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Bissacco D, Mandigers T, Savaré L, Domanin M, D'Oria M, Ieva F, Van Herwaarden J, Mani K, Wanhainen A, Trimarchi S. Variability and Reproducibility in Ultrasound Abdominal Aortic Diameter Measurements: a Systematic Review and Methods Comparison. EJVES Vasc Forum 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsvf.2023.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Elbatarny M, Trimarchi S, Korach A, Di Eusanio M, Pacini D, Bekeredijan R, Myrmel T, Bavaria J, Desai N, Sultan I, Patel H, Peterson M. OUTCOMES OF AXILLARY VS FEMORAL ARTERIAL CANNULATION IN ACUTE TYPE A DISSECTION REPAIR: AN INTERNATIONAL MULTICENTRE STUDY. Can J Cardiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2022.08.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Antoniou G, Bastos Gonçalves F, Björck M, Chakfé N, Coscas R, Dias N, Dick F, Kakkos S, Mees B, Resch T, Trimarchi S, Tulamo R, Twine C, Vermassen F, Wanhainen A, Kolh P. European Society for Vascular Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline Development Scheme: An Overview of Evidence Quality Assessment Methods, Evidence to Decision Frameworks, and Reporting Standards in Guideline Development. J Vasc Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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De Maeseneer M, Kakkos S, Aherne T, Baekgaard N, Black S, Blomgren L, Giannoukas A, Gohel M, de Graaf R, Hamel-Desnos C, Jawien A, Jaworucka-Kaczorowska A, Lattimer C, Mosti G, Noppeney T, van Rijn M, Stansby G, ESVS Guidelines Committee, Kolh P, Bastos Goncalves F, Chakfé N, Coscas R, de Borst G, Dias N, Hinchliffe R, Koncar I, Lindholt J, Trimarchi S, Tulamo R, Twine C, Vermassen F, Wanhainen A, Document Reviewers, Björck M, Labropoulos N, Lurie F, Mansilha A, Nyamekye I, Ramirez Ortega M, Ulloa J, Urbanek T, van Rij A, Vuylsteke M. European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2022 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs. J Vasc Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Oussoren FK, Maldonado TS, Reijnen MMPJ, Heyligers JMM, Akkersdijk G, Attisani L, Bellosta R, Heyligers JMM, Hoencamp R, Garrard L, Maldonado T, Naslund TC, Nolthenius RT, Oderich GS, Ponfoort ED, Reijnen MMPJ, Schouten O, Sybrandi JEM, Tenorio ER, Trimarchi S, Verhagen HJM, Veroux P, Wever J, Wiersema A, Wikkeling ORM. Solitary Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis placement for iliac aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 2021; 75:1268-1275.e1. [PMID: 34655682 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Isolated iliac artery aneurysms (IAA), accounting for 2-7 percent of all abdominal aneurysms, are nowadays often treated with the use of iliac branched endografts. Although outside of the manufacturer's instructions for use, iliac branched devices can be used solely, without the adjunctive placement of an EVAR device, for the treatment of isolated IAA. In this study we aim to describe the outcomes of the use of the Gore IBE device, without support of an infrarenal EVAR device, for the exclusion of isolated IAA. DESIGN This study is an international multicenter retrospective cohort analysis. METHOD All patients that were treated with a solitary IBE for IAA exclusion from 11-01-2013 up to 31-12-2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The primary outcome was technical success. Secondary outcomes included mortality, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and re-interventions. RESULTS In total 18 European and American centers participated, including 51 patients in which 54 IAAs were excluded. The technical success rate was 94.1%, with an assisted technical success rate of 96.1%. There was no 30-day mortality and a 98.1% patency of both the internal and external iliac artery was found at 24-months follow-up. At 24-months follow-up, 81.5% of patients were free of complications and 90% were free of a secondary intervention. CONCLUSION Treatment with a solitary IBE is a safe and, at midterm, effective treatment strategy in selected patients with a solitary IAA.
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- Fieke K Oussoren
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, the Netherlands; Multi-Modality Medical Imaging Group, TechMed Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth TweeSteden Hospital Tilburg, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Poliambulanza Foundation Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Poliambulanza Foundation Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Elisabeth TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Alreine Hospital Leiderdorp, Leiderdorp, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, Nashville, Tenn
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, Nashville, Tenn
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Tex
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Tex
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- Thoracic Aortic Research Center, IRCCS (Scientific Institute of Recovery and Care) Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Dijklander Hospital, Hoorn, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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Lomazzi C, Mascoli C, de Beaufort H, Cao P, Weaver F, Milner R, Fillinger M, Verhoeven E, Grassi V, Gargiulo M, Trimarchi S, Piffaretti G. Gender Related Access Complications After TEVAR: Analysis from the Retrospective Multicentre Cohort GORE® GREAT Registry Study. J Vasc Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.07.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ballotta AB, Kandil H, Montgomery DG, Ranucci M, Trimarchi S, Myrmel T, Bavaria JE, Sundt TM, Bossone E, Suzuki T, Ota T, Nienaber CA, Isselbacher EM, Eagle KA, Patel HJ. P5608Acute respiratory failure after type A aortic dissection repair: data from the International Registry of Aortic Dissection (IRAD). Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) has been noted in up to 20% of patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is associated with increased mortality. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is often followed by pulmonary dysfunction, although literature on the subject in the setting of Type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) is limited.
Methods
This study identified the incidence of ARF after TAAAD, associated risk factors, and the impact of ARF on early and late outcomes. All data have been derived from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD).
Results
Postoperative ARF (defined as ventilator support for ≥3 days, tracheostomy, and/or pneumonia) occurred in 434 (24.6%) of 1764 surgically managed TAAAD patients (mean age 60.1±14.2 years) from November 2001 until November 2017. Peripheral vessel procedures (6.4% v 2.8%, p=0.002), cerebral perfusion (89.2% v 82.3%, p<0.001), use of hypothermic circulatory arrest (93% v 87.7%), longer arrest time (median 39 (Q1-Q3 27–128 minutes) v 31 (Q1-Q3 22.0–52.9 minutes)), and lower extremity ischemia (18.8% v 6.7%, p<0.001) were more common in ARF patients.
