A case report and literature review of brachial artery ligation for treatment of infected arteriovenous graft complicated with rupture and bleeding / 中华肾脏病杂志

The paper reported a case of brachial artery ligation treatment of arteriovenous graft infection with arteriovenous graft exposure and bleeding. Based on the experience of vascular access center and the review of relevant literature, the causes and treatment options of this complication were analyzed, and the feasibility and safety of brachial artery ligation were elaborated for the treatment of this complication, to provide references for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Open revascularization for chronic mesenteric ischemia in the endovascular era: a quaternary-center experience and management algorithm / Revascularização aberta na isquemia mesentérica crônica durante a era endovascular: experiência de um centro quaternário e um algoritmo de tratamento

Abstract Background Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) is a debilitating disease with a heavy burden on quality of life. Stenting of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) is the first option for treatment, but there is a lack of consensus defining precise indications for open revascularization (OR). Objectives To describe a series of 4 patients with CMI treated with OR and to present an algorithm for the management of this condition. Methods Three patients presented with typical intestinal angina and weight loss. One patient was subjected to prophylactic revascularization during open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Surgical techniques included: 1) Bypass from the infrarenal aorta to the SMA; 2) Bypass from an aorto-bifemoral polyester graft to the SMA; 3) Bypass from the right iliac artery to the SMA; 4) Bypass from the right graft limb of an aorto-biiliac polyester graft to the median colic artery at Riolan's arcade. PTFE was used in all surgeries. All grafts were placed in a retrograde configuration, tunneled under the left renal vein, making a smooth C-loop. A treatment algorithm was constructed based on the institution's experience and a review of recent literature. Results All patients demonstrated resolution of symptoms and recovery of body weight. All grafts are patent after mean follow-up of two years. Conclusions Open revascularization using the C-loop configuration is a valuable technique for CMI and may be considered in selected cases. The algorithm constructed may help decision planning in other quaternary centers.

Resumo Contexto A isquemia mesentérica crônica (IMC) é uma doença debilitante, com grave impacto na qualidade de vida. A literatura recomenda a angioplastia com stent da artéria mesentérica superior (AMS) como primeira opção de tratamento, mas há falta de consenso que defina indicações precisas para a revascularização aberta. Objetivos Descrever uma série de quatro pacientes com IMC, tratados com revascularização aberta, e apresentar um algoritmo para o manejo dessa condição. Métodos Três pacientes apresentaram angina intestinal típica e perda ponderal. Uma paciente foi submetida a reparo aberto de aneurisma da aorta abdominal e apresentava obstrução da AMS, que foi revascularizada profilaticamente. As técnicas cirúrgicas incluíram: 1) enxerto entre a aorta infrarrenal e a AMS; 2) enxerto entre o dácron utilizado em um enxerto aortobifemoral e a AMS; 3) enxerto entre a artéria ilíaca comum direita e a AMS; e 4) enxerto entre o ramo direito do dácron utilizado em um enxerto aorto-biilíaco e a artéria cólica média (ao nível da arcada de Riolan). Todos os enxertos foram feitos utilizando politetrafluoretileno em uma configuração retrógrada, tunelizados abaixo da veia renal esquerda, fazendo uma alça em C. Resultados Todos os pacientes demonstraram resolução dos sintomas e ganho ponderal. Todos os enxertos se mantiveram pérvios durante um seguimento médio de 2 anos. Conclusões A revascularização aberta para IMC utilizando-se a alça em C é uma técnica valiosa e pode ser considerada em pacientes selecionados. O algoritmo proposto pode auxiliar na decisão terapêutica em centros quaternários.

Efficacy of MCA blood flow velocity-rScO 2 monitoring in guiding anterograde cerebral perfusion in patients undergoing TAR / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of middle cerebral artery (MCA) blood flow velocity combined with regional saturation of cerebral oxygen (rScO 2) monitoring in guiding anterograde cerebral perfusion in the patients undergoing total arch replacement (TAR). Methods:Ninety-eight patients of either sex, aged 18-72 yr, with body mass index of 24-30 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅳ, undergoing elective TAR, were selected. The patients whose anterograde cerebral perfusion mode was determined by the surgeon were enrolled in control group (group C), and the patients who selected the anterograde perfusion mode according to the guiding criteria were included in guidance group (group G), with 49 cases in each group. Cerebral anterograde perfusion mode, postoperative retention time of tracheal intubation, duration of stay in intensive care unit, total hospital stay, tracheotomy, recovery and discharge, postoperative stroke and death of patients were recorded in two groups. Results:Compared with group C, the ratios of bilateral cerebral perfusion and postoperative tracheotomy, incidence of stroke and postoperative mortality were significantly decreased, the ratio of good perfusion and rate of recovery and discharge were increased ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in the retention time of endotracheal intubation, duration of stay in intensive care unit, and length of hospital stay in group G ( P>0.05). Conclusions:MCA blood flow velocity-rScO monitoring provides a good efficacy in guiding anterograde cerebral perfusion during TAR.

