Nellix (Endologix Inc., Irvine, USA) endovascular aneurysm sealing (EVAS) device. MATERIALS AND METHODS 21 Nellix endoprostheses explanted for endoleaks and migration underwent visual examinations of stent structures and instrumental examinations of the polymer endobags on 4 devices. We harvested 2.0-gram polymer slices out of each of them and tested the samples in an in vitro implantation replication that included wet and dry exposures. During the wet phase, we placed samples in a beaker with saline, mimicking the filling of the endobags during implantation. An exposure to a 37°C environment with 60% humidity during the dry phase replicated the postimplantation conditions inside the aneurysmal sac. RESULTS Iatrogenic defects affected 16 (76%) metal stents and 20 (95%) endobags. The polymer was disintegrated owing to degradation in 15 (71%) cases. The polymer could lose more than 70% of its initial weight when partially dehydrated and regain 80% when placed in saline. We observed volume decrease and polymer fragmentation during these study phases. CONCLUSIONS The polymer can lose weight and volume while it dehydrates. This structural degradation of the polymer could lead to the development of endoleaks and/or migration of the device. CLINICAL IMPACT Based on the results of previous investigations, due to possible endovascular device degradation, patients with endografts should be offered life-long surveillance, and the Nellix device is no exception. Herein we suggest polymer degradation as one of the possible reasons for the device failure. Although Nellix has been withdrawn from the market, there are numerous patients with this type of endograft. Due to its unpredictable performance in the medium and long term, these patients should be recommended enhanced life-long surveillance every 6 months. Any suspicious conditions during the follow-up must be taken seriously and explantation should be considered.
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- GEPROMED, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Kidney Transplantation and Innovation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- GEPROMED, Strasbourg, France
- Vascular Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Biometals and Biological Chemistry group, Institut de Chimie, UMR 7177, CNRS, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- GEPROMED, Strasbourg, France
- Laboratory of Textile Physics and Mechanics, Université de Haute-Alsace, Mulhouse, France
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- GEPROMED, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Kidney Transplantation and Innovation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- GEPROMED, Strasbourg, France
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Kidney Transplantation and Innovation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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de Athayde Soares R, Portela MVV, Amaro K, Nasser AI, Pedrosa KDL, Sacilotto R. The Enzen Trial: Analysis of EVAR Endoprosthesis Zenith and Endurant for Infrarenal Aortoiliac Aneurysms Regarding Outcomes, Endoleaks, and Reinterventions. J Endovasc Ther 2024:15266028241270895. [PMID: 39183689 DOI: 10.1177/15266028241270895] [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: 08/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The main objective of this paper is to analyze the outcomes regarding endoleaks, reinterventions, and death related to aneurysm complications in patients submitted to endovascular repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortoiliac aneurysm (AAA) using Endurant II (Medtronic) and Zenith Flex (Cook) endografts. METHODS This was a prospective, consecutive cohort study of patients with AAA who underwent EVAR between January 2019 and December 2022. Two groups of patients were evaluated: Group Endurant (patients submitted to EVAR with the use of Endurant II) and Group Zenith (patients submitted to EVAR with the use of Zenith Flex). RESULTS A total of 156 patients were evaluated. Group Zenith (67 patients, 42.9%) and Group Endurant (89 patients, 57.1%). The perioperative mortality was 5.1%, eight patients (six patients Group Zenith, and two patients Group Endurant, p=0.054). There were 28 patients (17.9%) submitted to urgent repair of the aneurysm (expansion or rupture), with no differences among the groups. There were 36 cases (23.1%) of later endoleak, with a higher incidence in Zenith group (23 patients, 34.3%) than Endurant group (13 patients, 14.6%, p=0.002), most of them Type II endoleak (21 patients, 13.4%). There were 12 cases of Type I endoleak, also with a higher prevalence in Zenith group (13.4%) than Endurant group (3.4%, p=0.002). Moreover, regarding limb graft occlusion (LGO), there were nine patients (5.8%), with a higher prevalence in Zenith group (9%) than Endurant group (3.4%, p=0.045). The overall survival in a Kaplan-Meier at 720 days was 82.3% in the Zenith group and 89.1% in the Endurant group, with no statistical significance among the groups (p=0.09). The freedom from reintervention rates in a Kaplan-Meier at 720 days was 82.8% in the Zenith group and 93.2% in the Endurant group (p=0.001). CONCLUSION In this present study, Zenith endograft had higher rates of endoleaks, aneurysms related mortality, LGO and reinterventions than patients submitted to Endurant II endografts. The linear regression analysis showed that the presence of endoleaks, type of endograft device (Zenith graft) and limb graft occlusion were related to higher reintervention rates. CLINICAL IMPACT In this present study, Zenith endograft had higher rates of endoleaks, aneurysms related mortality, limb graft occlusions and reinterventions than patients submitted to Endurant II endografts. The main impact and the innovation that this article provides is an opportunity to evaluate and choose the best endograft suitable for the patient with AAA during EVAR.
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- Rafael de Athayde Soares
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Kedwai BJ, Geiger JT, Najjar S, Lehane DJ, Balceniuk M, Newhall KA, Mix DS, Stoner MC. TREO Aortic Endograft Demonstrates Superior Aneurysmal Sac Regression Over Mid-Term Follow-up. J Surg Res 2024; 302:495-500. [PMID: 39173526 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2024.07.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Aneurysmal sac regression is a predictor of long-term outcomes after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). This study aimed to compare a large cohort of TREO and non-TREO endografts over a mid-term follow-up and compare abdominal aortic aneurysm sac regression. The hypothesis was that TREO endografts have an increased sac regression by 24 mo. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of all EVARs completed at a single institution between 2015 and 2024. Clinical and imaging data were collected from an institutional database and patients' records. The analysis included all TREO and age, sex, anticoagulation use and current smoking-matched non-TREO endografts that satisfied anatomic indications for use of the TREO graft. The primary outcomes were sac regression at 12 and 24 mo, and secondary outcomes were rates of mortality, endoleak, and reintervention. RESULTS Twenty-one TREO grafts were matched to 68 non-TREO grafts. The groups were similar in demographics, comorbidities, and preoperative anatomy. Preoperative abdominal aortic aneurysm sac size was larger in the TREO cohort. The mean reduction in sac size in mm was greater in the TREO cohort compared to the non-TREO cohort (-12.6 ± 8.95 versus -7.83 ± 7.74 mm, P = 0.039) over the study period. Cox regression analysis identified the TREO stent graft to be associated with 1-y sac regression (hazard ratio = 2.42, P = 0.019). The incidence of all-cause endoleaks, reintervention, and mortality were similar between cohorts. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that the TREO endograft offers better mid-term outcomes with respect to sac regression with no differences in the incidence of endoleak, mortality, or reintervention.
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- Baqir J Kedwai
- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York.
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Khoury MK, Thornton MA, Eagleton MJ, Srivastava SD, Zacharias N, Dua A, Mohapatra A. Assessment of fitness for open repair in patients with infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 2024; 80:389-396.e2. [PMID: 38614140 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.04.020] [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: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) was originally designed as a treatment modality for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) deemed unfit for open repair. However, the definition of "unfit for open repair" is largely subjective and heterogenous. The purpose of this study was to compare patients deemed unfit for open repair who underwent EVAR to a matched cohort who underwent open repair for infrarenal AAAs. METHODS The Vascular Quality Initiative of the Society for Vascular Surgery was queried for patients who underwent EVAR and open infrarenal AAA repair from 2003 to 2022. Patients that underwent EVAR were included if they were deemed unfit for open repair by the operating surgeon. EVAR patients deemed unfit because of a hostile abdomen were excluded. Patients in both the open and EVAR datasets were excluded if their repair was deemed non-elective or if they had prior aortic surgery. EVAR patients were matched to a cohort of open patients. The primary outcome for this study was 1-year mortality. Secondary outcomes included 30-day mortality, major adverse cardiac events, pulmonary complications, non-home discharge, reinterventions, and 5-year survival. RESULTS A total of 5310 EVAR patients were identified who were deemed unfit for open repair. Of those, 3028 EVAR patients (57.0%) were able to be matched 1:1 to a cohort of open patients. Open patients had higher rates of major adverse cardiac events (20.2% vs 4.4%; P < .001), pulmonary complications (12.8% vs 1.6%; P < .001), non-home discharges (28.5% vs 7.9%; P < .001), and 30-day mortality (4.5% vs 1.4%; P < .001). There were no differences in early survival, but open repair had better middle and late survival compared with EVAR over the course of 5 years. A total of 74 EVAR patients (2.4%) had reinterventions during the study period. EVAR patients that required interventions had higher 1-year (40.5% vs 7.3%; P < .001) and 5-year mortality (43.2% vs 14.1%; P < .001) compared with those that did not require reinterventions. EVAR patients who had reinterventions had higher 1-year (40.5% vs 6.3%; P < .001) and 5-year (43.2% vs 20.3%; P = .006) mortality compared with their matched open cohort. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing EVAR for AAAs who are deemed unfit for open repair have better perioperative morbidity and mortality compared with open repair. However, patients who had an open repair had better middle and late survival over the course of 5 years. The categorization of unfitness for open surgery may be inaccurate and re-evaluation of this terminology/concept should be undertaken.
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- Mitri K Khoury
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Dovzhanskiy DI, Bischoff MS, Jäckel P, Boeckler D. [Diagnosis and Management of Perioperative Myocardial Ischemia after Elective Aortic Aneurysm Surgery]. Zentralbl Chir 2024; 149:391-397. [PMID: 35915925 DOI: 10.1055/a-1880-1586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Perioperative myocardial ischemia (PMI) is a serious postoperative complication. Aortic operations represent an especially high-risk surgery concerning cardiac complications. This aim of this study was to analyse the clinical features of PMI after elective aortic aneurysm surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study is a retrospective analysis of 863 patients who underwent elective aortic aneurysm surgery between 2005 and 2012 in the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery of Heidelberg University Hospital with regard to PMI. The PMI diagnosis was based on a positive serum troponin diagnostic test. We evaluated the clinical course, time point of the diagnosis and features of diagnostics to characterise PMI. Moreover, we analysed the treatment options and management of the patients' discharge. RESULTS Thirty-one patients (3.6% of 863) with PMI after elective aortic aneurysm surgery were identified. Of these, 21 patients (67.7%) underwent open surgery and 10 patients (32.3%) received endovascular treatment. PMI was diagnosed in 24 patients (77%) during the first 3 days. More than half of these patients (16/31) were clinically asymptomatic. Electrocardiogram did not show pathological findings in 24 cases (77.4%). The first troponin measurement was not elevated in eight patients (25.8%). Drug therapy alone was used in 17 cases (54.8%) of PMI, coronary catheterisation was performed in 12 patients (38.7%) and two patients (6.5%) received aortocoronary bypass. Fourteen patients (45.1%) were discharged home and another 14 patients (44.1%) were transferred to another hospital or to a rehabilitation institution. Two patients died because of multi-organ failure. CONCLUSION PMI is not a rare complication after elective aortic surgery. The diagnosis of PMI can be challenging because of occult symptoms especially in a perioperative setting. Due to the potentially serious consequences, cardiac enzyme diagnostics should be initiated immediately if there is suspicion of PMI or routinely in defined at-risk patients after aortic surgery.