On multivariable logistic regression analysis, age ≥70 years (OR 1.019, 95% CI 1.005–1.034, p=0.008), current smoking (OR 1.744, 95% CI 1.184–2.570, p=0.005), peripheral vessel procedures (OR 2.457, 95% CI 1.132–5.334, p=0.023), presenting hypotension/shock (OR 2.036, 95% CI 1.336–3.102, p=0.001), lower extremity ischemia at surgery (OR 2.77, 95% CI 1.574–4.875, p<0.001), concomitant coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) (OR 2.982, 95% CI 1.597–5.568, p=0.001), pre-operative acute renal failure (OR 2.532, 95% CI 1.350–4.749, p=0.004), and prolonged circulatory arrest time in minutes (OR 1.005, 95% CI 1.003–1.007, p<0.001) were independently associated with ARF development. Patients with aortic valve replacement (AVR) were less likely to develop ARF (OR 0.497, 95% CI 0.308–0.802, p=0.004).
Post-operative complications were more common in ARF patients. In-hospital mortality was higher in the ARF cohort (16.4% v 4.7%, p<0.001). Multivariable logistic regression identified ARF (OR 2.686, 95% CI 1.647–4.381, p<0.001) as well as pre-operative hypotension (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.130–3.159, p=0.015), lower extremity ischemia (OR 2.77, 95% CI 1.545–4.998, p=0.001), pre-operative myocardial infarction (OR 3.141, 95% CI 1.058–9.33, p=0.039), and CABG (OR 1.988, 95% CI 1.011–3.909, p-value 0.047) as independent predictors of death.
Conclusions
Post-operative ARF is common after TAAAD repair; in-hospital complications and death are higher in this cohort.
Acknowledgement/Funding
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.; Medtronic; Varbedian Aortic Fund; Hewlett Foundation; Mardigian Foundation; UM Faculty Group Practice; Ann & Bob Aikens
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- A B Ballotta
- IRCCS, Policlinico San Donato, Thoracic Aortic Research Center, San Donato Milanese, Italy
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- IRCCS, Policlinico San Donato, Thoracic Aortic Research Center, San Donato Milanese, Italy
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States of America
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- IRCCS, Policlinico San Donato, Thoracic Aortic Research Center, San Donato Milanese, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Ca Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Milan, Italy
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- Tromso University Hospital, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Tromso, Norway
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- University of Pennsylvania, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Philadelphia, United States of America
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Thoracic Aortic Center, Boston, United States of America
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- University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- University of Chicago Medicine, Center for Aortic Diseases, Chicago, United States of America
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Thoracic Aortic Center, Boston, United States of America
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States of America
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States of America
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Spinelli D, Van Bogerijen GHW, Taub R, Hutchison S, Montgomery DG, Kline-Rogers E, Pyeritz RE, Evangelista A, Ehrlich MP, Bossone E, Myrmel T, Isselbacher EM, Nienaber CA, Eagle KA, Trimarchi S. 4067Diabetes and acute aortic dissection: insights from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy563.4067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- D Spinelli
- IRCCS, Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Italy
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States of America
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States of America
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States of America
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States of America
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- Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Tromso University Hospital, Tromso, Norway
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, United States of America
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States of America
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- IRCCS, Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Italy
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Piffaretti G, Ottavi P, Lomazzi C, Franchin M, Micheli R, Ferilli F, Dorigo W, Marrocco-Trischitta M, Castelli P, Trimarchi S. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Type B Acute Aortic Dissection Complicated by Descending Thoracic Aneurysm. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2017; 53:793-801. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2017.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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de Beaufort H, Nauta F, Conti M, Cellitti E, Trentin C, Faggiano E, van Bogerijen G, Figueroa C, Moll F, van Herwaarden J, Auricchio F, Trimarchi S. Extensibility and Distensibility of the Thoracic Aorta in Patients with Aneurysm. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2017; 53:199-205. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2016.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Vianello E, Dozio E, Barassi A, Sammarco G, Tacchini L, Marrocco-Trischitta MM, Trimarchi S, Corsi Romanelli MM. A pilot observational study on magnesium and calcium imbalance in elderly patients with acute aortic dissection. Immun Ageing 2017; 14:1. [PMID: 28070203 PMCID: PMC5217585 DOI: 10.1186/s12979-016-0083-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background Magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) are the principal essential elements involved in endothelial cell homeostasis. Extracellular changes in the levels of either alter endothelial contraction and dilatation. Consequently Mg and Ca imbalance is associated with a high risk of endothelial dysfunction, the main process observed during acute aortic dissection (AAD); in this clinical condition, which mainly affects elderly men, smooth muscle cell alterations lead to intimal tears, creating a false new lumen in the media of the aorta. AAD patients have a high risk of mortality as a result of late diagnosis because often it is not distinguished from other cardiovascular diseases. We investigated Mg and Ca total circulating levels and the associated pro-inflammatory mediators in elderly AAD patients, to gain further information on the pathophysiology of this disorder, with a view to suggesting newer and earlier potential biomarkers of AAD. Results Total circulating Mg and Ca levels were both lower in AAD patients than controls (p < 0.0001). Using Ca as cut-off, 90% of AAD patients with low Ca (<8.4 mg/dL) came into the type A classification of AAD. Stratifying AAD according to this cut-off, Mg was lower in patients with lower total Ca. Compared to controls, both type A and B AAD patients had higher levels of all the pro-coagulant and pro-inflammatory mediators analyzed, including sP-sel, D-dimer, TNF-α, IL-6, and CRP (p < 0.05). Dividing types A and B using the Stanford classification, no significant differences were found (p > 0.05) The levels of both ICAM-1 and EN-1 were lower in AAD than in a control group (p < 0.0001 and p < 0.05 respectively). Conclusions These findings suggest that low Mg and Ca in AAD elderly patients may contribute to altering normal endothelial physiology and also concur in changing the normal concentrations of different mediators involved in vasodilatation and constriction, associated with AAD onset and severity.