Acute Paraplegia Result from Spinal Ischemia Nine Years After Hybrid Total Arch Repair with Frozen Elephant Trunk: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Spinal cord ischemia due to decreased cord perfusion is a devastating complication in patients with thoracoabdominal dissection following frozen elephant trunk (FET) repair surgery. However, rare occurrence of spinal cord ischemia leading to paraplegia after long-term follow-up of FET repair has been reported. Here, we describe a case of spinal cord ischemia resulting in paraplegia nine years after hybrid total arch repair with FET. Cerebrospinal fluid drainage and serial treatment were utilized to decrease intraspinal pressure and increase blood flow to the spinal cord. Three months after the onset of paraplegia and with treatment and rehabilitation, the patient recovered to walk.

Tuberculous Aortic Aneurysm - A Review

ABSTRACT Introduction: Tuberculous aortic aneurysm (TBAA) is an exceedingly rare but severe manifestation of tuberculosis, with a high risk of sudden rupture of the aorta in absence of medical or surgical intervention. This review aimed to provide a detailed understanding of TBAA, including its associated complications, affected population, treatment measures, and outcomes. Methods: Case studies and relevant research articles were analyzed to understand the recent advances in medical scientific knowledge on TBAA. Recent clinical case reports on TBAA were searched from the year 2010 to 2020. Results: Case reports indicated a higher prevalence of TBAA in the male population. The most affected age group was 15 to 79 years. The most common treatment for TBAA included surgery followed by antituberculous medication. The case reports discussed in this review reflected open surgery, endovascular repair, coil embolization, laparotomy, aortic valve and root replacement as some of the surgical procedures used depending on the complication and type of aneurysm. The treatment outcome was considered effective in most cases. Conclusion: Postoperative chemotherapy and medications reduce the risk of severity. Early diagnosis of TBAA is imperative, followed by surgical resection and postoperative antituberculous medication with careful follow-up to prevent relapse.

Analysis of influencing factors for arteriovenous graft dysfunction in hemodialysis patients / 中华肾脏病杂志

Objective:To explore the influencing factors of arteriovenous graft (AVG) dysfunction in hemodialysis (HD) patients, and provide a basis for predicting the risk of dysfunction and prolonging the service time.Methods:Retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical and follow-up data of patients who underwent AVG surgery in Department of Vascular and Interventional Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University from January 2013 to September 2018. The factors of AVG dysfunction were determined by statistical methods.Results:A total of 139 patients were enrolled, including 58 males (41.7%); the median age was 57; in which 83 patients (59.7%) developed AVG dysfunction within 24 months. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the primary patency rates were 76.1%, 56.8%, and 38.5% at 6, 12, and 24 months after the establishment of AVG. The results of Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that at 24 months after surgery, the risk of AVG dysfunction in elderly patients (>65 years old) was significantly higher than that of patients≤65 years old (Log-rank χ2=7.632, P=0.006); the risk of AVG dysfunction in patients with mean platelet volume (MPV)>10.1 fl was significantly higher than that of patients with MPV≤10.1 fl (Log-rank χ2=19.910, P<0.001); the risk of AVG dysfunction in patients with platelet distribution width (PDW)>11.4 fl was significantly higher than that of patients with PDW≤11.4 fl (Log-rank χ2=35.410, P<0.001); the risk of AVG dysfunction in patients with platelet-larger cell ratio (P-LCR)>24.8% was significantly higher than that of patients with P-LCR≤24.8% (Log-rank χ2=7.181, P=0.007). Multivariate Cox proportional risk regression analysis showed that high MPV (MPV>10.1 fl, HR=6.501, 95% CI 1.916-22.054, P=0.003), high PDW (PDW>11.4 fl, HR=3.625, 95% CI 1.957-6.714, P<0.001) and low P-LCR (P-LCR>24.8%, HR=0.145, 95% CI 0.045-0.470, P=0.001) were independent influencing factors for AVG dysfunction. The establishment of a functional prediction equation based on the above factors had a certain value in predicting the risk of AVG dysfunction in HD patients (likelihood ratio test: χ2=49.360, P<0.001). Conclusions:There are multiple factors that affect AVG dysfunction in HD patients, among which MPV, PDW and P-LCR levels may be the influencing factors for AVG dysfunction. Preoperative examination or postoperative comprehensive review of these factors during the follow-up period has certain directive significance for the prevention of AVG dysfunction.

