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Wu M, Yuan P, Xiong J. Common iliac artery aneurysm with narrow inner lumen treated by a novel surgeon-modified inner branch iliac branch device. Vascular 2024:17085381241273325. [PMID: 39132694 DOI: 10.1177/17085381241273325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The iliac branch device (IBD) has emerged as the optimal method for endovascular reconstruction of internal iliac artery (IIA). However, due to its high anatomical requirements, the applicability rate among East Asians is limited, especially for common iliac artery aneurysm (CIAA) with narrow inner lumen cases. Here, we report a case with narrow distal inner lumen of the CIAA treated with a novel surgeon-modified inner branch iliac branch device (IIBD). METHODS This is a case report, and consent for publication was obtained from the patient. RESULTS The 1-year follow-up CTA showed that the CIAA regressed without abdominal pain. Right CIA, external iliac artery, and IIA were all patent. CONCLUSIONS The IIBD technique has lower anatomical requirements for the CIA. Therefore, it may be a feasible option for IIA preservation in cases of CIAA with narrow inner lumen.
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- Mingwei Wu
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Piazza M, Squizzato F, Bilato MJ, Grego F, Antonello M. Technical feasibility and device stability of the Gore Excluder iliac branch endoprosthesis as abdominal aortic bifurcated device. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2024; 10:101517. [PMID: 39034961 PMCID: PMC11259880 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2024.101517] [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: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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The aim is to describe the technical feasibility, early outcomes, and graft stability of the Excluder iliac branch endoprosthesis (W.L. Gore & Associates) used as an infrarenal abdominal bifurcated endograft in cases unsuitable for standard endovascular aortic repair. The technique was used in 13 cases with abdominal and/or iliac aneurysms (n = 6), occlusive disease (n = 3), or complex aneurysms in association with a proximal fenestrated/branched endograft (n = 4). Technical success was 100%, and there were no adverse events, with 100% graft stability at 3 months. This case series demonstrates, in extremely selected cases, the feasibility and safety of Excluder iliac branch endoprosthesis used as an infrarenal aortic bifurcated device.
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- Michele Piazza
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Padua University School of Medicine, Padua, Italy
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Yazar O, Willems S, Zonnebeld N, Salemans PB, Wong C, Bouwman LH. Single-Center Mid-term Experience with E-Liac Branched Device from Artivion®. Ann Vasc Surg 2024:S0890-5096(24)00441-2. [PMID: 39029895 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of iliac branch device (IBD) is increasing due to the less invasive character and accumulated experience of physicians in this endovascular technique. Clinical data regarding the E-liac stent graft from Artivion®, however, are scarce. This study shows the mid-term outcomes of the E-liac stent graft from a large single center. METHODS Patients treated with IBD for (aorto-)iliac aneurysms between September 2015 and December 2022 with follow-up in our center were included. (Post)operative (technical success, reintervention, 30-day mortality) and mid-term outcomes (endoleak, reintervention, hypogastric patency, mortality) were analyzed. RESULTS 63 patients (60 male, median age 70 years (IQR 66-76)) were treated with 82 E-liac stent grafts for aorto-iliac aneurysms with a median follow-up of 38 months (IQR 22-51). The technical success rate was 95%. Ninety-seven point six percent of the interal iliac arteries remained patent during follow-up. No 30-day mortality was encountered. During follow-up one patient had an endoleak type 1b of both hypogastric arteries, however the patient refused additional interventions. One other patient had a type 2 endoleak with contained rupture. Palliative treatment was chosen because of the patient's severe comorbidities. One (1.6%) IBD-related reintervention was performed with relining of the stent graft. Secondary patency of the interal iliac artery was 95.1% and the mortality was 25.4% during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS This study shows high technical success rates for the E-liac stent graft, with corresponding good mid-term outcomes. The E-liac stent graft is a feasible, safe and effective stent graft in the treatment of aorto-iliac aneurysms.
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- Ozan Yazar
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands; Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Ji J, Bi J, Chen Y, Zhang X, Zhao B, Liang H, Fan J, Dai X. Mid-term outcomes of different treatments of internal iliac artery in endovascular aneurysm repair. Sci Prog 2024; 107:368504241274998. [PMID: 39252493 PMCID: PMC11388315 DOI: 10.1177/00368504241274998] [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: 09/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the mid-term outcomes of different treatment strategies for the internal iliac artery (IIA) during EVAR. METHODS This was a retrospective study. All patients undergoing EVAR, who required treatment of at least one side of IIA from January 2013 to July 2022 in a single center, were included. According to the different treatment strategies for IIA, the patients were divided into UP (unilateral preservation), BP (bilateral preservation) and BE (bilateral embolization) groups. The primary outcomes included buttock claudication, bowel ischemia and iliac-related reintervention. Then patients who underwent IIA reconstruction were divided into IPG (iliac parallel stent graft) and IBG (iliac branch stent graft) groups according to the reconstruction technique. The primary outcomes included endoleak, iliac branch occlusion and iliac-related reintervention. RESULTS A total of 237 patients were included, including 167 in the UP group, 9 in the BP group and 61 in the BE group. The mean follow-up time was 39.0 ± 27.7, 50.0 ± 22.1 and 25.8 ± 18.9 months in UP, BP and BE groups, respectively. Thirty cases (12.7%) of buttock claudication occurred, and it was significantly higher in the BE group than the UP group (26.2% vs. 7.8%, p < 0.001). There were no significant differences in the other follow-up outcomes among three groups. The K-M analysis indicated that the patients in the BE group had a lower survival rate than those in the other two groups (p = 0.024). 24 patients underwent IIA reconstruction, including 8 in the IPG group and 16 in the IBG group. The endoleak in the IBG group was significantly lower than that in the IPG group (0% vs. 25.0%, p = 0.041). The iliac-related reintervention, iliac occlusion and mortality were similar between the two groups. CONCLUSION Overall it is beneficial for patients to preserve at least one side of IIA during EVAR as much as possible. Compared with IPG, IBG might be more applicable for IIA reconstruction.
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- Jie Ji
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Czerny M, Grabenwöger M, Berger T, Aboyans V, Della Corte A, Chen EP, Desai ND, Dumfarth J, Elefteriades JA, Etz CD, Kim KM, Kreibich M, Lescan M, Di Marco L, Martens A, Mestres CA, Milojevic M, Nienaber CA, Piffaretti G, Preventza O, Quintana E, Rylski B, Schlett CL, Schoenhoff F, Trimarchi S, Tsagakis K, Siepe M, Estrera AL, Bavaria JE, Pacini D, Okita Y, Evangelista A, Harrington KB, Kachroo P, Hughes GC. EACTS/STS Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating Acute and Chronic Syndromes of the Aortic Organ. Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 118:5-115. [PMID: 38416090 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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- Martin Czerny
- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinic Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria; Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria.