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- E Vianello
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Chair of Clinical Pathology, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Chair of Clinical Pathology, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory Medicine Operative Unit-1, Clinical Pathology, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Chair of Clinical Pathology, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Thoracic Aortic Research Center, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Chair of Clinical Pathology, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy ; Thoracic Aortic Research Center, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Chair of Clinical Pathology, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy ; Laboratory Medicine Operative Unit-1, Clinical Pathology, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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Riambau V, Böckler D, Brunkwall J, Cao P, Chiesa R, Coppi G, Czerny M, Fraedrich G, Haulon S, Jacobs M, Lachat M, Moll F, Setacci C, Taylor P, Thompson M, Trimarchi S, Verhagen H, Verhoeven E, ESVS Guidelines Committee, Kolh P, de Borst G, Chakfé N, Debus E, Hinchliffe R, Kakkos S, Koncar I, Lindholt J, Vega de Ceniga M, Vermassen F, Verzini F, Document Reviewers, Kolh P, Black J, Busund R, Björck M, Dake M, Dick F, Eggebrecht H, Evangelista A, Grabenwöger M, Milner R, Naylor A, Ricco JB, Rousseau H, Schmidli J. Editor's Choice – Management of Descending Thoracic Aorta Diseases. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2017; 53:4-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2016.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 598] [Impact Index Per Article: 85.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Vianello E, Dozio E, Rigolini R, Marrocco-Trischitta MM, Tacchini L, Trimarchi S, Corsi Romanelli MM. Acute phase of aortic dissection: a pilot study on CD40L, MPO, and MMP-1, -2, 9 and TIMP-1 circulating levels in elderly patients. Immun Ageing 2016; 13:9. [PMID: 27006681 PMCID: PMC4802618 DOI: 10.1186/s12979-016-0063-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Background Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is an event which may be rapidly fatal without early diagnosis and treatment. Aging is one of the main risk factors that could leading to AAD. To date, no specific biomarkers are available to increase the speed of diagnosis. CD40 ligand (CD40L), myeloperoxidase (MPO), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, -2, -9 and metallopeptidase tissue inhibitor 1 (TIMP-1) are biologically related molecules which integrate inflammation, tissue injury and remodeling, all events associated to AAD. Our is a pilot study to evaluate whether circulating levels of these molecules may be used as potential biomarkers in timely diagnosis of AAD. Results Within 24 h of symptom onset, circulating CD40L, MPO, MMP-1,-2,-9 and TIMP-1 were quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays in 22 patients (40–86 years of age) with AAD of ascending aorta (type A according to Stanford classification) and 11 patients with AAD of descending aorta (type B). 30 healthy individuals age matched were used as control group compared to controls, both type A and B AAD patients had higher CD40L (p < 0.001) and MPO (p < 0.01) levels. MMP-1 was higher in the overall AAD group (p < 0.01). After Stanford classification, type A group had increased level compared to both control and type B (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05, respectively). TIMP-1 was higher in both A and B groups compared to controls (p < 0.001). No differences were observed in MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels. Conclusions The simultaneous evaluation of CD40L, MPO and MMP-1 and TIMP-1, which may contribute to structural changes in aortic tissue in AAD patients, seems to be a novel promising diagnostic panel.
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- E Vianello
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory Medicine Operative Unit-1, Clinical Pathology, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico, San Donato Milanese Milan, Italy
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- Thoracic Aortic Research Center, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy ; Thoracic Aortic Research Center, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Milan, Italy ; Laboratory Medicine Operative Unit-1, Clinical Pathology, I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico, San Donato Milanese Milan, Italy
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Lomazzi C, Grassi V, Segreti S, Bissacco D, Cova M, Trimarchi S. Preoperative Ultrasound Analysis Can Predict Endovenous Heat-Induced Thrombosis in Patient Candidates for Endovenous Treatment of Superficial Vein Insufficiency. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2015.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Barbetta I, Bissacco D, Carmo M, Bonardelli S, Trimarchi S, Catanese V, Settembrini P. Validation of a Risk Scoring System to Predict Life Expectancy after CEA in Patient with Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.06.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Kahlberg A, Rinaldi E, Castelli P, Piffaretti G, Speziale F, Sirignano P, Trimarchi S, Segreti S, Costantini E, Campanati B, Bonardelli S, Cervi E, Baratta V, Aiello S, Sarcina A, Bellosta R, Melissano G, Chiesa R. Aorto-Enteric Fistula following Endovascular Aortic Repair: Results from the Multicenter study on Aorto-Enteric FIstulization after STent grafting Of the abdominal aorta (MAEFISTO). Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nauta F, van Bogerijen G, Trentin C, Conti M, Kamman A, Moll F, van Herwaarden J, Auricchio F, Trimarchi S. Impact of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair on Pulsatile Aortic Changes. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.03.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Brunkwall J, Kasprzak P, Verhoeven E, Heijmen R, Taylor P, Alric P, Canaud L, Janotta M, Raithel D, Malina W, Resch T, Eckstein HH, Ockert S, Larzon T, Carlsson F, Schumacher H, Classen S, Schaub P, Lammer J, Lönn L, Clough RE, Rampoldi V, Trimarchi S, Fabiani JN, Böckler D, Kotelis D, Böckler D, Kotelis D, von Tenng-Kobligk H, Mangialardi N, Ronchey S, Dialetto G, Matoussevitch V. Endovascular repair of acute uncomplicated aortic type B dissection promotes aortic remodelling: 1 year results of the ADSORB trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2014; 48:285-91. [PMID: 24962744 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2014.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 250] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2013] [Accepted: 05/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection (AD) treated conservatively has a 10% 30-day mortality and up to 25% need intervention within 4 years. In complicated AD, stent grafts have been encouraging. The aim of the present prospective randomised trial was to compare best medical treatment (BMT) with BMT and Gore TAG stent graft in patients with uncomplicated AD. The primary endpoint was a combination of incomplete/no false lumen thrombosis, aortic dilatation, or aortic rupture at 1 year. METHODS The AD history had to be less than 14 days, and exclusion criteria were rupture, impending rupture, malperfusion. Of the 61 patients randomised, 80% were DeBakey type IIIB. RESULTS Thirty-one patients were randomised to the BMT group and 30 to the BMT+TAG group. Mean age was 63 years for both groups. The left subclavian artery was completely covered in 47% and in part in 17% of the cases. During the first 30 days, no deaths occurred in either group, but there were three crossovers from the BMT to the BMT+TAG group, all due to progression of disease within 1 week. There were two withdrawals from the BMT+TAG group. At the 1-year follow up there had been another two failures in the BMT group: one malperfusion and one aneurysm formation (p = .056 for all). One death occurred in the BMT+TAG group. For the overall endpoint BMT+TAG was significantly different from BMT only (p < .001). Incomplete false lumen thrombosis, was found in 13 (43%) of the TAG+BMT group and 30 (97%) of the BMT group (p < .001). The false lumen reduced in size in the BMT+TAG group (p < .001) whereas in the BMT group it increased. The true lumen increased in the BMT+TAG (p < .001) whereas in the BMT group it remained unchanged. The overall transverse diameter was the same at the beginning and after 1 year in the BMT group (42.1 mm), but in the BMT+TAG it decreased (38.8 mm; p = .062). CONCLUSIONS Uncomplicated AD can be safely treated with the Gore TAG device. Remodelling with thrombosis of the false lumen and reduction of its diameter is induced by the stent graft, but long term results are needed.
