Diagnosis and evaluation of 38 cases of pelvic congestion syndrome and single center experience in intracavitary treatment / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic evaluation process and the effectiveness and safety of intracavitary therapy for pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 38 patients admitted to Beijing Shijitan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University from March 2019 to February 2022. Combined with the patient′s symptoms, PCS was diagnosed by color Doppler ultrasound, computed tomography venography (CTV), and venography. The ovarian vein was embolized with controllable spring coil and polydocanol foam sclerosing agent. The patients were followed up 1, 3 and 6 months after operation.Results:The total surgical success rate of 38 patients was 100%, and the incidence of complications was 5.3%(2/38); Spring coils (2.8±0.3)per person; The dosage of hardener was (7.0±2.1)ml/person. The improvement rate of patient symptoms was 97.4%(37/38); After 1, 3, and 6 months of surgery, color Doppler ultrasound was reexamined and no recanalization was observed in the embolized ovarian veins; The diameter of the parauterine vein was (2.8±0.5)mm, which was significantly lower than the preoperative (7.5±1.9)mm ( P<0.05); The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score was significantly lower than the preoperative score [(2.12±1.87)points vs (7.58±0.82)points, P<0.001]. Conclusions:Process based assessment is helpful in identifying and diagnosing PCS patients who urgently need treatment; Endovascular treatment based on embolization of ovarian vein with controllable spring coil and foam sclerosing agent is minimally invasive, safe and effective.

Baseline NIHSS score and D-dimer in early prediction of large vessel occlusion in patients with acute ischemic stroke / 中华急诊医学杂志

Objective:Early identification of ischemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusion can improve referral efficiency and shorten reperfusion time. The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of patients with large vessel occlusion and identify factors that could predict large vessel occlusion.Methods:The clinical data of 432 patients with ischemic stroke treated through emergency green channel were retrospectively analyzed, and the differences between the large vessel occlusion group (LVO group) and the non-large vessel occlusion group (non-LVO group) were compared, and two independent risk factors of the LVO group were screened out by logistics regression analysis: baseline NIHSS score and D-dimer value. The predicted cutoff values of NIHSS score and D-dimer were further determined by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:A total of 432 patients with ischemic stroke had complete imaging data, with a mean age of 68.5±12.4 years, including 275 (63.7%) males, and 245 (56.7%) in the LVO group and 187 (43.3%) in the non-LVO group. Age, hemorrhagic transformation, thrombolytic therapy, endovascular treatment, atrial fibrillation, baseline NIHSS score [14.0 (6.0-20.0) vs. 3.0 (1.0-6.0), P<0.05], and D-dimer value at admission [0.9(0.4-2.3) mg/L vs. 0.3 (0.2-0.5)mg/L, P<0.05] were statistically significant different between the two groups. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that higher baseline NIHSS score( OR=1.22,95% CI: 1.17-1.27)and higher D-dimer value( OR=3.10,95% CI: 2.14-4.47)were independent risk factors for large vessel occlusion. Baseline NIHSS score combined with D-dimer value was a good predictor of large vessel occlusion(AUC 0.85 [0.81-0.89]). ROC curve suggested that NIHSS score >6.5 and D-dimer >0.57 mg/L were the cutoff values for predicting large vessel occlusion. Conclusions:Higher baseline NIHSS score and D-dimer value are valuable for early prediction of large vessel occlusion, patients with NIHSS score >6.5 points and D-dimer >0.57 mg/L should be promptly transported to an advanced stroke center for treatment.

