ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: We described our local experiences with a single-layer wrapping technique for the vascular anastomoses in patients with Adamantiadis-Behçet's aortic/aortoiliac aneurysms using InterGard Silver-impregnated Dacron® patch prosthesis. METHODS: Between January 2013 to December 2019, we retrospectively reviewed 20 patients presented with Adamantiadis-Behçet's aortic/aortoiliac aneurysms. All patients presented with Adamantiadis-Behçet's aortic/aortoiliac aneurysms. Two groups were analyzed, Group I, considered as a control group (n = 20). While group II (n = 20), of which prosthetic wrapping was performed. Follow up took place for a maximum of 24 months. RESULTS: during a six-year retrospective study period, 20 patients were recruited. They included 15 males and five females (ratio 3:1). The median age was 30.5 ± 4.2 years. Anastomotic pseudoaneurysms were reported in group I (control, [non-wrapping group]). While group II doesn't (wrapping group). Paired samples t test revealed a significant difference between those underwent wrapping and those with non-wrapping (p = .019 and .038). False aneurysms were reported in 80% of the non-wrapping group as estimated by the Kaplan-Meier curves. While Log-rank test results revealed a significant difference between both the studied groups (p < .008). Primary graft patency was 90% at 24 months as reported by the Kaplan-Meier survival method. CONCLUSIONS: adjunctive wrapping for vascular anastomoses using Intergard Silver-impregnated Dacron® patch in patients with Adamantiadis-Behçet's aortic/aortoiliac aneurysms is an applicable, simple, and reliable technique. It was associated with low morbidity and mortality rates. Moreover, we discussed a relatively old technique aiming to explore its success and safety in treating arterial aneurysms in Adamantiadis-Behçet's disease patients.
