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Gibello L, Antonello M, Civilini E, Pellenc Q, Bellosta R, Carbonari L, Bonardelli S, Freyrie A, Riambau V, Varetto G, Verzini F. Multicentre experience of antegrade thoracic endovascular aortic repair for the treatment of thoracic aortic diseases. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 65:ezae185. [PMID: 38733578 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezae185] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The goal of this multicentre retrospective cohort study was to evaluate technical success and early and late outcomes of thoracic endovascular repair (TEVAR) with grafts deployed upside down through antegrade access, to treat thoracic aortic diseases. METHODS Antegrade TEVAR operations performed between January 2010 and December 2021 were collected and analysed. Both elective and urgent procedures were included. Exclusion criteria were endografts deployed in previous or concomitant surgical or endovascular repairs. RESULTS Fourteen patients were enrolled; 13 were males (94%) with a mean age of 71 years (interquartile range 62; 78). Five patients underwent urgent procedures (2 ruptured aortas and 3 symptomatic patients). Indications for treatment were 8 (57%) aneurysms/pseudoaneurysms, 3 (21%) dissections and 3 (21%) penetrating aortic ulcers. Technical success was achieved in all procedures. Early mortality occurred in 4 (28%) cases, all urgent procedures. Median follow-up was 13 months (interquartile range 1; 44). Late deaths occurred in 2 (20%) patients, both operated on in elective settings. The first died at 19 months of aortic-related reintervention; the second died at 34 months of a non-aortic-related cause. Two patients (14%) underwent aortic-related reinterventions for late type I endoleak. The survival rate of those having the elective procedures was 100%, 84% and 67% at 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively. Freedom from reintervention was 92%, 56% and 56% at 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Antegrade TEVAR can seldom be considered an alternative when traditional retrograde approach is not feasible. Despite good technical success and few access-site complications, this study demonstrates high rates of late type I endoleak and aortic-related reinterventions.
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- Lorenzo Gibello
- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Section of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiac Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Humanitas University Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Marfan Syndrome National Referral Center, Bichat University Hospital, APHP, Paris, France
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division, La Cote HealthCare Group, Morges, VD, Switzerland
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Poliambulanza Foundation Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Spedali Civili University Teaching Hospital, University of Brescia School of Medicine, Brescia, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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Vo UG, Ma R, Hockley J, Jansen S. Emergency Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta Via a Percutaneous Popliteal Approach Following an Iatrogenic Injury. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:396-398. [PMID: 37947778 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231215567] [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: 11/12/2023]
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Iatrogenic arterial injuries are rare but well-recognised complications of spinal surgery. This paper presents a case of an iatrogenic arterial injury during a total en bloc spondylectomy resulting in significant haemorrhage and the patient's haemodynamic instability. The devastating complication was successfully treated with an emergency thoracic endovascular aortic repair via a percutaneous popliteal approach, while the patient remained in prone position. The patient had an uneventful recovery with no subsequent arterial injury or pseudoaneurysm to the access vessel.
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- Uyen G Vo
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
- Heart and Vascular Research Institute, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Nedlands, Australia
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Mandigers TJ, Lomazzi C, Domanin M, Piffaretti G, van Herwaarden JA, Trimarchi S. Vascular Access Challenges in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: A Literature Review. Ann Vasc Surg 2022. [PMID: 37534575 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND This review aims to comprehensively summarize access challenges in thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) by describing vascular access routes, associated risks, outcomes, and complications. METHODS A literature search was conducted utilizing the PubMed (Medline), Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Qualitative and quantitative data from selected studies are extracted and discussed according to available standards for narrative reviews. RESULTS In total, there were 109 eligible studies based on predefined inclusion- and exclusion criteria. There were 39 original articles or reviews and 57 case series or case reports. This article summarizes the evidence from these studies and discusses traditional retrograde access routes and techniques for TEVAR via a femoral or iliac route, with or without the use of conduits. Next, alternative antegrade access routes and techniques via a brachial, axillary, carotid, ascending aorta, transapical, transcaval, or another route are discussed. Vascular access complications are presented with specific attention to the importance of gender and alternative antegrade access routes. CONCLUSIONS Multiple access routes and techniques are currently available to overcome access challenges associated with TEVAR, based on low grade evidence from heterogeneous studies. Future research that compares different access routes and techniques might help in the development of a tailored access protocol for specific patients with challenging TEVAR access.
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Tanioka H, Shibukawa T, Iwata K. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair with a right thoracotomy approach. J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 17:28. [PMID: 35246198 PMCID: PMC8895525 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-022-01778-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The common femoral artery is usually the preferred access route for thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). However, if access from the common femoral artery is challenging, other routes must be considered. We report a case of TEVAR performed by approaching the descending thoracic aorta with a right thoracotomy and using the descending thoracic aorta as an access route. CASE PRESENTATION A 70-year-old female was diagnosed with a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm (65 mm in diameter), a thoracoabdominal aneurysm (54 mm in diameter), and an abdominal aortic aneurysm (49 mm in diameter). Since the patient had severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, one-stage replacement of the thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm was contraindicated and TEVAR on the descending aorta was selected. A strong tortuous section of the aorta-from the descending aorta to the abdominal aorta-hampered endovascular access to the site from the common femoral artery. A TEVAR approach from the abdominal aorta was also considered; however, an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a transverse colon loop stoma from an earlier surgery presented challenges to this technique. We chose to access the descending thoracic aorta with a thoracotomy from the right 6th intercostal space for TEVAR, because the access route that is not affected by the meandering of the aorta is considered to be the descending aorta with a right thoracotomy. The patient's postoperative course was uneventful after the stent graft was placed. No complications were detected with postoperative contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that TEVAR can be performed by approaching the descending aorta from a right thoracotomy, if variations of vascular anatomy interfere with the more commonly used femoral artery approach.
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- Hideki Tanioka
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sakai City Medical Center, 1-1-1 Ebaraji-cho, Nishi-ku, Sakai, 593-8324, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sakai City Medical Center, 1-1-1 Ebaraji-cho, Nishi-ku, Sakai, 593-8324, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sakai City Medical Center, 1-1-1 Ebaraji-cho, Nishi-ku, Sakai, 593-8324, Japan
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Upchurch GR, Escobar GA, Azizzadeh A, Beck AW, Conrad MF, Matsumura JS, Murad MH, Perry RJ, Singh MJ, Veeraswamy RK, Wang GJ. Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for descending thoracic aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 2021; 73:55S-83S. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.05.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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