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Dupuytren-2 University Hospital, Limoges, France; EpiMaCT, Inserm 1094 & IRD 270, Limoges University, Limoges, France
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy; Cardiac Surgery Unit, Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Aortic Institute at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Medicine Rostock, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The University of Texas at Austin/Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany; The Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Robert WM Frater Cardiovascular Research Centre, The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Research, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Division of Cardiology at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom; National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Vascular Surgery Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria School of Medicine, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Diseases, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart and Vascular Center, University Medicine Essen, Essen, Germany
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- EACTS Review Coordinator; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- STS Review Coordinator; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, S. Orsola University Hospital, IRCCS Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardio-Aortic Center, Takatsuki General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain; Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca, Barcelona, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center on Cardiovascular Diseases, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Departament of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain; Instituto del Corazón, Quirónsalud-Teknon, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital, Plano, Texas
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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D'Oria M, Lima GBB, Dias N, Parlani G, Farber M, Tsilimparis N, DeMartino R, Timaran C, Kolbel T, Gargiulo M, Milner R, Melissano G, Maldonado T, Mani K, Tenorio ER, Oderich GS. Outcomes of "Anterior Versus Posterior Divisional Branches of the Hypogastric Artery as Distal Landing Zone for Iliac Branch Devices": The International Multicentric R3OYAL Registry. J Endovasc Ther 2024; 31:282-294. [PMID: 36113081 DOI: 10.1177/15266028221120513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this multicentric registry was to assess the outcomes of "anteRior versus posteRior divisional bRanches Of the hYpogastric artery as distAl landing zone for iLiac branch devices (R3OYAL)." METHODS The main exposure of interest for the purpose of this study was the internal iliac artery (IIA) divisional branch (anterior vs posterior) that was used as distal landing zone. Early endpoints included technical success and adverse events. Late endpoints included survival, primary/secondary IIA patency, and IIA branch instability. RESULTS A total of 171 patients were included in the study, of which 50 received bilateral implantation of iliac branch devices (IBDs). This resulted in a total of 221 incorporated IIAs included in the final analysis, of which 40 were anterior divisional branches and 181 were posterior divisional branches. Technical success was high in both groups (anterior division: 98% vs posterior division: 100%, P = .18). Occurrence of any adverse event was noted in 14% of patients in both groups (P = 1.0). The overall rate of freedom from the composite IBD branch instability did not show significant differences between patients receiving distal landing in the anterior or posterior division of the IIA at 3 years (79% vs 87%, log-rank test = .215). The 3-year estimates of IBD patency were significantly lower in patients who received distal landing in the anterior divisional branch than those who received distal landing in the posterior divisional branch (primary patency: 81% vs 96%, log-rank test = .009; secondary patency: 81% vs 97%, log-rank test < .001). CONCLUSIONS The use of the anterior or posterior divisional branches of the IIA as distal landing zone for IBD implantation shows comparable profiles in terms of immediate technical success, perioperative safety, and side-branch instability up to 3 years. However, IBD patency at 3 years was higher when the distal landing zone was achieved within the posterior divisional branch of the IIA. CLINICAL IMPACT The results from this large multicentric registry confirm that use of the anterior or posterior divisional branches of the internal iliac artery (IIA) as distal landing zone for implantation of iliac branch devices (IBD) shows comparable profiles of safety and feasibility, thereby allowing to extend the indications for endovascular repair of aorto-iliac aneurysms to cases with unsuitable anatomy within the IIA main trunk. Although mid-term rates of device durability and branch instability seem to be similar, the rates of primary and secondary IBD patency at three years was favored when the distal landing zone was achieved in the posterior divisional branch of the IIA.
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- Mario D'Oria
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, University Hospital of Trieste, ASUGI, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Diseases, Vascular Centre, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ludwig Maximilians University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Gonda Vascular Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, German Aortic Centre, University Heart and Vascular Centre, Hamburg, Germany
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- Vascular Surgery, IRCCS University Hospital, Policlinico S. Orsola and University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Section of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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Czerny M, Grabenwöger M, Berger T, Aboyans V, Della Corte A, Chen EP, Desai ND, Dumfarth J, Elefteriades JA, Etz CD, Kim KM, Kreibich M, Lescan M, Di Marco L, Martens A, Mestres CA, Milojevic M, Nienaber CA, Piffaretti G, Preventza O, Quintana E, Rylski B, Schlett CL, Schoenhoff F, Trimarchi S, Tsagakis K. EACTS/STS Guidelines for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic syndromes of the aortic organ. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 65:ezad426. [PMID: 38408364 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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- Martin Czerny
- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinic Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria
- Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Dupuytren-2 University Hospital, Limoges, France
- EpiMaCT, Inserm 1094 & IRD 270, Limoges University, Limoges, France
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Aortic Institute at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Medicine Rostock, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, The University of Texas at Austin/Dell Medical School, Austin, TX, USA
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
- The Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Robert WM Frater Cardiovascular Research Centre, The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Research, Dedinje Cardiovascular Institute, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Division of Cardiology at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Vascular Surgery Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria School of Medicine, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Department University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, University Clinic Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Diseases, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart and Vascular Center, University Medicine Essen, Essen, Germany
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Mastrorilli D, Mezzetto L, Antonello M, D'Oria M, Simonte G, Isernia G, Chisci E, Migliari M, Bonvini S, Veraldi GF. Results of iliac branch devices for hypogastric salvage after previous aortic repair. J Vasc Surg 2023; 78:963-972.e2. [PMID: 37343732 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this multicentric study was to assess the "REsults of iliac branch deviceS for hypogastriC salvage after previoUs aortic rEpair (RESCUE)." METHODS All consecutive patients who underwent implantation of iliac branch devices (IBDs) after previous open aortic repair (OAR) or endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) at seven centers were captured. The study cohort was divided into two groups according to the type of repair originally performed. Early outcomes included immediate technical success and perioperative adverse events. Late outcomes included survival, side branch (SB) primary patency, SB instability, and new onset buttock claudication. RESULTS A total of 94 patients (82 male) were included in the study, 10 of them received bilateral implantation of IBDs. This resulted in a total of 104 devices included in the final analysis. Indication for treatment were endoleak 1b or progressive iliac aneurysmal degeneration or distal para-anastomotic aortic aneurysms; 73 were implanted after previous EVAR and 31 after previous OAR. Technical success was 100% in both groups. The 3-year rate of freedom from SB instability was 90.1% after previous EVAR and 85.4% after previous OAR, respectively (P = .05). The 3-year estimates of SB primary patency were significantly lower in patients who had received OAR as compared with those that had received EVAR (89.8% vs 94.9%; P = .05). CONCLUSIONS Endovascular treatment with IBDs following previous OAR or EVAR is safe and effective up to 3 years. Freedom from SB instability during follow-up was lower in patients who had previously undergone OAR than EVAR.
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- Davide Mastrorilli
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Verona School of Medicine, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Verona School of Medicine, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, University Hospital of Trieste ASUGI, Trieste, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Usl Toscana Centro, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Baggiovara, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Verona School of Medicine, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Bertoglio L, Grandi A, Veraldi GF, Pulli R, Antonello M, Bonvini S, Isernia G, Bellosta R, Buia F, Silingardi R. Midterm results on a new self-expandable covered stent combined with branched stent grafts: Insights from a multicenter Italian registry. J Vasc Surg 2023; 77:1598-1606.e3. [PMID: 36822256 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the technical periprocedural and midterm outcomes of endovascular repairs with multibranched endovascular repair or iliac branch devices combined with a new self-expanding covered stent. METHODS The COvera in BRAnch registry is a physician-initiated, multicenter, ambispective, observational registry (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04598802) enrolling patients receiving a multibranched endovascular repair or iliac branch devices procedure mated with Bard Covera Plus (Tempe, AZ) covered stent, designed to evaluate the outcomes of the covered stent mated with patient-specific and off-the-shelf branched stent graft. Primary end points were technical success, branch instability, and freedom from aortic and branch-related reintervention within 30 days and at follow-up. Preoperative characteristics, comorbidities, and outcomes definitions were graded according to the Society for Vascular Surgery reporting standards. RESULTS Two hundred eighty-four patients (76 years; range, 70-80 years; 79% males) in 24 centers were enrolled for a total of 708 target vessels treated. The covered stents were mated with an off-the-shelf graft in 556 vessels (79%) and a custom-made graft in 152 (21%). Three hundred seven adjunctive relining stents in 277 vessels (39%) were deployed, of which 116 (38%) were proximal, 66 (21%) intrastent, and 125 (41%) distal. Adjunctive relining stent placement was more frequent when landing in a vessel branch instead of the main trunk (59% vs 39%; P = .031), performing a percutaneous access (49% vs 35%; P < .001), using a stent with a diameter of 8 mm or greater (44% vs 36%; P = .032) and a length of 80 mm or greater (65% vs 55%; P = .005), when a post-dilatation was not performed (45% vs 29%; P < .001) and when an inner branch configuration was used (55% vs 35%; P < .001). Perioperative technical bridging success was 98%. Eight patients (3%) died in the perioperative period. Two deaths (1%) were associated with renal branch occlusion followed by acute kidney injury and paraplegia. Follow-up data were available for 638 vessels (90%) at a median of 32 months (Q1, Q3, 21, 46). Branch instability was reported in 1% of branches. Forty-six patients (17%) died during follow-up, nine (3%) of them owing to aortic-related causes. Primary patency rates at 1, 2, and 3 years were 99% (581/587), 99% (404/411), and 97% (272/279), respectively. Branch instability was associated with patient-specific devices (9% vs 4%; P = .014) and intrastent adjunctive stent placement (12% vs 2%; P = .003), especially when a bare metal balloon-expandable stent was used (25% vs 3%; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS The use of this new self-expanding covered stent mated with branched endografts proved to be safe and feasible with high technical procedural success rates. Low rates of branch instability were observed at midterm follow-up. Comparative studies with other commercially available covered stents are warranted.
