BACKGROUND Endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms has a higher incidence of late complications, and open conversion (OC) associated with high mortality may be required. As alternatives to OCs, we propose minimal invasive laparo-/thoracoscopic approaches, either to control endoleaks after endovascular repair, or to convert non-endovascular treatable cases due to a hostile neck anatomy by insert...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to report long-term results of early endovascular aortic aneurysm repair after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of all patients presenting with abdominal aortic aneurysm and coronary artery disease treated during the same hospitalization by endovascular aortic aneurysm repair performed soon after PCI....

INTRODUCTION The objective of this study was to describe the implementation and to evaluate the short-term outcome of the first Danish experience with endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA). METHODS This was a historical prospective cohort study including all patients at Odense University Hospital, Denmark, treated for RAAA and/or iliac artery aneurysm rupture from 1...

A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition that involves a structural weakness of the aortic wall, which can lead to aneurysm, rupture, or dissection. Optimal treatment strategies for lesions of the thoracic aorta are still controversial. Open surgery is complex and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Endovascular stenting has emerged as an altern...

In this innovative technique case report, we describe off-label use of an iliac branch endoprosthesis (IBE) and a main body EVAR component for total endovascular repair thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm in patient unsuitable open repair. paper, planning measurement techniques type repair, as well post-operative considerations. Take-home lessons include the importance advanced overall feasibilit...

Background—There is a well-established literature relating procedure volume to outcomes, but incorporating such information into clinical decision making is problematic when there is 1 treatment option for a condition. Methods and Results—We used data from the Medicare program to investigate the relationship between institutional volume for open and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ...

IMPORTANCE To our knowledge, long-term outcomes of open and endovascular (EVAR) repairs of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) have not been studied on a population level outside a controlled trial setting. OBJECTIVE To determine long-term outcomes of EVAR vs open repair on a population level. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Analysis of the longitudinally linked California Office of Statewi...

Endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms has been introduced into the clinical practice for more than a decade and has been confirmed to be an effective alternative to conventional open surgery, especially in patients with co-morbid medical conditions. Helical CT angiography is the preferred imaging method in the follow-up of endovascular repair. Recent introduction of multislice CT sc...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the results of open surgery or endovascular stent graft repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA). DESIGN, MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective multicenter study of 95 patients undergoing TAA repair (42 stent grafts, 53 open repair). The median age was 67 years. Post-operative complications, mid-term survival and costs were assessed. The results were ...

INTRODUCTION Salmonella is a typical cause of aortitis, which is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In infrarenal disease, besides open surgery, endovascular aortic repair as an alternative treatment has been reported. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first successful endovascular aortic repair documented by necropsy to date. CASE PRESENTATION A 67-year-old Caucasian man...