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An R, Li J, Zhu T, Zhang Y, Li Y, Li L, Gao R, Liu X, Cao P. Traumatic Iliac Arteriovenous Fistula Treated With the Amplatzer Vascular Plug II: A Case Report and Literature Review. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:535-539. [PMID: 38158764 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231225375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Traumatic iliac arteriovenous fistula is a rare complication of vascular injury. Open surgical repair has an incidence of postoperative complications. In recent years, endovascular treatment has shown better efficacy. We report a 62-year-old female AVF patient with a stab injury history of more than 16 years. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed a large arteriovenous fistula between the right internal iliac artery and the common iliac vein. After considering the patient's relevant conditions, an endovascular approach was satisfactorily performed with the implantation of an Amplatzer Vascular Plug II to interrupt the abnormal vascular communication and maintain arterial and venous patency. The final control images showed closure of the arteriovenous communication.
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- Rui An
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Laboratory, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Palić B, Mandić A, Prskalo Z, Fazlibegović E. 32-year-old Traumatic Arteriovenous Fistula Presenting With Leg Ulcer and High-output Heart Failure. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:544-547. [PMID: 38158801 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231225886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Traumatic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is not a common disorder, and dermatological signs and heart failure caused by AVF are rarely reported. We present the case of a 55-year-old woman who was referred for congestive heart failure symptoms. Echocardiography revealed preserved left ventricular ejection fraction. Due to edema of the right leg with a long-standing leg ulcer and palpable femoral thrill, duplex ultrasonography was performed. It showed an AVF between the right superficial femoral artery (SFA) and the right femoral vein (FV). The patient recalled a 32-year-old gunshot injury that was not medically treated. After the diagnosis of AVF she was referred to a surgeon for an AVF ligation, with subsequent resolution of her symptoms. The differential diagnosis of leg ulcer with leg edema should include the possibility of AVF as a cause.
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- Benjamin Palić
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, University of Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, University of Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Medical Sciences, International Academy of Science and Arts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Rajani RR. Invited Commentary: Should We Expand Criteria for Nonoperative Management of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury? J Am Coll Surg 2024; 238:1104-1105. [PMID: 38411189 DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000001003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Golestani S, Dubose JJ, Efird J, Teixeira PG, Cardenas TC, Trust MD, Ali S, Aydelotte J, Bradford J, Brown CV. Nonoperative Management for Low-Grade Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury. J Am Coll Surg 2024; 238:1099-1104. [PMID: 38407302 DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000001056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is the standard of care for the treatment of blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) requiring intervention. Data suggest that low-grade BTAI (grade I [intimal tears] or grade II [intramural hematoma]) will resolve spontaneously if treated with nonoperative management (NOM) alone. There has been no comparison specifically between the use of NOM vs TEVAR for low-grade BTAI. We hypothesize that these low-grade injuries can be safely managed with NOM alone. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of all patients with a low-grade BTAI in the Aortic Trauma Foundation Registry from 2016 to 2021 was performed. The study population was 1 primary outcome was mortality. Secondary outcomes included complications, ICU length of stay, and ventilator days. RESULTS A total of 880 patients with BTAI were enrolled. Of the 269 patients with low-grade BTAI, 218 (81%) were treated with NOM alone (81% grade I, 19% grade II), whereas 51 (19%) underwent a TEVAR (20% grade I, 80% grade II). There was no difference in demographic or mechanism of injury in patients with low-grade BTAI who underwent NOM vs TEVAR. There was a difference in mortality between NOM alone and TEVAR (8% vs 18%, p = 0.009). Aortic-related mortality was 0.5% in the NOM group and 4% in the TEVAR group (p = 0.06). Hospital and ICU length of stay and ventilator days were not different between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS NOM alone is safe and appropriate management for low-grade BTAI, with lower mortality and decreased rates of complication when compared with routine initial TEVAR.
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- Simin Golestani
- From the Department of Surgery, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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Denby K, Zaczkiewicz M, Banthiya S, Mashayekhi K, Khatri J. Understanding large vessel perforation requiring treatment with covered stent implantation: A case series. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2024; 103:570-579. [PMID: 38470093 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Large vessel perforation during coronary intervention is a rare but potentially fatal complication, often requiring implantation of a covered stent for resolution. While technology is improving, the long-term patency of covered stents is less than drug-eluting stents, and implantation of covered stents should be used sparingly. Large vessel perforations are complex and often the perforation inflow is not located at the site of extravasation seen on angiography. This can lead to geographic miss when implanting covered stents and necessitate the implantation of additional covered stents which increases the risk for short- and long-term complications. We present a case series to further investigate the anatomy and mechanism of large vessel perforations and guidance on effective covered stent implantation.
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- Kara Denby
- Department of Cardiology, Saint Alphonsus Medical Group, Boise, Idaho, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan, USA
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- Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Kang SU, Kim HJ, Ma S, Oh DY, Jang JY, Seo C, Lee YS, Kim CH. Liquid plasma promotes angiogenesis through upregulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase-induced extracellular matrix metabolism: potential applications of liquid plasma for vascular injuries. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:138. [PMID: 38374138 PMCID: PMC10875778 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01412-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Applications of nonthermal plasma have expanded beyond the biomedical field to include antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and tissue regeneration. Plasma enhances epithelial cell repair; however, the potential damage to deep tissues and vascular structures remains under investigation. RESULT This study assessed whether liquid plasma (LP) increased nitric oxide (NO) production in human umbilical vein endothelial cells by modulating endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) phosphorylation and potential signaling pathways. First, we developed a liquid plasma product and confirmed the angiogenic effect of LP using the Matrigel plug assay. We found that the NO content increased in plasma-treated water. NO in plasma-treated water promoted cell migration and angiogenesis in scratch and tube formation assays via vascular endothelial growth factor mRNA expression. In addition to endothelial cell proliferation and migration, LP influenced extracellular matrix metabolism and matrix metalloproteinase activity. These effects were abolished by treatment with NG-L-monomethyl arginine, a specific inhibitor of NO synthase. Furthermore, we investigated the signaling pathways mediating the phosphorylation and activation of eNOS in LP-treated cells and the role of LKB1-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase in signaling. Downregulation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase by siRNA partially inhibited LP-induced eNOS phosphorylation, angiogenesis, and migration. CONCLUSION The present study suggests that LP treatment may be a novel strategy for promoting angiogenesis in vascular damage. Video Abstract.
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- Sung Un Kang
- Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, 443-380, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, 443-380, Republic of Korea
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- Medical Accelerator Research Team, Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (KIRAMS), 75 Nowonro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01812, South Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, 443-380, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, 443-380, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, 443-380, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, 443-380, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University School of Medicine, 164, World cup-ro, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon, 443-380, Republic of Korea.
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De Freitas S, Joyce D, Yang Y, Dunphy K, Walsh S, Fatima J. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nonoperative Management for SVS Grade II Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury. Ann Vasc Surg 2024; 98:220-227. [PMID: 37806657 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.07.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) grade II blunt traumatic aortic injury is defined as intramural hematoma with or without external contour abnormality. It is uncertain whether this aortic injury pattern should be treated with endovascular stent-grafting or nonoperative measures. Since the adoption of the SVS Guidelines on endovascular repair of blunt traumatic aortic injury, the practice pattern for management of grade II injuries has been heterogenous. The objective of the study was to report natural history outcomes of grade II blunt traumatic aortic injury. METHODS A systematic review of published traumatic aortic injury studies was performed. Online database searches were current to November 2022. Eligible studies included data on aortic injuries that were both managed nonoperatively and classified according to the SVS 2011 Guidelines. Data points on all-cause mortality, aorta-related mortality and early aortic intervention were extracted and underwent meta-analysis. The methodology was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidance. RESULTS Thirteen studies were included in the final analysis with a total of 204 cases of SVS grade II blunt traumatic aortic injury treated nonoperatively. The outcomes rates were estimated at 10.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 6.7%-14.9%) for all-cause mortality, 2.9% (95% CI 1.1%-5.7%) for aorta-related mortality, and 3.3% (95% CI 1.4%-6.2%) for early aortic intervention. The studies included in the analysis were of fair quality with a mean Downs and Black score 15 (±1.8). CONCLUSIONS Grade II blunt traumatic aortic injury follows a relatively benign course with few instances of aortic-related mortality. Death in the setting of this injury pattern is more often attributable to sequelae of multisystem trauma and not directly related to aortic injury. The current data support nonoperative management and imaging surveillance for grade II blunt traumatic aortic injury instead of endovascular repair. Longer-term effects on the aorta at the site of injury are unknown.