Application analysis of carotid-subclavian artery blood vessel prosthesis bypass grafting in the reconstruction of cerebral blood supply / 国际外科学杂志

Objective:To study the application effect of carotid-subclavian artery blood vessel prosthesis bypass grafting in the reconstruction of cerebral blood supply.Methods:The clinical data of 14 patients undergoing carotid-subclavian artery blood vessel prosthesis bypass grafting to reconstruct cerebral blood supply in the Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University from March 2019 to March 2022 was retrospective collected. And the surgical indications, clinical effect and complications were analyzed.Results:There were 12 males and 2 females, aged from 47 to 74 years, with an average age of 60.5 years. Of 14 patients, 2 patients suffered from common carotid artery stenosis with posterior dilatation, 12 patients suffered from subclavian artery occlusion with vertebral artery steal. All the procedures were successfully performed without intraoperative cerebral infarction, cardiovascular accident, lymphatic leakage or artificial vascular infection. Phrenic nerve injury occurred in 1 patient after operation. During the follow-up of 3-27 months, average 14 months, there were no artificial vascular stenosis, anastomotic stenosis, vertebral artery steal, new cerebral infarction, upper limb ischemia or cerebral ischemia.Conclusion:Carotid-subclavian artery blood vessel prosthesis bypass grafting can be used in reconstructing the blood supply of both the anterior circulation, and the posterior circulation safely and effectively.

Clinical analysis of Rotarex percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for treatment of lower extremity artificial bypass occlusion / 国际外科学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Rotarex percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy(PMT) for treatment of lower extremity arterial graft occlusion.Methods:The clinical data of 19 patients with lower extremity arterial bypass occlusion admitted to our hospital from January 2016 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were treated with Rotarex-based endovascular therapy. After 12 months follow-up, the clinical features, surgical outcomes and follow-up data were analyzed to identify effectiveness and safety of the therapy. Independent sample t test was used to analyze the measurement data of continuous normal distribution which were expressed as mean±standard deviation( ± s), enumeration data were expressed as number and percentage, and the comparison between groups were analyzed by chi-square test. Results:A technical success rate of 100% was demonstrated. Rotarex combined with catheter directed thrombolysis was performed in 2 cases, Rotarex combined with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) was performed in 9 cases. Rotarex combined with stent implantation was performed in 8 patients. The Ankle brachial index significantly increased (0.82±0.14 vs 0.47±0.11, P<0.05). Critical limb ischemia (Rutherford class 4 or higher) improved significantly (0 case vs 9 cases, P<0.05). Distal embolism occurred in 1 patient and acute myocardial infarction occurred in 1 patient. There was no vascular rupture, haemorrhage, infection, pseudoaneurysm, death and amputation. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed 12-month primary patency rate and freedom from clinically driven target lesion revascularization was 78.9% and 89.5% respectively. Conclusion:Rotarex-based endovascular therapy is a safe and effective treatment for graft occlusion after lower extremity arterial prosthesis bypass with high patency rate and few complications.

Pseudoaneurisma para-anastomótico gigante tras revascularización por baipás aorto-bifemoral: Informe de un caso / Giant para-anastomotic pseudoaneurysm after revascularization though aorto-bifemoral bypass grafting: Case report

RESUMEN El pseudoaneurisma es aquel hematoma pulsátil y encapsulado producido tras la rotura de todas las túnicas del vaso y contenido por tejidos vecinos circundantes. Es considerado una complicación tardía en la cirugía protésica aorto-ilíaca. Se presenta un paciente de 72 años al que se le realizó un baipás aorto-bifemoral 13 años atrás, y que posteriormente se le diagnosticó un pseudoaneurisma para-anastomótico que se dejó evolucionar por presentar varias comorbilidades asociadas. Transcurridos 2 años fue necesario realizarle una intervención quirúrgica por presentar crecimiento excesivo de la tumefacción y complicación isquémica con necrosis cutánea. La aparición de un pseudoaneurisma está relacionada con el sexo, el material protésico y con el tiempo que transcurre desde la cirugía. El seguimiento ultrasonográfico durante el postoperatorio es primordial para identificar tempranamente esta complicación.

ABSTRACT Pseudoaneurysm is that pulsatile and encapsulated hematoma produced after the rupture of all vessel layers and contained by surrounding neighboring tissues. It is considered a late complication in aorto-iliac prosthetic surgery. We present a 72-year-old patient who underwent an aorto-bifemoral bypass grafting 13 years ago, and who was subsequently diagnosed with a para-anastomotic pseudoaneurysm that was allowed to evolve due to presenting several associated comorbidities. After two years, it was necessary to perform a surgical intervention due to the excessive growth of the swelling, and ischemic complication with skin necrosis. The appearance of a pseudoaneurysm is related to sex, prosthetic material as well as the time that elapses since the surgery. Ultrasound follow-up during the postoperative period is essential for an early identification of this complication.