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- Dmitriy I Dovzhanskiy
- Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Endovaskuläre Chirurgie, Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Endovaskuläre Chirurgie, Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Endovaskuläre Chirurgie, Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Endovaskuläre Chirurgie, Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Pirinen R, Laine MT, Mani K, Gunnarsson K, Wanhainen A, Sund R, Venermo M. The Outcome after Endovascular and Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms-A Binational Study Conducted between 1998 and 2017. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4449. [PMID: 39124716 PMCID: PMC11313620 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13154449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Objective: We aimed to analyse patient outcomes following open (OAR) or endovascular repair (EVAR) of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in Finland and Sweden from 1998 to 2017. Both intact and ruptured AAAs (rAAAs) were included in the analysis. Methods: Patient-level data from national registries in Finland and Sweden were analysed, pairing operations for intact and ruptured AAA repair with mortality data (date of death). All-cause mortality was the primary endpoint. Anonymized patient data from both countries were pooled, comprising a total of 32,324 operations. Ruptured and intact AAAs were considered separately. In total, EVAR was performed on 9619 intact AAAs and 1470 rAAAs, while OAR was performed on 13,241 intact AAAs and 7994 rAAAs. The patient's age, sex and the date of operation were obtained as demographic information. Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier analyses were used to evaluate long-term (10-year) survival after the treatment of AAA or rAAA with either modality. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed in three different age groups (<65 years, 65-79 years and ≥80 years). Results: Considering all age groups together, the 1-, 3- and 10-year Kaplan-Meier survival rates after EVAR were 93.4%, 80.5% and 35.3%, respectively, for intact AAA repair and 67.2%, 55.9% and 22.2%, respectively, for rAAA repair. For OAR of intact AAAs, the 1-, 3- and 10-year Kaplan-Meier survival rates were 92.1%, 84.8% and 48.7%, respectively. The respective rates for OAR of rAAAs were 55.4%, 49.3% and 24.6%. In a Cox regression analysis, a more recent year of operation was associated with improved survival, and older age affected survival negatively for both intact and ruptured AAA repair. If patients survived the first 90 days after the operation, the survival after intact AAA repair was 13.5 years for those <65 years (general population: 18.0 years), and 7.3 years for those ≥80 years (general population: 7.9 years). After rAAA repair, the mean survival was 13.1 years for patients <65 years and 5.5 years for patients ≥80 years, respectively. Conclusions: The long-term survival of patients undergoing intact AAA treatment at the age of 80 or older is close to that of the general population, provided they survive the operation. Conversely, for patients younger than 65, the long-term survival is markedly worse. The long-term survival of AAA patients has improved over time. Open surgery is still a safe and effective option for young patients undergoing intact AAA repair. Our results support the ESVS guidelines recommendation of EVAR being the first-line treatment for patients with rAAA.
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- Riku Pirinen
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland; (M.T.L.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland; (M.T.L.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden; (K.M.); (K.G.); (A.W.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden; (K.M.); (K.G.); (A.W.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden; (K.M.); (K.G.); (A.W.)
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- Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Surgery, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland;
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland; (M.T.L.); (M.V.)
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Gutierrez RD, Pepic L, Lancaster EM, Gasper WJ, Hiramoto JS, Conte MS, Bongiovanni T, Iannuzzi JC. Early Opioid Use and Postoperative Delirium Following Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 109:338-349. [PMID: 39069121 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.07.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative delirium is a common complication following open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (OAR). Opioids have been found to contribute to delirium, especially at higher doses. This study assessed the impact of early postoperative opioid analgesia on postoperative delirium incidence and time to onset. We hypothesized that higher early postoperative opioid utilization would be associated with increased postoperative delirium incidence. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of OAR cases at a single quaternary care center from years 2012-2020. The primary exposure was oral morphine equivalents use (OME), calculated for postoperative days 1-7. A cut point analysis using a receiver operator curve for postoperative delirium determined the threshold for high OME (OME>37 mg). The primary outcome was postoperative delirium incidence identified via chart review. Multivariable logistic regression was performed for postoperative delirium and adjusted for covariates meeting P < 0.1 on bivariate analysis. RESULTS Among 194 OAR cases, 67 (35%) developed postoperative delirium with median time to onset of 3 days (IQR = 2-6). Patients with postoperative delirium were older (74 years vs. 69 years), more frequently presented with symptomatic AAA (47% vs. 27%) and had a higher proportion of comorbidities (all P < 0.05). Cases with high OME utilization on postoperative day 1 (55%) were younger (69 vs. 73 years), less frequently had an epidural (46% vs. 77%), and more frequently developed delirium (42% vs. 25%, all P < 0.05). Epidural use was associated with a significant decrease in OME utilization on postoperative day 1 (33 vs. 83, P < 0.01). Postoperative delirium onset was later in those with high OME use (4 vs. 2 days, P = 0.04). On multivariable analysis, high OME remained associated with postoperative delirium (Table II). CONCLUSIONS High opioid utilization on postoperative day 1 is associated with increased postoperative delirium and epidural along with acetaminophen use reduced opioid utilization. Future study should examine the impact of opioid reduction strategies on outcomes after major vascular surgery.
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- Richard D Gutierrez
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.
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Smorenburg SPM, de Bruin JL, Zeebregts CJ, Reijnen MMPJ, Verhagen HJM, Heyligers JMM. Long Term Outcomes of the Gore Excluder Low Permeability Endoprosthesis for the Treatment of Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysms. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2024; 68:18-27. [PMID: 38527519 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.03.028] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the long term outcomes of endovascular aneurysm repair using the Gore Excluder Low Permeability (LP) endoprosthesis across high volume Dutch hospitals. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted of patients treated with the Excluder LP for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in four hospitals between 2004 and 2017. Primary outcomes were overall survival, freedom from re-interventions (overall, inside and outside instructions for use, IFU), and AAA sac dynamics: growth (> 5 mm), stabilisation, and regression (< 5 mm). Secondary outcomes were technical success (device deployment), procedural parameters, and re-interventions. Follow up visits were extracted from patient files, with imaging assessed for complications and AAA diameter. RESULTS Five hundred and fourteen patients were enrolled, with a median (IQR) follow up of 5.0 (2.9, 6.9) years. Survival rates were 94.0% at one year, 73.0% at five years, and 37.0% at 10 years, with freedom from re-interventions of 89.0%, 79.0%, and 71.0%, respectively. 37.9% were treated outside IFU, leading to significantly more re-interventions over 10 years compared with those treated inside IFU (36.0% vs. 25.0%, respectively; p = .044). The aneurysm sac regressed by 53.5% at one year, 65.8% at five years, and 77.8% at 10 years, and grew by 9.8%, 14.3%, and 22.2%, respectively. Patients with one year sac growth had significantly worse survival (p = .047). Seven patients (1.4%) had a ruptured aneurysm during follow up. Over 15 years, type 1a endoleak occurred in 5.3%, type 1b in 3.1%, type 3 in 1.9%, type 4 in 0.2%, and type 2 in 35.6% of patients. CONCLUSION This multicentre study of real world endovascular aneurysm repair data using the Gore Excluder LP endoprosthesis demonstrated robust long term survival and re-intervention rates, despite 37.9% of patients being treated outside IFU, with type 4 endoleak being rare. Treatment outside IFU significantly increased re-intervention rates and one year sac growth was associated with statistically significantly worse survival.
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- Stefan P M Smorenburg
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centres location Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery (Division of Vascular Surgery), University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Rijnstate, Arnhem, the Netherlands; Multi-Modality Medical Imaging Group, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, the Netherlands.
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Wolf S, Ashouri Y, Succar B, Hsu CH, Abuhakmeh Y, Goshima K, Devito P, Zhou W. Follow-up compliance in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm repair at Veterans Affairs hospitals. J Vasc Surg 2024; 80:89-95. [PMID: 38462060 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.02.040] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The Society for Vascular Surgery guidelines recommend annual imaging surveillance following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and every 5 years following open surgical repairs (OSR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Adherence to these guidelines is low outside of clinical trials, and compliance at Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals is not yet well-established. We examined imaging follow-up compliance and mortality rates after AAA repair at VA hospitals. METHODS We queried the VA Surgical Quality Improvement Program database for elective infrarenal AAA repairs, EVAR and OSR, then merged in follow-up imaging and mortality information. Mortality rate over time was derived using Kaplan-Meier estimation. Generalized estimating equation with a logit link and a sandwich standard error estimate was performed to compare the probability of having annual follow-up imaging over time between procedure types and to identify variables associated with follow-up imaging for EVAR patients. RESULTS Our analysis included 11,668 patients who underwent EVAR and 4507 patients who underwent OSR at VA hospitals between the years 2000 and 2019. The 30-day mortality rate for EVAR and OSR was 0.37% and 0.82%, respectively. OSR was associated with lower long-term mortality after adjusting age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification and preoperative renal failure with an adjusted hazard ratio of 0.88 (95% confidence interval, 0.84-0.92; P < .01). Of surviving patients, the follow-up imaging rate was 69.1% by 1 year post-EVAR. The follow-up rate after 5 years was 45.6% post-EVAR compared with 63.6% post-OSR of surviving patients. A history of smoking or drinking, baseline hypertension, and known cardiac disease were independently associated with poor follow-up after EVAR. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing elective open AAA repair in the VA hospital system had lower long-term mortality compared with patients who underwent endovascular repair. Compliance with post-EVAR imaging is low. Patient factors associated with poor post-EVAR imaging surveillance were smoking within the last year, excess alcohol consumption, and cardiac risk factors including hypertension, prior myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure.
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- Sona Wolf
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
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- University of Arizona, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tucson, AZ
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- University of Arizona, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tucson, AZ
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- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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- University of Arizona, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tucson, AZ
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- University of Arizona, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tucson, AZ
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- University of Arizona, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tucson, AZ
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- University of Arizona, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tucson, AZ.
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Conroy PD, Rastogi V, Yadavalli SD, Solomon Y, Romijn AS, Dansey K, Verhagen HJM, Giles KA, Lombardi JV, Schermerhorn ML. The rise of endovascular repair for abdominal, thoracoabdominal, and thoracic aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 2024:S0741-5214(24)01482-4. [PMID: 38942397 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.06.165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Given changes in intervention guidelines and the growing popularity of endovascular treatment for aortic aneurysms, we examined the trends in admissions and repairs of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs), and thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs). METHODS We identified all patients admitted with ruptured aortic aneurysms and intact aortic aneurysms repaired in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample between 2004 and 2019. We then examined the use of open, endovascular, and complex endovascular repair (OAR, EVAR, and cEVAR) for each aortic aneurysm location (AAA, TAAA, and TAA), alongside their resulting in-hospital mortality, over time. cEVAR included branched, fenestrated, and physician-modified endografts. RESULTS 715,570 patients were identified with AAA (87% intact repairs and 13% rupture admissions). Both intact AAA repairs and ruptured AAA admissions decreased significantly between 2004 and 2019 (intact 41,060-34,215, P < .01; ruptured 7175-4625, P = .02). Of all AAA repairs performed in a given year, the use of EVAR increased (2004-2019: intact 45%-66%, P < .01; ruptured 10%-55%, P < .01) as well as cEVAR (2010-2019: intact 0%-23%, P < .01; ruptured 0%-14%, P < .01). Mortality after EVAR of intact AAAs decreased significantly by 29% (2004-2019, 0.73%-0.52%, P < .01), whereas mortality after OAR increased significantly by 16% (2004-2019, 4.4%-5.1%, P < .01). In the study, 27,443 patients were identified with TAAA (80% intact and 20% ruptured). In the same period, intact TAAA repairs trended upward (2004-2019, 1435-1640, P = .055), and cEVAR became the most common approach (2004-2019, 3.8%-72%, P = .055). A total of 141,651 patients were identified with ascending, arch, or descending TAAs (90% intact and 10% ruptured). Intact TAA repairs increased significantly (2004-2019, 4380-10,855, P < .01). From 2017 to 2019, the mortality after OAR of descending TAAs increased and mortality after thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair decreased (2017-2019, OAR 1.6%-3.1%; thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair 5.2%-3.8%). CONCLUSIONS Both intact AAA repairs and ruptured AAA admissions significantly decreased between 2004 and 2019. The use of endovascular techniques for the repair of all aortic aneurysm locations, both intact and ruptured, increased over the past two decades. Most recently in 2019, 89% of intact AAA repairs, infrarenal through suprarenal, were endovascular (EVAR or cEVAR, respectively). cEVAR alone increased to 23% of intact AAA repairs in 2019, from 0% a decade earlier. In this period of innovation, with many new options to repair aortic aneurysms while maintaining arterial branches, endovascular repair is now used for the majority of all intact aortic aneurysm repairs. Long-term data are needed to evaluate the durability of these procedures.