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- Luca Bertoglio
- Division of vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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- Division of vascular Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Division Vascular Surgery, Integrated University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Division Vascular Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Bari School of Medicine, Bari, Italy
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Unit of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Division of vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, Poliambulanza Foundation, Brescia, Italy
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- Pediatric and Adult Cardio-Thoracovascular, Onchoematologic and Emergencies Radiology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of vascular Surgery, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Bennett KM, Hurley L, Kyriakides TC, Matsumura JS. Analysis of Repair Type and Hypogastric Artery Antegrade Perfusion and Erectile Function Following Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Ann Vasc Surg 2023:S0890-5096(23)00246-7. [PMID: 37164171 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Published reports suggest that exclusion of antegrade hypogastric artery flow may have deleterious effects on erectile function after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Off-label and open surgical hybrid procedures and, more recently, purpose-built branched devices have been developed to maintain antegrade pelvic perfusion in patients undergoing endovascular repair. Maintaining antegrade perfusion may reduce a spectrum of risks, including buttock claudication, colorectal ischemia, spinal cord ischemia when patients undergo subsequent thoracic aortic procedures, as well as erectile dysfunction. This project specifically focuses on erectile function, and analyzes baseline associations and relationships of hypogastric artery exclusion on changes in erectile function following aneurysm repair. METHODS Male patients in the Veterans Affairs Open Versus Endovascular Repair (CSP#498; OVER) Trial had erectile function assessed pre- and postoperatively by administration of the International Index of Erectile Function-5 questionnaire. Bayesian mixed-effects regression models were created with the outcome variable (erectile function) treated as a latent variable. Primary effects of differences in erectile function between groups with and without preservation of bilateral antegrade hypogastric flow were compared. RESULTS 876 men (442 randomized to endovascular repair) were enrolled in the trial and included in the analysis comparing treatment assignment. There is significant erectile dysfunction in elderly men with aortic aneurysm at baseline. Over five years of follow up, there is modest decrease in erectile function and the endovascular group has improved function compared to open repair (0.082; 95% credible interval 0.008 and 0.155). A fifth of patients did not have bilateral preservation of antegrade hypogastric artery perfusion, with no difference in erectile function by univariate analysis. A more detailed regression analysis was applied--and after adjustment for baseline score, age, beta blocker use, diabetes, activity level, ejection fraction, preoperative ABIs and time--preservation of both antegrade hypogastric arteries' perfusion showed transient improvement in survey scores compared to occlusion of at least one hypogastric artery at 6 months and 12 months after treatment, although this was not sustained at 60 months (score change: 0.046; 95% credible interval: -0.123, 0.215). Retesting this model in the cohort with complete data as a sensitivity analysis did not meaningfully change the conclusions. CONCLUSIONS In this large prospective aneurysm treatment trial with systematic measurement of erectile function with a validated instrument, endovascular repair is associated with improved erectile function. Preservation of antegrade hypogastric flow with any repair is associated with early improved erectile function; however, it is not a sustained benefit. There is limited benefit of maintaining bilateral hypogastric artery perfusion for this specific indication in unselected men undergoing AAA repair.
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- Kyla M Bennett
- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI; Middleton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgery Service, Madison, WI.
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, West, Haven, CT; Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, West, Haven, CT
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI; Middleton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgery Service, Madison, WI
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Wang C, Zhou Y, Shao J, Lai Z, Li K, Xu L, Chen J, Yu X, Zhu Z, Wang J, Liu X, Yuan J, Liu B. Midterm Results of a Surgeon-Modified Device to Preserve the Flow of the Internal Iliac Artery During Endovascular Repair of Aneurysm: Single-Center Experiences. Ann Vasc Surg 2023; 91:117-126. [PMID: 36503023 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND During endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), commercial iliac branch devices (IBDs) have become an inescapable alternative for preserving antegrade internal iliac artery (IIA) blood flow. Due to the different morphological features of aneurysms, commercial IBDs may not be suitable for all patients. Reported experience with the implantation of the new surgeon-modified IBD (sm IBD) is limited. This investigation describes the indications, efficacy, and safety of the sm IBD. METHODS Data from consecutive elective implantations of IBDs in patients between March 2011 and May 2021 in a single center were incorporated. The sm IBDs were indicated in patients with common iliac artery aneurysms (CIAAs) and with a challenging anatomy and in those patients with or without abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). RESULTS Fifteen patients (15 male, mean age 67.6 ± 7.9 years) were included. Fifteen sm IBDs were implanted in 1 procedure (100%). Fourteen (93.3%) patients had simultaneous endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) and 1 (6.7%) patient previously had a bilateral CIAAs repair by EVAR. The mean common iliac artery (CIA) diameter was 36.6 ± 12.5 mm. Technical success was obtained in all patients (100%). The median operation time was 189.7 ± 78.6 min, with a median fluoroscopy time of 45.3 ± 15.9 min. Axillary artery access was used in 11 (73.3%) procedures. The mean total hospital stay was 5.6 ± 2.8 days, and the postoperative follow-up was 35.4 months (range 2-120). The estimated IIA bridge stent patency at 1 year after operation was 100% and 85.7% ± 13.2% 5 years postoperatively. One (6.7%) IIA branch was occluded, and this patient remained asymptomatic. One patient (6.7%) needed reintervention, and another (6.7%) patient had type II leakage, which is currently under close surveillance. CONCLUSIONS Using an IBD to maintain the pelvic blood flow is an effective and feasible intravascular technique, especially for patients with an abnormal iliac artery anatomy. This novel technique has similar midterm procedural success rate compared to the use of commercial IBDs. Therefore, these devices are more suitable for patients with certain anatomic challenges and can be used as an alternative treatment.
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- Chaonan Wang
- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China; Eight-year Program of Clinical Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China; Department of Pathophysiology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Eight-year Program of Clinical Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Eight-year Program of Clinical Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Eight-year Program of Clinical Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Departments of Vascular Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Bennett KM, Hurley L, Kyriakides TC, Yi JA, Freischlag JA, Matsumura JS. Effect of preservation of antegrade hypogastric flow on development of claudication following aortoiliac aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 2023; 77:1070-1076. [PMID: 36565778 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the rate of development of buttock claudication in patients undergoing aortoiliac aneurysm repair with and without exclusion of antegrade hypogastric arterial flow. In the absence of convincing data, questions remain regarding the best management of hypogastric arterial flow to prevent the theoretical risk of buttock claudication. METHODS The Veterans' Affairs Open Versus Endovascular Repair (OVER) Cooperative Study prospectively collected information on buttock claudication. Trial participants were specifically prompted both pre- and postoperatively to report the development of claudication symptoms at several anatomic levels. Of note, trial investigators were specifically trained to occlude the trunk hypogastric arterial, preserving the anterior and posterior divisions. Bayesian survival models were created to evaluate time to development of left, right, or bilateral buttock claudication according to the presence/absence of antegrade hypogastric perfusion. RESULTS A total of 881 patients from the OVER trial with information regarding status of hypogastric flow were included in the analysis. Of these, 788 patients maintained bilateral antegrade hypogastric arterial perfusion, 63 had right hypogastric coverage/occlusion, and 27 had left hypogastric coverage/occlusion, whereas 3 patients had bilateral hypogastric coverage/occlusion. Just under 5% of all patients (n = 41) developed buttock claudication. After adjustment for smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, medications, study arm, preoperative activity level, body mass index, age, and diabetes, intervention-related changes to hypogastric perfusion had no effect on time to development of buttock claudication. A Maximum A Posteriori Kullback- Leibler misfit χ2 was 14.45 with 24 degrees of freedom, resulting in a goodness of fit P-value of P = .94, indicative of a good fit. CONCLUSIONS OVER is the largest aneurysm treatment study to prospectively collect data related to the development of claudication as well as hypogastric preservation status. Despite this, we were unable to find evidence to support the assertion that preservation of antegrade hypogastric flow decreases the rate of development of buttock claudication symptoms. The low rate of development of buttock claudication overall and in the subgroups is striking.
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- Kyla M Bennett
- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI; Middleton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgery Service, Madison, WI.