Direct and virtual measurements of abdominal aortic aneurysms: three-dimensional printed models / Medidas de aneurisma da aorta abdominal: modelos tridimensionais impressos e virtuais

Abstract Objective: To validate the use of a three-dimensional printing system for metric and volumetric analysis of the segments of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Materials and Methods: In patients scheduled to undergo endovascular AAA repair, the computed tomography angiography (CTA) measurements obtained during the preoperative assessment of the patients were compared with those obtained by computed tomography of individualized three-dimensional biomodels. Results: The volumetric assessment showed a discrepancy of 3-12%, and the difference between the areas was 10-16%. Conclusion: Computed tomography measurements of 3D-printed biomodels of AAAs appear to be comparable to those of threedimensional CTA measurements of the same AAAs, in terms of the metric and volumetric dimensions.

Resumo Objetivo: Validar a aplicação do método de impressão tridimensional de biomodelos para aferição métrica e volumétrica de segmentos de aneurisma de aorta abdominal. Materiais e Métodos: Compararam-se as medidas obtidas por tomografia computadorizada dos biomodelos tridimensionais com as realizadas no planejamento pré-operatório de pacientes submetidos a correção endovascular de aneurisma de aorta abdominal. Resultados: A avaliação da volumetria demonstrou discrepância de 3% a 12% e a diferença entre as áreas foi de 10% a 16%. Conclusão: A tomografia computadorizada dos biomodelos impressos é compatível nas aferições métricas e volumétricas com as imagens tridimensionais da angiotomografia do paciente.

Isquemia crítica de miembros inferiores en paciente joven: presentación atípica del síndrome de atrapamiento poplíteo / Critical lower extremity ischemia in a young patient: atypical presentation of the popliteal artery entrapment syndrome

Introducción. El síndrome de atrapamiento poplíteo es una entidad infrecuente, cuya incidencia oscila entre 0,17 y 3,5 %, representando una de las principales causas de isquemia en miembros inferiores en adultos jóvenes. Suele manifestarse con claudicación intermitente (69 %) o isquemia aguda (26 %), siendo muy rara su presentación con isquemia crítica de miembros inferiores. Caso clínico. Paciente de 30 años quien presentó úlcera subungueal en primer dedo de pie derecho con dolor intenso. En la exploración física no se palpaban pulsos distales y se observó palidez cutánea intensa y frialdad. Se realizó arteriografía donde se observó defecto de repleción de bordes regulares y desplazamiento medial de la arteria poplítea. La resonancia magnética mostró una inserción anómala del gastrocnemio medial, con lo que se hizo diagnóstico de síndrome de atrapamiento poplíteo tipo I. Mediante abordaje posterior se realizó reconstrucción vascular con injerto venoso y sección tendinosa del gastrocnemio medial. En el postoperatorio inmediato el paciente recupera pulso pedio y en el seguimiento a un año el paciente no presenta clínica de isquemia de miembros inferiores, encontrándose el baipás permeable. Discusión. A pesar de su baja incidencia, es importante incluir el síndrome de atrapamiento poplíteo en el diagnóstico diferencial de isquemia en miembros inferiores en adultos jóvenes. Su presentación con isquemia crítica es excepcional, encontrando muy pocos casos publicados en la literatura. La reconstrucción arterial precoz mediante injerto o plastia con material autólogo constituye el tratamiento de elección

Introduction. The popliteal entrapment syndrome is an infrequent entity, whose incidence ranges between 0.17 and 3.5%, representing one of the main causes of lower limb ischemia in young adults. It usually manifests with intermittent claudication (69%) or acute ischemia (26%), being very rare its presentation with critical ischemia of the lower limbs.Clinical case. A 30-year-old patient with a history of smoking, with no other risk factors, who presented with a subungual ulcer on the first right toe. On physical examination, distal pulses are not palpated, intense skin paleness and coldness are observed. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an anomalous insertion of the medial gastrocnemius with extrinsic compression of the popliteal artery, confirming a diagnosis of popliteal entrapment syndrome type I. Vascular reconstruction with venous graft and tendon section of the medial gastrocnemius was performed through a posterior approach. In the immediate postoperative period, the patient recovers a pediatric pulse and in the one-year follow-up the patient does not present symptoms of lower limb ischemia, finding the bypass patent. Discussion. Despite its low incidence, it is important to include popliteal impingement syndrome in the differential diagnosis of lower limb ischemia in young adults. Its presentation with critical ischemia is exceptional, finding very few cases published in the literature. Early arterial reconstruction by graft or plasty with autologous material is the treatment of choice

Efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for treatment of Stanford type B traumatic aortic dissection / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in treating Stanford type B traumatic aortic dissection (TAD).Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted to analyze the clinical date of 26 patients with Stanford type B TAD admitted to Nantong First People's Hospital from June 2011 to December 2019. There were 21 males and 5 females, aged 35-83 years [(56.2±12.9)years]. All patients mainly suffered from chest and back trauma and were treated with TEVAR. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative heparin dosage, duration of ICU stay and postoperative organ complications were collected. The changes of brain natriuretic peptide, urea nitrogen and creatinine were compared before operation and at one day after operation. The CT angiography (CTA) was performed to mainly detect the location of stent, reverse tearing, paraplegia and internal leakage at 6 months after TEVAR. The aortic CTA was used to measure the maximum diameter of aortic dissecting aneurysm and true lumen diameter of distal aorta before operation and at 6 months after operation, and the diameter changes were compared to determine the aortic remodeling after TEVAR.Results:All patients were followed up for 6-36 months [(25.9±6.3)months]. The operation time was 60-200 minutes [(96.7±30.7)minutes], the intraoperative blood loss was 20-45 ml [(31.1±6.8)ml], the dosage of heparin was 0-0.53 mg/kg [(0.4±0.1)mg/kg], the postoperative ICU stay was 1-7 days [(4.7±1.3)days]. Seven patients developed pulmonary infections after operation and showed significant improvement after closed thoracic drainage, airway management and anti-infection treatment. Two patients had abnormal renal function after operation and received medical therapy for improvement. There was no significant difference in brain natriuretic peptide, urea nitrogen and creatinine between before operation and one day after operation ( P>0.05). At 6 months after operation, the CTA showed that the stent position was satisfactory and there were no serious complications such as reverse tearing and paraplegia. Of one patient with type I endoleak, the tumor did not further expand and his condition was stable. At 6 months after operation, the diameter of dissecting aneurysm [(34.4±5.0)mm] was smaller than that before operation [(38.2±5.6)mm], the true lumen of distal stent [(26.8±4.6)mm] was larger than that before operation [(22.6±6.0)mm] ( P<0.05 or 0.01). Conclusion:For Stanford type B TAD, TEVAR has no significant effect on cardiac function and renal function, with no severe complications and good aortic remodeling.

Experimental comparative study of arterial implants made of silicone reinforced with polyester fabric and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in rabbits aorta / Estudo experimental comparativo de implantes arteriais em silicone com reforço de poliéster e politetrafluoretileno expandido (PTFE) em aorta de coelhos

ABSTRACT Objectives: the aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of a new silicone vascular prostheses with PTFE vascular prostheses, on a rabbit experimental model. Methods: forty rabbits underwent infra-renal aorta replacement with 4 mm diameter prostheses, twenty animals with PDMS and twenty animals with PTFE (control group). Retrograde aortic angiography was performed to assess patency. Histological graft samples were examined by electron microscopy to evaluate prostheses endothelialization. Results: patency rates were 100% for both grafts after 30 days; after 60 days, patency rate for PDMS was 92.3% (±7.4), and 73,8% (±13.1) at 90 days. PTFE grafts had patency rates of 87.5% (±11.7) at 60 and 90 days. No statistically significant difference was found in between groups for patency rates (p=0.62). Postoperative complications (death, paraplegia) rates (p=0.526) and aortic clamping times (p=0.299) were comparable in both groups. No statistically significant difference for stenosis was found on angiographical analysis between groups (p=0.650). Electron microscopy revealed limited anastomotic endothelial ingrowth in both prostheses. Conclusion: in this experimental model, PDMS and PTFE vascular prostheses had comparable outcomes and PDMS prosthesis could be used as a vascular graft.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar novo tubo de silicone como material para prótese vascular e compará-lo a prótese de PTFE, em modelo experimental com coelhos. Métodos: quarenta coelhos foram submetidos a interposição, na aorta infrarrenal, de próteses de 4mm de diâmetro, sendo 20 animais com PDMS e 20 com PTFE (grupo controle). Foi realizada arteriografia retrógrada da aorta para avaliar a patência das próteses. Para avaliar a endotelização das próteses foi realizada microscopia eletrônica de maneira amostral pareada. Resultados: a patência em 30 dias foi de 100% para as duas próteses. Aos 60 dias, a taxa de patência do PDMS foi de 92,3% (± 7,4), e de 73,8% (±13,1) em 90 dias; as próteses de PTFE tiveram taxas de patência de 87,5% (± 11,7) aos 60 e 90 dias. Não foi observada diferença significativa entre as taxas de patência dos grupos (p=0,62). Não foi observada diferença entre os grupos quanto à evolução com complicações pós-operatórias (p=0,526) e quanto ao tempo de clampeamento da aorta (p=0,299). Não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos quanto ao grau de estenose das próteses (p=0,650) à avaliação angiográfica. A microscopia eletrônica mostrou crescimento endotelial limitado às regiões próximas às anastomoses nos dois tipos de próteses. Conclusões: o PDMS mostrou-se passível de utilização como prótese vascular, com resultados comparáveis aos do PTFE no modelo utilizado.