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- Patrick D Conroy
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Vascular Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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Chen Y, Bashir M, Guo J, Piffaretti G, Jubouri M, D'Oria M. Expert-Based Narrative Review on Contemporary Use of an Off-The-Shelf Multibranched Endograft for Endovascular Treatment of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Device Design, Anatomical Suitability, Technical Tips, Perioperative Care, Clinical Applications, and Real-World Experience. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 108:98-111. [PMID: 38942377 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Advanced endovascular techniques, such as fenestrated stent grafts, are nowadays available that permit minimally invasive treatment of complex abdominal aortic aneurysms. However, thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm patients have anatomic limitations to fenestrated stent-grafts given a large lumen, that is, the gap between the endograft and the inner aortic wall. This has led to the development of branched endovascular aneurysm repair as the ideal option for such patients. The Zenith t-Branch multibranched endograft (Cook Medical, Bloomington, IN), which has been commercially available in Europe to treat thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm since June 2012, represents a feasible off-the-shelf alternative for treatment of such pathologies, especially in the urgent setting, for patients who cannot wait the time required for manufacturing and delivery of custom-made endografts. The device's anatomical suitability should be considered, especially for female patients with smaller iliofemoral vessels. Several tips may help deal with particularly complex scenarios (such as, for instance, in case of narrow inner aortic lumens or when treating patients with failure of prior endovascular aneurysm repair), and a broad array of techniques and devices must be available to ensure technical and clinical success. Despite promising early outcomes, concerns remain particularly regarding the risk for spinal cord ischemia and further assessment of long-term durability is needed, including the rate of target vessel instability and need for secondary interventions. As the published evidence mainly comes from retrospective registries, it is likely that reported outcomes may suffer from an intrinsic bias as most procedures reported to date have been carried out at high-volume aortic centers. Nonetheless, with the never-ceasing adoption of new and refined techniques, outcomes are expected to ameliorate.
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- Yonghui Chen
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
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- Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Velindre University NHS Trust, Health & Education Improvement Wales (HEIW), Cardiff, Wales, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Vascular Surgery Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria School of Medicine, Varese, Italy
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- Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Velindre University NHS Trust, Health & Education Improvement Wales (HEIW), Cardiff, Wales, UK
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cardio-Thoraco-Vascular Department, University Hospital of Trieste ASUGI, Trieste, Italy
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Leone N, Andreoli F, Migliari M, Baresi GF, Silingardi R, Gennai S. Type III Endoleak Incidence and Outcomes in Endovascular Aortic Repair: Comparison of Anatomical and Proximal Fixation Devices. J Endovasc Ther 2024:15266028241255541. [PMID: 38778640 DOI: 10.1177/15266028241255541] [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: 05/25/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the influence of endograft fixation type on the incidence, treatment, and outcomes of type III endoleaks (TIIIELs). MATERIALS AND METHODS Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) treated with bifurcated endografts between 1994 and 2020 were prospectively collected and reviewed. The endograft included were classified as "Anatomical Fixation" (AF) (Powerlink [Endologix] and AFX [Endologix]) or "Proximal Fixation" (PF). The primary outcome was the incidence of TIIIEL over time, stratified by fixation type. Secondary outcomes included between-group comparisons of baseline characteristics, intraoperative details during TIIIEL correction, and survival analysis after TIIIEL diagnosis. RESULTS A total of 2065 endovascular aneurysm repairs were performed: 872 (42.2%) with AF and 1193 (57.8%) with PF devices. The estimated incidence of TIIIEL at 1, 5, and 10 years was 0.4%, 4.2%, and 7.3%, and 0.5%, 3.2%, and 4.6% for AF and PF, respectively (p=0.157), and fixation type was not associated with TIIIEL development in the competing risk regression model (p=0.101). The cumulative overall survival rate in patients diagnosed with TIIIEL did not differ significantly between the groups (p=0.077). The rate of recurrent TIIIELs was significantly lower in the AF group (7.1% vs 22.7%; p=0.044); however, no significant difference was found in secondary reintervention between the two groups (11.9% vs 27.3%, p=0.074). Patients with angulated and calcified aortic neck (SHR 3.4, 95% CI 1.2-9.6, p=0.022) and larger aneurysms (SHR 1.2; 95% CI 1.1-1.3; p<0.001) had a higher risk of TIIIEL. Likewise, the use of three or more endograft components increased the risk of TIIIEL by 3.1 times (SHR 3.1; 95% CI 1.7-5.4; p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of TIIIELs was not affected by the type of endograft fixation. For larger abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and aneurysms with angulated and calcified aortic necks, there is a higher likelihood of developing TIIIELs during follow-up, regardless of the endograft type used. CLINICAL IMPACT The type of fixation does not influence the incidence of TIII ELs. EVAR in larger AAAs and aneurysms with angulated and calcified aortic necks have a higher risk of developing TIII EL. Moreover, the risk of TIII EL is considerably increased by the use of three or more modular components.
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- Nicola Leone
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Metabolic Sciences and Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Modena, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Metabolic Sciences and Neuroscience, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Dabravolskaité V, Aweys MM, Venermo M, Hakovirta H, Mufty H, Zimmermann A, Makaloski V, Meuli L. Editor's Choice - External Validation of a Prognostic Model for Survival of Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Treated by Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2024; 67:718-725. [PMID: 37995960 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.11.018] [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: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Current guidelines recommend diameter monitoring of small and asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) due to the low risk of rupture. Elective AAA repair is recommended for diameters ≥ 5.5 cm in men and ≥ 5.0 cm in women. However, data supporting the efficacy of elective treatment for all patients above these thresholds are diverging. For a subgroup of patients, life expectancy might be very short, and elective AAA repair at the current threshold may not be justified. This study aimed to externally validate a predictive model for survival of patients with an asymptomatic AAA treated by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). METHODS This was a multicentre international retrospective observational cohort study. Data were collected from four European aortic centres treating patients between 2001 and 2021. The initial model included age, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as independent predictors for survival. Model performance was measured by discrimination and calibration. RESULTS The validation cohort included 1 500 patients with a median follow up of 65 months, during which 54.6% of the patients died. The external validation showed slightly decreased discrimination ability and signs of overfitting in model calibration. However, a high risk subgroup of patients with impaired survival rates was identified: octogenarians with eGFR < 60 OR COPD, septuagenarians with eGFR < 30, and septuagenarians with eGFR < 60 and COPD having survival rates of only 55.2% and 15.5% at five and 10 years, respectively. CONCLUSION EVAR is a valuable treatment option for AAA, especially for patients unsuitable for open repair. Nonetheless, not all these patients will benefit from EVAR, and an individualised treatment recommendation should include considerations on life expectancy. This study provides a risk stratification to identify patients who may not benefit from EVAR using the present diameter thresholds.
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- Vaiva Dabravolskaité
- Department of vascular surgery, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland; Department of vascular surgery, University of Turku, Finland
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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 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of vascular surgery, University of Turku, Finland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Leuven University Hospital, Belgium
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- Department of vascular surgery, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of vascular surgery, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
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Aghayev A, Gupta S, Steigner M. Computed Tomography Angiography After Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Interventions. Radiol Clin North Am 2024; 62:527-542. [PMID: 38553184 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2024.02.002] [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: 04/02/2024]
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This comprehensive article reviews the complex realm of aortic surgical and endovascular interventions, focusing on the aortic root, ascending aorta, aortic arch, descending aorta, and abdominal aorta. It outlines the nuances of various procedures, emphasizing the importance of computed tomography angiography acquisition for an accurate assessment. Detailed discussions encompass expected postsurgical/endovascular findings and complications, covering various scenarios, from hematoma and infection to pseudoaneurysms and graft-related issues. This article serves as a crucial resource for radiologists, offering invaluable insights into the complexities of aortic interventions and their subsequent imaging, fostering a comprehensive understanding of diagnostic and management strategies.
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- Ayaz Aghayev
- Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging Program, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging Program, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging Program, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Haidar H, Kapahnke S, Frese JP, Omran S, Mueller V, Hinterseher I, Sommerfeld M, Kaschina E, Konietschke F, Greiner A, Buerger M. Risk factors for elective and urgent open conversion after EVAR-a retrospective observational study. Vascular 2024; 32:243-253. [PMID: 36413465 PMCID: PMC11129523 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221141118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become the standard procedure for treating infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). Various associated complications can lead to open conversion (OC). Thorough follow-up after the procedure is mandatory for the early detection of complications. Persisting perfusion of the aneurysm, a so-called endoleak (EL), paired with structural instability because of aortic wall atrophy and impaired cell functionality induced by EVAR, results in a high risk for aortic rupture. PURPOSE The goal of this study was to detect the risk factors for elective and urgent OC as a result of EVAR-induced pathophysiological changes inside the aortic wall. RESEARCH DESIGN Retrospective data analysis was performed on all open aortic repairs from January 2016 to December 2020. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Fifty patients were identified as treated by OC for failure of an infrarenal EVAR. The patients were divided into two subgroups, here depending on the urgency of surgery. Statistical analysis of patient characteristics and outcomes was performed. RESULTS The most common indications for OC were various types of EL (74%), resulting in an aortic rupture in 15 patients. Patients with insufficient or absent follow-up were treated more frequently in an emergency setting (16% vs. 63%). The mortality rate was higher in cases of emergency OC (3% vs. 26%). CONCLUSIONS Particularly in cases of insufficient or absent follow-up, complications such as EL pose an enormous risk for fatal aortic rupture.
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- Haidar Haidar
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Pharmacology, Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR), Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Pharmacology, Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCR), Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Medical Biometrics and Clinical Epidemiology and Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Sakamoto D, Sakamoto T, Nagayoshi Y, Takano T. Abdominal Stent Grafting With Coil Embolization for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Sac With a Short Neck. Cureus 2024; 16:e58988. [PMID: 38800153 PMCID: PMC11128142 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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A 68-year-old man underwent endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair for a two-humped abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with a short neck. The abdominal aorta had severe calcification, suggesting a high risk for type Ia endoleak. Initially, a catheter was placed in the aneurysm sac, followed by stent graft deployment. Then, coils were inserted into the aneurysm neck. Subsequently, the type Ia endoleak was resolved. One year after the surgery, no evidence of endoleak was observed, and the aneurysm size had decreased by 10 mm. Therefore, this procedure may be effective for short-neck AAAs.
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- Daisuke Sakamoto
- Cardiovascular Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University Hospital, Uchinada, JPN
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- Medical Research Institute, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, JPN
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, JPN
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Kyrou IE, Antonopoulos CN, Antoniou GA. Time Dependent Correlation Between Sac Behaviour and Re-intervention after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2024; 67:612-619. [PMID: 37992984 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.11.034] [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: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the correlation between aneurysm sac behaviour and time to re-intervention after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). METHODS A retrospective observational cohort study of patients who underwent EVAR at a single centre between January 2008 and November 2011 and who were followed up for a mean of 6.6 ± 2.9 years was conducted. Based on sac appearances on pre-operative imaging and imaging at the end of follow up, patients were stratified into two groups: (1) sac regression; and (2) no sac regression. The no sac regression group was further subdivided into stable sac group and sac expansion group. Sac regression and expansion throughout follow up were defined as a decrease or increase in the abdominal aortic aneurysm sac diameter of ≥ 5 mm compared with the pre-operative size. A Cox proportional hazards model using multiple failure per subject data was used to identify sac behaviour as a predictor of re-intervention free time. RESULTS Patients with sac regression had a higher probability of freedom from re-intervention compared with those with a stable or expanding aneurysm sac (94%, 57%, and 16% at 12 years, respectively; log rank, p < .001). Mean time to re-intervention was 11.3 years for the sac regression group, 8.8 years for the stable sac group, and 5.0 years for the sac expansion group (p < .001). In the stable sac group, the risk of re-intervention increased sharply six years after EVAR, whereas in the sac expansion group a sharp rise in re-intervention was noted 3.5 years after EVAR, reaching a plateau after year 6. CONCLUSION A time dependent correlation between aneurysm sac behaviour and re-intervention was found. Such findings have implications for surveillance strategies.