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- Simon De Freitas
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health, Washington, DC.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health, Washington, DC
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health, Washington, DC
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health, Washington, DC
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Zhao J, Wu S, Zhang M, Hong X, Zhao M, Xu S, Ji J, Ren K, Fu G, Fu J. Adventitial delivery of miR-145 to treat intimal hyperplasia post vascular injuries through injectable and in-situ self-assembling peptide hydrogels. Acta Biomater 2024; 173:247-260. [PMID: 37939818 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Intimal hyperplasia is a common lesion that can be observed in diverse vascular diseases. Drug-eluting stents and drug-coated balloons, which can release anti-proliferative agents to inhibit smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation, are developed to prevent intimal hyperplasia. However, these intervention devices still cannot achieve satisfactory clinical outcomes. In contrast to endovascular drug delivery, vascular adventitial drug delivery is a new strategy. To develop a vascular adventitial drug delivery system to treat intimal hyperplasia post vascular injuries, we loaded miR-145-5p-agomir (miR-145) into an injectable and in-situ self-assembling RAD peptide hydrogel. In vitro data showed that the miR-145 could be well incorporated into the RAD peptide hydrogels and released in a slow and controlled manner. The released miR-145 could transfect SMCs successfully, and the transfected SMCs exhibited a reduced migration capacity and higher expressions of SMC contractile biomarkers as compared to the non-transfected SMCs. In vivo data showed that the retention of the miR-145 was greatly elongated by the RAD peptide hydrogels. In addition, the application of the miR-145-loaded RAD peptide hydrogels surrounding injured arteries decreased the proliferative SMCs, promoted the regeneration of endothelium, reduced the macrophage infiltration, inhibited the neointimal formation and prevented adverse ECM remodeling via downregulation of KLF4 expression. The RAD peptide hydrogels loaded with miR-145 can successfully inhibit intimal hyperplasia after vascular injuries and thus hold great potential as an innovative extravascular drug delivery approach to treat vascular diseases. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Intimal hyperplasia is a common lesion that can be observed in diverse vascular diseases. Drug-eluting stents and drug-coated balloons, which can release anti-proliferative agents to inhibit smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation, are developed to prevent intimal hyperplasia. However, these intervention devices still cannot achieve satisfactory clinical outcomes. In contrast to endovascular drug delivery, vascular adventitial drug delivery is a new strategy. Our work here demonstrates that the RAD peptide hydrogels loaded with miR-145-5p-agomir (miR-145) can successfully reverse intimal hyperplasia after vascular injuries and thus hold great potential as an innovative vascular adventitial drug delivery approach to treat vascular diseases. Our work proposes a possible paradigm shift from endovascular drug delivery to extravascular drug delivery for vascular disorder treatment.
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- Jing Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China.
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Mace EH, Maiga AW, Beyene RT, Smith MC, Streams JR, Peetz AB, Dennis BM, Guillamondegui OD, Gondek SP. Vascular imaging immediately after tourniquet removal does not increase vasospasm risk. Injury 2024; 55:110974. [PMID: 37563047 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.110974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prehospital tourniquet use is now standard in trauma patients with diagnosed or suspected extremity vascular injuries. Tourniquet-related vasospasm is an understudied phenomenon that may confound management by causing erroneous arterial pressure indices (APIs) and abnormalities on computed tomography angiography (CTA) that do not reflect true arterial injuries. We hypothesized that shorter intervals between tourniquet removal and CTA imaging and longer total tourniquet times would be correlated with a higher likelihood of false positive CTA. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a single-institution retrospective cohort study of patients presenting to a busy, urban Level 1 Trauma Center with prehospital tourniquets from 2019 to 2021. Patients who presented with a tourniquet disengaged upon arrival or who died prior to admission to the Trauma Unit were excluded. Tourniquet duration, time between tourniquet removal and CTA imaging (CTA interval), CTA findings, and management of extremity arterial injuries were extracted. The proportion of false positive injuries on CTA was assessed for correlation with increasing time interval from tourniquet removal to CTA imaging and correlation with increasing total tourniquet time using multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS 251 patients were identified with prehospital tourniquets. 127 underwent CTA of the affected extremity, 96 patients had an abnormal CTA finding, and 57 (45% of total CTA patients) had false positive arterial injuries on imaging. Using multivariable logistic regression, neither the CTA interval nor the tourniquet duration was associated with false positive CTA injuries. Female sex was associated with false positive injuries on CTA (OR 2.91, 95% CI: 1.01 - 8.39). Vasospasm was cited as a possible explanation by radiologists in 40% of false positive CTA reports. CONCLUSIONS Arterial vasospasm is a frequent finding on CTA after tourniquet use for extremity trauma, but concerns regarding tourniquet-related vasospasm should not alter trauma patient management. Neither the duration of tourniquet application nor the time interval since removal is associated with decreased CTA accuracy, and any delay in imaging does not appear to reduce the likelihood of vasospasm. These findings are important for supporting expedited care of trauma patients with severe extremity injuries.
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- Eric H Mace
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, Medical Center North, D-5203, Suite CCC-4312, 1161 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37232-2730, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, Medical Arts Building, Suite 404, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee 37212-1750, USA.
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, Medical Arts Building, Suite 404, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee 37212-1750, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, Medical Arts Building, Suite 404, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee 37212-1750, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, Medical Arts Building, Suite 404, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee 37212-1750, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, Medical Arts Building, Suite 404, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee 37212-1750, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, Medical Arts Building, Suite 404, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee 37212-1750, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, Medical Arts Building, Suite 404, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee 37212-1750, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee, Medical Arts Building, Suite 404, 1211 21st Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee 37212-1750, USA
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Nishino T, Tsuchiya A, Morita S, Nakagawa Y. Massive haemothorax and haemorrhagic shock due to cervical vascular injury caused by a seat belt. BMJ Case Rep 2023; 16:e254265. [PMID: 38142055 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-254265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2023] Open
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A woman in her 50s was transported to our hospital after experiencing a road traffic crash that led to a massive haemothorax and haemorrhagic shock due to a cervical vascular injury caused by the seat belt. Contrast-enhanced CT of the chest showed extravascular leakage of the contrast medium from the vicinity of the right subclavicular area and fluid accumulation in the thoracic cavity. The patient was intubated, and a thoracic drainage catheter was placed. She underwent angiography and embolisation of the right costocervical trunk, right thyrocervical trunk and right suprascapular artery using a gelatine sponge and 25% N-butylcyanoacrylate-Lipiodol. She was extubated on the second day after stabilisation of the respiratory and circulatory status. In cases where the bleeding vessel is known and an emergency thoracotomy can serve as a backup, embolisation by interventional radiology should be considered the initial treatment approach.
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- Tomoya Nishino
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
- Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, School of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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Thai AP, Tseng ES, Kishawi SK, Robenstine JC, Ho VP. Prehospital tourniquet application in extremity vascular trauma: Improved functional outcomes. Surgery 2023; 174:1471-1475. [PMID: 37735036 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Support for prehospital tourniquet use has increased, with recent data suggesting that tourniquet usage decreases shock without increasing limb complications. We hypothesized that prehospital tourniquet application in extremity vascular trauma, compared with no prehospital tourniquet application, is associated with lower rates of delayed amputation and better functional mobility. METHODS We retrospectively studied adult patients with extremity vascular trauma at an urban civilian Level 1 trauma center (June 2016-May 2021). Outcomes of interest included delayed amputation and mobility at hospital discharge, measured by the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care "6 Clicks" Basic Mobility Score. The "6 Clicks" Basic Mobility Score was documented by physical therapy; higher scores indicate more independent mobility. Injury mechanism, initial lactate, 24-hour transfusions, mortality, and acute kidney injury were also collected. Comparisons were performed using χ2 analysis and Fisher Exact and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests. RESULTS Of 232 patients, prehospital tourniquet application was not associated with mortality or lactate level (both P > .05). The prehospital tourniquet application group had more transfusions, lower rates of acute kidney injury, and fewer delayed amputations (all P < .05). Ninety-one patients (45 prehospital tourniquet application and 46 without prehospital tourniquet application) were evaluated for "Moving between Bed and Chair" in the "6 Clicks" Basic Mobility Score, with patients in the prehospital tourniquet application group demonstrating higher levels of independence (P = .034). CONCLUSION Prehospital tourniquet application was associated with favorable outcomes, including higher functional mobility and decreased delayed amputation. This suggests that tourniquet use should be encouraged in the civilian setting to improve outcomes and reduce the risk of limb loss.
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- Anthony P Thai
- Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH; Division of Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Critical Care, and Burns, Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH; Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH; Division of Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Critical Care, and Burns, Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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- Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH; Division of Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Critical Care, and Burns, Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH; Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.
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Al Mawed M, Vlachojannis M, Pula A, Gielen S. Delayed coronary perforation four days after percutaneous coronary intervention with subsequent cardiac tamponade: A case report. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2023; 102:1061-1065. [PMID: 37855161 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is a rare but lethal complication of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), and its incidence has been increasing with advances in PCI techniques. Delayed CAP presents a highly challenging complication, as it occurs 30 min-9 days after intervention, making subsequent diagnosis and treatment difficult. We present the case of a 63-year-old male patient who underwent PCI for an obtuse marginalis II because of posterior wall myocardial infarction. Following 4 days of uneventful postoperative stay, the patient developed angina pectoris and hypotension 4 h after reinitiation of anticoagulant therapy with edoxaban. Angiography revealed distal vessel perforation from a side branch of the obtuse marginalis II. The vessel was occluded using autologous fat embolization via a microcatheter, resulting in complete sealing of the perforation. After discharge, 4 weeks after the infarction, the patient started rehabilitation therapy. Distal vessel perforations are typically caused by wire damage. In our case, we also suspected distal wire perforation, which was initially not recognized possibly due to distal occlusion through the thrombotic material. The temporal correlation between the re-initiation of anticoagulant therapy and the occurrence of cardiac tamponade suggests that the thrombotic material was resolved due to the former. The management of delayed CAP does not differ from that of CAP; thus, this rare complication should be considered even days after PCI as it could prove lethal if not recognized early.