Comparison between arch zones in modified frozen elephant trunk procedure for complex thoracic aortic diseases

Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study is to compare postoperative outcomes and follow-up of two different modifications facilitating surgical technique of frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure for complex thoracic aortic diseases - zone 0 (fixation with total arch debranching) and zone 3 (fixation with islet-shape arch repair). Methods: From May 2012 to December 2018, data were collected from 139 patients who had been treated with FET procedure for complex thoracic aortic diseases. According to Ishimaru arch map, patients with proximal anastomotic site of hybrid graft at zone 0 and zone 3 were grouped as Group A (n=58, 41.7%) and Group B (n=81, 58.3%), respectively. Mean age of study population was 54.7±11.4 years, and 111 patients were male (79.9%). Results: In-hospital mortality was observed in 20 (14.4%) patients (n=12, acute type A aortic dissection, and n=4, previous aortic dissection surgery). There was no significant difference between both groups in terms of in-hospital mortality. Four patients from Group A and three patients from Group B had permanent neurological deficit (P=0.32). Three patients from both groups had transient spinal cord ischemia (P=0.334). Although mean total perfusion time was longer in Group A, duration of visceral ischemia, when compared with Group B, was shorter (P<0.001). Five-year survival rate was 82.8% in Group A and 81.5% in Group B (P=0.876). Conclusion: FET procedure is a feasible repair technique in the treatment of complex aortic diseases, providing satisfactory early results. Because of its advantageous aspects, zone 0 fixation with debranching is the preferred technique in our clinic.

Transcaval access to the abdominal aorta: indications of interest to surgeons and a comprehensive literature review

Abstract We performed a review of the literature (until August 01, 2019) on the occasion of the first transcaval approach for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in our hospital. This review focuses mainly on the indications of this alternative access route to the aorta. It may be useful for vascular surgeons in selected cases, such as the treatment of endoleaks after endovascular aneurysm repair and thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair. We describe historical aspects of transcaval access to the aorta, experimental studies, available case series and outcomes. Finally, we summarize the most significant technical aspects of this little-known access.

Tratamiento endovascular de aneurismas de aorta con estrategia minimalista / Endovascular Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms with Minimalistic Approach

RESUMEN Introducción: Los aneurismas de aorta siguen siendo una patología frecuente, en especial aquellos localizados en la aorta abdominal. Desde 1990, gracias al avance en los dispositivos y las técnicas endovasculares, la cirugía convencional ha dejado de ser la única opción de tratamiento. Presentamos nuestros resultados en el manejo del aneurisma de aorta con técnica endovascular mínimamente invasiva. Objetivos: Analizar los resultados a 30 días del implante de endoprótesis en la aorta torácica y abdominal con una estrategia mínimamente invasiva. Material y métodos: Entre marzo de 2012 y abril de 2019 se realizaron 395 implantes consecutivos de endoprótesis de aorta; en 264 (67%) de los cuales se utilizó una técnica mínimamente invasiva (MIN-A). De este grupo 240 procedimientos (90,9%) fueron llevados a cabo para reparar la aorta abdominal (EVAR) y 24 (9,1%) la aorta torácica (TEVAR). Resultados: De 264 pacientes se logró éxito técnico (ET) del implante en el 99,6% y éxito clínico (EC) en el 97,7%. La mortalidad a 30 días fue del 1,1% dado por neumonía, insuficiencia cardíaca y EPOC. Ningún paciente presentó IAM, ACV o necesitó de conversión a reparación quirúrgica de urgencia. El tiempo promedio del procedimiento fue de 62 minutos (SD ± 17). Algunos pacientes requirieron conversión a cierre quirúrgico del acceso [20 (7%) durante los primeros 100 casos, y 7 (3%) en los últimos 164 pacientes p = 0,05)]. El sangrado mayor que requirió transfusión fue del 1,1%. El tiempo promedio para la deambulación fue de 18 horas (SD ± 10), que luego de los primeros 100 pacientes disminuyó en forma significativa a 13 horas (SD ± 2,9 p = 0,05). La estadía hospitalaria en promedio fue de 1,4 días (SD ± 1,14) con 5 casos externados el mismo día del procedimiento. Conclusiones: Los procedimientos de reparación endovascular de aneurismas de la aorta con una estrategia miniinvasiva fueron factibles y seguros, ya que permitieron convertir estos procedimientos en abordajes percutáneos, con bajas tasas de complicaciones asociadas al acceso, menor tiempo quirúrgico, rápida deambulación y menor estadía hospitalaria, sin modificar la seguridad global del procedimiento. La curva de aprendizaje permitió bajar la tasa de conversiones a cirugía, así como los tiempos de deambulación.