Braided stent-assisted coil embolization versus laser engraved stent-assisted coil embolization in patients with unruptured complex intracranial aneurysms

Abstract Purposes: Braided and laser-cut stents both are efficacious and safe for coiling intracranial aneurysms. The study aimed to compare outcomes following braided stent-assisted coil embolization versus laser engraved stent-assisted coil embolization in 266 patients who were diagnosed with unruptured intracranial aneurysms of different types and locations. Methods: Patients with unruptured complex intracranial aneurysms underwent braided (BSE cohort, n = 125) or laser engraved (LSE cohort, n = 141) stent-assisted embolization. Results: The deployment success rate was higher for patients of the LSE cohort than those of the BSE cohort (140 [99%] vs. 117 [94%], p = 0.0142). Seventy-one (fifty-seven percentages) and 73 (52%) were coil embolization procedure success rates of the BSE and the LSE cohorts. Periprocedural intracranial hemorrhage was higher in patients of the BSE cohort than those of the LSE cohort (8 [6%] vs. 1 [1%], p = 0.0142). Four (three percentages) patients from the LSE cohort and 3 (2%) patients from the BSE cohort had in-stent thrombosis during embolization. Permanent morbidities were higher in patients of the LSE cohort than those of the BSE cohort (8 [6%] vs. 1 [1%], p = 0.0389). Higher successful procedures (76% vs. 68%) and fewer postprocedural intracranial hemorrhage (0% vs. 5%) and mortality (0% vs. 5%) were reported for patients of the BSE cohort in posterior circulation aneurysmal location than those of the LSE cohort. Laser engraved stent has fewer problems with deployment and may have better periprocedural and follow-up outcomes after embolization. Conclusions: Braided stent-assisted embolization should be preferred when the aneurysm is present in the posterior circulation.

Long-term results of stent graft in the treatment of TASC C, D femoropopliteal artery occlusive disease / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the long-term outcome of Viabahn stent graft in the treatment of complex femoropopliteal occlusive lesions.Methods:From Sep 2013 to Mar 2020, clinical data of TASC C and D femoropopliteal lesions treated with Viabahn were retrospectively analyzed. Patency rates, the freedom rate from clinically-driven target lesion revascularization (F-TLR), limb salvage and survival after five years were calculated.Results:A total of 65 patients (67 lower limbs) were included. 20 limbs were TASC C lesions, 47 limbs were TASC D lesions. The mean lesion length was (29.1±9.4) cm, including 48 chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions (71.6%) with mean lesion length of (26.1±10.4) cm. Technique success rate was 98.6%. Mean length of stent graft was (31.3±10.1) cm.Major amputation was performed in 4.2% cases within 5 years. All-cause mortality in 5 years was 23.1%. Primary patency rates at 1,3,and 5 years were 76.8%,59.4%,50.9%, Assisted primary patency rates were 88.4%, 83.4%, 83.4% and secondary patency rates were 88.4%, 85.8%, and 85.8% . F-TLR at 1, 3 and 5 year was 88.2%,76.9%,73.1% .Conclusion:Viabahn for complex and long femoropopliteal artery occlusions is an acceptable treatment with fair long-term outcome.

A Case of a Delayed White Matter Lesion after Endovascular Treatment for Cerebral Infarction with Biphasic Improvement / The Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

Hyperacute treatment after onset of cerebral infarction includes tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA）therapy for thrombolysis and endovascular treatment (EVT）with thrombectomy devices. Although reported infrequently, it has been noted that delayed white matter lesions may appear even when recanalization is obtained for occluded blood vessels. We report the rehabilitation progress of a patient treated with t-PA therapy and EVT for right internal carotid artery (ICA）occlusion in whom a delayed white matter lesion appeared in the subacute phase. In this case, EVT was performed after cerebral infarction, and the occluded blood vessel was completely reopened. After hyperacute treatment, mild motor paralysis was observed and basic movements were all assisted, but physical functions and movement abilities improved with continued treatment and rehabilitation. However, consciousness disorder and higher brain dysfunction appeared in the subacute phase, and motor paralysis progressed. This change in symptoms were thought to be due to a delayed white matter lesion that appeared after EVT for cerebral infarction. Physical functions were aggravated, but symptoms improved biphasically. There remain many unclear points about delayed white matter lesions, and there are various reports as to whether or not worsening symptoms eventually improve. Even if imaging shows that a delayed white matter lesion persists, as in this case, symptoms may again recover. Therefore it is necessary to be careful with rehabilitation.