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, West Haven, CT; Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, West Haven, CT
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI; Middleton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgery Service, Madison, WI
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Turchino D, Peluso A, Accarino G, Accarino G, De Rosa C, D'Angelo A, Machi P, Mirabella D, Pecoraro F, Del Guercio L, Bracale UM, Dinoto E. A multicenter experience of three different "iliac branched" stent grafts for the treatment of aorto-iliac and/or iliac aneurysms. Ann Vasc Surg 2023:S0890-5096(23)00148-6. [PMID: 36921795 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of 3 different commercial iliac branch devices (IBDs): the Zenith Branch Iliac Endovascular Graft; the Gore Excluder Iliac Branch System and the E-liac Stent Graft System for the treatment of aorto-iliac or iliac aneurysms. METHODS From January 2017 to February 2020, a retrospective reviewed was conducted on a total of 96 patients. Primary endpoint was IBD instability rate at 24-months. Secondary endpoints included onset of any endoleaks, buttock claudication, IBD-related reintervention and all-death rates, post-operative acute kidney and changes in maximum diameter from baseline of the aortic aneurysmal sac. RESULTS At 24 months, the branch instability rate was similar amongst the three IBDs employed [Jotec 1/24 (4.1%), Gore 1/12 (8.3%), Cook 6/47 (12.7%), p-value = 0.502]. As well, no statistical difference in terms of branch-occlusion and branch-related endoleaks was observed. The Jotec group showed a significant decrease in maximum diameter from the baseline of the aortic aneurysmal sac when compared to the Gore group alone. No other differences were found relevant to the onset of any endoleaks, reinterventions and all-death rates. At 24-months, the Kaplan-Meier estimate of survival freedom from any branch instability was 95.8%, 91.6% and 86.8% for Jotec, Gore and Cook groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The use of IBDs represents a safe method for preserving patency of the IIA during treatment of aorto-iliac or iliac aneurysms providing a low rate of IBD instability.
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- Davide Turchino
- Department of Public Health, Vascular Surgery Unit, University Federico II of Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Vascular Surgery Unit, University Federico II of Naples, Italy
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery Unit - AOUP Policlinico 'P. Giaccone', Palermo, Italy; Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery Unit - AOUP Policlinico 'P. Giaccone', Palermo, Italy; Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery Unit - AOUP Policlinico 'P. Giaccone', Palermo, Italy; Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Vascular Surgery Unit, University Federico II of Naples, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery Unit - AOUP Policlinico 'P. Giaccone', Palermo, Italy; Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy.
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Kim HJ, Yun WS, Kim HK. Type Ic Endoleak after LifeStream Balloon-Expandable Stent Graft and Zenith Iliac Branch Device Placement. Vasc Specialist Int 2023; 39:2. [PMID: 36872913 PMCID: PMC9986725 DOI: 10.5758/vsi.230002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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Considering the recent advancements in endovascular management of aortoiliac aneurysms, the use of an iliac branch device (IBD) to preserve pelvic blood flow and reduce complications caused by embolization of the internal iliac artery (IIA) is recommended by various guidelines. Although the outcomes reported following IBD placement are mainly positive and durable, IBD-specific complications such as a type Ic endoleak and associated reintervention may occur. Moreover, only one IBD device and one type of balloon-expandable bridging stent graft for IIA are currently available on the domestic market. Here we present two cases of type Ic endoleak following IBD placement. In both cases, IIA diameter was slightly larger than the basic instructions for use. Notably, the initial procedures were considered successful; however, type Ic endoleaks were detected on 1-month follow-up imaging. This finding emphasizes the need for a precise preoperative evaluation, intraoperative manipulation, and postoperative follow-up.
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- Hyeon Ju Kim
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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Yazar O, Willems S, Salemans PB, Wong CY, van Grinsven B, Bouwman LH. Treatment of Aortoiliac Aneurysms: Compatibility of the E-liac Stent Graft (Artivion ®, Iliac Branch Device) with Endurant II or IIs (Medtronic ®, EVAR). Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2023; 46:187-193. [PMID: 36624291 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03352-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Iliac branch devices (IBD) are widely used to treat aortoiliac aneurysms with an unfit distal landing zone for standard endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). The aim of this retrospective study was to examine the treatment of aortoiliac aneurysms with the combination of the Endurant II(s) stent graft system (Medtronic®) and the E-liac stent graft (Artivion®). MATERIALS AND METHODS Data of all patients who underwent an EVAR combined with unilateral or bilateral IBD between January 2015 and January 2020 were analyzed. Primary outcomes were technical success at implantation (successful EVAR with IBD extension placement and patency of the grafts without type 1 or type 3 endoleak), and type 1b/3 endoleak, hypogastric artery patency and IBD-related reinterventions during follow-up. Secondary outcomes were all type 1 endoleak, all reinterventions, rupture, and mortality during follow-up. RESULTS A total of 38 patients were treated with a combination of EVAR with IBD. Technical success was 94.7% (n = 36/38). The 30-day survival was 100%. Median follow-up time was 31 months (range 8-56). During follow-up, no patients developed type 1b or type 3 endoleak and all hypogastric arteries at the side of IBD remained patent. The overall reintervention rate at 12 months follow-up was 5.3% (n = 2/38) and the IBD-related reintervention rate was 2.6% (n = 1/38). CONCLUSION The combination of the Endurant II(s) and the E-liac stent graft system is an effective and safe procedure for patients with an aortoiliac aneurysm. We confirm the high hypogastric artery patency rate using IBD. Furthermore, these devices have a high technical success rate even when it is combined with an Endurant II(s) EVAR main body.
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- Ozan Yazar
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419PC, Heerlen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419PC, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419PC, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419PC, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419PC, Heerlen, The Netherlands.,Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Hwang D, Yun WS, Kim HK, Huh S. Off-label use of an iliac branch device and a reversed iliac limb for a patient with a unilateral common iliac artery aneurysm and a narrow distal aorta: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32640. [PMID: 36637963 PMCID: PMC9839253 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Current bifurcated aortic endografts are unsuitable for patients with a narrow distal aorta except AFX2, which is unavailable in South Korea. An iliac branch device (IBD) was introduced to exclude iliac aneurysms while preserving the pelvic circulation. With advancements in endovascular techniques, various attempts for outside instructions for use have been reported to be practicable in certain patients. PATIENT CONCERNS A 58-year-old man was referred to our emergency room with an incidentally found left common iliac artery aneurysm (CIAA) in a general checkup. DIAGNOSES Computed tomography angiogram showed a narrow distal aorta that tapered from 20 mm just below the renal artery to 13 mm at aortic bifurcation and a left isolated CIAA with a maximal diameter of 40 mm and 70 mm in length. INTERVENTIONS After left hypogastric artery embolization, the Cook IBD was placed at the aortic bifurcation, and the Bard Covera Plus stent-graft was deployed from the IBD cuff to the left external iliac artery. Then, a reversed Medtronic Endurant iliac limb was implanted into the infrarenal aorta down to the proximal IBD. OUTCOMES The stent grafts were patent without endoleak at the 6-month follow-up. LESSONS In selected patients with an isolated CIAA with a narrow distal aorta, IBD can be used as a main body at the aortic bifurcation for successful aneurysm exclusion. However, considering the application of outside instructions for use, special attention and careful planning must be taken before the procedure.
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- Deokbi Hwang
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
- * Correspondence: Woo-Sung Yun, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, 130 Dongduk-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, South Korea (e-mail: )
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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Schneider DB, Matsumura JS, Lee JT, Peterson BG, Chaer RA, Oderich GS. Five-year outcomes from a prospective, multicenter study of endovascular repair of iliac artery aneurysms using an iliac branch device. J Vasc Surg 2023; 77:122-128. [PMID: 35842202 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We have reported the 5-year results of a pivotal prospective, multicenter study conducted in the United States of a specifically designed iliac branch endoprosthesis (IBE; W.L. Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, AZ) for endovascular repair of aortoiliac aneurysms and common iliac artery aneurysms. METHODS A total of 63 patients (98.4% male; mean age, 70 years) with aortoiliac or common iliac artery aneurysms had undergone implantation of a single IBE device and a bifurcated aortoiliac stent graft. Patients with bilateral common iliac artery aneurysms (n = 22; 34.9%) had undergone either staged occlusion or surgical revascularization of the contralateral internal iliac artery before study enrollment. At 5 years, 36 of the 63 patients had completed the final study follow-up examinations, including clinical examinations (n = 35) and computed tomography (n = 32), with the results evaluated by an independent core laboratory and adverse events adjudicated by a clinical events committee. RESULTS At 5 years, freedom from all-cause mortality was 85.7% and freedom from aneurysm-related mortality was 100%. The nine deaths that had occurred (range, 132-1898 days) were adjudicated as unrelated to the aneurysm or procedure. Primary patency of the internal and external iliac artery IBE limbs was 95.1% and 100%, respectively. No patients had experienced new-onset buttock claudication on the IBE side or self-reported new-onset erectile dysfunction. The common iliac artery diameter on the IBE side was either unchanged or had decreased by ≥5 mm in 30 of the 31 patients (96.8%) with a baseline (1 month) and 5-year (range, 1641-2006 days) computed tomography scan available. Of the 31 evaluable patients, 9 (29.0%) had had an increase of ≥5 mm in the aortic diameter, 5 of whom had had a concurrent type II endoleak. No type I or type III endoleaks or device migration were identified by the core laboratory. Six patients had undergone eight secondary interventions, including five interventions for a type II endoleak. The freedom from secondary intervention was 90.5%. CONCLUSIONS The 5-year results of our prospective, multicenter study have confirmed the safety, efficacy, and durability of the IBE device for the treatment of aortoiliac and iliac artery aneurysms. The device effectively prevented common iliac artery aneurysm rupture, maintained the patency of the internal iliac artery, and avoided the complications associated with internal iliac artery sacrifice. Although common iliac artery aneurysm enlargement was rare, abdominal aortic enlargement was more common, suggesting that the outcomes of endovascular aneurysm repair might be different for patients with or without associated common iliac artery aneurysms.