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- Mohammad Al Mawed
- Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und internistische Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Lippe GmbH, Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und internistische Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Lippe GmbH, Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und internistische Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Lippe GmbH, Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und internistische Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Lippe GmbH, Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Mendez P, Lineros R, Ospina D, Ringa M, Eyheremendy E. Endovascular Management of Iatrogenic Renal Vascular Injuries: Case Series and Systematic Review. ARCH ESP UROL 2022; 75:524-531. [PMID: 36138501 DOI: 10.37554/es-j.arch.esp.urol-20210515-3507-27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Minimally invasive techniques for the treatment and diagnosis of kidney disease seek to preserve the greatest amount of parenchyma. Bleeding after these practices is rare, but must be treated quickly given its severity. Iatrogenic renal vascular injuries (IRVI) resulting from these procedures include active bleeding, arterial pseudoaneurysms, and arteriovenous fistulas. Renal artery embolization (RAE) is the main pillar in the treatment of this type of complications. OBJECTIVE To assess the results of RAE for the treatment of IRVI and its impact on the renal function of patients. METHOD Retrospective analysis of all patients who presented vascular complications after renal procedures and who were referred for management by RAE, between August 2012 and December 2020. RESULTS 18 patients were included. 4 patients presented with pseudoaneurysm, 10 patients with active bleeding, and 1 patient with arteriovenous fistula; 2 patients had a combination of different IRVI; 1 patient did not present any findings at the time of renal angiography in dissonance with her computed tomography angiography. Technical and clinical success was achieved in all patients. One renal artery dissection was the only complication. No differences were found in serum creatinine (p = 0.51), urea (p = 0.37), hemoglobin (p = 0.26) and hematocrit (p = 0.24) after embolization. CONCLUSION EAR is a safe and effective method for the treatment of IRVI, achieving a very high technical and clinical success rate with a low incidence of complications and without significant repercussions on the renal function of patients.
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- Patricio Mendez
- Interventional Radiology Department, Hospital ALeman de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argetnina
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- Interventional Radiology Department, Hospital ALeman de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argetnina
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- Interventional Radiology Department, Hospital ALeman de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argetnina
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- Urology Department, Hospital ALeman de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argetnina
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- Interventional Radiology Department, Hospital ALeman de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argetnina
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Tatebe LC, Schlanser V, Hampton D, Chang G, Hanson I, Doherty J, Issa N, Ghandour H, Kingsley S, Stewart A, Anstadt M, Dennis A. The tight rope act: A multicenter regional experience of tourniquets in acute trauma resuscitation. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2022; 92:890-896. [PMID: 34882594 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND As tourniquets have become more prevalent, device use has been questioned. This study sought to characterize the incidence, indication, and efficacy of tourniquet placement in acute trauma resuscitation. METHODS Nine regional level 1 trauma centers prospectively enrolled for 12 months adult patients (18 years or older) who had a tourniquet placed. Age, sex, mechanism, tourniquet type, indication, applying personnel, location placed, level of occlusion, and degree of hemostasis were collected. Major vascular injury, imaging and operations performed, and outcomes were assessed. Analyses were performed with significance at p < 0.05. RESULTS A total of 216 tourniquet applications were reported on 209 patients. There were significantly more male patients (183 [88%]) and penetrating injuries (186 [89%]) with gunshots being most common (127 [61%]). Commercial tourniquets were most often used (205 [95%]). Ninety-two percent were placed in the prehospital setting (by fire/paramedics, 56%; police, 33%; bystanders, 2%). The most common indications were pooling (47%) and pulsatile (32%) hemorrhage. Only 2% were for amputation. The most frequent location was high proximal extremity (70%). Four percent were placed over the wound, and 0.5% were distal to the wound. Only 61% of applications were arterial occlusive. Median application time was 30 minutes (interquartile range, 20-40 minutes). Imaging was performed in 54% of patients. Overall, 36% had a named arterial injury. Tourniquet application failed to achieve hemostasis in 22% of patients with a named vascular injury. There was no difference in hemostasis between those with and without vascular injury (p = 0.12) or between who placed the tourniquet (p = 0.07). Seventy patients (34%) required vascular operations. Thirty-four percent of patients were discharged home without admission. CONCLUSION Discerning which injuries require tourniquets over pressure dressings remains elusive. Trained responders had high rates of superfluous and inadequate deployments. As tourniquets continue to be disseminated, emphasis should be placed on improving education, device development, and quality control. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic/Epidemiologic, Level III.
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- Leah Carey Tatebe
- From the Department of Trauma and Burn Surgery (L.C.T., V.S., A.D.), Cook County Health, Rush University, Midwestern University, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Surgery (D.H.), University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Surgery (G.C., I.H.), Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Surgery (J.D.), Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois; Department of Surgery (N.I.), Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Surgery (H.G., S.K.), Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Surgery (A.S.), Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois; and Department of Surgery (M.A.), Loyola University, Maywood, Illinois
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Vogt K, Kaminsky M, Joos E, Ball CG. Universal screening for blunt cerebrovascular injury: A critical appraisal. Evidence-based reviews in surgery. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2021; 91:e142-e145. [PMID: 34538824 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Kelly Vogt
- From the Department of Surgery (K.V.), Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; Department of Surgery, Cook County Hospital (M.K.), Chicago, Illinois; Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia (E.J.), Vancouver, BC; and Department of Surgery, University of Calgary (C.G.B.), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Wen C, Ying Y, Zhao H, Jiang Q, Gan X, Wei Y, Wei J, Huang X. Resistance exercise affects catheter-related thrombosis in rats through miR-92a-3p, oxidative stress and the MAPK/NF-κB pathway. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2021; 21:440. [PMID: 34530722 PMCID: PMC8444419 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-021-02233-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND MiR-92a-3p and oxidative stress are associated with catheter-related thrombosis (CRT). As a kind of physical intervention, resistance exercise can effectively promote blood circulation. In this study, we investigated the roles of miR-92a-3p, oxidative stress and the P38 mitogen-activated protein kinase/nuclear factor-κB (MAPK/NF-κB) pathway in CRT during resistance exercise. METHODS The rat CRT model was used for resistance exercise intervention. Moreover, pathological changes from the right jugular vein to the right auricle were observed under an electron microscope. In addition, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, malondialdehyde (MDA) activity and heme oxygenase (HO-1) level in rat serum were detected via ELISA. The expression levels of miR-92A-3p and HO-1 in the vascular tissues of the rats were determined via real-time quantitative PCR. Additionally, the expression levels of HO-1, NF-κB P65, p38MAPK and IκBa in the venous tissues of the rats were analysed by Western blot analysis. RESULTS The pathological results showed that the thrombosis incidence rate in the CRT + RE group was lower than that in the CRT group. In the CRT group, the expression levels of ROS and MDA, which are markers related to oxidative stress in serum, significantly increased whilst the expression of HO-1 decreased. In the venous tissue, the expression of miR-92a-3p increased, the level of HO-1 decreased, the levels of p38MAPK and NF-κB p65 significantly increased but that of P-IκBa and IκBa significantly decreased. In the CRT + RE group, after administering the resistance exercise intervention, ROS production and MDA activity in serum significantly decreased, the expression level of HO-1 increased and the expression level of miR-92a-3p in the venous tissues significantly decreased and was negatively correlated with that of HO-1. The levels of p38MAPK and NF-κB p65 significantly decreased but that of P- IκBa and IκBa significantly increased. CONCLUSION Resistance exercise intervention downregulated miR-92a-3p expression, repaired oxidative stress injury and prevented CRT formation.
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- Cui Wen
- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6, Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6, Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6, Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6, Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6, Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6, Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6, Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6, Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China
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Kota AA, Joseph G, Thomson VS, Agarwal S. Endovascular repair of post-traumatic innominate artery pseudoaneurysm. J Vasc Surg 2021; 74:1015-1016. [PMID: 34425944 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.10.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Albert Abhinay Kota
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India.
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- Department of Cardiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
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Perea LL, Hazelton JP, Fox N, Gaughan JP, Porter J, Goldenberg A. Pediatric Major Vascular Injuries: A 16-Year Institutional Experience From a Combined Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. Pediatr Emerg Care 2021; 37:403-406. [PMID: 30335690 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Vascular injury in pediatric trauma patients is uncommon but associated with a reported mortality greater than 19% in some series. The purpose of this study was to characterize pediatric major vascular injuries (MVIs) and analyze mortality at a high-volume combined adult and pediatric trauma center. METHODS A retrospective review (January 2000 to May 2016) was conducted of all pediatric (<18 years old) trauma patients who presented with a vascular injury. A total of 177 patients were identified, with 60 (34%) having an MVI, defined as injury in the neck, torso, or proximal extremity. Patients were then further analyzed based on location of injury, mechanism, age, and race. P ≤ 0.05 was deemed significant. RESULTS Of the 60 patients with MVI, the mean age was 14.3 years (range, 4-17 years). Mean intensive care unit length of stay (LOS) was 5.4 days, and mean hospital LOS was 12.5 days. Blunt mechanism was more common in patients 14 years or younger; penetrating trauma was more common amongst patients older than 14 years. Overall, blunt injuries had a longer intensive care unit LOS compared with penetrating trauma (7.8 vs 3.1 days; P = 0.016). A total of 33% (n = 20) of MVIs occurred in the torso, with 50% (n = 10) of these from blunt trauma. Location of injury did correlate with mortality; 45% (n = 9) of torso MVIs resulted in death (penetrating n = 7, blunt n = 2). Overall mortality from an MVI was 15.3% (n = 9); all were torso MVIs. Higher Injury Severity Score and Glasgow Coma Scale score were found to be independently associated with mortality. CONCLUSIONS Our experience demonstrates that MVIs are associated with a significant mortality (15.3%), with a majority of those resulting from gunshot wounds, more than 9-fold greater than the overall mortality of pediatric trauma patients at our institution (1.6%). Further research should be aimed at improving management strategies specific for MVIs in the pediatric trauma patient as gun violence continues to afflict youth in the United States.