A Case of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Subacute Aortic Dissection Stanford Type B in a Patient with Marfan Syndrome / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌

A 41-years-old man with Marfan syndrome developed acute aortic dissection Stanford Type B. A new entry was located at the distal aortic arch. Medical treatment was given for a month, but the proximal descending aorta expanded to 50 mm. Because he had undergone partial arch replacement at the age of 36, thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) using the synthetic graft as proximal landing zone was performed to close the entry. Six months after TEVAR, the false lumen around the stent graft disappeared. Distal stent graft-induced new entry (d-SINE) did not occur after TEVAR. Three years after TEVAR, we performed thoracoabdominal aortic replacement because of expansion of the residual false lumen without any complication. Endovascular therapy could be useful option for extensive aortic lesion even in Marfan syndrome.

A Case of a Delayed White Matter Lesion after Endovascular Treatment for Cerebral Infarction with Biphasic Improvement / The Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

Hyperacute treatment after onset of cerebral infarction includes tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) therapy for thrombolysis and endovascular treatment (EVT) with thrombectomy devices. Although reported infrequently, it has been noted that delayed white matter lesions may appear even when recanalization is obtained for occluded blood vessels. We report the rehabilitation progress of a patient treated with t-PA therapy and EVT for right internal carotid artery (ICA) occlusion in whom a delayed white matter lesion appeared in the subacute phase. In this case, EVT was performed after cerebral infarction, and the occluded blood vessel was completely reopened. After hyperacute treatment, mild motor paralysis was observed and basic movements were all assisted, but physical functions and movement abilities improved with continued treatment and rehabilitation. However, consciousness disorder and higher brain dysfunction appeared in the subacute phase, and motor paralysis progressed. This change in symptoms were thought to be due to a delayed white matter lesion that appeared after EVT for cerebral infarction. Physical functions were aggravated, but symptoms improved biphasically. There remain many unclear points about delayed white matter lesions, and there are various reports as to whether or not worsening symptoms eventually improve. Even if imaging shows that a delayed white matter lesion persists, as in this case, symptoms may again recover. Therefore it is necessary to be careful with rehabilitation.

Mobile thrombus of the abdominal aorta: a narrative review / Trombo móvel de aorta abdominal: uma revisão narrativa

Abstract A primary aortic mural thrombus (PAMT) is defined as a thrombus attached to the aortic wall in the absence of any atherosclerotic or aneurysmal disease of the aorta or any cardiac source of embolus. It is a rare entity that has high morbidity and mortality. There is no consensus on the ideal treatment of PAMT. The objective of this paper is to review the possibilities for treatment of mobile abdominal aortic mural thrombus. Endovascular therapy and open surgery appear to be the best options for treatment of mobile abdominal aortic mural thrombus. Thus, in patients with favorable anatomy, endovascular therapy is probably the treatment choice, while in those with unfavorable anatomy, open surgery is probably the best option for treatment of a mobile abdominal aortic thrombus. It is important to emphasize that anticoagulation alone can be used as a non-aggressive option and, if this fails, endovascular or surgical methods can then be employed.

Resumo O trombo mural aórtico primário é definido como um trombo aderido à parede aórtica na ausência de doença aterosclerótica e/ou aneurismática ou de fonte cardíaca de êmbolo. Trata-se de uma doença rara, porém causadora de alta morbimortalidade, e não há consenso acerca do seu tratamento. Este estudo objetivou revisar as possibilidades na presença de componente móvel. A terapia endovascular e a cirurgia aberta parecem ser as melhores opções, sendo a abordagem endovascular o tratamento de escolha para pacientes com anatomia favorável e a cirurgia aberta o tratamento de escolha para pacientes com anatomia desfavorável. No entanto, a anticoagulação sistêmica apresenta-se como método não invasivo para pacientes com alto risco cirúrgico e como possibilidade terapêutica na falha ou indisponibilidade de abordagem cirúrgica.