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- J Brunkwall
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Clinics, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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- Section of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Regensburg, Department of Vascular Surgery, Klinikum Nuernberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovasc Surgery Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Guys Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Guys Hospital, London, UK
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Tolenaar J, van Keulen J, Trimarchi S. Number of Entry Tears Is Associated With Aortic Growth in Type B Dissections. J Vasc Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Yan TD, Tian DH, LeMaire SA, Misfeld M, Elefteriades JA, Chen EP, Chad Hughes G, Kazui T, Griepp RB, Kouchoukos NT, Bannon PG, Underwood MJ, Mohr FW, Oo A, Sundt TM, Bavaria JE, Di Bartolomeo R, Di Eusanio M, Roselli EE, Beyersdorf F, Carrel TP, Corvera JS, Della Corte A, Ehrlich M, Hoffman A, Jakob H, Matalanis G, Numata S, Patel HJ, Pochettino A, Safi HJ, Estrera A, Perreas KG, Sinatra R, Trimarchi S, Sun LZ, Tabata M, Wang C, Haverich A, Shrestha M, Okita Y, Coselli J. The ARCH Projects: design and rationale (IAASSG 001). Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013; 45:10-6. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Auricchio F, Conti M, Marconi S, Reali A, Tolenaar JL, Trimarchi S. Patient-specific aortic endografting simulation: from diagnosis to prediction. Comput Biol Med 2013; 43:386-94. [PMID: 23395199 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2013.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2012] [Revised: 01/03/2013] [Accepted: 01/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Traditional surgical repair of ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm is complex, technically challenging, and associated with significant mortality. Although new minimally invasive procedures are rapidly arising thanks to the innovations in catheter-based technologies, the endovascular repair of the ascending aorta is still limited because of the related anatomical challenges. In this context, the integration of the clinical considerations with dedicated bioengineering analysis, combining the vascular features and the prosthesis design, might be helpful to plan the procedure and predict its outcome. Moving from such considerations, in the present study we describe the use of a custom-made stent-graft to perform a fully endovascular repair of an asymptomatic ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm in a patient, who was a poor candidate for open surgery. We also discuss the possible contribution of a dedicated medical images analysis and patient-specific simulation as support to procedure planning. In particular, we have compared the simulation prediction based on pre-operative images with post-operative outcomes. The agreement between the computer-based analysis and reality encourages the use of the proposed approach for a careful planning of the treatment strategy and for an appropriate patient selection, aimed at achieving successful outcomes for endovascular treatment of ascending aortic pseudoaneurysms as well as other aortic diseases.
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- F Auricchio
- Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Trimarchi S, Tolenaar JL, Tsai TT, Froehlich J, Pegorer M, Upchurch GR, Fattori R, Sundt TM, Isselbacher EM, Nienaber CA, Rampoldi V, Eagle KA. Influence of clinical presentation on the outcome of acute B aortic dissection: evidences from IRAD. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2012; 53:161-168. [PMID: 22456637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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AIM In-hospital outcome of acute type B dissection (ABAD) is strongly related to preoperative aortic conditions. In order to clarify the influence of the clinical presentation on the outcome, we analyzed the patients of the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD). All patients affected by complicated ABAD, enrolled in the IRAD from 1996-2004, were included. Complications were defined as the presence of shock, periaortic hematoma, spinal cord ischemia, preoperative mesenteric ischemia/infarction, acute renal failure, limb ischemia, recurrent pain, refractory pain or refractory hypertension (group I). All other patients were categorized as uncomplicated (group II). A comprehensive analysis was performed of all clinical variables in relation to in-hospital outcome. RESULTS The overall in-hospital mortality among 550 patients was 12.4%. Mortality in group I (250 patients) was 20.0 %, compared to 6.1% in group II (300 patients) (P<0.001). Univariate predictors of ABAD complications were Marfan syndrome, abrupt onset of pain, migrating pain, any focal neurological deficits, need for higher number of diagnostic examinations and use of magnetic resonance and/or aortogram, abdominal vessels involvement at aortogram, larger descending aortic diameter, especially >6 cm, pleural effusion, and widened mediastinum on chest X-ray. Univariate predictors of a non complicated status were normal chest X-ray and medical management. In group I, in-hospital mortality following surgical and endovascular intervention were 28.6% and 10.1% (P=0.006), respectively. Independent predictors of overall in-hospital mortality included age >70 years, female gender, ECG showing ischemia, preoperative acute renal failure, preoperative limb ischemia, periaortic hematoma, and surgical management. The only independent variable protective for mortality was magnetic resonance as diagnostic test. CONCLUSION ABAD is a heterogeneous disease that produces dissimilar clinical subsets, each of which can have specific clinical signs, management and in-hospital results. In IRAD ABAD uncomplicated patients, medical therapy was associated with best hospital outcome, while endovascular interventions were associated with better results than surgery when invasive treatments were required. Although selection bias may be possible, and irrespective of treatments, knowledge of significant risk factors for mortality may contribute to a better management and a more defined risk-assessment in patients affected by ABAD.
