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Mei F, Sun J, Wang K, Guan W, Huang M, Fan J, Li Y. Physician-Modified Endovascular Graft for Left Subclavian Artery Fenestration during Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair. Ann Vasc Surg 2023; 95:14-22. [PMID: 37121338 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.04.014] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of physician-modified endovascular graft for preservation of left subclavian artery during thoracic endovascular aortic repair. METHODS From June 2019 to October 2022, 66 patients with a variety of thoracic aortic pathologies were treated with thoracic endovascular aortic repair using physician-modified endovascular graft left subclavian artery fenestration to achieve adequate proximal landing zone. The details of surgical techniques were described. The perioperative morbidity, mortality, and the outcomes of mid-term follow-up were analyzed. RESULTS Of the 66 patients (men: women, 53:13; age, 55.18 [55.18 ± 10.62] years), 53 (80.30%) presented with type B aortic dissection, 10 (15.15%) with thoracic penetrating aortic ulcer, 2 (3.03%) with thoracic aortic aneurysm, and 1 (1.52%) with left subclavian artery aneurysm. All of them underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair using physician-modified endovascular graft left subclavian artery fenestration on the sterile back table. The technique success rate was 96.97% (n = 64). Total operation time was 92 min (interquartile range, 86-118), graft modification time was 19 min (interquartile range, 17-21), fluoroscopy time was 49 min (interquartile range, 41-62), and contrast agent dosage was 165 mL (interquartile range, 155-185). 30-day perioperative morbidities were 3 (4.55%) strokes, 1 (1.52%) retrograde type A aortic dissection, 1 (1.52%) aortic intimal intussusception, 1 (1.52%) left arm ischemia, and 3 (4.55%) type Ia endoleaks. Postoperative 30-day mortality and reintervention rates were 1.52% and 4.55%, respectively. Among the 63 patients included in the follow-up of 17 months (interquartile range, 7.75-18.25), the primary patency of left subclavian artery fenestration stents was 100%. Late complications were 1 (1.59%) distal stent graft-induced new entry and 1 (1.59%) death due to retrograde type A aortic dissection during the follow-up. The stent graft-induced new entry patient was observed with stable false lumen. CONCLUSIONS Thoracic endovascular aortic repair with physician-modified endovascular graft for left subclavian artery revascularization is a safe, feasible, and efficacious technique associated with high success rate. Further study is needed for long-term outcome investigation.
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- Fei Mei
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Hubei, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Hubei, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Hubei, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Hubei, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Hubei, China
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Cao L, Zhang H, Ge Y, Guo W. Avoiding Stroke in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol 2023; 82:265-277. [PMID: 37438011 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.04.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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As the bottleneck of endovascular aortic arch repair, early postoperative stroke remains a devastating complication in high-risk patients and a critical concern for the development of optimal endovascular techniques and devices. The incidence of early postoperative stroke varies widely among currently available endovascular techniques and devices, with reported rates ranging from 0.0% to 42.9%, and is significantly influenced by the severity of the patient's preexisting aortic atherosclerotic burden, air released from the endovascular device, and a variety of factors leading to cerebral perfusion insufficiency. Currently, preidentification of high-risk patients and careful perioperative management appear to play a critical role in reducing stroke incidence. Specific intraoperative prevention methods are still lacking, but embolic protection devices and carbon dioxide or high-volume saline flushing of endovascular devices appear promising. Detailed preoperative stroke risk stratification and screening for optimal endovascular techniques and devices for aortic arch treatment are unmet clinical needs.
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- Long Cao
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China; Department of General Surgery, The 983rd Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of PLA, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Scurto L, Peluso N, Pascucci F, Sica S, De Nigris F, Filipponi M, Minelli F, Donati T, Tinelli G, Tshomba Y. Type 1A Endoleak after TEVAR in the Aortic Arch: A Review of the Literature. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12081279. [PMID: 36013228 PMCID: PMC9410239 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12081279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Aortic arch repair is a challenging intervention. Open surgical repair is still considered the gold standard, but in high-risk patients, it is not always a reasonable option, making endovascular approaches an enticing, when not the only available, alternative for treatment. The strategies more commonly adopted are surgical supra-aortic trunk (SAT) rerouting followed by deployment of a standard thoracic endoprosthesis, chimney techniques, custom-made scalloped, fenestrated, and branched devices, and in situ or physician-modified fenestrations. If we excluded techniques involving SAT rerouting where the arch anatomy is surgically modified in order to make deployment in the aortic arch of a standard thoracic endoprosthesis possible, in the other techniques, one or more SATs are incorporated in the thoracic endoprosthesis. In these cases, no matter what solution is adopted, because of the morphology of the aorta at this level, achieving an ideal sealing is extremely difficult, and endovascular treatments of the arch are burdened by an increased risk of type IA endoleaks. PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were searched. We identified 1277 records. After reading titles, abstracts, and full texts, we excluded 1231 records. Exclusion criteria were low-quality evidence, abstracts, case reports, conference presentations, reviews, editorials, and expert opinions. A total of 48 studies were included, for a total of 3114 patients. A type IA endoleak occurred in 248 patients (7.7%) with a mean incidence of 18.8% in chimney procedures, 4.8% and 3%, respectively, in fenestrated and branched devices, and 2.2% in in situ fenestration. We excluded from our analysis scalloped technology that is used when the target vessel originates from a healthy landing zone and represents a different anatomical setting. Type IA endoleaks are a concern with all types of endovascular aortic arch repair, and they can compromise the outcomes of the procedure. The rate of type IA endoleaks appears to be significantly higher in chimney procedures. In order to maximize sealing, whenever possible, endovascular repair of the arch should be achieved with custom-made fenestrated devices. However, chimney configurations are still a valuable solution particularly in the emergency setting, although in such a procedure, to guarantee accurate postoperative management and follow-up, an imaging protocol could be useful.
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- Lucia Scurto
- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S., Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S., Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S., Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S., Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S., 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S., Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S., 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S., Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli I.R.C.C.S., Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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