Una revisión sistemática de la terapia endovascular en pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular isquémico / A systematic review of endovascular therapy in patients with ischemic stroke

Objetivo: Revisar sistemáticamente la evidencia de la terapia endovascular comparado con el manejo estándar. Criterios de inclusión: Ensayos clínicos aleatorizados que incluyan a: pacientes adultos mayores de 18 años, haber sufrido accidente cerebrovascular isquémico manejados con terapia endovascular en comparación con manejo médico. Métodos: Se realizó la búsqueda en las siguientes bases de datos: MEDLINE, the Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL); PubMed, HINARI, EMBASE; Cochrane Injuries group y lista de referencia de los artículos. Resultados: La trombectomía se asoció con disminución de la mortalidad (OR 0,78, IC del 95%: 0,63-0,95 p= 0,01), aumento de la tasa de revascularización (OR 6,16, IC del 95%: 4,39-8,64 p= <0,0001), mejoría de desenlace funcional (OR 1,78, IC del 95%: 1,52 ­ 2,08 p= <0,0001). No hubo diferencia en cuanto a la recurrencia de isquemia cerebral ni de la aparición de hemorragia intracerebral (OR 0,86, IC del 95%: 0,51 ­ 1,47 p= 0,59; OR 1,13, IC del 95%: 0,79 ­ 1,62 p= 0,5, respectivamente). Conclusiones: La terapia endovascular comparada con la fibrinólisis endovenosa mejora el pronóstico funcional, aunque se necesitan más estudios.

Objective: Systematically review the evidence of endovascular therapy compared with standard management. Inclusion criteria: Randomized clinical trials that include adult patients older than 18 years, have suffered an ischemic stroke managed with endovascular therapy compared to medical management. Methods: The search is performed in the following databases: MEDLINE, the Central Registry of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL); PubMed, HINARI, EMBASE; Cochrane Injury Group and reference list of articles. Results: Thrombectomy was associated with decreased mortality (OR 0.78, 95% CI 0.63-0.95 p = 0.01), increased revascularization rate (OR 6.16, CI 95%: 4.39-8.64 p = <0.0001), improvement in functional outcome (OR 1.78, 95% CI: 1.52 - 2.08 p = <0.0001). There was no difference in the recurrence of cerebral ischemia or the appearance of intracerebral hemorrhage (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.51 - 1.47 p = 0.59, OR 1.13, 95% CI %: 0.79 - 1.62 p = 0.5, respectively). Conclusions: Endovascular therapy compared with the treatment of fibrinolysis improves functional prognosis

Ataque cerebrovascular isquémico agudo de territorio anterior: Tratamiento endovascular / Acute ischemic stroke in anterior territory: endovascular treatment

La terapia endovascular (TEV) es el tratamiento estándar del ataque cerebrovascular isquémico (ACVi) con oclusión de gran vaso (OGVC). Aún no se conoce si esos resultados pueden generalizarse a la práctica diaria. Se describen los resultados de la TEV en pacientes con ACVi por OGVC dentro de las 24 horas, en un análisis retrospectivo entre enero 2013 y diciembre 2017 que incluyó 139 casos consecutivos con ACVi y OGVC en arteria cerebral media (ACM), hasta 24 horas del inicio de los síntomas, que recibieron TEV en nuestra institución. El resultado primario medido fue la escala de Rankin modificada (mRS) ≤ 2 a 90 días. Se evaluaron también: reperfusión exitosa, según la escala modificada de trombólisis en infarto cerebral (mTICI) 2b/3, hemorragia intracraneal sintomática (HIS) y mortalidad a 90 días. La edad media: 67.5 ± 15.0, siendo el 51.8% mujeres. La mediana basal de National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) fue 14 (IIC 8-18); la mediana del tiempo desde inicio de síntomas hasta punción inguinal: 331 min (IIC 212-503). El 45.3%, 63 pacientes, fueron tratados > 6 horas después del inicio de síntomas. La tasa de mRS ≤ 2 fue 47.5%. Se logró una reperfusión exitosa en el 74.8%. La tasa de mortalidad a 90 días fue del 18.7% y la HIS del 7.9%. Nuestro registro de pacientes de la vida real con ACVi por OGVC tratados con TEV dentro de las 24 horas mostró altas tasas de reperfusión, buenos resultados funcionales y pocas complicaciones, acorde con las recomendaciones internacionales.