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- S Trimarchi
- Thoracic Aortic Research Center, Policlinico San Donato IRCCS, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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Guy Bianchi P, Tolva V, Dalainas I, Bertoni G, Cireni L, Trimarchi S, Rampoldi V, Casana R. Immediate conversion to CAS after neurological intolerance at cross-clamping test during CEA: a preliminary experience. INT ANGIOL 2012; 31:22-27. [PMID: 22330621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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AIM The aim of this preliminary study is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of CAS as treatment option to endarterectomy when carotid shunt cannot be used safely. METHODS The medical records concerning 469 carotid stenosis treated between January 2006 and December 2009 were retrospectively reviewed, focusing on cross-clamp intolerance during CEA. Patients with cross-clamping intolerance were divided in two groups. Group 1: those that concluded the open procedure with the use of a shunt, and Group 2: those who experience immediate brain intolerance and coma and were immediately converted to an endovascular procedure. Mortality and neurological adverse event rate were compared between shunted CEA and cross-clamping intolerant cases converted into CAS. The secondary end-point was long-term survival. RESULTS Carotid cross-clamp intolerance occurred in 30 cases (8.7%). CEA with Pruitt-Inahara's shunt was performed in 17 cases with a perioperative neurological adverse event rate of 23.5%. In 13 cases limitations to shunting due to quick onset of coma and/or an unfavorable anatomy were encountered. In these 13 cases the open intervention was immediately converted into endovascular procedure. Technical success was achieved in all the converted to CAS cases (100%), with a perioperative neurological adverse event rate of 7.7% (P=0.35 between the two groups). No significant difference emerges comparing patient's survival between the cases CONCLUSION Nevertheless, the small dimension of this survey, immediate conversion to CAS resulted feasible with a lower risk of neurological adverse events if compared to CEA with shunt, and could be considered as an alternative to CEA when carotid shunt cannot be used safely.
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Trimarchi S, Righini P, Grassi V, Lomazzi C, Segreti S, Rampoldi V, Verhoeven E. Do branched and fenestrated devices have a role in chronic type B aortic dissection? J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2011; 52:529-538. [PMID: 21792160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Morbidity and mortality after conventional open repair of post-dissecting thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) remain high despite the improvement of results. Recently, "hybrid" open de-branching procedures combined with endovascular stent-grafting of the atherosclerotic thoracic aortic aneurisms have been performed, as an alternative approach. However, patients with significant cardiac, pulmonary or renal comorbidities, may represent an unfit cohort also for such hybrid procedures, and, of consequence, may be resigned to medical treatment. Recent experiences with fenestrated and branched stent-grafts have opened new opportunities in the treatment of extensive aortic aneurysms involving the visceral and renal arteries, particularly in case of atherosclerotic aneurysms. Post-dissection thoracoabdominal aneurysms present with additional challenges such as narrow true lumen at the level of the visceral vessels origin, and the lack of a stable distal landing zone. In this report, we discuss the role of fenestrated and branched stent-grafts as feasible treatment of post-dissecting TAAA.
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- S Trimarchi
- Research Center for Thoracic Aortic Diseases, Policlinico San Donato IRCCS, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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Jonker F, Verhagen H, Heijmen R, Lin P, Trimarchi S, Lee W, Moll F, Athamneh H, Muhs B. Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm in Patients Older than 75 Years. J Vasc Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.11.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Tolva VS, Bertoni GB, Trimarchi S, Grassi V, Rampoldi V. Bifurcated endovascular graft for spontaneous acute aortic dissections: report of a case using a simple technique to help safe deployment. MINERVA CHIR 2009; 64:101-103. [PMID: 19202538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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This paper presents the description of the author's experience with bifurcated endovascular stent graft in a patient affected by spontaneous infrarenal acute aortic dissection (SIAAD). The authors report a case of SIAAD occurring in the normal aorta of a patient who presented with severe lower back pain radiated to the abdomen, not responding to common pain-killers. A complete exclusion of the dissected aorta was accomplished with a bifurcated endovascular graft using a simple technique. SIAAD is a rare event. Endovascular therapy is a safe option and can be considered the treatment of choice even for dissection extending into one or both iliac.
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- V S Tolva
- IRCCS San Donato Policlinic, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy.
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Tsai TT, Trimarchi S, Nienaber CA. Acute aortic dissection: perspectives from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD). Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2008; 37:149-59. [PMID: 19097813 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 281] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2008] [Accepted: 11/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Acute aortic dissection is a rare but deadly disease first described over 200 years ago by the physician to the late King George II on necropsy. Over the ensuing 2 centuries, the understanding of the pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up has matured. In an effort to understand the contemporary treatment of this disease, the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD) has enrolled over 2000 patients over the past 12 years. In this article we summarize the key lessons learned from this multi-national registry of patients presenting with acute aortic dissection.
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- T T Tsai
- Health Services Research and Development Center, Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1055 Clermont Street, Denver, CO 80220, USA.
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Tsai T, Fattori R, Trimarchi S. Long-term survival in patients presenting with type B acute aortic dissection: Insights from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. J Vasc Surg 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2007.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tolva V, Bertoni GB, Trimarchi S, Grassi V, Fusari M, Rampoldi V. Unreliability of Depopulated Bovine Ureteric Xenograft for Infra Inguinal Bypass Surgery: Mid-term Results from Two Vascular Centres. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2007; 33:214-6. [PMID: 17127082 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2006] [Accepted: 10/17/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We report a two centre experience with a depopulated ureteric xenograft (SGVG 100), CryoLife Inc., GA, USA) for femoropopliteal revascularization in 12 patients with chronic critical limb ischemia. REPORT Between 7 days and 18 months after implantation, 10 of 12 patients (1 lost to follow-up) had the graft explanted due to aneurysmal enlargement. At 5 years, only one graft was still patent and showed moderate signs of enlargement. CONCLUSION The SGVG 100 is not a safe conduit for femoropopliteal bypass surgery.