ABSTRACT Background: Aortic aneurysms, particularly of the abdominal aorta, are still common. Since 1990, conventional surgery is no longer the only treatment option due to advances in endovascular devices and techniques. We present our results in the management of aortic aneurysms with a minimally invasive endovascular technique. Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the 30-day outcomes of endograft implantation in the thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta using a minimally invasive approach. Methods: Between March 2012 and April 2019, 395 consecutive endografts were implanted in the aorta, and 264 (67%) were performed using a minimally invasive approach (MIN-A). Among this group, 240 (90.9%) corresponded to abdominal endo-vascular aortic repair (EVAR) and 24 (9.1%) to thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Results: Technical success (TS) of the implant was achieved in 99.6% of the 264 patients and clinical success (CS) in 97.7%. Thirty-day mortality was 1.1% due to pneumonia, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. There were no cases of myocardial infarction, stroke or need for conversion to urgent surgical repair. Mean duration of the procedure was 62 minutes (SD ± 17). Some patients required conversion to surgical closure of the access site [20 (7%) during the first 100 cases and 7 (3%) in the final 164 patients, p = 0.05]. Three (1.1%) patients presented major bleeding requiring transfusion. Mean time to ambulation was 18 hours (SD ± 10) that significantly decreased to 13 hours after the first 100 patients (SD ± 2.9; p= 0.05). Mean length of hospital stay was 1.4 days (SD ± 1.14) with 5 patients discharged on the same day of the procedure. Conclusions: Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair using a minimally invasive strategy was feasible and safe, turning this procedure into a percutaneous approach, with low access site-related complications, shorter operative time, rapid ambulation and shorter length of hospital stay, without modifying overall safety of the procedure. The learning curve resulted in reduced rate of conversion to surgery and earlier ambulation.

Hemorragia digestiva masiva por fístulas secundarias de grandes vasos al tracto digestivo / Massive digestive hemorrhage from secondary fistulas of great vessels to the digestive tract

RESUMEN La formación de una fístula entre arterias de gran calibre y el tubo digestivo es una complicación infrecuente de la cirugía reconstructiva de los grandes vasos sanguíneos secundario al uso de prótesis vasculares, los cuales se manifiestan con hemorragias masivas con elevada mortalidad. Presentamos dos casos de fístula aorto-entérico y de fístula carotideo-esofágico que comparten características comunes como la manifestación clínica de hemorragia digestiva masiva y mortal en pacientes con antecedentes de colocación de prótesis vasculares.

ABSTRACT The formation of a fistula between large caliber arteries and the digestive tract is an uncommon complication of reconstructive surgery of the large vessels secondary to the use of vascular prostheses, which manifest themselves with massive hemorrhages with high mortality. We report two cases of aorto-enteric fistula and carotid-esophageal fistula that share common characteristics such as the clinical manifestation of massive and fatal gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with a history of vascular prosthesis placement.

Vascular access cannulation in hemodialysis patients: technical approach / Canulação do acesso vascular em pacientes em hemodiálise: abordagem técnica

ABSTRACT Introduction: The vascular access cannulation technique varies among clinics, and guidelines on vascular access give little importance to cannulation techniques. The objective of this study was to evaluate the cannulation technique and to determine which factors are associated with each detail of the technique. Material and methods: The vascular access cannulation was evaluated in 260 patients undergoing hemodialysis. The type and anatomical location of the vascular access, the cannulation technique, direction, gauge, and distance between needles, besides bevel direction and needle rotation were registered. Results: The arteriovenous fistula was the most frequent vascular access (88%), the most used cannulation technique was area (100%), the needle direction was anterograde in most cases (79.5%), and the mean distance between the tips of needles was 7.57±4.43 cm. For arteriovenous grafts, the proximal anatomical location (brachial artery) and cannulation with 16G needles in anterograde position were more predominant. For arteriovenous fistulas, the distal anatomical location (radial artery) and cannulation through 15G needles were more common. Cannulation of vascular access in retrograde direction was associated with a greater distance between needles (13.2 ± 4.4 vs 6.1 ± 3 cm, p < 0.001). Kt/V was higher when the distance between needles was higher than 5 cm (1.61 ± 0.3 vs. 1.47 ± 0.28, p < 0.01). Conclusions: The vascular access cannulation technique depends on the vascular access characteristics and expertise of cannulators. Clinical trials are required for the formulation of guidelines for vascular access cannulation.

RESUMO Introdução: A técnica de canulação do acesso vascular varia entre instituições de saúde, e as diretrizes sobre o acesso vascular dão pouca importância às técnicas de canulação. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a técnica de canulação e determinar quais fatores estão associados a cada detalhe da técnica. Material e métodos: A canulação do acesso vascular foi avaliada em 260 pacientes em hemodiálise. Foram registrados o tipo e localização anatômica do acesso vascular, a técnica de canulação, a direção, a bitola e a distância entre as agulhas, além da direção do bisel e da rotação da agulha. Resultados: A fístula arteriovenosa foi o acesso vascular mais frequente (88%), a técnica de canulação mais utilizada foi a área (100%), a direção da agulha foi anterógrada na maioria dos casos (79,5%) e a distância média entre as pontas das agulhas foi de 7,57 ± 4,43 cm. Para enxertos arteriovenosos, a localização anatômica proximal (artéria braquial) e a canulação com agulhas 16G em posição anterógrada foram mais predominantes. Para as fístulas arteriovenosas, a localização anatômica distal (artéria radial) e a canulação através de agulhas 15G foram mais comuns. A canulação do acesso vascular na direção retrógrada foi associada a uma maior distância entre as agulhas (13,2 ± 4,4 v.s. 6,1 ± 3 cm, p < 0,001). O Kt / V foi maior quando a distância entre as agulhas foi superior a 5 cm (1,61 ± 0,3 vs. 1,47 ± 0,28, p < 0,01). Conclusões: A técnica de canulação do acesso vascular depende das características do acesso vascular e da experiência dos "canuladores". Ensaios clínicos são necessários para a formulação de diretrizes para a canulação do acesso vascular.