Endovascular treatment (EVT) has become the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with proximal large vessel occlusions (LVO). However, it is still unknown whether these results can be generalized to clinical practice. We aimed to perform a retrospective review of patients who received EVT up to 24 hours, and to assess safety and efficacy in everyday clinical practice. We performed a retrospective analysis, from January 2013 to December 2017, on 139 consecutive patients with AIS for anterior circulation LVO strokes up to 24 h from symptoms onset, who received EVT in our institution. The primary outcome measured was a modified Rankin scale (mRS) ≤ 2 at 90 days. Secondary outcomes included successful reperfusion, defined as a modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) scale 2b/3, mortality rate at 90 days and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH). The mean age was 67.5 ± 15.0, with 51.8% female patients. Median baseline National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was 14 (IQR 8-18); median time from symptom onset to groin puncture was 331 min (IQR 212-503). Sixty-three patients (45.3%) were treated beyond 6 hours after symptoms onset. The rate of mRS ≤ 2 was 47.5%. Successful reperfusion was achieved in 74.8 %. Mortality rate at 90 days was 18.7 % and sICH was 7.9 %. Our registry of real-life patients with AIS due to LVO who received EVT within 24 hours showed high reperfusion rates, and good functional results with few complications, according to international recommendations.

Comparación del tratamiento quirúrgico y endovascular de aneurismas del segmento comunicante posterior / Comparison of surgical and endovascular treatment of posterior communicating segment aneurysms

Introducción: Los aneurismas del segmento comunicante posterior representan aproximadamente 25% de todos los aneurismas intracraneales, y el 50% de los aneurismas de la arteria carótida interna. El objetivo fue evaluar la eficacia del tratamiento quirúrgico y endovascular en el manejo de aneurismas de esta localización. Material y Métodos: Estudio comparativo retrospectivo. Se revisó las historias clínicas de pacientes con aneurisma del segmento comunicante posterior que ingresaron al departamento de Neurocirugía del Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara durante el periodo 2010-2017. Se comparó estancia hospitalaria, complicaciones, mortalidad y estado funcional a los 12 meses, en relación al tratamiento recibido, microquirúrgico o endovascular. Resultados: Se evaluaron 256 pacientes, 111 (43,36%) recibieron tratamiento quirúrgico, y 145 (56,64%) endovascular. En el caso de aneurismas rotos, el estado de independencia funcional fue alcanzado por 68 (66,7%) y 69 (70,4%) pacientes que recibieron tratamiento quirúrgico y endovascular, respectivamente (OR:0.84, IC 95%: 0.46­1.53; p=0.505). Se presentaron complicaciones neurológicas en 37 (36,3%) y 34 (34.7%) pacientes sometidos a tratamiento microquirúrgico y endovascular, respectivamente (OR: 1.07, IC 95%: 0.60­1.91; p=0.912). La estancia hospitalaria promedio fue 19,55±13.85 y 14.06±14.97 días, para pacientes con tratamiento quirúrgico y endovascular, respectivamente (p<0.008). La mortalidad fue 11,8% y 11,2%, con ligera predominancia en el grupo tratado quirúrgicamente (OR: 1.05, IC 95%: 0.44­2.52; p=0.904). Conclusiones: No existe diferencia significativa respecto al resultado funcional a los 12 meses, complicaciones y mortalidad entre ambos tipos de tratamiento en el caso de aneurismas rotos. Los pacientes sometidos a terapia endovascular tuvieron de forma significativa menor estancia hospitalaria