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- Darren B Schneider
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, MO
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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Ye K, Qiu P, Qin J, Peng Z, Li W, Yin M, Lu X. Internal iliac artery preservation during endovascular aortic repair using in situ laser fenestration. J Vasc Surg 2023; 77:129-135. [PMID: 35944730 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.07.174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the technical and short-term clinical outcomes of internal iliac artery (IIA) reconstruction during endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) with in situ laser-assisted fenestration in cases of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in which the iliac artery is unfit for an internal branched device (IBD). METHODS In the present single-institution retrospective study, we analyzed patients with AAAs who had undergone EVAR with in situ laser-assisted fenestration for IIA reconstruction between January 2018 and April 2021. The study included patients with iliac artery anatomy unfit for the use of commercial IBDs. The primary safety end point was freedom from major adverse events and unplanned reinterventions within 30 days. The primary efficacy end point was freedom from IIA restenosis, reintervention, and symptoms due to pelvic ischemia at 1 year after the procedure. RESULTS A total of 20 patients requiring IIA reconstruction but with anatomy unfit for IBD placement were treated with in situ laser-assisted fenestration during EVAR for aortoiliac aneurysms during the study period. The mean age of our patients was 72 years, and 90% were men. The technical success rate was 100%. No patient had died within 30 days after the procedure. A suspicious IIA perforation had occurred in one patient, which was treated with an additional covered stent, for a primary safety end point of 95.0%. After a mean follow-up of 11 months, all except for one of the reconstructed IIAs were patent. Three patients reported symptoms of buttock claudication on the IIA occluded side at their 3-month follow-up after the procedure. However, these symptoms had subsided in two of these patients at 6 months. Type II endoleaks without sac expansion had occurred in two patients owing to retrograde blood flow from the inferior mesenteric artery and lumbar artery. Both patients were kept under close surveillance. The rate of freedom from major adverse events and unplanned reinterventions within 30 days (primary efficacy end point) was 86.3% at 1 year after procedure. CONCLUSIONS In situ laser-assisted fenestration was found to be a safe and effective alternative method for IIA reconstruction during EVAR for aortoiliac aneurysms in patients with anatomy unfit for IBD.
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- Kaichuang Ye
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Vascular Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Vascular Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Vascular Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Vascular Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Vascular Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Vascular Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University, School of Medicine, Vascular Center of Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, China.
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Yang SS, Kim HK, Kim JY, Lee T, Lee SS, Park HS, Park SC, Park YJ. Preliminary outcomes of the LifeStream balloon-expandable stentgraft in Zenith Iliac branch device to preserve pelvic circulation: A Korean multicenter study. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:94-98. [PMID: 35123861 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2022.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate early outcomes of aortoiliac or isolated iliac artery aneurysm repair using the Zenith® Bifurcated Iliac Side (ZBIS) stent graft combined with the LifeStream™ Balloon Expandable Vascular Covered Stent as a bridging stentgraft. METHODS Between August 2018 and February 2020, 38 patients (37 male, mean age 72.7 years) received 46 LifeStream stents in conjunction with 38 ZBIS stent grafts to bridge hypogastric arteries for aneurysm repair in six university hospitals in Korea. The primary outcomes were technical success rate and procedure-related complications. Secondary outcomes were bridging stent graft patency and re-intervention. RESULTS All procedures were performed as elective standard endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) and unilateral iliac branch device (IBD). Mean follow-up was 13.1 months, and patient overall survival rate was 96.7%. Technical success rate was 76.3% (n = 29). Causes of failure included seven total endoleaks; six type Ic and one type IIIc from the IBD junction, one unintentional IIA coverage, and one failure to deploy the IIA stent graft. Procedure-related complications occurred in two patients: one LifeStream migration and one ZBIS stent graft migration. Overall patency rates for the LifeStream and ZBIS stents were 97.4% and 97.2%, respectively. CONCLUSION This multicenter preliminary experience with the LifeStream™ Balloon Expandable Vascular Covered Stent in IBD demonstrated good patency; however, an unexpectedly high rate of type Ic endoleaks was observed. Combined use of the LifeStream stent with the ZBIS stent graft is safe and feasible to preserve pelvic circulation with good patency and a low rate of device-related reintervention.
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- Shin-Seok Yang
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea
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- Division of Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Division of Vascular and EndoVascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Division of Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Fenelli C, Gargiulo M, Prendes CF, Faggioli G, Stavroulakis K, Gallitto E, Stana J, Spath P, Rantner B, Tsilimparis N. Effect of iliac tortuosity on outcomes after iliac branch procedures. J Vasc Surg 2022; 76:714-723.e1. [PMID: 35227802 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2022.01.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To report a two-centers evaluation of the effects of iliac axis tortuosity on iliac branch device (IBD) results. METHODS From 2015 to 2021, all IBD procedures performed at two European centers were analyzed retrospectively. The preoperative pelvic tortuosity index (PTI), external tortuosity index (ETI), and double iliac sign (DIS) were assessed for each iliac axis submitted to IBD. The primary endpoints were technical success, early and mid-term IBD complications (occlusion, stenosis, endoleaks [ELs]) and reinterventions, and the association with the PTI, ETI, and DIS. The 30-day mortality, survival, freedom from complications and freedom from reinterventions (FFR) were the secondary endpoints. RESULTS During the study period, 224 patients had undergone 256 IBD procedures for 165 (64.5%) aortoiliac aneurysms, 44 (17.2%) isolated iliac aneurysms, 11 (4.3%) abdominal aortic aneurysms with a short iliac landing zone, and 36 (14.1%) type Ib ELs. IBD was planned with endovascular aortic aneurysm repair for 158 (61.7%), fenestrated/branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair for 45 (7.6%), and isolated for 53 (20.7%) cases. Technical success and 30-day mortality were 99.2% (254 of 256) and 0.9% (2 of 224), respectively. A PTI >1.4, an ETI >1.7, and the DIS were tested to identify the risk factors for the endpoints. No ELs and 9 (3.5%) IBD occlusions, requiring five reinterventions (2%), had occurred within 30 days. No association with the PTI, ETI, or DIS was identified; IBD oversizing of ≥25% on the external iliac artery was independently related to occlusion (odds ratio, 4.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1-18.1; P = .045). The mean follow-up was 31 ± 27 months, with 11 IBD occlusions, 14 ELs, and 21 reinterventions. At 1, 3, and 5 years of follow-up survival, IBD patency, and FFR were 95%, 89%, and 80%; 93%, 91%, and 90%; and 93%, 89%, and 83%, respectively. The risk factors for overall complications (n = 34; 13.3%) and reinterventions (n = 26; 10.2%) were an ETI >1.7 (P = .037 and P = .019), a PTI >1.4 (P = .016 and P = .012), and a type Ib EL as the indication (P = .025 and P = .001), respectively. Cox regression confirmed PTI >1.4 as an independent predictor of overall complications and reinterventions (hazard ratio [HR], 2.3; 95% CI, 1.1-4.4; P = .018; and HR, 3 95% CI, 1.3-6.8; P = .018, respectively) and ETI >1.7 as an independent risk factor for ELs (HR 6; 95% CI, 2.1-17.5; P = .001). The freedom from complications and FFR were significantly lower with a PTI >1.4 at 3 years (73% vs 92% [log-rank P = .01] and 77% vs 93% [log-rank P = .001], respectively). CONCLUSIONS We found IBDs to be safe and effective in the treatment of aortoiliac aneurysms. Early complications are uncommon and related to endograft oversizing rather than anatomic characteristics in the present study. Iliac tortuosity is a risk factor for overall complications and reinterventions, in particular for IBD-related ELs.
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- Cecilia Fenelli
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians University Hospital, Munich, Germany; Vascular Surgery, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Vascular Surgery, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians University Hospital, Munich, Germany.