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- Ioanna E Kyrou
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Lampridou S, Saghdaoui LB, Bicknell C, Kumlien C, Lear R. Health Related Quality of Life Following Intervention for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 101:105-119. [PMID: 38160705 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.10.032] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) pose significant risks of morbidity and mortality. Considering the evolving techniques for TAAA intervention and the growing interest in quality of life (QoL) outcomes for decision-making, we aimed to evaluate the impact of patient and perioperative characteristics on short-term, medium-term, and long-term postoperative QoL in TAAA repair patients. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, EMBASE, Medline and Cochrane to identify primary research studies evaluating QoL post TAAA surgery, published in English or Swedish between January 01, 2012 and September 26, 2022. A narrative synthesis was reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program and Joanna Briggs Institute checklists. RESULTS Eight studies of low or moderate quality with 455 patients were included. Preoperative QoL in TAAA patients was lower compared to the general population. While there is an initial short-term improvement in postoperative QoL, patients fail to reach baseline levels even after 7 years, with physical activity and functioning domains being particularly affected. Experiencing postoperative complications, including paraplegia and cardiovascular events, negatively impacts postoperative QoL. Patients with uncomplicated postoperative status had improved QoL. Prolonged hospital stay negatively affects physical functioning. CONCLUSIONS Individuals with TAAA are likely to have lower baseline QoL compared to the general population. Following TAAA repair, postoperative QoL may remain lower than baseline levels, persisting over the long-term. Comorbidities, postoperative complications, and hospitalization duration appear to exert adverse effects on postoperative QoL.
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- Smaragda Lampridou
- Vascular Surgery Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- Vascular Surgery Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Vascular Surgery Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Care Science, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Institute of Global Health Innovation, NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Chew DK, Schmelter RA, Tran MT, Franko J. Reducing aneurysm sac growth and secondary interventions following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair by preemptive coil embolization of the inferior mesenteric artery and lumbar arteries. J Vasc Surg 2024; 79:532-539. [PMID: 38008267 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.11.031] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Type II endoleak (EL-2) is the most common complication following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), leading to continued sac growth and potential rupture. In this study, we examined the association between patency of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) and lumbar arteries (LAs) with respect to sac growth. The effect of preemptive embolization of the IMA and/or LAs on the need for secondary interventions for sac growth post-EVAR was also evaluated. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed on consecutive patients who underwent EVAR for non-ruptured, infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) from January 2012 to December 2020. A select group of patients underwent preemptive embolization of the IMA and/or LA. Patients with any types I, III, or IV endoleaks were excluded. Patency of the IMA and LA on preoperative computed tomography angiogram (CTA) was evaluated on TeraRecon workstation. All secondary interventions to treat EL-2 were recorded. Sac growth was defined as centerline axial diameter increase of ≥5 mm on follow-up CTA. RESULTS A total of 300 patients (mean age, 74 ± 8.5 years; 83.7% male) underwent EVAR. Ninety-nine patients had preemptive embolization of the IMA and/or LA. Mean follow-up of the cohort was 59.3 ± 30.5 months. Thirty-six patients (12%) demonstrated sac growth on follow-up; 12 of these (33.3%) had preemptive embolization. The median time until detection of sac growth was 28.8 months (interquartile range, 15.2-46.5 months), with a mean growth of 10.1 ± 6.4 mm. Sac growth was significantly associated with presence of EL-2: 27 of 36 (75%) with EL-2 vs 9 of 36 (25%) without EL-2 (P < .001). Patients with sac growth had a higher mean total number (2.6 ± 1.5) of patent lower LAs (L3, L4) compared with those without (2.0 ± 1.4; P = .03). Patency of L1, L2, and L3 LAs were not associated with sac growth. However, patency of at least one L4 LA was significantly associated with sac growth (14.8% vs 7.7%; P = .04). The highest incidence of sac growth (17.6%) was seen when both IMA and L4 LA were patent; significantly different from the lowest incidence (5.3%) when both were occluded preoperatively (P = .018). Preemptive coiling of the IMA and/or LA significantly reduced the need for post-EVAR secondary intervention for sac growth. Freedom from post-EVAR secondary intervention was achieved in 92 of 99 (92.9%) pre-EVAR coiled patients vs 163 of 201 (81.5%) patients who did not undergo pre-EVAR coiling (P = .009). CONCLUSIONS Preemptive coil embolization of the IMA and LAs, especially L4 LA, reduces the need for secondary interventions for sac growth, potentially improving the long-term durability of EVAR.
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- David K Chew
- MercyOne Medical Center, Des Moines, IA; Iowa Heart Center, Des Moines, IA.
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Anthony L, Gillies M, Goh D. Trends in AAA Repair in Australia Over Twenty Years. Vasc Health Risk Manag 2024; 20:69-75. [PMID: 38435054 PMCID: PMC10909325 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s449375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Background The advent of endovascular techniques has revolutionised the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). Many countries have seen a transition from open AAA repair (OAR) to endovascular AAA repair (EVAR) over the past 25 years. The only study done in Australia that describes this change was done in the private sector. Majority of healthcare in Australia is delivered through the public, universal healthcare system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the trends in AAA repair in the Australian public sector over the past two decades. Methods The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Procedures Data Cubes from the National Hospitals Data Collection was used to extract data pertaining to AAA repairs from 2000 to 2021. Population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics was used to calculate incidence of each type of repair per 100,000 population. Results There were 65,529 AAA repairs performed in the Australian public sector from 2000 to 2021. EVARs accounted for 64.4% (42,205) and OARs accounted for 35.6% (23, 324) of them. EVAR surpassed OAR as the preferred method of AAA repair in 2006. This trend was observed in both males and females and across all age groups. Conclusion There was a consistent and steady transition from OAR to EVAR over the 21 year period with EVAR surpassing OAR as the preferred method of AAA repair relatively early in Australia compared to other countries. Further research that investigates medium- and long-term outcomes of newer stent grafts is needed to further ascertain the continued viability and effectiveness of this trend in AAA treatment.
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- Lakmali Anthony
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Western Health, Footscray, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia
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Long B, Cremat DL, Serpa E, Qian S, Blebea J. Applying Artificial Intelligence to Predict Complications After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:65-75. [PMID: 37429299 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231189024] [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: 07/12/2023]
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Objective: Complications after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) can be fatal. Patient follow-up for surveillance imaging is becoming more challenging as fewer patients are seen, particularly after the first year. The aim of this study was to develop an artificial intelligence model to predict the complication probability of individual patients to better identify those needing more intensive post-operative surveillance. Methods: Pre-operative CTA 3D reconstruction images of AAA from 273 patients who underwent EVAR from 2011-2020 were collected. Of these, 48 patients had post-operative complications including endoleak, AAA rupture, graft limb occlusion, renal artery occlusion, and neck dilation. A deep convolutional neural network model (VascAI©) was developed which utilized pre-operative 3D CT images to predict risk of complications after EVAR. The model was built with TensorFlow software and run on the Google Colab Platform. An initial training subset of 40 randomly selected patients with complications and 189 without were used to train the AI model while the remaining 8 positive and 36 negative cases tested its performance and prediction accuracy. Data down-sampling was used to alleviate data imbalance and data augmentation methodology to further boost model performance. Results: Successful training was completed on the 229 cases in the training set and then applied to predict the complication probability of each individual in the held-out performance testing cases. The model provided a complication sensitivity of 100% and identified all the patients who later developed complications after EVAR. Of 36 patients without complications, 16 (44%) were falsely predicted to develop complications. The results therefore demonstrated excellent sensitivity for identifying patients who would benefit from more stringent surveillance and decrease the frequency of surveillance in 56% of patients unlike to develop complications. Conclusion: AI models can be developed to predict the risk of post-operative complications with high accuracy. Compared to existing methods, the model developed in this study did not require any expert-annotated data but only the AAA CTA images as inputs. This model can play an assistive role in identifying patients at high risk for post-EVAR complications and the need for greater compliance in surveillance.
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- Becky Long
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Saginaw, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Saginaw, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Saginaw, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Saginaw, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Central Michigan University, Saginaw, MI, USA
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Meekel JP, Tran BL, van Schaik TG, Donas KP, Taneva GT, Jongkind V, Yeung KK. What we have learned from in-vitro studies of the chimney endovascular technique for treatment of complex abdominal aortic aneurysms: A systematic review. Vascular 2023; 31:1051-1060. [PMID: 35578179 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221095294] [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: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND A considerable number of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is not eligible for standard endovascular repair. These complex cases require alternative surgical approaches including the readily available chimney graft endovascular aneurysm repair (Ch-EVAR) or sealing (Ch-EVAS). The optimal configuration for Ch-EVAR or Ch-EVAS is important for success but not yet known. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to analyze current data of the outcomes of in-vitro chimney graft treatment in complex AAA. METHODS A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted including studies reporting on gutter size, main graft compression, and chimney graft compression in in-vitro configurations. RESULTS The search resulted in 285 articles. 11 studies considering 219 individual tests could be included. Gutter size was comparable between Ch-EVAR and Ch-EVAS configurations. In Ch-EVAR set-ups, the deployed BECG were Advanta V12, VIABAHN®, and BeGraft. One type of SECG was used: VIABAHN®. The four types of main grafts (MG) deployed were: Endurant™ I/II; EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis and AAA Endoprosthesis, and AFX™ Endovascular AAA Delivery System. In the EVAS-configurations, the Nellix® EVAS system was deployed. In general, SECG presented smaller gutters with higher chimney graft compression. 30% main grafts oversizing seems to give the smallest gutters without high risk of infolding of MG. Oversizing, EndoAnchors, and secondary endobag filling (in Ch-EVAS) reduced gutter sizes. CG ballooning during the entire polymer injection in Ch-EVAS prevented CG compression. CONCLUSION In-vitro investigations provide insight in optimal Ch-EVAR and Ch-EVAS configurations for simulated complex AAA repair. The findings above might aid physicians in their planning to potential CG set-ups and can be used in future research to refine the most optimal configuration for chimney graft technique in complex AAA.