Background: Posterior communicating segment aneurysms represent about the 25% of all intracranial aneurysms and the 50% of the internal carotid artery aneurysms. The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of the surgical and endovascular treatments in the management of the aneurysms of this localization. Methods: Comparative and retrospective study. Clinical charts of patients with aneurysms of the posterior communicating segment were reviewed during the period from 2010 to 2017 in the Guillermo Almenara Hospital. Hospital stay, complications, mortality and functional status at 12 months were compared among endovascular and surgical treatment. Results: Two hundred and fifty-six patients were evaluated, 111 (43,36%) were treated with surgery and 145 (54,64%) with endovascular therapy. Among ruptured aneurysms, functional independence status was reached in 68 (66,7%) and 69 (70,4%) of the patients who were treated with surgery and embolization respectively (OR:0.84, IC 95%: 0.46­1.53; p=0.505). Neurological complications were found in 37 (36,3%) and 34 (34,7%) patients treated with surgery and embolization respectively (OR: 1.07, IC 95%: 0.60­1.91; p=0.912). The mean hospital stay was 19,55±13.85 and 14.06±14.97 days of the patients treated with surgery and embolization respectively. Mortality was 11,8% and 11,2%, with a slight predominance in the surgically treated group (OR: 1.05, IC 95%: 0.44­2.52; p=0.904). Conclusions: There is no significant difference according to functional status at 12 months, complications and mortality among both type of treatments in the group of ruptured aneurysms. Patients treated with endovascular therapy had lower hospital stay with statistical difference

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: Endovascular treatment with different aproaches and anticoagulant therapy / 中国介入影像与治疗学

Objective: To compare the efficacy of multi-channel endovascular treatments and anticoagulant therapy in treatment of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST). Methods Data of 88 CVST patients were analyzed retrospectively, including 47 patients treated with multi-channel endovascular treatments (experimental group) and 41 patients treated with anticoagulation therapy (control group). Clinical follow-up was carried out for 6 months, and the efficacies were compared between the two groups. Results At the discharge, 3-month and 6-month follow-up points, modified Rankin scale (mRS) score and National Institute of Health stroke scale (NIHSS) score of the experimental group were 1 (1,2) and 1.43±0.50, 1 (0,2) and 1.04±0.33, 1 (0,1) and 0.87±0.28, lower than that of control group (2 [1,2] and 2.20±0.62, 2 [1,2] and 1.59±0.49, 1 [0,2] and 1.37±0.37, all P<0.05). Conclusion: Compared with traditional anticoagulant therapy, multi-channel endovascular treatments have better efficacies, which can reduce the disability rate and improve the quality of life of CVST patients.

Research progress of vascular closure devices / 中国介入影像与治疗学

Vascular closure device is a kind of medical devices for hemostasis at the puncture site after percutaneous arterial puncture, including active vascular closure devices and passive vascular closure devices. The principle, application range, advantages and disadvantages of common products of vascular closure devices were reviewed in this paper.

Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for treatment of acute iliofemoral vein thrombi / 中国介入影像与治疗学

Objective: To observe the efficacy and safety of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) in treatment of acute iliofemoral vein thrombi. Methods: PMT using Aspirex catheter was performed in 21 patients of acute iliofemoral vein thrombi after placement of inferior vena cava filter. Angiography was performed to evaluate thrombi clearance after PMT. Patients with residual thrombi were treated with adjunctive catheter directed thrombolysis (CDT) and reexamined with angiography every day. After thrombi removal, balloon dilatation and stent implantation were performed if severe stenosis or occlusion of iliac vein was found. Then inferior vena cava filter was retrieved. The complications of interventional therapy, the effect of thrombi removal and the improvement of symptoms were observed. The patency of deep vein and the Villalta scoring system were evaluated for assessment of the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome 1, 3 and 6 months after the procedures. Results: All 21 patients were successfully treated with PMT. Eight patients had grade III thrombectomy (complete removal).The other 13 patients had grade Ⅱ thrombectomy (partial removal), and the residual thrombi were cleared with CDT. Balloon dilation and stent placement were performed in 13 patients with severe stenosis or occlusion of left iliac vein. The venous blood flow restored and symptoms of lower limb swelling and pain alleviated in all 21 patients after therapy. There was no death nor serious complication related to the procedures. No thrombosis recurrence was found, and all stents kept patent during the follow-up. One patient with 5 points of Villalta score developed mild post thrombotic syndrome 6 months after procedure. Conclusion: PMT is effective and safe for treatment of acute iliofemoral vein thrombi.

