[Safety and efficacy of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy through ipsilateral calf venous access in the treatment of entire-limb acute deep venous thrombosis]

Objective: To evaluate the safety and clinical efficacy of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) through ipsilateral calf venous access in the treatment of entire-limb acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Methods: From July 2017 to August 2020, the clinical data of patients with entire-limb acute DVT at Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University treated by AngioJet through ipsilateral calf venous access were analyzed retrospectively. All patients received rivaroxaban or warfarin anticoagulant therapy for at least 6 months after operation. Pressure gradient socks were given routinely after operation. All patients were followed up at 3, 6, 12 months and every year after operation. The primary end points were the 12-month primary patency rate and the incidence of post thrombotic syndrome (PTS). The secondary end points included the thrombus clearance rate, total complication rate, bleeding complication rate and the 12-month incidence of moderate to severe PTS. Results: A total of 31 patients were included in the study. The age ranged from 31 to 80 (63±14) years, including 16 males and 15 females, 23 left lower limb DVT and 8 right lower limb DVT. There were 15 cases treated through peroneal venous access, 6 cases through anterior tibial venous access and 10 cases through posterior tibial venous access. Moreover, 9 cases underwent combined catheter-directed thrombolysis, 25 cases underwent iliac vein percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), and 10 cases underwent iliac vein stenting. The thrombus clearance rate was grade Ⅱ in 19 cases (61.3%) and grade Ⅲ in 12 cases (38.7%). One patient (3.2%) with anterior tibial venous access developed hematoma at the puncture site, which was improved after pressure bandage, and there were no other bleeding and serious complications. All the 31 patients were followed up for at least 12 months, with an average follow-up period of (22±9) months. The 12-month primary patency rate was 77.4% (24/31). The 12-month incidence of PTS was 16.1% (5/31) and the incidence of moderate to severe PTS was 3.2% (1/31). Conclusions: PMT through ipsilateral calf venous access is safe and effective in the treatment of entire-limb acute DVT. Thrombus in the distal popliteal vein can be one-stage removed and the incidence of PTS is low. It is considered as the first choice of access for the endovascular treatment of entire-limb acute DVT.

[Ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in the treatment of arteriovenous fistula immaturation: day surgery mode and clinical efficacy]

Objective: To summarize the clinical effect of ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in the treatment of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) immaturation under day surgery mode. Methods: The clinical data was retrospective analyzed of patients with AVF immaturation who were treated by ultrasound-guided PTA under day surgery mode from November 2016 to June 2019 in Renji Hospital. The basic information, lesion location, puncture approach, number and diameter of balloon used were counted. The primary and secondary patency rates were calculated at 6 and 12 months after operation. Results: In all of the 21 patients, 11 patients were male and 10 patients were female. The mean age was (52.6±12.9) years old. There were 20 of the 21 patients who were treated successfully. One patient had AVF reconstruction with vascular rupture, and the complication rate was 4.8% (1/21). The length of hospitalization was (1.05±0.71) days, and the cost was (11 487.7±4 401.4) yuan. The follow-up time was (19.7±8.3) months. The 6-month and 12-month primary patency rate were 70% and 55%, and the 6-month and 12-month secondary patency rate were both 90%. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided PTA in the treatment of AVF immaturation under day surgery mode is safe and effective, which has a high technical success rate and good patency rate for AVF maturation.