One patient with poor healing of sinus after implant of vascular prosthesis due to infected abdominal aortic aneurysms treated with negative pressure wound therapy combined with local flap / 中华烧伤杂志

In February 2018, a 67-year-old male patient with infected abdominal aortic aneurysm was admitted to the Department of Vascular Surgery of Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University Medical College. After admission, abdominal aortic endovascular exclusion surgery, right iliac artery-double femoral artery vascular bypass+ infected abdominal aortic aneurysmectomy+ stent removal surgery, and active anti-infective treatment were performed in the department of vascular surgery. Seven days after the vascular prosthesis bypass surgery, the surface skin of the vascular prosthesis of the patient was red and swollen, and there was a purulent discharge, which was diagnosed as poor healing of sinus of vascular prosthesis. Surgeons of our department and the department of vascular surgery performed incision and debridement of sinus of vascular prosthesis+ vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) in the early stage under local anesthesia. After the local infection was controlled and wound blood supply was improved, stage Ⅱ surgery of resection of sinus of vascular prosthesis+ vascular prosthesis partial diversion+ local flap propulsion under general anesthesia was performed. The incision healed well after surgery, and the patient was discharged smoothly. During the follow-up of 6 months, the patient′s flap was in good shape, and the wound was healed. This case prompts that after the diagnosis of infected abdominal aortic aneurysm vascular sinus poor healing, we can actively open the infected sinus, use VSD technology to treat granulation wounds, then divert the implanted vascular prosthesis to prepare fresh local flap which covers the vascular prosthesis, and use new silver ion dressing to cover the wounds, thus achieving satisfactory results.

Tratamiento de malformaciones y tumores vasculares, en un centro de referencia en Bogotá / Treatment of vascular malformations and tumors in a reference center in Bogotá

Introducción. Las malformaciones vasculares son anomalías que están presentes desde el nacimiento, no desaparecen y pueden crecer a lo largo de la vida. Se ha demostrado en estudios retrospectivos que la terminología para clasificar las anomalías vasculares es inexacta en un 69 % de casos, por lo que se hace un diagnostico inadecuado y en un 53 % de casos se brinda al paciente y su familia una información incorrecta del tratamiento y el curso clínico. Métodos. Estudio prospectivo longitudinal, realizado entre 2016 y 2019, donde se incluyeron pacientes con anomalías vasculares, que consultaron a nuestra institución, fueron valorados por el servicio de cirugía vascular, se hizo un plan diagnóstico y manejo integral, vía endovascular, quirúrgica o mixta, de acuerdo con cada caso. Resultados. La malformación más común fue la de tipo venoso, en el 40,3 % de los casos. Se realizó manejo endovascular en el 93,1 % de casos de malformaciones vasculares y quirúrgico en el 6,9 %. La mejoría de los síntomas que motivaron la consulta fue del 100 % para los tumores vasculares y del 70,8 % para las malformaciones. Sin embargo, los resultados son heterogéneos. Discusión. Es necesario realizar un adecuado diagnóstico de las anomalías vasculares, para alcanzar un trata-miento eficaz, con mejoría de los síntomas

Introduction. Vascular malformations are abnormalities that are present from birth, do not disappear and can grow throughout life. It has been shown in retrospective studies that the terminology to classify vascular anomalies is inaccurate in 69% of cases, an inappropriate diagnosis is made and in 53% of cases the patient and their family are given incorrect information on the treatment and the clinical course.Methods. Longitudinal prospective study conducted between 2016 and 2019. Patients with vascular anomalies and consulted to our institution were included. They were evaluated by the vascular surgery service, and a comprehensive diagnosis and management plan was made, including endovascular, surgical or mixed, according to each case. Results. The most common malformation was the venous type in 40.3% of the cases. Endovascular management was performed in 93.1% of cases and surgery in 6.9%. The improvement in the symptoms that led to the con-sultation was 100% for vascular tumors and 70.8% for malformations. However, the results are heterogeneous.Conclusions. It is necessary to obtain an adequate diagnosis of vascular anomalies, to achieve an effective treatment, with improvement of the symptoms