Rotarex mechanical thrombectomy for treatment of acute limb ischemia caused by femoropopliteal artery thrombosis / 中国介入影像与治疗学

Objective: To observe the efficacy and safety of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) using Rotarex device for treatment of acute limb ischemia (ALI) caused by femoropopliteal artery thrombosis. Methods: Data of 22 patients with ALI caused by femoropopliteal artery thrombosis treated with PMT using Rotarex device were retrospectively analyzed. The therapeutic effect and complications were observed. Results: PMT was successfully performed in all 22 patients, combined with catheter-directed thrombolysis in 4 patients, with balloon dilatation in 17 and stent implantation in 12 patients. Femoropopliteal arteries were recanalized in all 22 patients, the technique success rate was 100%, and the ankle brachial index significantly increased after operation (P<0.05). After operation, improvement of Rutherford grade was observed in 21 except 1 patient who underwent resection of necrotic toes 3 weeks after operation. Distal artery embolism and vascular dissection occurred respectively in 1 patient during PMT. During follow-up period, in-stent reocclusion of the superficial femoral artery occurred in 1 patient 6 months after operation, while thrombus of the lower limb artery recurred in 1 patient 9 months after operation. Conclusion: PMT using Rotarex device is safe and feasible for treatment of ALI caused by femoropopliteal artery thrombosis.

Effects of different degrees of reperfusion after endovascular therapy on prognosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke / 中华神经科杂志

Objective@#To compare the effects of modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction score (mTICI) 2b and mTICI 3 reperfusion on lesions′ changes and prognosis in patients who underwent endovascular therapy within six hours after onset.@*Methods@#A retrospective analysis was conducted on 94 patients with acute large intracranial artery occlusion of the anterior circulation who achieved reperfusion sucesssfully by endovascular therapy within 6 hours after onset in the Department of Neurology, Nanjing First Hospital from October 2016 to March 2019. The effects of mTICI 2b and mTICI 3 reperfusion on lesions′ changes and prognosis of patients were compared. The primary endpoint was the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score at 90 days; the secondary endpoints were the early neurological deficit score, the mortality at 90 days, the volume of infarction at 24 hours, the changes in infarct volume for 24 hours and the rate of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) , reocclusion and hemorrhagic transformation.@*Results@#In all patients, 35 cases received mTICI 2b reperfusion and 59 cases received mTICI 3 reperfusion. Compared with mTICI 2b group (10.00 (3.00, 16.00)), the early neurological deficit score at seven days of mTICI 3 group (6.00 (1.00,11.50)) was lower (Z=-2.004, P=0.045) . However, there were no statistically significant differences in mRS score at 90 days, early neurological deficit score at 24 hours and 3 days, mortality at 90 days, volume of infarction at 24 hours, the changes in infarct volume for 24 hours, and the rate of sICH, reocclusion, and hemorrhagic transformation between the two groups.@*Conclusion@#For patients with large intracranial artery occlusion of the anterior circulation within six hours after onset, achieving mTICI 3 reperfusion after endovascular therapy can improve the early neurological function more effectively, but the effects on 90-day functional outcome are similar to that of mTICI 2b reperfusion.