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- V Tolva
- II Division of Vascular Surgery, Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan, Italy
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Rampoldi V, Trimarchi S. Aortic bulboplasty in acute type A aortic dissection. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2006; 47:79-81. [PMID: 16434951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Trimarchi S, Nienaber C, Rampoldi V. Contemporary Results of Surgery in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection Experience. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.accreview.2005.04.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Rampoldi V, Trimarchi S, Tolva V, Righini P. Acute type A aortic dissection and coarctation of aortic isthmus. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2002; 43:701-3. [PMID: 12386588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Acute type A aortic dissection and coarctation of the aorta is a rare associated disease. A case of two-stage repair is presented. Firstly the ascending aorta and the right hemi-arch was replaced using deep hypo-thermic circulatory arrest. Cardiopulmonary bypass was proximally instituted, in a patient with total aortic isthmus occlusion, using right axillary artery cannulation. Distally arterial perfusion was obtained cannulating the bilateral hypoplasic femoral arteries. Ten months later a left subclavian artery-descending thoracic aorta bypass was performed.
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- V Rampoldi
- 2nd Division of Vascular Surgery, Istituto Policlinico S. Donato E. Malan Cardiovascular Center, University of Milan, San Donato Milanese (MI), Italy
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Rampoldi V, Righini P, Trimarchi S, Tolva V, Bonandrini L. Single stage repair of symptomatic type IV thoracoabdominal aortic and iliac aneurysm in Behçet's disease. Case report. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2001; 42:691-4. [PMID: 11562603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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A 50-year-old man with Behçet's disease (BD) diagnosed ten years previously, was submitted to emergency operation of two symptomatic type IV thoracoabdominal aortic and left common iliac aneurysms repair. Despite the rarity of vascular lesions in the course of BD, the uncommon clinical situation of double symptomatic aneurysms was successfully treated with surgical management that appears more difficult because of the inflammatory process associated with obliterative endoarteritis involving all periaortic tissues.
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- V Rampoldi
- II Department of Vascular Surgery, E. Malan Cardiovascular Center, Istituto Policlinico S. Donato, University of Milan, Via Morandi 30, 20097 S. Donato Milanese (MI), Italy
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Sangiorgi G, D'Averio R, Mauriello A, Bondio M, Pontillo M, Castelvecchio S, Trimarchi S, Tolva V, Nano G, Rampoldi V, Spagnoli LG, Inglese L. Plasma levels of metalloproteinases-3 and -9 as markers of successful abdominal aortic aneurysm exclusion after endovascular graft treatment. Circulation 2001; 104:I288-95. [PMID: 11568071 DOI: 10.1161/hc37t1.094596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Structural alterations of aortic wall resulting from degradation of matrix proteins by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) characterize abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). No studies have compared circulating levels of MMPs after endovascular graft (EVG) exclusion in comparison with open surgical repair (OSR) in patients affected by AAA. METHODS AND RESULTS An abdominal angiography and CT scan were performed in all patients at the time of enrollment. A spiral CT scan was performed at 6 months to detect presence of endoleaks. MMP-3 and MMP-9 levels were measured before EVG (n=30) and OSR (n=15) treatments and at 1, 3, and 6 months of follow-up by a sandwich ELISA technique. Healthy volunteers (n=10) were used as control subjects. Immunohistochemical staining for MMP-9 and MMP-3 was performed on tissue samples from surgical cases. Both MMP-9 and MMP-3 mean basal levels were significantly higher in patients affected by AAA than in control subjects (32.3+/-20.7 ng/mL for EVG and 28+/-9.9 ng/mL for OSR versus 8.9+/-2.5 ng/mL, 2P<0.05; 18.3+/-9.7 ng/mL and 26.7+/-10.8 ng/mL versus 8.2+/-5.3 ng/mL, 2P<0.001). In the OSR group, both MMP-9 and MMP-3 mean levels decreased after surgery (28+/-9.9 ng/mL at basal versus 14.7+/-6.6 ng/mL at 6 months, 2P<0.001; 26.7+/-10.8 versus 12+/-5.3 ng/mL; 2P<0.001). In the EVG group, a statistically significant difference at 6-month follow-up in MMP-9 and MMP-3 mean plasma values was detected in patients who had endoleakage in comparison with patients without endoleakage (44.3+/-20.7 versus 14.6+/-7.0 ng/mL, 2P<0.005; 25+/-11.5 versus 10.3+/-5.4 ng/mL, 2P<0.005). CONCLUSIONS After EVG exclusion, MMP-9 and MMP-3 levels decreased to a level similar to that of patients undergoing OSR. In addition, a lack of decrease in MMP levels after EVG exclusion may help in identifying patients who will have endoleakage and consequent aneurysm expansion caused by continuous sac pressurization during follow-up.
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- G Sangiorgi
- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Istituto Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan, Italy.
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Rampoldi V, Trimarchi S, Tolva V, Righini P. Proximal pseudoaneurysm of ascending-abdominal aortic bypass. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001; 19:531-3. [PMID: 11306330 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00633-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Proximal pseudoaneurysm of ascending-abdominal aortic bypass is an uncommon surgical disease. We report a repair of complete detachment of proximal anastomosis of the ascending-abdominal aortic bypass in a 68-year-old man that underwent surgery in 1988 for chronic descending thoracic aortic aneurysm treated with thromboesclusion technique. The clinical, diagnostic, and operative aspects are discussed.
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- V Rampoldi
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare II, Istituto Policlinico S. Donato, Via Morandi 30, 20097, S. Donato Milanese Milan, Italy
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Vandone PL, Tolva V, Trimarchi S, Rampoldi V, Giuffrida GF, Bortolani EM. [Infection prophylaxis in cardiovascular surgery]. MINERVA CHIR 1998; 53:397-403. [PMID: 9780631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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MATERIALS AND METHODS In the period 1986-1994, 2950 patients with cardiovascular diseases were surgically treated. In 2104 cases we placed biological or synthetic grafts to maintain vascular continuity. The most common has turned out to be abdominal aortic aneurysm. We treated 783 cases in emergency conditions. Staging and localization of infection has been the first aim in patients with synthetic vascular grafts. We studied signs and symptoms related to infections. In all cases we discovered the microorganism responsible of infection we started antibiotic therapy. RESULTS Surgical infection incidence is 4.9% (154 cases). Series analysis has evidenced a decrease in infection incidence in the period 1986-1994. The most frequent infections are: the urinary tract infection (59 cases, 38.5%) followed by surgical wound infection (37 cases, 24.1%), respiratory tract infection (27 cases, 17.5%), vascular graft infection (23 cases, 14.4%). All patients underwent a preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis with 2 degrees-3 degrees generation cephalosporines. We noted a higher graft infection incidence in patients treated with aortobifemoral reconstruction. We handled surgical infection following two main directions: 1-antibiotic therapy, 2-surgical treatment and antibiotic therapy. CONCLUSIONS We noted surgical technique improvement and correct application of an antibiotic prophylaxis form has turned out to be the "gold standard" in order to reduce cardiovascular surgical infections. To reduce sepsis or graft infection we can work on either of the following: 1) antibiotic therapy; 2) operative time reduction; 3) try to limit vascular surgery in case of concomitant gastrointestinal surgical disease; 4) using alloplastic vascular grafts with high biological compliance; 5) patency time reduction of invasive diagnostic technique.