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Borzsák S, Süvegh A, Szentiványi A, Fontanini DM, Vecsey-Nagy M, Banga P, Sótonyi P, Szeberin Z, Csobay-Novák C. Midterm Results of Iliac Branch Devices in a Newly Established Aortic Center. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12081154. [PMID: 36013332 PMCID: PMC9409818 DOI: 10.3390/life12081154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The first-line treatment of common iliac artery aneurysms is endovascular repair. International guidelines recommend the preservation of the internal iliac artery, which is best achieved by the implantation of an iliac bifurcation device (IBD). Our aim was to evaluate the initial midterm results of IBDs in the leading vascular center of Hungary. In this single-center retrospective study, relevant clinical data and the results of the imaging examinations were collected and analyzed in all patients who underwent IBD implantation between December 2010 and July 2021. Thirty-five patients (31 males, mean age: 67.9 ± 8.5 years) underwent endovascular treatment with 37 IBD implantations. Technical success was achieved in 88.2% of the patients, with no perioperative mortality or open surgical conversion. One patient was lost during follow-up. Internal iliac artery occlusion was detected in three (8.8%) patients, and reintervention was performed in five (14.7%) patients. Primary patency of the internal iliac branch was 97.1% at 1 month, 93% at 2 months, and 89.0% at 5 years. The average follow-up time was 20.1 ± 26.2 months, during which two (5.9%) deaths occurred. Our initial experience with iliac branch devices was associated with a low complication rate and a favorable outcome, which confirms the midterm success of this intervention.
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- Sarolta Borzsák
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (S.B.); (A.S.); (A.S.); (D.M.F.); (M.V.-N.)
- Semmelweis Aortic Center, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (P.B.); (P.S.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (S.B.); (A.S.); (A.S.); (D.M.F.); (M.V.-N.)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (S.B.); (A.S.); (A.S.); (D.M.F.); (M.V.-N.)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (S.B.); (A.S.); (A.S.); (D.M.F.); (M.V.-N.)
- Semmelweis Aortic Center, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (P.B.); (P.S.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (S.B.); (A.S.); (A.S.); (D.M.F.); (M.V.-N.)
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- Semmelweis Aortic Center, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (P.B.); (P.S.); (Z.S.)
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis Aortic Center, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (P.B.); (P.S.); (Z.S.)
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis Aortic Center, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (P.B.); (P.S.); (Z.S.)
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (S.B.); (A.S.); (A.S.); (D.M.F.); (M.V.-N.)
- Semmelweis Aortic Center, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 1122 Budapest, Hungary; (P.B.); (P.S.); (Z.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +36-1-458-6870
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Outcomes of Unilateral Versus Bilateral Use of the Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis for Elective Endovascular Treatment of Aorto-iliac Aneurysms. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2022; 45:939-949. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03166-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Pratesi C, Esposito D, Apostolou D, Attisani L, Bellosta R, Benedetto F, Blangetti I, Bonardelli S, Casini A, Fargion AT, Favaretto E, Freyrie A, Frola E, Miele V, Niola R, Novali C, Panzera C, Pegorer M, Perini P, Piffaretti G, Pini R, Robaldo A, Sartori M, Stigliano A, Taurino M, Veroux P, Verzini F, Zaninelli E, Orso M. Guidelines on the management of abdominal aortic aneurysms: updates from the Italian Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (SICVE). THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2022; 63:328-352. [PMID: 35658387 DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.22.12330-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The objective of these Guidelines was to revise and update the previous 2016 Italian Guidelines on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Disease, in accordance with the National Guidelines System (SNLG), to guide every practitioner toward the most correct management pathway for this pathology. The methodology applied in this update was the GRADE-SIGN version methodology, following the instructions of the AGREE quality of reporting checklist as well. The first methodological step was the formulation of clinical questions structured according to the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) model according to which the Recommendations were issued. Then, systematic reviews of the Literature were carried out for each PICO question or for homogeneous groups of questions, followed by the selection of the articles and the assessment of the methodological quality for each of them using qualitative checklists. Finally, a Considered Judgment form was filled in for each clinical question, in which the features of the evidence as a whole are assessed to establish the transition from the level of evidence to the direction and strength of the recommendations. These guidelines outline the correct management of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm in terms of screening and surveillance. Medical management and indication for surgery are discussed, as well as preoperative assessment regarding patients' background and surgical risk evaluation. Once the indication for surgery has been established, the options for traditional open and endovascular surgery are described and compared, focusing specifically on patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms as well. Finally, indications for early and late postoperative follow-up are explained. The most recent evidence in the Literature has been able to confirm and possibly modify the previous recommendations updating them, likewise to propose new recommendations on prospectively relevant topics.
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- Carlo Pratesi
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy -
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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, AOU Policlinico Martino, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Angiology and Blood Coagulation, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, AO S. Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, AORN Cardarelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, GVM Maria Pia Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, AOU Sant'Andrea, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Poliambulanza Foundation Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ticino Vascular Center - Lugano Regional Hospital, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Angiology and Blood Coagulation, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of General Medical Practice, ATS Bergamo - ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Perugia, Italy
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FRANCHIN M, BELLOSTA R, CAVI R, MAURI F, ATTISANI L, TOZZI M, PIFFARETTI G. Comparison of sutureless anastomosis with hybrid vascular graft to standard graft for the hypogastric preservation during open aortic surgery. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.23736/s1824-4777.22.01531-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Li Z, Zhou M, Wang G, Yuan T, Wang E, Zhao Y, Shu X, Zhang Y, Lin P, Fu W, Wang L. A Multicenter Assessment of Anatomic Suitability for Iliac Branched Devices in Eastern Asian Patients With Unilateral and Bilateral Aortoiliac Aneurysms. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 8:763351. [PMID: 35047573 PMCID: PMC8762359 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.763351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aims to assess the suitability of four types of commercial iliac branch device systems to treat Eastern Asian abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) patients with bilateral or unilateral common iliac artery aneurysms (CIAAs). Methods: Patients with a coexisting AAA and a unilateral or bilateral CIAAs who underwent endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) at two tertiary centers in China from 2015 to 2017 were reviewed. Morphology of lesions was measured and the anatomic suitability for Cook iliac branch device (IBD), Gore iliac branch endoprosthesis (IBE), Lifetech iliac branch stent graft (IBSG), and Jotec IBD was evaluated according to the latest instructions for use. Results: Seventy-six patients with AAA were enrolled, including 35 bilateral CIAAs, 41 unilateral CIAAs. A hundred and eleven lesions were investigated aggregately: 16.2, 28.8, 21.6, and 19.8% met the criteria for Cook IBD, Gore IBE, Lifetech IBSG, and Jotec IBD, respectively. A total of 34 (44.7%) patients could be treated for at least one lateral lesion. The diameter of the internal iliac artery (IIA) was the most common restriction for IBD application. Additionally, the IIA diameter of lesions in the bilateral group was significantly larger compared with the unilateral group (P < 0.001). Based on the anatomical characteristics alone, it is likely that IBDs will be more suitable for unilateral lesions than bilateral ones (P < 0.05). However, there was no difference between the suitability for patients with unilateral or bilateral CIAAs (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Less than half of Eastern Asian patients with aortoiliac aneurysms were eligible for IBD application. This was primarily due to the IIA diameter failing to meet the criteria. And thus, the suitability of lesions in bilateral group was significantly lower than that in the unilateral group. Aiming to expand the indications and optimize the design of the iliac branch devices, IIA diameter and the anatomical characteristics of the bilateral lesions should be considered deliberately.
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- Zheyun Li
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Vascular Surgery Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Jinan Central Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Vascular Surgery Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Vascular Surgery Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Vascular Surgery Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Vascular Surgery Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Vascular Surgery Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Vascular Surgery Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Vascular Surgery Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xiamen Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Xiamen, China
- *Correspondence: Weiguo Fu
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Vascular Surgery Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Xiamen Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Xiamen, China
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Chen RJ, Vaes RHD, Qi SD, J Westcott M, Robinson DR. Modalities of endovascular management for internal iliac artery aneurysms. ANZ J Surg 2021; 91:2397-2403. [PMID: 34595811 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Internal iliac artery aneurysms (IIAA) are uncommon. Open repair is technically challenging and has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality compared with repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The aim of this study is to assess the outcomes of endovascular treatment of IIAA and incidence of postoperative pelvic ischaemia. METHODS A single-centre retrospective analysis was performed for IIAAs treated with endovascular repair between January 2005 and December 2017. Aneurysm morphology, mode of presentation and operative technique were evaluated. Primary outcomes were 30-day mortality and incidence of pelvic ischaemia. Secondary outcomes were technical success, major complications and reintervention. RESULTS Twenty-nine IIAAs were treated in 23 patients with a mean age of 74 */- 9 years. Six patients had isolated IIAAs (26%); the remaining 17 patients had aortoiliac aneurysms. Five patients (22%) required emergent repair for ruptured IIAAs. Mean IIAA size was 4.1 cm */- 1.8 and ruptures occurred at mean 6.1 cm */- 2.6. Endovascular techniques used: stent graft occlusion of the internal iliac artery (IIA) ostium (n = 16), deployment of iliac branch device (n = 9), and other endovascular techniques (n = 4). The 30-day mortality was zero. Three patients (13%) experienced post-operative pelvic ischemia which were all minor chronic gluteal claudication after IIA occlusion. Primary technical success was achieved in 27 repairs (93%). There was one late reintervention (3%). CONCLUSION IIAAs are often asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally, however, a significant proportion present emergently. Endovascular treatment is feasible for both ruptured and non-ruptured aneurysms with low perioperative morbidity, mortality and reintervention rates.