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- Jorn P Meekel
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Physiology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Zaans Medisch Centrum, Zaandam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Physiology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Physiology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Zaans Medisch Centrum, Zaandam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Asklepios Clinic Langen, University of Frankfurt, Langen, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Asklepios Clinic Langen, University of Frankfurt, Langen, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Physiology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Physiology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Gruber M, Sotir A, Klopf J, Lakowitsch S, Domenig C, Wanhainen A, Neumayer C, Busch A, Eilenberg W. Operation time and clinical outcomes for open infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms to remain stable in the endovascular era. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1213401. [PMID: 38034380 PMCID: PMC10682774 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1213401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Objective Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has become a routine procedure worldwide. Ultimately, the increasing number of EVAR cases entails changing conditions for open surgical repair (OSR) regarding patient selection, complexity, and surgical volume. This study aimed to assess the time trends of open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in a high-volume single center in Austria over a period of 20 years, focusing on the operation time and clinical outcomes. Materials and methods A retrospective analysis of all patients treated for infrarenal AAAs with OSR or EVAR between January 2000 and December 2019 was performed. Infrarenal AAA was defined as the presence of a >10-mm aortic neck. Cases with ruptured or juxtarenal AAAs were excluded from the analysis. Two cohorts of patients treated with OSR at different time periods, namely, 2000-2009 and 2010-2019, were assessed regarding demographical and procedure details and clinical outcomes. The time periods were defined based on the increasing single-center trend toward the EVAR approach from 2010 onward. Results A total of 743 OSR and 766 EVAR procedures were performed. Of OSR cases, 589 were infrarenal AAAs. Over time, the EVAR to OSR ratio was stable at around 50:50 (p = 0.488). After 2010, history of coronary arterial bypass (13.4% vs. 7.2%, p = 0.027), coronary artery disease (38.1% vs. 25.1%, p = 0.004), peripheral vascular disease (35.1% vs. 21.3%, p = 0.001), and smoking (61.6% vs. 34.3%, p < 0.001) decreased significantly. Age decreased from 68 to 66 years (p = 0.023). The operation time for OSR remained stable (215 vs. 225 min, first vs. second time period, respectively, p = 0.354). The intraoperative (5.8% vs. 7.2%, p = 0.502) and postoperative (18.3% vs. 20.8%, p = 0.479) complication rates also remained stable. The 30-day mortality rate did not change over both time periods (3.0% vs. 2.4%, p = 0.666). Conclusion Balanced EVAR to OSR ratio, similar complexity of cases, and volume over the two decades in OSR showed stable OSR time without compromise in clinical outcomes.
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- M. Gruber
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular, and Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Surgery, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus and University Hospital, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Elshikhawoda MSM, Zahid MN, Tan SHS, Mohamed AHA, Abdalaziz DAS, Mohamedahmed AYY, Jararaa S, Okaz M, Elsanosi A, Jararah H. Perioperative Mortality and the Long-Term Outcome of Endovascular Abdominal Aneurysm Repair (EVAR): A Single-Centre Experience. Cureus 2023; 15:e49260. [PMID: 38143682 PMCID: PMC10746386 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a dangerous disorder characterised by abnormal enlargement of the abdominal aorta. The severity of the aneurysm and the presence of symptoms determine the necessary monitoring or treatment to prevent potential fatalities. The objective of this study is to estimate the perioperative mortality and long-term outcome of endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair (EVAR). Patients and methods This is a descriptive, retrospective, observational study. We retrieved the data of the AAA patients who underwent EVAR at Glan Clwyd Hospital from January 2015 to January 2023. The study sample consisted of patients diagnosed with isolated AAA, with or without iliac branch involvement, who were deemed suitable for EVAR based on factors such as advanced age, presence of comorbidities, the complexity of the condition, history of prior surgery, fulfillment of indication criteria, and patient desire. The data was analysed using SPSS statistical software, version 21.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results Two hundred and twenty-two patients were studied. The outcome of the EVAR among the patients was endo-leak 28.4% (n = 63); migration 1.4% (n = 3); blockage 0.5% (n = 1); infolding 0.5% (n = 1); perioperative mortality 1.4% (3); and other complications like access site or acute kidney injury were 1.4% (n = 3). However, no complications were reported in most of the patients, 66.7% (n = 148). Upon evaluating the variables that could affect the outcome, we observed that the ASA grade, comorbidities, and the indication of the intervention had a significant effect on the outcome (P values = 0.000, 0.048, and 0.014, respectively). Conclusion The findings demonstrate that when EVAR is performed by a skilled team adhering to proper criteria, the results are optimal. The mortality rate during the perioperative period was 1.4%. Furthermore, we have shown a satisfactory rate of complications when compared to international data.
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- General Surgery, The Royal Wolverhampton National Health Service (NHS) trust, Wolverhampton, GBR
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- Vascular Surgery, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl, GBR
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Isselbacher EM, Preventza O, Hamilton Black J, Augoustides JG, Beck AW, Bolen MA, Braverman AC, Bray BE, Brown-Zimmerman MM, Chen EP, Collins TJ, DeAnda A, Fanola CL, Girardi LN, Hicks CW, Hui DS, Schuyler Jones W, Kalahasti V, Kim KM, Milewicz DM, Oderich GS, Ogbechie L, Promes SB, Ross EG, Schermerhorn ML, Singleton Times S, Tseng EE, Wang GJ, Woo YJ, Faxon DP, Upchurch GR, Aday AW, Azizzadeh A, Boisen M, Hawkins B, Kramer CM, Luc JGY, MacGillivray TE, Malaisrie SC, Osteen K, Patel HJ, Patel PJ, Popescu WM, Rodriguez E, Sorber R, Tsao PS, Santos Volgman A, Beckman JA, Otto CM, O'Gara PT, Armbruster A, Birtcher KK, de Las Fuentes L, Deswal A, Dixon DL, Gorenek B, Haynes N, Hernandez AF, Joglar JA, Jones WS, Mark D, Mukherjee D, Palaniappan L, Piano MR, Rab T, Spatz ES, Tamis-Holland JE, Woo YJ. 2022 ACC/AHA guideline for the diagnosis and management of aortic disease: A report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 166:e182-e331. [PMID: 37389507 PMCID: PMC10784847 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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AIM The "2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease" provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation and family screening, medical therapy, endovascular and surgical treatment, and long-term surveillance of patients with aortic disease across its multiple clinical presentation subsets (ie, asymptomatic, stable symptomatic, and acute aortic syndromes). METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted from January 2021 to April 2021, encompassing studies, reviews, and other evidence conducted on human subjects that were published in English from PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINHL Complete, and other selected databases relevant to this guideline. Additional relevant studies, published through June 2022 during the guideline writing process, were also considered by the writing committee, where appropriate. STRUCTURE Recommendations from previously published AHA/ACC guidelines on thoracic aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and bicuspid aortic valve disease have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians. In addition, new recommendations addressing comprehensive care for patients with aortic disease have been developed. There is added emphasis on the role of shared decision making, especially in the management of patients with aortic disease both before and during pregnancy. The is also an increased emphasis on the importance of institutional interventional volume and multidisciplinary aortic team expertise in the care of patients with aortic disease.
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Stonko DP, Edwards J, Abdou H, Treffalls RN, Walker P, DeMartino RR, Mendes BC, Hicks CW, Morrison JJ. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic RepairAcutely Augments Left Ventricular Biomechanics in An Animal Model: A Mechanism for Postoperative Heart Failure and Hypertension. Ann Vasc Surg 2023; 97:18-26. [PMID: 37068623 PMCID: PMC10754260 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thoracic aortic stent grafts are thought to decrease aortic compliance and may contribute to hypertension and heart failure after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Left ventricular (LV) biomechanics immediately after TEVAR, however, have not been quantified. Pressure-volume (PV) loop analysis provides gold-standard LV functional information. The aim of this study is to use an LV PV loop catheter and analysis to characterize the LV biomechanics before and acutely after TEVAR. METHODS Anesthetized Yorkshire swine (N = 6) were percutaneously instrumented with an LV PV loop catheter. A 20 mm × 10 cm stent graft was deployed distal to the left subclavian via the femoral artery under fluoroscopy. Cardiac biomechanics were assessed before and after TEVAR. As a sensitivity analysis, inferior vena cava occlusion with PV loop assessment was performed pre and post-TEVAR in 1 animal to obtain preload and afterload-independent end-systolic and end-diastolic PV relationships (ESPVR and EDPVR). RESULTS All animals underwent successful instrumentation and TEVAR. Post-TEVAR, all 6 animals had higher mean LV ESP (106 vs. 118 mm Hg, P = 0.04), with no change in the EDPVR. inferior vena cava occlusion also moved the ESPVR curve upward and leftward, indicating increased LV work per unit time. There was no augmentation of EDPVR following TEVAR (P > 0.05). Postmortem exams in all animals revealed appropriate stent placement and no technical complications. CONCLUSIONS TEVAR was associated with an acute increase in LV end-systolic pressure and shift in the ESPVR, indicating increased ventricular work. This data provides potential mechanistic insights into the development of post-TEVAR hypertension and heart failure. Future stent graft innovation should focus on minimizing the changes in cardiac physiology.
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- David P Stonko
- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD; R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Divison of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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Väärämäki S, Uurto I, Suominen V. Possible implications of device-specific variability in post-endovascular aneurysm repair sac regression and endoleaks for surveillance categorization. J Vasc Surg 2023; 78:1204-1211. [PMID: 37451372 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Significant sac regression during early surveillance has been shown to best predict reintervention-free long-term surveillance after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Furthermore, a persistent endoleak has been related to a worse outcome. Individualized surveillance algorithms based on these findings have been suggested. There are no studies comparing the performance of different stent grafts regarding sac regression, the presence of type II endoleaks, and their possible implications for individualized surveillance. The objective of this study was to evaluate device-specific differences and how these may affect patient categorization for surveillance. METHODS Patients were treated electively with standard EVAR between 2005 and 2015 using three different devices (Zenith by Cook, Excluder by Gore, and Endurant by Medtronic). The data were reviewed retrospectively until 2020. Patients' computed tomography angiographies (CTAs) at 30 days and at 2 years were analyzed for freedom from endoleaks and for sac regression of ≥5 mm. Reinterventions during long-term surveillance were counted. Patients were categorized according to the presence of any endoleak and sac regression at 30 days and 2 years, and the probability of reintervention-free long-term surveillance was evaluated based on these findings. RESULTS A total of 435 patients were treated for an abdominal aortic aneurysm with EVAR during the study period. At 30 days, 80.0% (n = 339) of the patients were free from endoleaks, and at 2 years, 78.9% (n = 273) were free from endoleaks. There was a significant difference in endoleak rate at 30 days and 2 years between the devices (P < .001 and P = .001). There was no significant difference in sac regression between the devices at 2 years (P = .096). The categorization at 30 days based on endoleak status had a sensitivity of 44.9%, specificity of 87.4%, and negative predictive value of 84.1% for finding a reintervention-requiring complication during long-term follow-up. The corresponding figures at 2 years were 63.3%, 91.4%, and 89.4%, respectively. The combination of freedom from endoleaks and sac regression of ≥5 mm in the 2-year CTA best predicted an uneventful long-term surveillance. Patients who met this criterion had a 95.6% probability (negative predictive value) of having a reintervention-free long-term surveillance. CONCLUSIONS There are significant differences in the prevalence of endoleaks between devices at 30 days and 2 years, but there is no difference in sac regression. Patients with sac regression of ≥5 mm and no endoleaks in the 2-year CTA can be safely categorized for infrequent surveillance regardless of the stent graft model that has initially been used.
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- Suvi Väärämäki
- Centre for Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Tampere University Hospital, and Tampere University, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Tampere, Finland.
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- Centre for Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Tampere University Hospital, and Tampere University, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Tampere, Finland
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- Centre for Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Tampere University Hospital, and Tampere University, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Tampere, Finland
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Mulatti GC, Joviliano EE, Pereira AH, Fioranelli A, Pereira AA, Brito-Queiroz A, Von Ristow A, Freire LMD, Ferreira MMDV, Lourenço M, De Luccia N, Silveira PG, Yoshida RDA, Fidelis RJR, Boustany SM, de Araujo WJB, de Oliveira JCP. Brazilian Society for Angiology and Vascular Surgery guidelines on abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Bras 2023; 22:e20230040. [PMID: 38021279 PMCID: PMC10648059 DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202300402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, through the Guidelines Project, presents new Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Guidelines, on the subject of care for abdominal aortic aneurysm patients. Its development prioritized descriptive guidelines, using the EMBASE, LILACS, and PubMed databases. References include randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and cohort studies. Quality of evidence was evaluated by a pair of coordinators, aided by the RoB 2 Cochrane tool and the Newcastle Ottawa Scale forms. The subjects include juxtarenal aneurysms, infected aneurysms, and new therapeutic techniques, especially endovascular procedures. The current version of the guidelines include important recommendations for the primary topics involving diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for abdominal aortic aneurysm patients, providing an objective guide for medical practice, based on scientific evidence and widely available throughout Brazil.
