Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the era of endovascular repair / Reparación abierta de la aorta abdominal en la era de la reparación endovascular
Leake, P-A; Hamilton-Johnson, TN; Harry, M; Gordon-Strachan, GM; Plummer, JM; Newnham, MS.
  • Leake, P-A; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston. JM
  • Hamilton-Johnson, TN; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston. JM
  • Harry, M; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston. JM
  • Gordon-Strachan, GM; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston. JM
  • Plummer, JM; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston. JM
  • Newnham, MS; University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston. JM
West Indian med. j ; 60(6): 636-640, Dec. 2011. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-672825
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

The development of minimally invasive techniques for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair and the establishment of specialized centres have resulted in improved patient outcomes. This study examines open AAA repair at a non-specialized centre where advanced techniques are not practised.

METHODS:

We conducted a retrospective analysis on a cohort of 83 patients presenting for AAA repair to a non-specialized hospital, the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The end points assessed included operative (30-day) mortality, postoperative complications, duration of operation, blood loss, intensive care unit (ICU) stay and overall hospital stay.

RESULTS:

The overall operative mortality was 9.4% (23% for ruptured aneurysms and 5% for unruptured aneurysms). Mean operating time, blood loss, ICU stay and hospital stay were 326 ± 98 minutes, 2420 ± 1397 mls, 3 ± 5 days and 9 ± 5 days, respectively with no significant differences noted between ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. Mean aneurysm diameter was 6.13 ± 1.59 cm.

CONCLUSION:

Mortality rates for open aneurysm repair at the UHWI are consistent with findings in the current literature. Open AAA repair remains a safe treatment option in this environment. Continued improvements need to be made with respect to minimizing blood loss and operation duration, particularly in repairs of unruptured aneurysms.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVOS:

El desarrollo de técnicas mínimamente invasivas para la reparación del aneurisma aórtico abdominal (AAA) y el establecimiento de centros especializados para esos fines, han traído consigo el mejoramiento de los resultados clínicos de los pacientes. Este estudio examina reparaciones del tipo AAA en un centro no especializado, en el que no se practican técnicas avanzadas.

MÉTODOS:

Se llevo a cabo un análisis retrospectivo en una cohorte de 83 pacientes que acudieron para reparación de AAA a un hospital no especializado - el Hospital Universitario de West Indies (UHWI). Los aspectos finales evaluados incluyeron la mortalidad operatoria (30 días), las complicaciones post-operatorias, la duración de la operación, la pérdida de sangre, la estadía en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, y la estadía general en el hospital.

RESULTADOS:

La mortalidad operatoria general fue 9.4% (23% para los aneurismas rotos y 5% para los aneurismas no rotos). El tiempo promedio de operación, la pérdida de sangre, la estadía en la UCI, y la estadía hospitalaria fueron 326 ± 98 minutos, 2420 ± 1397 mls, 3 ± 5 días y 9 ± 5 días respectivamente, sin que se observen diferencias significativas entere aneurismas rotos y no rotos. El diámetro promedio de los aneurismas fue 6.13 ± 1.59 cm.

CONCLUSIÓN:

Las tasas de mortalidad para la reparación abierta de aneurismas en el UHWI concuerdan con los hallazgos en la literatura corriente. Se necesita continuar los esfuerzos por lograr mejorías en cuanto a minimizar la pérdida de sangre, y reducir el tiempo de duración de la operación, especialmente en las reparaciones de aneurismas no rotos.
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aorta, Abdominal / Vascular Surgical Procedures / Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Aneurysm, Ruptured Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: University of the West Indies/JM

Similar

MEDLINE

...
LILACS

LIS

Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aorta, Abdominal / Vascular Surgical Procedures / Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Aneurysm, Ruptured Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: University of the West Indies/JM