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- Reuben J Chen
- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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D'Oria M, Pitoulias GA, Torsello GF, Pitoulias AG, Fazzini S, Masciello F, Verzini F, Donas KP. Bilateral Use of Iliac Branch Devices for Aortoiliac Aneurysms Is Safe and Feasible, and Procedural Volume Does Not Seem to Affect Technical or Clinical Effectiveness: Early and Midterm Results From the pELVIS International Multicentric Registry. J Endovasc Ther 2021; 28:585-592. [PMID: 34060354 DOI: 10.1177/15266028211016439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate early and follow-up outcomes following bilateral use of iliac branch devices (IBD) for aortoiliac endografting and assess the impact of center volume. We used data from the pELVIS international multicentric registry. METHODS For the purpose of this study, only those patients receiving concomitant bilateral IBD implantation were analyzed. To assess the impact that procedural volume of bilateral IBD implantation could have on early and follow-up outcomes, participating institutions were classified as Site(s) A if they had performed >10 and/or >20% concomitant bilateral IBD procedure, otherwise they were classified as Site(s) B. Endpoints of the analysis included early (ie, 30-day) mortality and morbidity, as well as all-cause and aneurysm-related mortality during follow-up. Additional endpoints that were evaluated included IBD-related reinterventions, IBD occlusion or stenosis requiring reintervention (ie, loss of primary patency), and IBD-related type I endoleak. RESULTS Overall, 96 patients received bilateral IBD implantation (out of 910 procedures collected in the whole pELVIS cohort), of whom 65 were treated at Site A (ie, Group A) and 31 were treated at Site(s) B (ie, Group B). In total, only 1 death occurred within 30 days from bilateral IBD implantation, and 9 patients experienced at least 1 major complication without any significant difference between subjects in Group A versus those in Group B (10.8% vs 6.5%, p=0.714). In the overall cohort, the 2-year freedom from IBD-related type I endoleaks and IBD primary patency were 96% and 92%, respectively; no significant differences were seen in those rates between Group A or Group B (95% vs 100%, p=0.335; 93% vs 88%, p=0.470). Freedom from any IBD-related reinterventions was 83% at 2 years, with similar rates between study groups (85% vs 83%, p=0.904). CONCLUSIONS Within the pELVIS registry, concomitant bilateral IBD implantation is a safe and feasible technique for management of aortoiliac aneurysms in patients with suitable anatomy. Despite increased technical complexity, effectiveness of the repair is satisfactory with low rates of IBD-related adverse events at mid-term follow-up. Procedural volume does not seem to affect technical or clinical outcomes after bilateral use of IBD, which remains a favorable treatment option in selected patients.
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- Mario D'Oria
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgical Medical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste Medical School, Trieste, Italy
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- Second Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, School of Medicine Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "G. Gennimatas" Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Research Vascular Centre, Asklepios Clinic Langen, University of Frankfurt, Langen, Germany
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- Second Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, School of Medicine Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "G. Gennimatas" Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Research Vascular Centre, Asklepios Clinic Langen, University of Frankfurt, Langen, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, A. O. U. Città della Salute e della Scienza, Molinette Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Research Vascular Centre, Asklepios Clinic Langen, University of Frankfurt, Langen, Germany
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van der Veen D, Holewijn S, Bellosta R, van Sterkenburg SMM, Heyligers JMM, Ficarelli I, Gómez Palonés FJ, Mangialardi N, Mosquera NJ, Holden A, Reijnen MMPJ. One Year Outcomes of an International Multicentre Prospective Cohort Study on the Gore Excluder Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis for Aorto-Iliac Aneurysms. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2021; 62:177-185. [PMID: 34144884 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2021.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The Gore Excluder Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis (IBE) was developed to preserve perfusion in the hypogastric artery after endovascular repair of aorto-iliac aneurysms. This study reports the 12 month technical and clinical outcomes of treatment with this device. METHODS This study was a physician initiated international multicentre, prospective cohort study. The primary endpoint was primary patency of the hypogastric branch at 12 months. Secondary endpoints included technical and clinical outcomes. Patients with an indication for elective treatment with the Gore Excluder IBE were enrolled between March 2015 and August 2018. Baseline and procedural characteristics, imaging data, physical examinations and questionnaire data (Walking Impairment Questionnaire [WIQ], EuroQol-5-Dimensions [EQ5D], International Index of Erectile Function 5 [IIEF-5]) were collected through 12 month follow up. RESULTS One hundred patients were enrolled of which 97% were male, with a median age of 70.0 years (interquartile range [IQR] 64.5 - 75.5 years). An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) above threshold for treatment was found in 42.7% and in the remaining patients the iliac artery diameter was the indication for treatment. The maximum common iliac artery (CIA) diameter on the Gore Excluder IBE treated side was 35.5 mm (IQR 30.8 - 42.0) mm. Twenty-two patients received a bilateral and seven patients had an isolated IBE. Median procedural time was 151 minutes (IQR 117 - 193 minutes) with a median hospital stay of four days (IQR 3 - 5 days). Primary patency of the IBE at 12 month follow up was 91.3%. Primary patency for patients treated inside and outside the instructions for use were 91.8% and 85.7%, respectively (p = .059). Freedom from secondary interventions was 98% and 97% at 30 days and 12 months, respectively. CIA and AAA diameters decreased significantly through 12 months. IIEF-5 and EQ5D scores remained stable through follow up. Patency of the contralateral internal iliac artery led to better IIEF-5 outcomes. WIQ scores decreased at 30 days and returned to baseline values through 12 months. CONCLUSION Use of the Gore Excluder IBE for the treatment of aorto-iliac aneurysms shows a satisfactory primary patency through 12 months, with significant decrease of diameters, a low re-intervention rate, and favourable clinical outcomes.
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- Vascular Surgery, Elisabeth Tweesteden Ziekenhuis, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Complexo Hospitelario Universitario de Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Rijnstate, Arnhem, the Netherlands; Multi-Modality Medical Imaging Group, TechMed Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.
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The Off-Label Use of a Leg Endoprosthesis for Internal Iliac Artery Aneurysm Treatment. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 71:535.e17-535.e20. [PMID: 33160053 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.09.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The 10-30% of iliac aneurysms involve the internal iliac arteries (IIAs), and their repair still remains a challenge. The endovascular techniques have become the treatment of choice in relation to the improvement of materials, techniques, and less morbidity/mortality compared with open surgery. Regardless of the use of open or endovascular surgery, the preservation of hypogastric blood flow is strongly recommended in the case of occlusion of the contralateral. We describe a case of the use over the instructions for use (IFU), of the GORE Excluder iliac extension for the total successful endovascular exclusion of a voluminous IIA aneurysm in chronic contralateral occlusion. This use over the IFU is applicable and effective in selected patients.