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- From the Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery
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- Cooper Research Institute, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ
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- From the Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery
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Russo RM, Davidson AJ, Alam HB, DuBose JJ, Galante JM, Fabian TC, Savage S, Holcomb JB, Scalea TM, Rasmussen TE. Blunt cerebrovascular injuries: Outcomes from the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma PROspective Observational Vascular Injury Treatment (PROOVIT) multicenter registry. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2021; 90:987-995. [PMID: 34016922 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Administering antithrombotics (AT) to the multiply injured patient with blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) requires a thoughtful assessment of the risk of stroke and death associated with nontreatment. Large, multicenter analysis of outcomes stratified by injury grade and vessel injured is needed to inform future recommendations. METHODS Nine hundred and seventy-one BCVIs were identified from the PROspective Vascular Injury Treatment registry in this retrospective analysis. Using multivariate analysis, we identified predictors of BCVI-related stroke and death. We then stratified these risks by injury grade and vessel injured. We compared the risk of adverse outcomes in the nontreatment group with those treated with antiplatelet agents and/or anticoagulants. RESULTS Stroke was identified in 7% of cases. Overall mortality was 12%. Both increased with increasing BCVI grade. Treatment with ATs was associated with lower mortality and was not significantly affected by the choice of agent. Withholding ATs was associated with an increased risk of stroke and/or death across all subgroups (Grade I/II: odds ratio [OR], 4.66; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.48-8.75; Grade III: OR, 7.0; 95% CI, 2.01-24.5; Grade IV: OR, 4.43; 95% CI, 1.76-11.1) even after controlling for covariates. Predictors of death included more severe trauma, Grade IV injury, and the occurrence of stroke. Arterial occlusion, hypotension, and endovascular intervention were significant predictors of stroke. Patients that experienced a BCVI-related stroke were at a 4.2× increased risk of death. The data set lacked the granularity necessary to evaluate AT timing or dosing regimen, which limited further analysis of stroke prevention strategies. CONCLUSION Stroke and death remain significant risks for all BCVI grades regardless of the vessel injured. Antithrombotics represent the only management strategy that is consistently associated with a lower incidence of stroke and death in all BCVI categories. In the multi-injured BCVI patient with a high risk of bleeding on anticoagulation, antiplatelet agents are an efficacious alternative. Given the 40% mortality rate in patients who survived their initial trauma and developed a BCVI-related stroke, nontreatment may no longer be a viable option. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Epidemiological III; Therapeutic IV.
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- Rachel M Russo
- From the University of California Davis Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care (R.R., J.G.), Sacramento; David Grant Medical Center, Department of Surgery (R.R.), Travis AFB, Fairfield, California; University of Michigan, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery (A.D.), Ann Arbor, Michigan; Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Surgery (H.A.), Chicago, Illinois; University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (J.D., T.S.), Baltimore, Maryland; University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Department of Surgery (T.F.), Memphis, Tennessee; University of Wisconsin Madison Medical Center, Department of Surgery (S.S.), Madison, Wisconsin; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (J.H., R.R.), Bethesda, Maryland; and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery (T.R.), Bethesda, Maryland
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Ko HC. Rescue balloon-assisted remodeling technique for protrusion of coil loop: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25783. [PMID: 34106612 PMCID: PMC8133059 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Among the possible complications during endovascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms, coil protrusion into the parent artery is associated with parent artery occlusion or thromboembolic of the distal arteries. There is no clearly established management strategy for coil protrusion. This report demonstrates our experience with balloon-assisted remodeling to reposition a protruded coil loop. PATIENT CONCERNS A 53-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with severe bursting headache, nausea, and vomiting. Computed tomography showed subarachnoid hemorrhage and digital subtraction angiography revealed an anterior communicating artery aneurysm. We decided to obliterate the aneurysm with endovascular embolization using detachable coils. DIAGNOSIS A small loop protruded into the parent artery during the removal of the microcatheter. INTERVENTIONS We performed successful repositioning of the protruded coil loop using balloon inflation. CONCLUSION The rescue balloon-assisted remodeling technique was useful in the management of protrusion of a small coil loop into the parent artery during endovascular coil embolization of an intracranial aneurysm. The procedure was associated with minimal complications.
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- Hak Cheol Ko
- Department of Neurosurgery, Stroke and Neurological Disorders Centre, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong
- College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Cerrato E, Pavani M, Barbero U, Colombo F, Mangieri A, Ryan N, Quadri G, Tomassini F, Presutti DG, Calcagno S, Franzè A, Bellini B, D'Ascenzo F, Ielasi A, De Benedictis M, Azzalini L, Mancone M, Escaned J, Montorfano M, Latib A, Varbella F. Incidence, Management, Immediate and Long-Term Outcome of Guidewire and Device Related Grade III Coronary Perforations (from G3CAP - Cardiogroup VI Registry). Am J Cardiol 2021; 143:37-45. [PMID: 33387472 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.12.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Ellis grade III coronary artery perforations (G3-CAP) remain a life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with high morbidity and mortality and lack of consensus regarding optimal treatment strategies. We reviewed all PCIs performed in 10 European centers from 1993 to 2019 recording all G3-CAP along with management strategies, in-hospital and long-term outcome according to Device-related perforations (DP) and Guidewire-related perforations (WP). Among 106,592 PCI (including 7,773 chronic total occlusions), G3-CAP occurred in 311 patients (0.29%). DP occurred in 194 cases (62.4%), more commonly in proximal segments (73.2%) and frequently secondary to balloon dilatation (66.0%). WP arose in 117 patients (37.6%) with chronic total occlusions guidewires involved in 61.3% of cases. Overall sealing success rate was 90.7% and usually required multiple maneuvers (80.4%). The most commonly adopted strategies to obtain hemostasis were prolonged balloon inflation (73.2%) with covered stent implantation (64.4%) in the DP group, and prolonged balloon inflation (53.8%) with coil embolization (41%) in the WP group. Procedural or in-hospital events arose in 38.2% of cases: mortality was higher after DP (7.2% vs 2.6%, p = 0.05) and acute stent thrombosis 3-fold higher (3.1% vs 0.9%, p = 0.19). At clinical follow-up, median 2 years, a major cardiovascular event occurred in one-third of cases (all-cause mortality 8.2% and 7.1% respectively, without differences between groups). In conclusion, although rare and despite improved rates of adequate perforation sealing G3-CAP cause significant adverse events. DP and WP result in different patterns of G3-CAP and management strategies should be based on this classification.
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- Enrico Cerrato
- Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital (Orbassano) and Rivoli Infermi Hospital (Rivoli), Turin, Italy; Montefiore Medical Center, New York, New York.
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- Cardiology Unit, Santissima Annunziata Hospital, ASL CN1, Savigliano (CN), Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Santissima Annunziata Hospital, ASL CN1, Savigliano (CN), Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Scotland
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital (Orbassano) and Rivoli Infermi Hospital (Rivoli), Turin, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital (Orbassano) and Rivoli Infermi Hospital (Rivoli), Turin, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Internal, Anesthesiological and Cardiovascular Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital (Orbassano) and Rivoli Infermi Hospital (Rivoli), Turin, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy; Montefiore Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Unit, Sant'Ambrogio Cardio-Thoracic Center, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, VCU Health Pauley Heart Center and Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Department of Clinical Internal, Anesthesiological and Cardiovascular Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Hospital Clinico San Carlos IDISSC, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Montefiore Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital (Orbassano) and Rivoli Infermi Hospital (Rivoli), Turin, Italy
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Cremonini C, Nee N, Demarest M, Piccinini A, Minneti M, Canamar CP, Benjami ER, Demetriades D, Inaba K. Evaluation of the efficacy of commercial and noncommercial tourniquets for extremity hemorrhage control in a perfused cadaver model. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2021; 90:522-526. [PMID: 33230091 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tourniquets are a critical tool in the immediate response to life-threatening extremity hemorrhage; however, the optimal tourniquet type and effectiveness of noncommercial devices remain unclear. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of five tourniquets in a perfused-cadaver model. METHODS This prospective study used a perfused-cadaver model with standardized superficial femoral artery injury bleeding at 700 mL/min. Five tourniquets were tested: combat application tourniquet; rapid application tourniquet system; Stretch, Wrap, And Tuck Tourniquet; an improvised triangle bandage windlass; and a leather belt. Forty-eight medical students underwent a practical hands-on demonstration of each tourniquet. Using a random number generator, they placed the tourniquets on the bleeding cadaver in random order. Time to hemostasis, time to secure devices, estimated blood loss, and difficulty rating were assessed. A one-way repeated measures analysis of variance was used to compare efficacy between the tourniquets in achieving the outcomes. RESULTS The mean ± SD participant age was 25 ± 2.6 years, and 29 (60%) were male. All but one tourniquet was able to stop bleeding, but the rapid application tourniquet system had a 4% failure rate. Time to hemostasis and estimated blood loss did not differ significantly (p > 0.05). Stretch, Wrap, And Tuck Tourniquet required the longest time to be secured (47.8 ± 17.0 seconds), whereas the belt was the fastest (15.2 ± 6.5 seconds; p < 0.001). The improvised windlass was rated easiest to learn and apply, with 22 participants (46%) assigning a score of 1. CONCLUSION Four of five tourniquets evaluated, including both noncommercial devices, effectively achieved hemostasis. A standard leather belt was the fastest to place and was able to stop the bleeding. However, it required continuous pressure to maintain hemostasis. The improvised windlass was as effective as the commercial devices and was the easiest to apply. In an emergency setting where commercial devices are not available, improvised tourniquets may be an effective bridge to definitive care.