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- P L Vandone
- Istituto di Chirurgia Generale e Cardiovascolare, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Università degli Studi, Milano
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Giordanengo F, Vandone PL, Trimarchi S, Zaniboni N, Miani S. Ruptured aneurysm of the internal iliac artery. Panminerva Med 1995; 37:150-4. [PMID: 8869373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The aneurysms of the internal iliac artery are rare and very often asymptomatic. Because of the anatomic location of this artery, it can be difficult to diagnose this kind of aneurysm, when isolated. Frequently it is diagnosed in consequence of aneurysmatic complication, such as rupture and/or impending rupture. In this work we report our experience concerning 6 cases of ruptured aneurysm of the internal iliac artery, observed in 5 patients. In three of these cases the lesion was isolated. In two cases the patients had already been operated on for abdominal aortic aneurysm, 4 and 6 years before. All the five patients were operated on. In 5 cases we ligated the aneurysm, without using any vascular graft. In one case where the external iliac artery was involved, we used a vascular graft between the common iliac and common femoral artery, in order to repair the vascular axis. One case of mortality was observed and a rare complication occurred in one case. An 83-year-old man treated in emergency for ruptured aneurysm of the left internal iliac artery, with regular post-operative course, was hospitalized again 24 days later with sepsis and pain in the left lower abdomen. A CT scan and a following urography showed a urinary fistula probably due to an ischemic necrosis of a segment of the ureter. A percutaneous nephrostomy has been performed and the patient successfully discharged.
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- F Giordanengo
- Department of General and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Milan
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Rampoldi V, Arpesani A, Giorgetti PL, Rignano A, Trimarchi S, Conti D, Ruberti U. Ruptured aneurysms of the thoracoabdominal aorta: a case series. Panminerva Med 1995; 37:123-8. [PMID: 8869366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Fifteen cases of ruptured thoracoabdominal aneurysm (-TAA) were encountered in 1987-July 1994. These patients included 13 males (86.6%), 2 females (13.4%) with a mean age of 66.3 years (range 58-78). Surgery was performed on 13 patients of whom 6 (46.1%) died within 30 days. The two other patients had died of heart failure prior to surgery. In 8 of these patients (53.4%) the condition was not diagnosed until clear symptoms had appeared. The ruptured aneurysms were thoracic in 9 cases (60%), abdominal in 6 (40%). The maximum aneurysm diameter in the most frequently ruptured group was 6.1-8 cm (in 9 patients-60%)./ For 5 cases (33.4%) the maximum diameter of ruptured aneurysms included dorsolumbar pain. In one patient a concomitant aortobronchial fistula had produced rupture. Low blood pressure was found in 9 cases (60%). In 5 cases (38.4%) curative surgery was performed within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. In this group, the mortality rate was 40% (2 patients). In the remaining 8 cases, on whom surgery could not be performed within 24 hours (range 25 hours-4 months) the mortality rate was 50% (4 cases). All four cases of paraplegia (30.7%) were encountered among patients in the second group, 2 of whom died. Follow-up revealed a 5-year mortality rate of 71.4%.
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- V Rampoldi
- Milan University Institute of General and Cardiovascular Surgery, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Italy
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Giordanengo F, Trimarchi S, Franch L, Rampoldi V, Miani S. [Inflammatory aneurysms of the subrenal aorta. Histopathological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1994; 42:351-7. [PMID: 7970029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Inflammatory abdominal aneurysms (AIAA) represent a clearly defined clinical entity with an incidence ranging between 1.2% and 15%. In spite of the increasing number of observations reported in recent years, the etiopatholgenesis and natural history have not been defined. The lesion can present in an acute, subacute or chronic manner and the histopathological studies reveal prevalently two components: an inflammatory infiltrate and a diffuse fibrosis, in varying degree. This study aimed to analyze the more recent imaging procedures in order to correctly diagnose this lesion. In our experience the incidence of AIAA is about 2.5%. On the basis of macro microscopic pictures the authors divided patients into two groups: one constituted by the acute or subacute inflammatory forms, the other by chronic clear inflammatory aneurysms. All patients underwent on operative treatment. The surgical adopted techniques and the obtained results are reported.
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- F Giordanengo
- Università degli Studi di Milano, Istituto di Chirurgia Generale e Cardiovascolare, Ospedale Clinicizzato di San Donato Milanese, Milano
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Ghilardi G, De Monti M, Longhi F, Trimarchi S, Bortolani E. [Prevalence of carotid kinking in a resident population. Partial results of the OPI (Objective Prevention of Ictus)]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1993; 41:129-32. [PMID: 8332268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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This paper reports partial results on carotid kinking prevalence from the ongoing program Obiettivo Prevenzione Ictus, whose main target is to detect atherosclerotic carotid lesions in a resident population. Over a period of 23 months, 13.936 subjects, aged 45 to 75, were screened by physical vascular and carotid CW Doppler ultrasound examinations; 1.386 (9.9%) subjects underwent color coded echoflow imaging, according to the design of the screening program (suspected carotid atherosclerotic lesion at first level screening): 185 among this subgroup, 40 males and 145 females, were affected with 266 carotid kinkings. In 81 cases (43.8%) the lesions were bilateral. Sensibility and specificity of carotid bruit (25% and 73%, respectively) and CW Doppler ultrasound (48.5% and 55.8%, respectively) proved inadequate for routine diagnosis of carotid kinking. Hypertension was recorded in 146 cases (78.9%). No cerebral ischemic attack was recorded in these 185 subjects over the period considered.