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- Grace Carvajal Mulatti
- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, Faculdade de Medicina, Hospital das Clínicas, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto - FMRP, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre - HCPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre - HCPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia - UFBA, Hospital Ana Nery, Salvador, BA, Brasil.
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, Faculdade de Medicina, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” - UNESP, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Botucatu, SP, Brasil.
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre - HCPA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.
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Loufopoulos G, Tasoudis P, Koudounas G, Zoupas I, Madouros N, Sá MP, Karkos CD, Giannopoulos S, Tassiopoulos AK. Long-Term Outcomes of Open Versus Endovascular Treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Reconstructed Time-to-Event Data. J Endovasc Ther 2023:15266028231204805. [PMID: 37855415 DOI: 10.1177/15266028231204805] [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: 10/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND The advent of endovascular techniques has revolutionized the care of patients with uncomplicated abdominal aortic aneurysms. This analysis compares the overall survival and the freedom from reintervention rate between open surgical repair (OSR) and endovascular repair (EVAR) in patients undergoing elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched for studies including patients who underwent either OSR or EVAR for uncomplicated AAA. All randomized controlled trials and propensity-score-matched cohort studies reporting on the outcomes of interest were considered eligible for inclusion. The systematic search of the literature was performed by 2 independent investigators in accordance with the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. We conducted 1-stage and 2-stage meta-analyses with Kaplan-Meier-derived time-to-event data and meta-analysis with a random-effects model. RESULTS Thirteen studies met our eligibility criteria, incorporating 13 409 and 13 450 patients in the OSR and EVAR arms, respectively. Patients who underwent open repair had improved overall survival rates compared with those who underwent EVAR (hazard ratio [HR]=0.93, 95% confidence interval [CI]=0.88-0.98, p=0.004) during a mean follow-up of 53.8 (SD=29.8) months and this was validated by the 2-stage meta-analysis (HR=0.89, 95% CI=0.8-0.99, p=0.03, I2=62.25%). Splitting timepoint analysis suggested that EVAR offers better survival outcome compared with OSR in the first 11 months following elective intervention (HR=1.37, 95% CI=1.22-1.54, p<0.0001), while OSR offers a significant survival advantage after the 11-month timepoint and up to 180 months (HR=0.84, 95% CI=0.8-0.89, p<0.0001). Similarly, freedom from reintervention was found to be significantly better in EVAR patients (HR=1.28, 95% CI=1.14-1.44, p<0.0001) within the first 30 days. After the first month postrepair, however, OSR demonstrated higher freedom-from-reintervention rates compared with EVAR that remained significant for up to 168 months during follow-up (HR=0.73, 95% CI=0.66-0.79, p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Despite the first-year survival advantage of EVAR in patients undergoing elective AAA repair, OSR was associated with a late survival benefit and decreased risk for reintervention in long-term follow-up. CLINICAL IMPACT Open surgical repair for uncomplicated abdominal aortic aneurysm offers better long-term outcomes in terms of survival and freedom from reintervention rate compared to the endovascular approach but in the first year it carries a higher risk of mortality. The novelty of our study lies that instead of comparing study-level effect estimates, we analyzed reconstructed individual patient-level data. This offered us the opportunity to perform our analyses with mathematically robust and flexible survival models, which was proved to be crucial since there was evidence of different hazard over time. Our findings underline the need for additional investigation to clarify the significance of open surgical repair when compared to the latest endovascular devices and techniques within the evolving era of minimally invasive procedures.
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- Georgios Loufopoulos
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
- Department of Surgery, Saint-Imier Hospital, Saint-Imier, Switzerland
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- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
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- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
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- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
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- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
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- UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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Nasif A, Ren G, Ahmed AM, Mahmoud A, Nazzal M, Osman M, Ahmed A. Risk factors for readmission after open abdominal aortic aneurysms repair and its outcome in chronic kidney disease patients. Vascular 2023; 31:841-849. [PMID: 35531927 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221097301] [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: 10/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Readmission after vascular procedures is a burden to hospitals and the Medicare system. Therefore, identifying risk factors leading to readmission is vital. We examined the frequency of and risk factors for 30-day readmission after open aneurysm repair (OAR) and explored post-operative outcomes with special attention for those with preexisting chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS Patients who underwent OAR were identified in the National Readmission Database (2016-2018). Demographic information and comorbidities were collected. Patients readmitted within 30 days after their index hospitalization were identified and compared to patients without readmission records. RESULTS A total of 5090 patients underwent OAR during the study timeframe with 488 patients (9.6%) were readmitted within 30 days. Females were more readmitted than males (F = 11.1% vs M = 9.0%, P < 0.001). Readmitted patients had more comorbidities (median ECI 12, P < 0.05), were on Medicare (73.7%, P < 0.001), had higher surgery admission cost ($146,844, P < 0.001), longer length of stay (8 days, P < 0.001), and were discharged to a lower level care facility (62.7%, P < 0.001). Comorbidities that predisposed patients for readmission include: peripheral arterial disease (OR 2.15, P < 0.01), asthma (OR 1.87, P < 0.01), chronic heart failure (OR 1.74, P < 0.05). On readmission visit, acute renal failure (23.8%) was the most common diagnosis, while intestinal surgery (13.7%) was the most common procedure. Patients with CKD (n = 968, 18.9% of total population) had double the mortality rate compared to non-CKD patients on surgery admission (10.4%, P < 0.001) and readmission (10.1%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Certain factors were noted to increase readmission rate, special attention need to be paid when dealing with such group of patients requiring OAR. Vascular surgeons should meticulously weigh benefits and risks when considering OAR in patients with CKD who are not a candidate for endovascular repair, and optimize their kidney function before considering such approach.
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- Abdullah Nasif
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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Teng A, Sun A, Chen Z, Deng X, Fan Y. Sex different abdominal artery anatomy may induce different displacement force on stent-graft after endovascular aneurysm repair. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2023; 39:e3739. [PMID: 37317060 DOI: 10.1002/cnm.3739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Women with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) have a higher incidence of complications after Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), most of which are related to the migration of stent-graft. The different force acting on the stent-graft after EVAR caused by different abdominal artery anatomy of male and female AAA patients may be the reason for the sex-different complications. This article aims to explore the possible biomechanical mechanisms of sex differences by making a comparison of displacement force acting on the stent graft of male and female AAA patients. To explore the effect of different vascular anatomy on stent-graft migration, the uniformed models were constructed according to the specific vascular anatomy parameters of AAA patients of different sex, which have been measured before. The computational fluid dynamics method was used to quantitate the pulsatile force acting on the stent-graft after EVAR in a cardiac cycle. Then the displacement force was calculated with the pressure and the wall shear stress, and the total and area-weighted average of displacement force acting on the stent-graft were compared respectively. In one cardiac cycle, the wall pressure for the male model is greater than that of the female model (2.7-4.4 vs. 2.2-3.4 N), and the wall shear force for the female model is slightly greater (0-0.0065 vs. 0-0.0055 N). The displacement force is mainly provided by the wall pressure, which is also greater in the male model. However, the area-averaged displacement force is greater for the female model than that for the male model (180-290 vs. 160-250 Pa). Because of the different vascular anatomies, the impact caused by the pulsating aortic blood flow on the AAA stent-graft of women after EVAR was greater than that of men. Women's vascular anatomy leads to greater area-averaged displacement force after stent-graft implantation, resulting in a greater risk of stent-graft migration, which might be one of the reasons why women had a higher incidence of complications after EVAR.
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- Anna Teng
- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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Kothari P, Bodmer NJ, Ellis S, Kiwakyou LM, Choi C. Highlights and Perioperative Implications from the 2022 American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023; 37:1870-1883. [PMID: 37353422 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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As the understanding of aortic diseases and their complications grow, increasing importance of uniformity in diagnosis and management is crucial for optimal care of this patient population. The 2022 American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease discusses these considerations in detail. The purpose of this review is to highlight essential recommendations that are of relevance to the perioperative physician who manages these patients. A few notable points include, shared decision-making with patients, creation of multidisciplinary aortic teams, lower diameter thresholds for surgery in certain situations, and increased testing for patients with heritable aortic diseases. In addition to briefly reviewing basics of aortic diseases, the authors discuss changes to guidelines that are especially relevant to perioperative care.
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- Perin Kothari
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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Yamanaka K, Hamaguchi M, Chomei S, Inoue T, Kono A, Tsujimoto T, Koda Y, Nakai H, Omura A, Inoue T, Yamaguchi M, Sugimoto K, Okada K. Japanese single-center experience of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair over 20 years: should open or endovascular aneurysm repair be performed first? Surg Today 2023; 53:1116-1125. [PMID: 36961608 PMCID: PMC10519864 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-023-02663-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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PURPOSE The present study analyzed the outcomes of our experience with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair over 20 years using endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) with commercially available devices or open aortic repair (OAR) and reviewed our surgical strategy for AAA. METHODS From 1999 to 2019, 1077 patients (659 OAR, 418 EVAR) underwent AAA repair. The OAR and EVAR groups were compared retrospectively, and a propensity matching analysis was performed. RESULTS EVAR was first introduced in 2008. Our strategy was changed to an EVAR-first strategy in 2010. Beginning in 2018, this EVAR-first strategy was changed to an OAR-first strategy. After propensity matching, the overall survival in the OAR group was significantly better than that in the EVAR group at 10 years (p = 0.006). Two late deaths due to AAA rupture were identified in the EVAR group, although there were no significant differences between the OAR and EVAR groups with regard to the freedom from AAA-related death at 10 years. The rate of freedom from aortic events at 10 years was significantly higher in the OAR group than in the EVAR group (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION The rates of freedom from AAA-related death in both the OAR and EVAR groups were favorable, and the rate of freedom from aortic events was significantly lower in the EVAR group than in the OAR group. Close long-term follow-up after EVAR is mandatory.
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- Katsuhiro Yamanaka
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- The Department of Radiology, University of Kobe, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery, University of Kobe, Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-2 Kusunoki-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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Zerwes S, Kiessling J, Schaefer A, Liebetrau D, Gosslau Y, Bruijnen HK, Hyhlik-Duerr A. Combining Endovascular Aneurysm Sealing with Chimney Grafts - 5 Year Follow-Up after 47 Procedures. Ann Vasc Surg 2023; 96:195-206. [PMID: 37075835 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.03.037] [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: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND To evaluate longer-term results of a cohort treated with primary chimney endovascular aneurysm sealing (ChEVAS) for complex abdominal aortic aneurysms or secondary ChEVAS after failed endovascular aneurysm repair/endovascular aneurysm sealing. METHODS A single-center study was conducted of 47 consecutive patients (mean age 72 ± 8 years, range 50-91; 38 men) treated with ChEVAS from February 2014 to November 2016 and followed through December 2021. The main outcome measures were all-cause mortality (ACM), aneurysm-related mortality, occurrence of secondary complications and conversion to open surgery. Data are presented as the median (interquartile range [IQR]) and absolute range. RESULTS 35 patients received a primary ChEVAS (=group I) and 12 patients a secondary ChEVAS (=group II). Technical success was 97% (group I) and 92% (group II); 30-day mortality was 3% and 8%, respectively. The median proximal sealing zone length was 20.5 mm (IQR 16, 24; range 10-48) in group I and 26 mm (IQR 17.5, 30; range 8-45) in group II, respectively. During a median time of follow-up of 62 months (range 0-88), ACM amounted to 60% (group I) and 58% (group II); aneurysm mortality was 29% and 8%, respectively. An endoleak was seen in 57% (group I: 15 type Ia endoleaks, four isolated type Ib, and 1 endoleak type V) and 25% (group II: 1 endoleak type Ia, one type II, and 2 type V), aneurysm growth in 40% and 17%, migration in 40% and 17%, resulting in 20% and 25% conversions in group I and II, respectively. Overall a secondary intervention was performed in 51% (group I) and 25% (group II), respectively. The occurrence of complications did not significantly differ between the 2 groups. Neither the number of chimney grafts, nor the thrombus ratio significantly affected the occurrence of abovementioned complications. CONCLUSIONS While initially delivering a high technical success rate, ChEVAS fails to provide acceptable longer-term results both in primary and secondary ChEVAS, resulting in high rates of complications, secondary interventions and open conversions.
