Effects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on the Outcomes of Fenestrated-Branched Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair.

Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common in patients with aortic aneurysms. Severe COPD is associated with an increased risk of aneurysm rupture and perioperative complications. This study assesses the outcomes of COPD and non-COPD patients after fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (FBEVAR).

Impact of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease on outcomes after complex endovascular and open aortic aneurysm repair.

Objective: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease are traditionally associated with worse outcomes after endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) and open aneurysm repair (OAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). However, there needs to be more data on complex AAA repair involving the aorta's visceral segment. This study stratifies complex AAA repair outcomes by CKD severity and dialysis dependence.

Redo Fenestrated-Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair (F-BEVAR) for Failed F-BEVAR.

Failed fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair (F-BEVAR) requiring a redo F-BEVAR is a rare event. In this study, we report 2 cases of a failed F-BEVAR secondary to a type IIIb endoleak from tears on the fabric graft successfully treated with redo F-BEVAR. This is a technically challenging procedure that requires meticulous planning, advanced imaging technologies and experienced operators.

Perioperative neurologic outcomes of right versus left upper extremity access for fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair.

Objective: Upper extremity (UE) access is frequently used for fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (F-BEVAR), particularly for complex repairs. Traditionally, left-side UE access has been used to avoid crossing the arch and the origin of the supra-aortic vessels, which could potentially result in cerebral embolization and an increased risk of perioperative cerebrovascular events. More recently, right UE has been more frequently used as it is more convenient and ergonomic.

Epidemiological profile of work-related accidents with biological exposure among medical students in a surgical emergency room.

Objective: To evaluate the accidents with biological material among medical students interning in a trauma emergency room and identify key related situations, attributed causes and prevention.

Methods: we conducted a study with a quantitative approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire applied via internet, with closed, multiple-choice questions regarding accidents with biological material.