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Fujimura N, Imazuru T, Matsumura H, Shibata T, Furuyama T, Kaneko K, Uchiyama H, Morikage N, Uchida T, Teshima E, Yamaoka T, Masuhara H, Ueda H, Arakawa M, Norimatsu T, Obara H, Onitsuka S. Two-Year Results of a Multicenter Prospective Observational Study of the Zenith Spiral-Z Limb Deployed in the External Iliac Artery During Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. Circ J 2020; 84:1764-1770. [DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-20-0195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Naoki Fujimura
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Saiseikai Central Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Teikyo University Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hakodate Municipal Hospital
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- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shin-yurigaoka General Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fukuoka Wajiro Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Toho University Omori Medical Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chiba University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Nerima Mitsugaoka Hospital
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Sakakibara Memorial Hospital
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- Department of Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine
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Vento V, Lejay A, Kuntz S, Ancetti S, Heim F, Chakfé N, Gargiulo M. Current status on aortic endografts. THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2020; 61:544-554. [PMID: 32964901 DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.20.11614-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Endovascular treatment has become widespread to treat aneurysmal disease, especially located in the aorta. The modern era of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair started between 1986 and 1991, and in the last 30 years, Endovascular Treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms evolved both due to the development of new materials and devices and the increasing appeal and effectiveness of the endovascular therapy itself. Vascular surgeons are using nowadays different solutions of Endovascular Treatment to treat all the expressions of aortic pathology (aneurysms, dissections and trauma) both in the acute and elective setting. Despite its use in every location of the aorta (the ascending aorta, the aortic arch, the thoracic aorta, thoraco-abdominal aorta, pararenal, iuxtarenal and infrarenal aortic aneurysms and iliac aneurysms), its safety and efficiency, endovascular treatment for aortic aneurysms presents some drawbacks: despite a lower short-term morbi-mortality, reinterventions and long-term patency are higher compared to open repair. In this review, we detail the most used types of endografts according to location, their performances and durability for each device. We conclude by discussing options to overcome ET limitations. Therefore, an obvious question arises: what we need in the future? What can the technological progress gives to physicians to further improve this new way of treating aorta?
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- Vincenzo Vento
- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), S. Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Department of Vascular Surgery and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), S. Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Physics and Textile Mechanics, University of Upper Alsace, Mulhouse, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), S. Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy -
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Joseph G, Kota A, Thomson VS, Perla HT, Keshava SN. Endografts with mini-cuff-augmented fenestrations for endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic and common iliac artery aneurysms. Vascular 2020; 29:163-170. [PMID: 32807029 DOI: 10.1177/1708538120949324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To report a technique of creating mini-cuff-augmented fenestrations in endografts for use in endovascular aneurysm repair. METHODS Circular fenestrations are made in Dacron thoracic (Valiant Captivia, Medtronic) or tapered iliac limb (Endurant, Medtronic) endografts using thermal cautery and the edges are strengthened with radio-opaque wire sutured on with 6-0 polypropylene. Straight thin-wall expanded polytetrafluoroethylene vascular graft of the same diameter as the fenestration is affixed to its edge with nonlocking 5-0 polypropylene suture, everted, trimmed, balloon-dilated to its nominal diameter and prevented from invaginating by relaxed external stay sutures. Mini-cuff-augmented fenestrations are often pre-cannulated with looped or externalized nitinol guidewires to facilitate catheter crossing. Successful use of mini-cuff-augmented fenestrations is illustrated in a symptomatic patient with Crawford extent-3 thoracoabdominal aortic and bilateral common iliac artery aneurysm undergoing endovascular repair. Seven mini-cuff-augmented fenestrations were created to preserve flow into five visceral arteries (celiac, superior mesenteric, left and dual right renal; all arising from the aneurysm) and both internal iliac arteries (arising at the aneurysm edge). RESULTS Effective sealing was achieved immediately at all mini-cuff-augmented fenestrations. At 6-month follow-up there were no endoleaks, all fenestration stents were patent and undistorted, and the aneurysm sac size had decreased. CONCLUSION Mini-cuff-augmented fenestrations accomplish effective fenestration sealing, despite being in aneurysmal zones, while preserving the advantages of fenestrations over cuffed branches.
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- George Joseph
- Department of Cardiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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Spanos K, Kölbel T, Scheerbaum M, Donas KP, Austermann M, Rohlffs F, Verzini F, Tsilimparis N. Iliac Branch Devices With Standard vs Fenestrated/Branched Stent-Grafts: Does Aneurysm Complexity Produce Worse Outcomes? Insights From the pELVIS Registry. J Endovasc Ther 2020; 27:910-916. [PMID: 32748727 DOI: 10.1177/1526602820944611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: To compare the outcomes of iliac branch devices (IBD) used in combination with standard endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) vs with fenestrated/branched EVAR (f/bEVAR) to treat complex aortoiliac aneurysms. Materials and Methods: The pELVIS Registry database containing the outcomes of IBD use at 8 European centers was interrogated to identify all IBD procedures that were combined with either standard EVAR or f/bEVAR. Among 669 patients extracted from the database, 629 (mean age 72.1±8.8 years; 597 men) had received an IBD combined with standard EVAR vs 40 (mean age 71.1±8.0 years; 40 men) who underwent f/bEVAR with an IBD. The mean aortic aneurysm diameters were 46.4±13.3 mm in the f/bEVAR patients vs 45.0±15.5 mm in the standard EVAR cases. The groups were similar in terms of baseline clinical characteristics and aneurysm morphology. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to compare patient survival, IBD occlusion, type III endoleak, and aneurysm-related reinterventions in follow-up. The estimates are presented with the 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Technical success was 100% in the f/bEVAR+IBD group and 99% in the EVAR+IBD group (p=0.85). The 30-day mortality was 0% vs 0.5%, respectively (p=0.66), while the 30-day reintervention rates were 7.5% vs 4.1% (p=0.31). The mean follow-up was 32.1±21.3 months for f/bEVAR+IBD patients (n=30) and 35.5±26.8 months for EVAR+IBD patients (n=571; p=0.41). The 12-month survival estimates were 93.4% (95% CI 93.2% to 93.6%) in the EVAR+IBD group vs 93.6% (95% CI 93.3% to 93.9%) for the f/bEVAR+IBD group (p=0.93). There were no occlusions or type III endoleaks in the f/bEVAR+IBD group at 12 months, while the estimates for freedom from occlusion and from type III endoleak in the EVAR+IBD group were 97% (95% CI 96.8% to 97.2%) and 98.5% (95% CI 98.4% to 98.6%), respectively. The 12-month estimates for freedom for aneurysm-related reintervention were 93% (95% CI 92.7% to 93.3%) in the EVAR+IBD group vs 86.4% (95% CI 85.9% to 86.9%) in the f/bEVAR+IBD patients (p=0.046). Conclusion: Treatment of complex aortoiliac disease with f/bEVAR+IBD can achieve equally good early and 1-year outcomes compared to treatment with IBDs and standard bifurcated stent-grafts, except for a somewhat higher reintervention rate in f/bEVAR patients.
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- Konstantinos Spanos
- German Aortic Center Hamburg, Department of Vascular Medicine, University Heart & Vascular Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- German Aortic Center Hamburg, Department of Vascular Medicine, University Heart & Vascular Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- German Aortic Center Hamburg, Department of Vascular Medicine, University Heart & Vascular Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, St. Franziskus Hospital / University of Münster, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, St. Franziskus Hospital / University of Münster, Germany
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- German Aortic Center Hamburg, Department of Vascular Medicine, University Heart & Vascular Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Perugia, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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Impact of Compliance with Anatomical Guidelines of "Bell-Bottom" Iliac Stent Grafts for Ectatic or Aneurysmal Iliac Arteries. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2020; 43:1143-1147. [PMID: 32409997 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02489-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of compliance with anatomical guidelines on outcomes of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair using "bell-bottom" stent grafts (BBSGs). METHODS This is a retrospective review from January 1999 to May 2012 of patients who underwent endovascular infrarenal abdominal aneurysm repair and whose iliac limbs were greater than 18 mm in diameter. Computed tomography angiography was utilized for compliance with anatomical guidelines as stated in manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU). The primary outcome observed was iliac limb events. The secondary outcome observed was the need for re-intervention due to BBSG failure. RESULTS Of the 376 BBSGs, 55 (15%) in 27 patients met IFU. Aneurysm exclusion was achieved in all patients. The mean follow-up was 44 ± 30 months. Twenty-eight patients (11%) had 29 iliac limb events (12 type 1b endoleaks, 4 aneurysm sac growth, 4 stenosis/kink, 4 retrograde migrations, 2 component separations, 2 ruptures and 1 limb occlusion); all among patients treated outside of IFU (p < 0.04). The rate of aneurysm sac enlargement was similar between both groups, at 56%, respectively, between those treated within and those treated outside of IFU. On multivariate regression analysis, larger common iliac artery (CIA) (HR 1.088, 95% CI 1.016-1.166, p = 0.016), greater CIA tortuosity (HR 2.352, 95% CI 1.004-5.509, p = 0.048) and limbs with more than two characteristics that did not meet IFU criteria (HR 3.84, 95% CI 1.15-12.83, p = 0.03) were associated with higher rates of BBSG events and re-interventions. CONCLUSIONS BBSGs effectively seal ectatic CIAs. But rates of iliac limb events and re-interventions are higher among patients who do not meet IFU criteria. The larger CIA diameter, the greater CIA tortuosity and more than two criteria not met by IFU were associated with BBSG failure and re-intervention.
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