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- Sebastian Zerwes
- Clinic for vascular and endovascular surgery, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität of Augsburg, Augsburg.
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- Clinic for vascular and endovascular surgery, Sankt Gertrauden Krankenhaus, Berlin
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- Clinic for vascular and endovascular surgery, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität of Augsburg, Augsburg
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- Clinic for vascular and endovascular surgery, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität of Augsburg, Augsburg
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- Clinic for vascular and endovascular surgery, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität of Augsburg, Augsburg
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- formerly Clinic for vascular and endovascular surgery, retired vascular surgeon, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität of Augsburg, Augsburg
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- Clinic for vascular and endovascular surgery, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität of Augsburg, Augsburg
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Premnath S, Hostalery A, Bungay P, Saggu G, Rowlands T, Singh S. Transrenal Endovascular Aneurysm Repair-A Novel Approach for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms with Difficult Neck Anatomy. Ann Vasc Surg 2023; 96:186-194. [PMID: 37068625 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.03.036] [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: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The endovascular approach to treating ruptured or symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) with difficult neck anatomy still poses a major challenge. This study proposes and evaluates the outcomes of a novel technique, Transrenal Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (Tr-EVAR) which utilizes the top ring 'valley' and 'peak' configuration of the Anaconda stent graft to achieve proximal seal in AAAs with an unfavourable neck. METHODS All patients treated with Tr-EVAR over a period of 10 years were identified retrospectively. Demographic, clinical and outcome data were collected, and survival analysis was performed. The time-to-event was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves for complication-free survival, reintervention-free survival, and overall survival. RESULTS During the study period, 36 patients ruptured, symptomatic or large AAAs having unfavorable necks and not fit for open repair underwent Tr-EVAR. Two patients died in the first 30 days postprocedure (5.6%). The overall survival at 1 year, 3 years and 5 years were 86%, 72% and 54% respectively with a mean overall survival of 74.0 months (SE 7.8, 95% confidence interval 58.7-89.3) which was comparable to chimney endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). The complication-free survival and reintervention-free survival at 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years were 75%, 61%, 42%, 78%, 64%, and 45%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Tr-EVAR can be considered as an off-the-shelf solution for urgent cases not fit for open repair with unfavourable neck features for standard EVAR. Careful patient selection and planning have generated acceptable immediate, midterm and long-term results comparable to those presented by chimney EVAR in the literature.
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- Sivaram Premnath
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK
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Kahlberg A, Bilman V, Bugna C, Rinaldi E, Mascia D, Loschi D, Chiesa R, Melissano G. Silver acetate and Triclosan Antimicrobial Graft Evaluation for surgical Repair of aortic disease (STAGER Study). INT ANGIOL 2023; 42:402-411. [PMID: 37943291 DOI: 10.23736/s0392-9590.23.05101-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess perioperative and late performance of a silver acetate and triclosan impregnated antimicrobial vascular graft (Intergard Synergy, Intervascular SAS, La Ciotat, France) during open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), and to compare it with standard polyester grafts ones. METHODS This retrospective single-centre study (STAGER Study, clinicaltrials.gov: NCT04557254) included patients undergone non-infectious AAA surgical repair between 2012 and 2019, divided into two groups according to the implanted aortic prosthesis: standard polyester graft (PolyG) and silver-triclosan graft (SynG). Early primary endpoints were 30-day mortality, major adverse events (MAEs), and reintervention rates; late primary endpoints were overall and aortic-related survival, reintervention-free survival, and graft infection rate at a mean follow-up (FU) of 49.4±26.8 months. RESULTS Five hundred forty-seven patients were included [PolyG 49%, and SynG 51%]. Both groups were substantially homogeneous in risk factors and demographics. Two patients died within 30 days. In-hospital MAE rate [PolyG 14.2% vs. SynG 10.7%; P=.248] and 30-day reintervention rate were not significantly different [PolyG 2.6% vs. SynG 1.4%; P=.374]. At 5 years, overall survival in the PolyG and SynG groups were 85% and 84%, respectively. Reintervention-free survival was 82% for both groups. Aortic-related survival was 95% and 96%, respectively. Graft infection was observed in 8 (3.3%) PolyG patients and 5 (1.8%) SynG patients. CONCLUSIONS Silver acetate and triclosan impregnated grafts demonstrated good early and mid-term results, being considered safe and durable for AAA open repair. Similar graft infection and related death rates were observed compared to polyester standard grafts, supporting non-superiority of one graft over the other.
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- Andrea Kahlberg
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy -
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Walensi M, Krasniuk I, Tsilimparis N, Hoffmann JN. [Late Open Semi-conversion with Endograft Preservation for (Type II) Endoleaks with Late Aneurysm Sac Enlargement after EVAR - Indications, Method and Results in Our Own Patient Collective]. Zentralbl Chir 2023; 148:445-453. [PMID: 37846164 DOI: 10.1055/a-2174-7563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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EVAR (endovascular aortic repair) is the most common method for treating an abdominal aortic aneurysm, but according to the latest findings it carries the risk of subsequent complications. These can be caused by (late) aneurysm sac growth. If conservative and surgical therapies fail to treat the aneurysm sac growth, open conversion is necessary to prevent aneurysm rupture. There are several options for open conversion, in which the EVAR prosthesis can be completely preserved or is (partially) removed. Late open semi-conversion with complete in-situ preservation of the EVAR-prosthesis and gathering of the aneurysm sac are a less invasive method than complete conversion and may be performed instead for selected patients. The aim of the present work is to present the surgical method, including indications and technical information, as well as the presentation of the results in our recent patient collective.All patients semi-converted in our department of vascular surgery and phlebology due to (type II) endoleak were included. All data are presented as n (%) or median (range).Between 6/2019 and 3/2023, 13 patients underwent semi-conversion 6 (2-12) years (median, range) after the initial EVAR. The aneurysm sac diameter at the time of semi-conversion was 69 mm (58-95 mm), the operating time was 114 min (97-147 min), the blood loss was 100 ml (100-1500 ml). Five (38%) patients received blood transfusion intraoperatively and 2 (15%) postoperatively. The stay in the intensive care unit lasted 1 (1-5) days, the hospitalisation time was 8 (6-11) days. Postoperative complications were intestinal atony (3 [23%], 1 [8%] with nausea/emesis and gastric tube insertion), anaemia (2 [15%]), hyponatraemia (2 [15%]), delirium (1 [8%]), COVID-19 infection (1 [8%]) and 1 [8%] intra-abdominal postoperative bleeding with the indication for surgical revision and the transfusion of 8 erythrocyte concentrates.Semi-conversion is a safe and practicable surgical method with few severe complications for a selected group of patients, which should be considered as an alternative to more invasive methods with (partial) removal of the EVAR-prosthesis. Further long-term studies comparing semi-conversion to full conversion are needed to demonstrate its benefits.
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- Mikolaj Walensi
- Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Phlebologie, Contilia Gruppe, Elisabeth-Krankenhaus, Essen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Phlebologie, Contilia Gruppe, Elisabeth-Krankenhaus, Essen, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Gefäßchirurgie - Vaskuläre und Endovaskuläre Chirurgie, LMU Klinikum München, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Phlebologie, Contilia Gruppe, Elisabeth-Krankenhaus, Essen, Deutschland
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Ogino H, Iida O, Akutsu K, Chiba Y, Hayashi H, Ishibashi-Ueda H, Kaji S, Kato M, Komori K, Matsuda H, Minatoya K, Morisaki H, Ohki T, Saiki Y, Shigematsu K, Shiiya N, Shimizu H, Azuma N, Higami H, Ichihashi S, Iwahashi T, Kamiya K, Katsumata T, Kawaharada N, Kinoshita Y, Matsumoto T, Miyamoto S, Morisaki T, Morota T, Nanto K, Nishibe T, Okada K, Orihashi K, Tazaki J, Toma M, Tsukube T, Uchida K, Ueda T, Usui A, Yamanaka K, Yamauchi H, Yoshioka K, Kimura T, Miyata T, Okita Y, Ono M, Ueda Y. JCS/JSCVS/JATS/JSVS 2020 Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection. Circ J 2023; 87:1410-1621. [PMID: 37661428 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-22-0794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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- Hitoshi Ogino
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Medical University
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- Cardiovascular Center, Kansai Rosai Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, Mito Saiseikai General Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kansai Electric Power Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Morinomiya Hospital
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital
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- First Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Department of Cardiology, Japanese Red Cross Otsu Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka Medical College
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare
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- Department of General Medicine, IMSUT Hospital, the Institute of Medical Science, the University of Tokyo
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
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- Department of Cardiology, Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Kobe Hospital
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- Cardiovascular Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center
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- Department of Radiology, Nippon Medical School
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Cardiovascular Center, Nara Prefecture General Medical Center
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo
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Tabaja H, Baddour LM, Chesdachai S, DeMartino RR, Lahr BD, DeSimone DC. Vascular Graft Infection After Aneurysm Repair: A Population-Based Study. Mayo Clin Proc 2023; 98:1323-1334. [PMID: 37389517 PMCID: PMC10517078 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the incidence, epidemiology, and outcomes of vascular graft infection (VGI) in a population-based study in southern Minnesota. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective review of all adult patients from 8 counties who underwent arterial aneurysm repair between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2020. Patients were identified through the expanded Rochester Epidemiology Project. The Management of Aortic Graft Infection Collaboration criteria were used to define VGI. RESULTS A total of 643 patients underwent 708 aneurysm repairs: 417 endovascular (EVAR) and 291 open surgical (OSR) repairs. Of these patients, 15 developed a VGI during median follow-up of 4.1 years (interquartile range, 1.9-6.8 years), corresponding to a 5-year cumulative incidence of 1.6% (95% CI, 0.6% to 2.7%). The cumulative incidence of VGI 5 years after EVAR was 1.4% (95% CI, 0.2% to 2.6%) compared with 2.0% (95% CI, 0.3% to 3.7%) after OSR (P=.843). Of the 15 patients with VGI, 12 were managed conservatively without explantation of the infected graft/stent. Ten died during median follow-up from VGI diagnosis of 6.0 years (interquartile range, 5.5-8.0 years), including 8 of the 12 patients treated conservatively. CONCLUSION The VGI incidence in this study was overall low. There was no statistically significant difference in VGI incidence after OSR and EVAR. The all-cause mortality rate after VGI was high and reflected an older cohort with multiple comorbid conditions.
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- Hussam Tabaja
- Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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- Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Jubouri M, Surkhi AO, Tan SZCP, Bailey DM, Williams IM. Patient longevity and survival with custom-made endovascular solutions: The Fenestrated Anaconda TM approach. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2023; 31:615-623. [PMID: 36803010 DOI: 10.1177/02184923231158579] [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: 02/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has become the mainstay treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms and is associated with excellent clinical outcomes. However, there remains a risk of complications requiring reintervention. Several EVAR devices exist commercially, yet, the Terumo Aortic Fenestrated Anaconda™ has demonstrated outstanding results. The main scope of this study is to evaluate survival/longevity, target vessel patency (TVP), endograft migration and reintervention following Fenestrated Anaconda™ implantation and discuss relevant literature. METHODS The current study represents a 9-year cross-sectional international analysis of custom-made Fenestrated Anaconda™ device. For the statistical analysis, SPSS 28 for Windows and R was utilised. Pearson Chi-Square analysis was used to assess differences in cumulative distribution frequencies between variables. Statistical significance for all two-tailed tests was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS A total of 5058 patients received the Fenestrated Anaconda™ endograft. The Fenestrated Anaconda™ was indicated either due to complex anatomy for competitor devices (n = 3891, 76.9%) or based on surgeon preference (n = 1167, 23.1%). Both survival and TVP were 100% during the first 6 postoperative years but dropped to 77.1% and 81% thereafter. In the complex anatomy indication group, cumulative survival and TVP were both 100% until year 7 post-EVAR when they decreased to 82.8% and 75.7%. In the other indication group, survival and TVP were also 100% during the first 6 years but plateaued at 58.1% and 98.8% in years 7-9 of follow-up. No cases of endograft migration and reintervention were recorded. CONCLUSION The Fenestrated Anaconda™ has been proven across the literature to be a highly effective EVAR endograft, as it has demonstrated excellent survival/longevity and TVP as well as minimal endograft migration and reintervention.