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- Camilla Cremonini
- From the Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care (C.C., N.N., M.D., A.P., M.M., E.R.B., D.D., K.I.), LAC+USC Medical Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California; Quality Improvement Department, LAC+USC Medical Center (C.P.C.), Los Angeles, California; and General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department (C.C.), Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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DuBose JJ, Charlton-Ouw K, Starnes B, Saqib N, Quiroga E, Morrison J, Gewertz B, Azizzadeh A. Do patients with minimal blunt thoracic aortic injury require thoracic endovascular repair? J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2021; 90:384-387. [PMID: 33075025 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The optimal management of minimal blunt thoracic aortic injuries (BTAIs) remains controversial, with experienced centers using therapy ranging from medical management (MM) to thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). METHODS The Aortic Trauma Foundation registry was used to examine demographics, injury characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with BTAI. RESULTS Two hundred ninety-six patients from 28 international centers were analyzed (mean age, 44.5 years [SD, 18 years]; 76% [225/296] male; mean Injury Severity Score, 34 [SD, 14]). Blunt thoracic aortic injury was classified as Grade I, 22.6% (67/296); Grade II, 17.6% (52/296); Grade III, 47.3% (140/296); and Grade IV, 12.5% (37/296). Overall aortic-related mortality (ARM) was 4.7% (14/296). Among all deaths, 33% (14/42) were ARM. Open repair was required for only 2%, with most undergoing TEVAR (58.4%) or MM (28.0%). Thoracic endovascular repair complications occurred in 3.4% (6/173), most commonly Type 1 endoleak (2.3%; 4/173). Among patients with minimal aortic injury (Grades I and II), 59.7% (71/119) received MM, while 40.3% (48/119) underwent TEVAR. Two patients initially managed with MM required subsequent TEVAR for injury progression during initial hospital stay. No significant difference in ARM between MM and TEVAR was noted for Grades I and II injuries. CONCLUSION A third of the trauma victims with BTAI succumb to ARM. Thoracic endovascular repair has replaced open repair but remains equivalent in outcomes to MM for minimal injuries. These data support MM of patients with minimal aortic injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic study, level IV.
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- Joseph J DuBose
- From the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (J.J.D., J.M.), University of Maryland Medical System; Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center (K.C.-O., N.S.), Houston; Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Washington (B.S., E.Q.), Harborview; and Smidt Heart Institute (B.G., A.A.), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
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BenÍtez CYÁ, Ottolino P, Pereira BM, Lima DS, Guemes A, Khan M, Ribeiro Junior MAF. Tourniquet use for civilian extremity hemorrhage: systematic review of the literature. Rev Col Bras Cir 2021; 48:e20202783. [PMID: 33470370 PMCID: PMC10683439 DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20202783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION extremity tourniquet (TQ) use has increased in the civilian setting; the beneficial results observed in the military has influenced acceptance by EMS and bystanders. This review aimed to analyze extremity TQ types used in the civilian setting, injury site, indications, and complications. METHODS a systematic review was conducted based on original articles published in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane following PRISMA guidelines from 2010 to 2019. Data extraction focused on extremity TQ use for hemorrhage control in the civilian setting, demographic data, study type and duration, mechanism of injury, indications for use, injury site, TQ type, TQ time, and complications. RESULTS of the 1384 articles identified, 14 were selected for review with a total of 3912 civilian victims with extremity hemorrhage and 3522 extremity TQ placements analyzed. The majority of TQs were applied to male (79%) patients, with blunt or penetrating trauma. Among the indications for TQ use were hemorrhagic shock, suspicion of vascular injuries, continued bleeding, and partial or complete traumatic amputations. Upper extremity application was the most common TQ application site (56%), nearly all applied to a single extremity (99%), and only 0,6% required both upper and lower extremity applications. 80% of the applied TQs were commercial devices, and 20% improvised. CONCLUSIONS TQ use in the civilian setting is associated with trauma-related injuries. Most are single-site TQs applied for the most part to male adults with upper extremity injury. Commercial TQs are more commonly employed, time in an urban setting is under 1 hour, with few complications described.
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- Carlos YÁnez BenÍtez
- - Royo Villanova Hospital, SALUD, General, GI and Acute Care Surgery Department - Zaragoza - Zaragoza - Espanha
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- - Dr. Sótero del Rio Hospital, Trauma and Emergency Surgery Department - Santiago - Santiago - Chile
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- - Universidade de Vassouras, Pró reitoria de Pesquisa e Pós Graduação - Vassouras - RJ - Brasil
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- - Dr. José Frota Institute, Trauma and Emergency Surgery Department - Fortaleza - CE - Brasil
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- - Lozano Blesa University Hospital, GI, Breast and Acute Care Surgery Department - Zaragoza - Zaragoza - Espanha
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- - Brighton - Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust, Esophagogastric and Trauma Surgery Department - Brighton - Brighton - Reino Unido
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Christian AB, Maithel S, Grigorian A, Kabutey NK, Dolich M, Kong A, Gambhir S, Sheehan BM, Nahmias J. Comparison of Nonoperative and Operative Management of Traumatic Penetrating Internal Jugular Vein Injury. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 72:440-444. [PMID: 32949747 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.08.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Small case series have suggested that selective nonoperative management (NOM) of penetrating internal jugular vein (IJV) injuries is safe and feasible in select patients lacking "hard signs" mandating exploration. Therefore, we sought to compare NOM to operative management (OM) of penetrating IJV injury, hypothesizing that both strategies have similar patient outcomes and mortality when patients are appropriately selected. METHODS The Trauma Quality Improvement Program (2013-2016) was queried for patients with penetrating IJV injury with an abbreviated injury scale score of the neck ≥3. Demographics and patient outcomes were compared between patients undergoing NOM and patients undergoing OM, followed by a multivariable logistic regression model to analyze the risk of mortality. RESULTS A penetrating IJV injury was identified in 188 (0.01%) patients meeting inclusion criteria, and OM was performed in 124 (66.0%) patients, whereas 64 (34.0%) patients underwent NOM. Although the OM group had a higher rate of pneumothorax (8.9% vs. 0.0%, P = 0.01), there was no difference in any other concomitant injuries or demographic data (all P > 0.05). The OM group had a higher rate of ventilator days (3 vs. 2 days, P = 0.01) but no other significant differences in morbidity or mortality (P > 0.05). After controlling for covariates, OM was associated with similar risk of mortality compared with NOM of patients with penetrating IJV injury (odds ratio 1.05, confidence interval 0.23-4.83, P = 0.95). CONCLUSIONS The NOM of penetrating IJV injuries is associated with similar risk of morbidity and mortality compared with OM, suggesting that NOM may be used in appropriately selected patients. Future research is needed to determine the ideal patients suited for NOM and to identify risk factors and outcomes associated with failure of NOM.
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- Ashton B Christian
- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA.
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Sticco A, Gandhi SS, Knoedler B, Marston G, Ewing A, Langan EM, Carsten CG. Current Outcomes of Blunt Vertebral Artery Injuries. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 70:252-257. [PMID: 32768545 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.07.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is no consensus on the treatment of blunt vertebral artery injuries, and studies are limited to small case series. We assessed the natural history and current management of these injuries. METHODS We performed a retrospective study of a prospectively collected registry at a level I trauma center over a 5-year period. Additional information was gathered from patient charts and imaging review from electronic medical records. We analyzed demographics, mechanism of injury, Glasgow Coma Score, mortality, length of stay, associated injuries, Denver grading scale, neurological findings, level and laterality of injury, delay in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up imaging. RESULTS There were 13,080 trauma admissions during this time period yielding 141 patients with blunt vertebral artery injuries from 2013 to 2018 (1.1% incidence). Mean injury severity score (ISS) was 22 with a 30-day mortality of 14 (9.9%). An ISS of greater than 15 is associated with polytrauma and increased mortality. There were 112 (79.4%) associated cervical fractures. C6 and C7 were both equally the most common locations. There was one symptomatic injury manifesting as a cerebellar ischemic infarct. The degree of arterial injury was classified by the Denver grading scale. There were 61 (43.3%) instances of Denver grade I injuries, followed by grade IV at 36 (25.5%), grade II at 34 (24.1%), grade III at 8 (5.7%), and grade V at 1 (0.7%). The level of injury was recorded as follows: V2 = 67 (47.5%), V3 = 56 (39.7%), V1 = 48 (34%), V4 = 14 (9.9%). Medical therapy included aspirin in 93 patients (66%), 31 patients (22%) received systemic anticoagulation with heparin drip, and 2 patients (1%) were administered therapeutic Lovenox. A total of 15 patients (11%) received no medical treatment. There was one intervention in our series. Our only grade V injury was coil embolized. A total of 118 patients (84%) had follow-up imaging. Seventy-eight patients (96%) with grade I and grade II injuries did not worsen, and complete radiographic resolution was found in 50 patients (62%). Grade IV injuries persisted in 22 patients (75.9%). Median time to resolution for grade I and grade II injuries was 7 and 8 days, respectively. Most follow-up scans for grade I and II injuries occurred within 50 days. CONCLUSIONS Posterior circulation stroke due to blunt vertebral artery injury is rare. In our experience, the natural course of blunt vertebral artery injury was benign and neither delay in medical treatment nor choice of antithrombotic had a significant impact on outcomes. In our series, only 3 (3.7%) grade I and II injuries worsened and were without any clinical sequelae. We suggest that routine serial imaging in grade I and II blunt vertebral injuries is not warranted.
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- Andrew Sticco
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Prisma Health, Greenville, SC.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Prisma Health, Greenville, SC
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- University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC
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- University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Prisma Health, Greenville, SC
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Prisma Health, Greenville, SC
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Prisma Health, Greenville, SC
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Solomonica A, Kerner A, Feld Y, Yalonetsky S. Novel Technique for the Treatment of Coronary Artery Perforation. Can J Cardiol 2020; 36:1326.e1-1326.e3. [PMID: 32634393 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2020.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Coronary artery perforation is a rare complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); its rate is estimated at 0.4- 0.7% of all PCIs. Fast recognition and response are imperative for the treatment of this potentially life-threatening complication. Available techniques for the treatment of perforations have moderate success rates and often necessitate dedicated equipment and expertise. In the case report presented, we describe a novel technique used to treat coronary perforations with readily available equipment.