Intracranial invasive fungal aneurysm due to Aspergillus sinusitis successfully treated by voriconazole plus internal carotid artery ligation therapy in an aged woman

@#A fungal carotid aneurysm is an infrequently occurring infectious aneurysm that is usually treated by antifungal therapy plus surgical debridement of the infected vessel. We herein report an extremely rare case involving a patient with a medical history of bladder cancer treated by Bacillus Calmette– Guérin (BCG) who developed a fungal aneurysm of the internal carotid artery and thrombosis of the superior ophthalmic vein caused by maxillary Aspergillus sinusitis. The patient was successfully treated by antifungal, anticoagulant, and antiplatelet drugs combined with internal carotid artery ligation therapy. Internal carotid artery fungal aneurysm is associated with a high mortality rate, but the present case suggests that it can be successfully treated by antifungal therapy combined with a less invasive endovascular therapy.

Incidence and Factors Associated with Aortic SAC Reduction after Evar in Spanish Population

Introduction: This study aimed to know the incidence and factors associated with aneurysmal sac reduction (ASR) after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) at 3 years of follow up in the Spanish population. Material and Methods: This is a retrospective observational study. We analyzed all patients with abdominal aortic and aortoiliac aneurysms who underwent elective EVAR in our hospital between January 2007 and September 2015. We studied ASR incidence at 3 years of follow-up. ASR was defined as a reduction in sac diameter ≥ 5 mm. Multiple preoperative and postoperative variables were analyzed. We used chi2 and T student tests for statistical analysis. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and actuarial analysis were performed. Results: Three hundred one patients underwent EVAR. The majority was men (97.3%) with a mean age of 74 ± 8 years, and 77.4% were at high surgical risk according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification (ASA). There was an incidence of 51.6% ASR at 3 years of follow up. Patients under chronic anticoagulation had 60% ASR vs 50.5%, p = 0.489. An aortic neck> 20 mm in length was associated with 55.3% ASR vs 45.7%, p = 0.303. Patients with ASR were younger 71 ± 8 years vs 76 ± 6 years, (P = 0.001, 95% CI, -7-1.9). Type II endoleak was associated with lower ASR, 32.4% vs 60, 8%, p = 0.006. Overall survival at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months was 90%, 82%, 71% and 61%, respectively. Survival in patients with ASR was better than patients without ASR, p = 0.008. Conclusions: ASR incidence after EVAR was high in our series and was associated with increased survival rate. The overall survival at medium term was good despite the high surgical risk of our series.

Percutaneous transradial artery approach for femoro- popliteal artery intervention in the current era in Japan

The percutaneous transradial artery approach for coronary angiography and intervention has been recognized as a safe and effective method, however, it is limited for endovascular therapy (EVT) for femoro-popliteal artery because of lack of devices with longer shaft. Herein, we report two EVT cases for superficial femoral artery disease treated with a long shaft balloon through the radial artery. Although femoro-popliteal artery intervention with this approach has several limits for available devices and technical issues, it is effective for particular patients who are impossible in EVT with femoral artery approach.

Utility of endovascular simulation to improve technical performance and stimulate interest of medical students in vascular surgery / 基础医学与临床

Objective To determine whether endovascular simulation training in medical students may increase technical proficiency,enhance interest in vascular surgery. Methods We recruited 30 medical students from Pe-king Union Medical College prospectively. We gave these students an eight-week course with a structured curricu-lum comprised of weekly simulator sessions and theoretical lessons. A test of iliac artery balloon dilatation was con-ducted in pre-and post-course. Performance was assessed. Demographics and subjective survey data,including in-terest in vascular surgery were obtained pre-and post-course from the students too. Results Parameters measured on the standardized global endovascular rating scale,including angiography skills,wire handling and interventional criteria as well as simulator-generated metrics such as fluoroscopy time and volume of contrast used significantly im-proved from pre-to post-course values for the medical students(P<0.05) All the students agreed or strongly agreed that the simulation course increased their interest in vascular surgery. Conclusions A simulation-based endovascu-lar course improves technical performance with interest in vascular surgery training of medical students. The simula-tor is quite potential in the medical students training.