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- Matti Jubouri
- Hull York Medical School, University of York, York, UK
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- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Neurovascular Research Laboratory, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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De Freitas S, D'Ambrosio N, Fatima J. Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Surg Clin North Am 2023; 103:595-614. [PMID: 37455027 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.05.001] [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: 07/18/2023]
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms are found in up to 6% of men and 1.7% of women over the age of 65 years and are usually asymptomatic. The natural history of aortic aneurysms is continued dilation leading to rupture, which is associated with an overall 80% mortality. Of the patients with ruptured aneurysms that undergo intervention, half will not survive their hospitalization. Reduction in aneurysm mortality is therefore achieved by prophylactic repair during the asymptomatic period. On a population-based level, this is supported by abdominal aortic aneurysm screening programs. Approximately 60% of abdominal aortic aneurysms are confined to the infrarenal portion of the aorta and are amenable to repair with off-the-shelf endovascular devices. Endovascular techniques have now replaced open surgery as the primary modality for aneurysm repair.
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- Simon De Freitas
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health, Washington, DC, USA.
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Wang Y, Zhou M, Ding Y, Li X, Zhou Z, Xie T, Shi Z, Fu W. A radiomics model for predicting the outcome of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair based on machine learning. Vascular 2023; 31:654-663. [PMID: 35440250 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221091061] [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: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop a radiomics model to predict the outcome of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), based on machine learning (ML) algorithms. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 711 patients with infra-renal AAA who underwent elective EVAR procedures between January 2016 and December 2019 at our single center. The radiomics features of AAA were extracted using Pyradiomics. Pearson correlation analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), least absolute shrinkage, and selection operator (LASSO) regression were applied to determine the predictors for EVAR-related severe adverse events (SAEs). Eighty percent of patients were classified as the training set and the remaining 20 percent of patients were classified as the test set. The selected features were used to build a radiomics model in training set using different ML algorithms. The performance of each model was assessed using the area under the curve (AUC) from the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve in the test set. RESULTS A total of 493 patients were enrolled in this study, the mean follow-up time was 32 months. During the follow-up, 156 (31.6%) patients experienced EVAR-related SAEs. A total of 1223 radiomics features were extracted from each patient, of which 30 radiomics features were finally identified. The quantitative performance assessment and the ROC curves indicated that the logistics regression (LR) model had better predictive value than others, with accuracy, 0.86; AUC, 0.93; and F1 score, 0.91. The Rad-score waterfall plot showed that the overall amount of error was small both in the training set and in the test set. Calibration curve showed that the calibration degree of the training set and the test set were good (p > 0.05). Decision curve analysis (threshold 0.32) demonstrated that the model had good clinical applicability. CONCLUSION Our radiomics model could be used as an efficient and adjunctive tool to predict the outcome after EVAR.
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- Yonggang Wang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Institute of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Institute of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Institute of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Institute of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Institute of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Institute of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Institute of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine, Institute of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Lin J, Chen S, Yao Y, Yan M. Status of diagnosis and therapy of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1199804. [PMID: 37576107 PMCID: PMC10416641 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1199804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are characterized by localized dilation of the abdominal aorta. They are associated with several serious consequences, including compression of adjacent abdominal organs, pain, treatment-related financial expenditure. The main complication of AAA is aortic rupture, which is responsible for about 200,000 deaths per year worldwide. An increasing number of researchers are dedicating their efforts to study AAA, resulting in significant progress in this field. Despite the commendable progress made thus far, there remains a lack of established methods to effectively decelerate the dilation of aneurysms. Therefore, further studies are imperative to expand our understanding and enhance our knowledge concerning AAAs. Although numerous factors are known to be associated with the occurrence and progression of AAA, the exact pathway of development remains unclear. While asymptomatic at most times, AAA features a highly unpredictable disease course, which could culminate in the highly deadly rupture of the aneurysmal aorta. Current guidelines recommend watchful waiting and lifestyle adjustment for smaller, slow-growing aneurysms, while elective/prophylactic surgical repairs including open repair and endovascular aneurysm repair are recommended for larger aneurysms that have grown beyond certain thresholds (55 mm for males and 50 mm for females). The latter is a minimally invasive procedure and is widely believed to be suited for patients with a poor general condition. However, several concerns have recently been raised regarding the postoperative complications and possible loss of associated survival benefits on it. In this review, we aimed to highlight the current status of diagnosis and treatment of AAA by an in-depth analysis of the findings from literatures.
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- Jinping Lin
- Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Fuyang, Hangzhou, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Kim H, Kwon TW, Cho YP, Gwon JG, Han Y, Lee SA, Kim YJ, Kim S. Treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms in Korea: a nationwide study. Ann Surg Treat Res 2023; 105:37-46. [PMID: 37441324 PMCID: PMC10333808 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2023.105.1.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Purpose Although endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has been shown to be superior to open surgical repair (OSR) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) treatment, no large-scale studies in the Korean population have compared outcomes and costs. Methods The National Health Insurance Service database in Korea was screened to identify AAA patients treated with EVAR or OSR from 2008 to 2019. Perioperative, early postoperative, and long-term survival were compared, as were reinterventions and complications. Patients were followed-up through 2020. Results Of the 13,631 patients identified, 2,935 underwent OSR and 10,696 underwent EVAR. Perioperative mortality rate was lower in the EVAR group (4.2% vs. 8.0%, P < 0.001) even after excluding patients with ruptured AAA (2.7% vs. 3.3%, P = 0.003). However, long-term mortality rate per 100 person-years was significantly higher in the EVAR than in the OSR group (9.0 vs. 6.4, P < 0.001), and all-cause mortality was lower in the OSR group (hazard ratio, 0.9; 95% confidence interval, 0.87-0.97, P = 0.008). EVAR had a higher AAA-related reintervention rate per 100 person-years (1.75 vs. 0.52), and AAA-related reintervention costs were almost 10-fold higher with EVAR (US dollar [USD] 6,153,463) than with OSR (USD 624,216). Conclusion While EVAR may have short-term advantages, OSR may provide better long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness for AAA treatment in the Korean population, under the medical expense system in Korea.
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- Hyangkyoung Kim
- Department of Surgery, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Emergency Critical Care Trauma Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Armed Forces Trauma Center, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Tenorio ER, Mirza AK, Lima GBB, Marcondes GB, Wong J, Mendes BC, Saqib N, Khan S, Macedo TA, Oderich GS. Characterization of Secondary Interventions After Fenestrated-branched Endovascular Repair of Complex Aortic Aneurysms and Its Effect on Quality of Life and Patient Survival. Ann Surg 2023; 278:140-147. [PMID: 35801701 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of secondary intervention (SI) on health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) after fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair (FB-EVAR) for complex abdominal aortic aneurysms and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. BACKGROUND The effect of SI after FB-EVAR on physical and mental HR-QOL has not been described. METHODS A cohort of 430 consecutive patients enrolled in a prospective, nonrandomized study to evaluate FB-EVAR (2013-2020) was assessed with 1325 short-form 36 HR-QOL questionnaires preoperatively and during follow-up visits. SIs were classified as major or minor procedures. Endpoints included patient survival, freedom from aortic-related mortality (ARM), freedom from SIs, and changes in HR-QOL physical component score (PCS) and mental component score. RESULTS There were 302 male with mean age 74±8 years treated by FB-EVAR for 133 complex abdominal aortic aneurysms and 297 thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. After a mean follow up of 26±20 months, 97 patients (23%) required 137 SIs. At 5 years, freedom from any SI was 64%±4%, including freedom from minor SIs of 77%±4% and major SIs of 87%±3%. There was no difference in patient survival and freedom from ARM at same interval. On adjusted analysis, minor SIs correlated with improved survival. SIs had a negative correlation with PCS ( r =-0.8). There were no significant changes in mental component score with SIs. Predictors for SIs were fluoroscopy time, graft design, and aneurysm sac change. CONCLUSION SIs were needed in nearly 1 out of 4 patients treated by FB-EVAR with no effect on patient survival or ARM. SI resulted in decline in PCS.
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- Emanuel R Tenorio
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Research Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Research Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Research Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Research Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Research Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Research Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Research Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Research Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Aortic Research Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
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Yamanaka Y, Sano M, Katahashi K, Inuzuka K, Takehara Y, Ojima T, Takeuchi H, Unno N. Pre-Operative Four Dimensional Flow Sensitive Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment of Aortic Side Branches as a Method to Predict Risk of Type II Endoleak Resulting in Sac Enlargement After EVAR. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2023; 66:17-26. [PMID: 36736616 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2023.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To predict sac enlargement with type II endoleak (ELII) before endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) using four dimensional flow sensitive magnetic resonance imaging (4D flow MRI). METHODS A single centre retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was conducted. Patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) who underwent EVAR between 2013 and 2019 were included. Aortic branches occluded pre-EVAR, and patients with endoleaks other than ELII were excluded. The aortic branch diameter, peak flow velocity (PFVe), and amplitude of the dynamics of flow volume (AFV) were measured in each aortic branch pre-EVAR. Total flow volume per minute (TFV/min), defined as the sum of AFV/min, was calculated in each case. According to computed tomography findings one year post-EVAR, the aortic branches and patients were divided into patent vessel and occluded vessel groups and sac expanding and non-expanding groups. PFVe, AFV/min, and TFV/min were analysed via receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. RESULTS The patent aortic branches pre-EVAR (69 inferior mesenteric arteries [IMAs]; 249 lumbar arteries [LAs]) of 100 patients were included. Patent IMAs (n = 14) and occluded IMAs (n = 55), patent LAs (n = 23) and occluded LAs (n = 226), and expanding (n = 9) and non-expanding (n = 91) groups were compared, respectively. No statistically significant difference was observed in branch diameters (IMA; patent, 2.5 ± 0.8 mm, occluded, 2.5 ± 0.8 mm, p < .78 and LA; patent, 1.5 ± 0.3 mm, occluded, 1.5 ± 0.4 mm, p < .35). PFVe (IMA; patent, 262.6 mm2/sec, occluded, 183.4 mm2/sec and LA; patent, 142.6 mm2/sec, occluded, 47.7 mm2/sec) and AFV/min (IMA; patent, 8.4 mL, occluded, 5.2 mL and LA; patent, 4.2 mL, occluded, 1.4 mL) were higher in the patent vessel group (p < .050). TFV/min was statistically significantly higher in the expanding group (24.1 mL/min) than in the non-expanding group (7.0 mL/min) (p < .010). CONCLUSION Pre-EVAR haemodynamic analyses using 4D flow MRI were useful to detect aortic branches responsible for ELII and to predict AAA cases with sac enlargement. This analysis suggests a new strategy for pre-EVAR aortic branch embolisation.
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- Yuta Yamanaka
- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan; Division of Vascular Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan; Division of Vascular Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan; Division of Vascular Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan; Division of Vascular Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Fundamental Development for Advanced Low Invasive Diagnostic Imaging, Nagoya University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan; Division of Vascular Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan; Department of Vascular Surgery, Hamamatsu Medical Centre, Japan
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