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- Amir Solomonica
- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Rambam Healthcare Campus, Haifa, Israel.
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Rambam Healthcare Campus, Haifa, Israel; Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Rambam Healthcare Campus, Haifa, Israel; Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Rambam Healthcare Campus, Haifa, Israel; Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Bianchini Massoni C, Mariani E, De Troia A, Perini P, Nabulsi B, D'Ospina RM, Freyrie A. Outcomes of Surgical and Endovascular Treatment for Arterial Lesions in Intravenous Drug Abusers. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 69:133-140. [PMID: 32561239 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study is to report an 18-year single-center experience in the surgical and endovascular treatment of arterial complications due to self-injection in drug abuser patients. METHODS This retrospective single-center study was conducted analyzing a prospectively collected database including all endovascular or surgical procedures performed from January 2007 to December 2019 for any arterial complication due to self-injection in drug abuser patient. Collected data were patient demographic and comorbidity, site and type of arterial lesion (pseudoaneurysm [PA], arteriovenous fistula [AVF]), signs of systemic or local infection, and procedural data (endovascular/surgical treatment). End points were rate of postoperative complications, reintervention rate, limb salvage, and patients' early and long-term survival. RESULTS In 11 patients (median age 36 years, range 27-47; male 73%), 13 arterial lesions were treated: 10 (77%) PA, 2 (15%) PA associated with AVF, and 1 (8%) isolated AVF. Arterial lesion involved common femoral artery in 5 (38%), superficial femoral artery in 4 (31%), profunda femoral artery in 1 (8%), brachial artery in 2 (15%), and subclavian artery in 1 (8%). Signs of infections were present in 9 of the 13 cases (69%). The treatment was surgical in 11 (85%) cases: 7 interposition graft (6 great saphenous vein, 1 arterial cryopreserved homograft), 2 direct reconstruction, 1 patch plasty with pericardium bovine patch, and 1 arterial ligation. Endovascular treatment was performed in 2 cases: 1 noninfected PA of the superficial femoral artery, and 1 55-mm PA of the postvertebral segment of the right subclavian artery with clinical sign of hemodynamic instability. At 1 month, postoperative complication rate was 8% (one lower limb claudication after superficial femoral artery ligation). Reintervention rate was 8% (interposition graft rupture for repeated self-injections). Limb salvage and patient survival were both 100%. Median follow-up was 5 years (range 1 month to 11.3 years); surgical group: median 8.2 years (range 2 months to 11.3 years); endovascular group: median 3.5 months (range 1-6). During follow-up, neither complications nor reinterventions occurred, and limb salvage was 100% for both groups. At 2, 4, and 6 years, overall estimated patient survival was 91%, 81%, and 81%, respectively, with no procedure-related death. CONCLUSIONS After surgical or endovascular management of arterial lesions due to self-injection in drug abuser patients, complications occur mainly in the postoperative period. During follow-up, the surgical procedures have low rate of complications, reinterventions, and procedure-related mortality, whereas for the endovascular treatment the mid-term outcomes remain unknown.
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Vascular Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Vascular Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Vascular Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Vascular Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Vascular Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Vascular Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Baccellieri D, Bilman V, Ardita V, Loschi D, Melissano G, Chiesa R. Accidental vertebral artery injury in a COVID-19 patient. J Vasc Surg 2020; 73:698-699. [PMID: 32497748 PMCID: PMC7262534 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.05.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Domenico Baccellieri
- Division of Vascular Surgery, "Vita - Salute" University, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, "Vita - Salute" University, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, "Vita - Salute" University, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, "Vita - Salute" University, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, "Vita - Salute" University, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, "Vita - Salute" University, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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González Canga C, Busto Suárez S, Camblor Santervás LA, Vega García F, Zanabili Al-Sibbai A, Álvarez Marcos F, Alonso Pérez M. Endovascular Treatment of a Traumatic Axillary Artery Rupture Using the Dual Bull's-Eye Technique. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 69:447.e17-447.e21. [PMID: 32474146 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Our purpose is to report a case of an axillary artery rupture treated by endovascular means using the dual bull's-eye technique. An 83-year-old woman with multiple comorbidities was diagnosed with axillary artery rupture after the reduction of a shoulder dislocation. METHODS An endovascular repair attempt was made, but, despite the use of a double approach (antegrade and retrograde), reconnecting both ends of the severed artery was deemed not possible. 5-mm Amplatz GooseNeck snares were advanced from each access and superposed in a perpendicular plane. A percutaneous infraclavicular puncture with a lumbar needle was made through both snares, and a V14 guidewire was subsequently introduced. The guidewire was recovered through femoral and brachial accesses, and a 7 × 100 mm covered self-expandable stent was deployed. RESULTS The final angiographic control did not show further hemorrhage, and the patient recovered radial pulse. Follow-up showed complete patency and no complications at 9 months after the procedure. CONCLUSIONS The dual bull's-eye technique can be used as a resource tool in cases of arterial rupture, when the arterial continuity cannot be re-established by conventional approaches.
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- Carmen González Canga
- Vascular Surgery Department, Asturias University Central Hospital (HUCA), Oviedo, Spain.
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- Vascular Surgery Department, Asturias University Central Hospital (HUCA), Oviedo, Spain
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- Vascular & Interventional Radiology Department, Asturias University Central Hospital (HUCA), Oviedo, Spain
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- Vascular Surgery Department, Asturias University Central Hospital (HUCA), Oviedo, Spain
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Ruffino MA, Fronda M, Varello S, Discalzi A, Mancini A, Muratore P, Rossato D, Bergamasco L, Righi D, Fonio P. Emergency management of iatrogenic arterial injuries with a low-profile balloon-expandable stent-graft: Preliminary results. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19655. [PMID: 32282715 PMCID: PMC7220351 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Endovascular treatment of arterial injuries with stent-graft is a reliable alternative approach in patients not suitable for embolization or at high risk for surgery. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy and the safety of the BeGraft stent-graft, a low-profile balloon expandable covered stent, for emergency endovascular treatment of iatrogenic arterial injuries.Between August 2015 and September 2018, 34 consecutive patients (mean age 71 ± 12 years, 9 females) underwent implantation of BeGraft stent-grafts for iatrogenic arterial injuries (22 active bleedings, 11 pseudoaneurysms, and 1 enteric-iliac fistula). The primary endpoints were technical and clinical success and rates of major and minor complications. The secondary endpoint was the patency of the device during the follow-up. Imaging follow-up was performed by duplex ultrasound and/or computed tomography angiography (according to lesion site/target vessel), at 1-6-12-15 and 24 months.In all 34 patients (100%), the lesion or the defect was effectively excluded with a cumulative amount of 42 stent-grafts. The clinical success was documented in 30/34 patients (88.2%). Neither device- or procedure-related deaths, or major complications occurred. A minor complication was reported in 1 patient (2.9%), successfully treated during the same procedure. Thirty (88.2%) patients were available for a mean follow-up time of 390 ± 168 days (minimum 184, maximum 770), with no observed loss of patency, yielding a 100% Kaplan-Meier cumulative survival patency function. The percentage of patent patients was 30/30 at 6 months, 22/22 at 12 months, and 5/5 at 15 months.Endovascular treatment of iatrogenic arterial injuries with the BeGraft stent-graft is minimally invasive and effective, with good patency rate at midterm follow-up.
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- Maria Antonella Ruffino
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy - Vascular Radiology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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- Department of Surgical Sciences - Radiology Unit, University of Torino - A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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- Department of Surgical Sciences - Radiology Unit, University of Torino - A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy - Vascular Radiology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy - Vascular Radiology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy - Vascular Radiology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy - Vascular Radiology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino - A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy - Vascular Radiology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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- Department of Surgical Sciences - Radiology Unit, University of Torino - A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
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Soong TK, Wee IJY, Tseng FS, Syn N, Choong AMTL. A systematic review and meta-regression analysis of nonoperative management of blunt traumatic thoracic aortic injury in 2897 patients. J Vasc Surg 2020; 70:941-953.e13. [PMID: 31445650 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.12.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thoracic endovascular aortic repair has transformed the management of blunt traumatic thoracic aortic injuries (BTTAI). Recent studies have suggested that the nonoperative management (NOM) of BTTAI may be a viable alternative. We investigated the NOM of BTTAI by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of the mortality proportions and incidence of complications. METHODS We searched PubMed through June 22, 2017, and referenced lists of included studies without language restriction, with the assistance of a trained librarian. We included studies that reported the NOM of BTTAI (≥5 participants). Two authors independently screened titles, abstracts, and performed data extraction. Pooled prevalence of mortality (aortic related, in hospital) were obtained based on binomial distribution with Freeman-Tukey double-arcsine transformation and continuity correction. The random-effects model was used for all analyses to account for variation between studies. Meta-regression was performed to explore sources of heterogeneity, including Injury Severity Score, age, and gender. RESULTS We included 35 studies comprising 2897 participants. The pooled prevalence of all-cause in-patient mortality in the overall, grade I, grade II, grade III, and grade IV populations are as follows: 29.0% (95% confidence interval [CI], 19.3%-39.6%; I2 = 95%; P < .01), 6.8% (95% CI, 0.6%-19.3%; I2 = 52%; P = .03), 0% (95% CI, 0%-2.0%; I2 = 0%; P = .81), 29.2% (95% CI, 17%-42.5%; I2 = 3%; P = .41), and 87.4% (95% CI, 16.4%-100%; I2 = 48%; P = .14), respectively. The combined incidence of aortic-related in-patient mortality in the overall, grade I, grade II, and grade III populations are: 2.4% (95% CI, 0.4%-5.5%; I2 = 60%; P < .01), 0.93% (95% CI, 0%-14.2%; I2 = 65%; P < .01), 0% (95% CI, 0%-1.8%; I2 = 0%; P = .99), and 0.13% (95% CI, 0%-6.4%; I2 = 14%; P = .33), respectively. The total proportion of postdischarge aortic-related mortality is 0% (95% CI, 0%-0.5%; I2 = 0%; P = .91). Meta-regression showed a decreased risk of in-hospital mortality as age increases (β = .99; 95% CI, 0.98-1.00), an increased risk of in-hospital mortality with a higher Injury Severity Score (β = 1.02; 95% CI, 1.00-1.04), and a decreased risk of in-hospital mortality among male patients (β = .54; 95% CI, 0.3-0.90). CONCLUSIONS This study provides, to our knowledge, the most up-to-date pooled estimate of mortality rates after the NOM of BTTAI. However, its interpretation is limited by the paucity of data and substantial quantitative heterogeneity. If patients are to be managed nonoperatively, we would recommend the judicious use of active surveillance in a select group of patients in the short, mid, and long term.