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- G Ghilardi
- Istituto di Chirurgia Generale e Cardiovascolare, Università degli Studi di Milano
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Giuffrida GF, Trimarchi S, Miani S, Lovaria A, Giorgetti PL, Giordanengo F. [Reconstructive surgery of the abdominal aorta in a case of left-positioned inferior vena cava. Clinical case and review of the literature]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1993; 41:43-7. [PMID: 8451029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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An unsuspected left-sided inferior vena cava (IVC) can present a formidable challenge for the surgeon attempting abdominal aortic surgery. The incidence of congenital anomalies of the post-renal (infrarenal) vena cava is approximately 3%, with double inferior vena cava most frequently occurring. The authors refer to a case of isolated left-sided vena cava in a 53 year old man who underwent an aorto-femoral bypass graft for aorto-iliac occlusive disease. On the basis of a literature review the authors recall the incidence and the embryology of this anomaly, and analyze its surgical implications, with particular reference to abdominal aortic surgery.
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- G F Giuffrida
- Istituto di Chirurgia Generale e Cardiovascolare, Ospedale Policlinico, Università degli Studi di Milano
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Bortolani EM, Ghilardi G, Pizzocari P, Coppini P, Longhi F, Trimarchi S. [Surgery of the carotid: the morphology of plaque and the clinical correlations]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1992; 40:369-74. [PMID: 1488135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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A consecutive series of 256 patients operated on of carotid endarterectomy for cerebrovascular atherosclerotic disease from January 1987 through December 1990 is presented. The following parameters were considered: clinical presentation, morphology of the carotid atherosclerotic plaque and topographic distribution of other concomitant atherosclerotic lesions of epiaortic arteries. 422 carotid lesions and 154 lesions of other epiaortic vessels were investigated by means of echo and color flow imaging, digital subtraction angiography and macroscopic observation of the specimen: 143 plaques proved grossly ulcerated. Unilateral lesions were 90 (35.2%) while bilateral disease was present in 166 cases (64.8%): 38.8% of subjects out of the first group and 30.2% out of the second were asymptomatic. Anterior and posterior neurological symptoms were equally distributed among both the 116 (69.8%) symptomatic subjects harboring bilateral lesions and the 55 (61.1%) symptomatic subjects with unilateral lesion (anterior 78.4% and posterior 21.6% for bilateral and 78.2% and 21.8% respectively for unilateral lesions). According to the degree of stenosis, the lesions were divided into three main groups: < 50%; 50-70%; > 70%. As the degree of stenosis increased, the incidence of focal symptoms increased too; moreover, the presence of ulceration of the stenosing plaque carried an increase in the incidence of focal symptoms within each group: respectively from 7.8% to 30% (< 50%), from 18.6% to 53.8% (50-70%), from 27.7% to 55.6% (> 70%). This study supports the relationship of morphological characteristics of the stenosing atherosclerotic plaques of the internal carotid artery to neurological symptomatology.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- E M Bortolani
- Istituto di Chirurgia Generale e Cardiovascolare, Università degli Studi di Milano
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Giordanengo F, Pizzocari P, Rampoldi V, Trimarchi S, De Monti M, Giuffrida GF. [Femoral non-infected anastomotic pseudoaneurysm. Clinical contribution]. MINERVA CHIR 1992; 47:823-9. [PMID: 1620476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The femoral region is the most common site of development of anastomotic pseudoaneurysms that represent a relatively frequent complication of reconstructive vascular surgery. Clinical examination alone generally is sufficient to diagnose these lesions because they usually appear as a pulsatile inguinal mass not accompanied by pain. Echography and angiodynography permit a better evaluation of size and blood flow. CT is useful to evaluate proximal aortic anastomosis specially in pseudoaneurysms with septic pathogenesis. Rupture or thrombosis are rare clinical presentations. Vascular reconstructive surgery is always suggested in this sort of pathology. In this paper the Authors report the clinical experience acquired from 1980 to 1990 in the General and Cardiovascular Surgery Department of the University of Milan (Head: Prof. Ugo Ruberti) is 34 cases of femoral anastomotic aseptic pseudoaneurysms, analyzing the pathogenesis of this sort of lesion, describing the surgical solutions adopted and reporting the immediate and late results.
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- F Giordanengo
- Istituto di Chirurgia Generale e Cardiovascolare, Università degli Studi di Milano
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Lemma F, Lazzara S, Lorenzini C, Rizzo AG, Trovato M, Trimarchi S, D'Anna F. [The usefulness of cytodiagnosis in nonpalpable breast lesions]. MINERVA CHIR 1991; 46:599-603. [PMID: 1944975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The paper underlines the importance of early diagnosis in the treatment of breast tumours and emphasises the value of cytodiagnosis as a very sensitive and specific predictive method for detecting impalpable lesions. In conclusion, the Authors affirm that cytodiagnosis, together with the introduction of new diagnostic instruments such as the TRC Mammotest, allows the diagnostic and therapeutical approach to impalpable breast tumours to be improved. It adds to the already high sensitivity of mammography and to the high predictive specificity of cytology, thus contributing to the reduction of the so-called "bioptic cost".
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- F Lemma
- Istuto di Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi di Messina
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Lombardo G, Lenzo G, Orlando F, Quattrocchi P, Trimarchi S, Purello D'Ambrosio F. [Antithrombin activity in chronic obstructive bronchopneumopathy]. Riv Eur Sci Med Farmacol 1989; 11:37-9. [PMID: 2798989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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In a group of 22 patients affected by chronic obstructive bronchopathies (COBP) with respiratory insufficiency and at the same time in a group of 12 controls, were determined plasma Antithrombin (AT) III concentrations. The mean of AT III level in patients with COBP was 40.5% and was 96.8% in the controls. On the basis of these data, the authors think that in patients with COBP decrease AT III can cause the rising of bleeding complications.
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Lombardo G, Purello D'Ambrosio F, Lenzo G, Trimarchi S, Niosi G, Tigano F. [Serum plasminogen and alpha-2-antiplasmin levels in chronic bronchopneumopathology with respiratory insufficiency]. Riv Eur Sci Med Farmacol 1988; 10:493-7. [PMID: 3274732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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