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- Tse Kiat Soong
- SingVaSC, Singapore Vascular Surgical Collaborative, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- SingVaSC, Singapore Vascular Surgical Collaborative, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- SingVaSC, Singapore Vascular Surgical Collaborative, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- SingVaSC, Singapore Vascular Surgical Collaborative, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- SingVaSC, Singapore Vascular Surgical Collaborative, Singapore; Cardiovascular Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Division of Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore.
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Ong JSL, Manickavasagar R, Misur P, Van Schie G. Migration of a Retained Guidewire Puncturing Multiple Organs in a Remote Australian Dialysis Patient. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2019; 30:2041-2043. [PMID: 31685361 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Jeremy Sze Luong Ong
- Departments of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street, Perth 6000, Western Australia; Department of Medical Imaging, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia; Department of Medical Imaging, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia
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- Departments of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street, Perth 6000, Western Australia; Renal Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street, Perth 6000, Western Australia
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- Perth Radiological Clinic, Midland, Western Australia
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- Departments of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington Street, Perth 6000, Western Australia; Department of Medical Imaging, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia
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Long CA, Pappas TN, Southerland KW, Shortell CK. An analysis of the vascular injuries and attempted resuscitation surrounding the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. J Vasc Surg 2019; 70:1652-1657. [PMID: 31653379 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.06.203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Martin Luther King Jr was the most prominent civil rights leader in the United States in the 1960s. He was shot by an assassin in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. After the shooting he was taken to a local hospital where he had an unsuccessful resuscitation for a right subclavian artery transection. Despite the fact that the circumstances around the assassination have been frequently reported and reviewed in the past 50 years, the specific vascular care of the traumatic injury has not been analyzed. This paper reviews the medical aspects of the King assassination and the management of his subclavian injury.
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- Chandler A Long
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC.
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC
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Vuoncino M, Soo Hoo AJ, Patel JA, White PW, Rasmussen TE, White JM. Epidemiology of Upper Extremity Vascular Injury in Contemporary Combat. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 62:98-103. [PMID: 31344461 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Revised: 04/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of wartime upper-extremity vascular injury (UEVI) has been stable for the past century. The objective of this study is to provide a contemporary review of wartime UEVI, including epidemiologic characterization and description of early limb loss. METHODS The Department of Defense Trauma Registry (DoDTR) was queried to identify US service members who sustained a battle-related UEVI in Afghanistan between January 2009 and December 2015. Anatomic distribution of injury, mechanism of injury (MOI), associated injuries, early management, and early limb loss were analyzed. RESULTS Analysis identified 247 casualties who sustained 308 UEVIs. The most common injury was to the vessels distal to the brachial bifurcation (63.3%, n = 195), followed by the brachial vessels (27.3%, n = 84) and the axillary vessels (9.4%, n = 29). The predominant MOIs were penetrating explosive fragments (74.1%, n = 183) and gunshot wounds (25.9%, n = 64). Associated fractures were identified in 151 (61.1%) casualties and nerve injuries in 133 (53.8%). Angiography was performed in 91 (36.8%) casualties, and endovascular treatment was performed 10 (4%) times. Temporary vascular shunts were placed in 39 (15.8%) casualties. Data on surgical management were available for 171 injuries and included repair (48%, n = 82) and ligation (52%, n = 89). The early limb loss rate was 12.1% (n = 30). For all casualties sustaining early limb loss, the MOI was penetrating fragments from an explosion; the average injury severity score (ISS) was 32.3, and the mortality was 6.7% (n = 2). In those without amputation, the ISS and mortality were low at 20 and 4.6% (n = 10), respectively. Overall mortality was 4.9% (n = 12). CONCLUSIONS The early limb loss rate was increased compared with initial descriptions from Operation Iraqi Freedom. Amputations are associated with a higher ISS. Improved data capture and fidelity, or differing MOIs, may account for this trend. Proficiency with open and endovascular therapy remains a critical focus for combat casualty care.
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- Matthew Vuoncino
- Division of Vascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences & the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences & the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences & the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences & the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences & the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, The Department of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences & the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.
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Li CC, Zhang W, Wu XJ, Bu Y, Zheng ZP. Therapeutic strategy of central vein perforation accompanied by a mediastinal lesion after catheterization. J Int Med Res 2019; 47:2702-2708. [PMID: 31006299 PMCID: PMC6567695 DOI: 10.1177/0300060519843686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Central vein perforation associated with a mediastinal lesion is a rare complication of catheterization. A 50-year-old woman was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and required hemodialysis treatment. The patient developed central vein injury during attempted placement of a double-channel catheter. A computed tomographic scan and venography showed that the catheter had punctured the mediastinum from the central vein. After comprehensive assessment and multidisciplinary consultation, percutaneous catheter thrombin injection with follow-up balloon dilatation under fluoroscopy guidance successfully fixed the perforation. We summarize the therapeutic strategy of this complication and other treatment options, and discuss the related literature of central vein injury.
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- Wei Zhang, Cardiovascular Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China.
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Petrone P, Pérez-Jiménez A, Rodríguez-Perdomo M, Brathwaite CEM, Joseph DK. Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) in the Management of Trauma Patients: A Systematic Literature Review. Am Surg 2019; 85:654-662. [PMID: 31267908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) represents an innovative method by which noncompressible bleeding in the torso can be mitigated until definitive treatment can be obtained. To perform a systematic review of the literature on the use of the REBOA in trauma patients. An English and Spanish literature search was performed using MEDLINE, PubMed, and Scopus, from 1948 to 2018. Keywords used were aortic balloon occlusion, resuscitative endovascular balloon, REBOA, hemorrhage, and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta. The eligilibility criteria included only original and human subject articles. Nontrauma patients, nonbleeding pathology, letters, single case reports, reviews, and pediatric patients were excluded. Two hundred forty-six articles were identified, of which 17 articles were included in this review. The total number of patients was 1340; 69 per cent were men and 31 per cent women. In 465 patients, the aortic zone location was described: 83 per cent the balloon was placed in aortic zone I and 16 per cent in zone III. Systolic blood pressure increased at an average of 52 mmHg before and after aortic occlusion. Although 32 patients (2.4%) presented clinical complications derived from the procedure, no mortality was reported. The trauma-related mortality rate was 58 per cent (776/1340). REBOA is a useful resource for the management of noncompressive torso hemorrhage with promising results in systolic blood pressure and morbidity. Indications for its use include injuries in zones 1 and 3, whereas it is not clear for zone 2 injuries. Additional studies are needed to define the benefits of this procedure.
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Xu Y, Xu W, Wang A, Meng H, Wang Y, Liu S, Li R, Lu S, Peng J. Diagnosis and treatment of traumatic vascular injury of limbs in military and emergency medicine: A systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15406. [PMID: 31045795 PMCID: PMC6504268 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Traumatic vascular injury is caused by explosions and projectiles (bullets and shrapnel); it may affect the arteries and veins of the limbs, and is common in wartime, triggering bleeding, and ischemia. The increasing use of high-energy weapons in modern warfare is associated with severe vascular injuries. METHODS To summarize the current evidence of diagnosis and treatment for traumatic vascular injury of limbs, for saving limbs and lives, and put forward some new insights, we comprehensively consulted literatures and analyzed progress in injury diagnosis and wound treatment, summarized the advanced treatments now available, especially in wartime, and explored the principal factors in play in an effort to optimize clinical outcomes. RESULTS Extremity vascular trauma poses several difficult dilemmas in diagnosis and treatment. The increasing use of high-energy weapons in modern warfare is associated with severe vascular injuries. Any delay in treatment may lead to loss of limbs or death. The development of diagnose and treat vascular injury of extremities are the clinical significance to the tip of military medicine, such as the use of fast, cheap, low invasive diagnostic methods, repairing severe vascular injury as soon as possible, using related technologies actively (fasciotomy, etc). CONCLUSION We point out the frontier of the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic vascular injury, also with a new model of wartime injury treatment in American (forward surgical teams and combat support hospitals), French military surgeons regarding management of war-related vascular wounds and Chinese military ("3 districts and 7 grades" model). Many issues remain to be resolved by further experience and investigation.
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Sliman H, Shiran A, Mannheim D, Avraham E, Karmeli R, Khader N, Zafrir B, Rubinshtein R, Jaffe R. Retrograde Femoral Artery Stent-Graft Implantation for Treatment of Access-site Bleeding Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Isr Med Assoc J 2019; 21:322-325. [PMID: 31140223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Access-site bleeding is a common complication of transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Percutaneous stent-graft implantation within the femoral artery may achieve hemostasis and avert the need for more invasive surgical vascular repair; however, failure to advance a guidewire antegradely via the injured vessel may preclude stent delivery. While retrograde stent-graft delivery from the distal vasculature may potentially enable percutaneous control of bleeding, this approach has not been reported. OBJECTIVES To assess the feasibility of a retrograde approach for stent-graft implantation in the treatment of access-site bleeding following transfemoral TAVI. METHODS A prospective TAVI registry was analyzed. Of 349 patients who underwent TAVI, transfemoral access was used in 332 (95%). Access-site injury requiring stent-graft implantation occurred in 56 (17%). In four patients (7%), antegrade wiring across the site of vascular injury was not possible and a retrograde approach for stent delivery was used. RESULTS Distal vascular access was achieved via the superficial femoral or profunda artery. Retrograde advancement of a polymer-coated 0.035" wire to the abdominal aorta, followed by stent-graft delivery to the common femoral artery, achieved hemostasis in all cases. During a median (interquartile range) follow-up period of 198 (618) days (range 46-2455) there were no deaths and no patient required additional vascular interventions. CONCLUSIONS A retrograde approach for stent-graft delivery is feasible and allows percutaneous treatment of a common femoral artery injury following TAVI in patients who are not suitable for the conventional antegrade approach.
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- Hussein Sliman
- Department of Cardiology, Carmel Medical Center, affiliated with Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Carmel Medical Center, affiliated with Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, affiliated with Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Carmel Medical Center, affiliated with Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Carmel Medical Center, affiliated with Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Carmel Medical Center, affiliated with Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Cardiology, Carmel Medical Center, affiliated with Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Talbot E, Evans S, Hellenthal N, Monie D, Campbell P, Cooper S. Abdominal and Pelvic Vascular Injury: A National Trauma Data Bank Study. Am Surg 2019; 85:292-293. [PMID: 30947777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The aim of this study was to characterize the outcomes of traumatic abdominal and pelvic vascular injuries. Using the 2012 National Trauma Data Bank, we identified 5858 patients with major abdominal and/or pelvic vascular injury. Patients were stratified by age group, gender, race, Injury Severity Score (ISS), and mechanism of injury. We evaluated the percentage of patients with blunt and penetrating trauma by demographic and correlated the mechanism of injury to the ISS score, emergency room disposition, and hospital disposition. We performed a logistic regression analysis to calculate predictors of death. In the final cohort, 1458 patients (25%) with abdominal/pelvic vascular injury died of trauma. In total, 3368 patients (57%) had a blunt mechanism of injury, whereas 2353 (40%) were victims of a penetrating trauma. Patients with penetrating injuries were 1.72 times more likely to die from their injuries than those with blunt traumas. Patients with higher ISS scores (>16) were more likely to die from their injuries than patients with lower ISS scores. Men were more likely to experience a penetrating vascular injury than women (48% vs 17%). Similarly, 77 per cent of black patients had a penetrating mechanism of injury compared with 20 per cent of white patients. There were 1910 patients with penetrating injuries (81%) that went immediately from the emergency room to the OR, compared with 1287 patients with blunt injuries (38%). Of the patients with blunt injuries, 695 (21%) died, whereas 727 (31%) patients with penetrating injuries died. Abdominal and pelvic traumatic vascular injuries carry a high mortality rate. Penetrating mechanism of injury, ISS score, and race are independent predictors of mortality.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To provide the critical elements to effectively manage hemorrhage from vascular injuries sustained during planned urological interventions. RECENT FINDINGS The frequency of intraoperative vascular injuries is increasing. However, literature concerning the management of iatrogenic operative vascular injuries is scarce. Although rare, intraoperative vascular injuries may be associated with potential catastrophic complications and death. The decision-making process following a potential life-threatening intraoperative vascular injury occurs in a very short time frame. Appropriate knowledge of the critical elements to identify the source of bleeding, initiate first-line hemostatic measures, select the candidate for damage control strategies, and perform the indicated operative repairing maneuvers and techniques have been proved crucial to ensure hemodynamic stability and bleeding cessation. The key surgical principles to counteract the impact of exsanguinating bleeding, and the aim to obtain the best achievable outcomes after definitive repair, are described in detail in this review.
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- Javier González
- Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, C/ Doctor Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, C/ Doctor Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
- Departmento de Cirugía, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Martin CJ, Plackett TP, Rush RM. Development of a Field-Expedient Vascular Trauma Simulator. J Spec Oper Med 2019; 19:73-76. [PMID: 31201754 DOI: 10.55460/4pqq-iq58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The past few years have noted significant declines in combat casualty exposure over the course of a deployment. As a result, overall confidence and comfort in performing potentially life-saving therapies may wane during a deployment. Development of training simulators provides a method for bridging this gap. Herein, a field-expedient vascular trauma trainer for noncompressible torso hemorrhage is described. A low-fidelity simulator was created using a Penrose drain, intravenous tubing, suture, and a cardboard box. A higher-fidelity simulator was created using an aortobifemoral bypass graft, double-lumen endotracheal tube, suture, and an upper torso mannequin. The two trainers were successfully used to train for peripheral shunt placement and definitive vascular repair. The trainer makes use of supplies readily found at most Role 2 and 3 facilities and that are obtainable for Role 1 facilities providing damage control surgery. It provides a just-in-time way to develop and sustain confidence in the damage control principles applicable to vascular injuries.
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Rehman ZU. Meeting the challenges of exsanguinating haemorrhage; A balloon as a bridge'. J PAK MED ASSOC 2019; 69:1758. [PMID: 31740898 DOI: 10.5455/jpma.26435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Zia Ur Rehman
- Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
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The rise in indications for cardiac implantable electronic devices has necessitated the development of tools for removal of the electrodes that connect the heart to these externally located pacemakers and defibrillators. After implant of a cardiac electrode, variable but progressive fibrous adhesion occurs. Removal of these adhesions can cause devastating complications with high risk of mortality if not treated surgically in a highly expeditious and appropriate manner. This article describes the incidence, risk factors, and diagnosis of these injuries followed by discussion of recent evidence for use of superior vena cava balloon occlusion, and conventional surgical repair of these injuries.
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- Jamil Bashir
- University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital, Room 458, 4th Floor, Burrard Building, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y6, Canada.
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- University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 1295 Northwest 14 Street, Suite H, Miami, FL 33125, USA
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Lee WC, Tsai TH, Huang CF, Wu CJ. Successful rescue with transcatheter repair for aortic iatrogenic perforation during transseptal puncture. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2018; 55:121-123. [PMID: 30374658 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-018-0472-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Wei-Chieh Lee
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, No. 123, Ta Pei Rd, Niao-Sung district, Kaohsiung City, 83301, Taiwan.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Malone CD, Shin DS, Ingraham CR. Arteriocaval Fistula and Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage after Removal of Caval Filter Near the Right Renal Artery. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018; 29:1620-1622. [PMID: 30368319 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Christopher D Malone
- Interventional Radiology Section, Department of Radiology, 1959 NE Pacific Street, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
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- Interventional Radiology Section, Department of Radiology, 1959 NE Pacific Street, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
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- Interventional Radiology Section, Department of Radiology, 1959 NE Pacific Street, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
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Cauley R, Wu WW, Doval A, Chaikof E, Ho KKL, Iorio ML. Identifying Complications and Optimizing Consultations following Transradial Arterial Access for Cardiac Procedures. Ann Vasc Surg 2018; 56:87-96. [PMID: 30342206 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.07.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Revised: 07/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The radial approach to cardiac procedures has become increasingly common. Although previous studies have suggested a favorable risk profile, serious complications can occur. The purpose of this study is to examine the incidence, subsequent treatment, and outcome of all suspected significant neurovascular complications following transradial cardiac procedures at a large US hospital. METHODS We reviewed all patients who underwent a left heart catheterization, coronary angiogram, or percutaneous coronary intervention via the transradial approach at a single large academic medical center in the United States between 2010 and 2016. Consultations to the vascular and hand surgery services were examined to assess demographic variables, risk factors, presenting symptoms, subsequent treatment, and outcome of all serious complications. RESULTS A total of 9,681 radial access cardiac procedures were performed during the study period. Twenty-four cases (0.25%) were suspected to have major complications and subsequently received consults. A total of 18 complications were diagnosed, including 8 vascular injuries or perforations, 4 hematomas, 4 radial artery occlusions, 1 case of compartment syndrome, and 1 severe radial artery spasm. Of the complications noted, 3 (16.7%) required operative interventions, but all recovered neurovascular function. CONCLUSIONS Radial artery access for cardiac procedures has become increasingly common and has been associated with a low rate of major peripheral neurovascular complications. The majority (83.3%) of complications were successfully treated with a nonoperative management algorithm.
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- Ryan Cauley
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO.
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Karegowda LH, Keerthi T, Rathore T, Rajagopal K. Trauma-induced dual vascular lesions in the liver-hepatic pseudoaneurysm with arteriohepatic venous fistula. BMJ Case Rep 2018; 2018:bcr-2018-226311. [PMID: 30093501 PMCID: PMC6088319 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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- Radiodiagnosis, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal, India
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- Undergraduate, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal, India
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- Radiodiagnosis, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal, India
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Latremouille R, Martinez-Quinones P, Lopez NS, White CQ. Gallbladder Necrosis after Right Hepatic Artery Embolization Due to Traumatic Hepatic Injury. Am Surg 2018; 84:e237-e238. [PMID: 30454333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Fitzgerald CA, Patel DC, Dente CJ, Subramanian A. An Update on the Use of Temporary Intravascular Shunting in the Era of Balanced Blood Product Resuscitation. Am Surg 2018; 84:e239-e241. [PMID: 30401025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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