Similar long-term outcomes for venous, bovine pericardial, and polyester patches for primary carotid endarterectomy.

Background: Currently, the type of patch used for carotid endarterectomy closure depends on the preference of the operating surgeon. Various materials are available, including autologous venous patches, bovine pericardial patches (BPP), and synthetic patches. The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term outcomes.

Variability of [F]FDG-PET/LDCT reporting in vascular graft and endograft infection.

Purpose: F-fluoro-D-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography with low dose and/or contrast enhanced computed tomography ([F]FDG-PET/CT) scan reveals high sensitivity for the diagnosis of vascular graft and endograft infection (VGEI), but lower specificity. Reporting [F]FDG-PET/CT scans of suspected VGEI is challenging, reader dependent, and reporting standards are lacking. The aim of this study was to evaluate variability of [F]FDG-PET/low dose CT (LDCT) reporting of suspected VGEI using a proposed standard reporting format.

Outcomes of Omniflow® II prosthesis used for revascularization in the femoral tract both in infected and non-infected setting.

Background: Evidence regarding the outcomes of Omniflow II prosthesis in peripheral arterial revascularization at different anatomical sites and for different indications is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of the Omniflow II used at various positions within the femoral tract both in infected and non-infected setting.

Methods: Patients who underwent reconstructive lower leg vascular surgery with implantation of an Omniflow II from 2014 until 2021 at five medical centers were retrospectively included (N.

Use of Omniflow® II Biosynthetic Graft for the Treatment of Vascular Graft and Endograft Infections.

Background: Vascular graft/endograft infection is a rare but life-threatening complication of cardiovascular surgery and remains a surgical challenge. Several different graft materials are available for the treatment of vascular graft/endograft infection, each having its own advantages and disadvantages. Biosynthetic vascular grafts have shown low reinfection rates and could be a potential second best after autologous veins in the treatment of vascular graft/endograft infection.

Ultrasound for the Detection of Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Case and Validation Series.

Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms (iAAA) are a form of noninfectious aortitis in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). Ultrasound could help to detect iAAA early. This retrospective observational study assessed the potential of using ultrasound to detect iAAA in a case series of iAAA patients, and the diagnostic value of ultrasound to detect iAAA in consecutive patients in a follow-up for AAA, referred to as a feasibility study.

Added Value of Abnormal Lymph Nodes Detected with FDG-PET/CT in Suspected Vascular Graft Infection.

Vascular graft and endograft infections (VGEI) cause a serious morbidity and mortality burden. F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-FDG PET/CT) imaging is frequently used in the diagnostic workup, but the additional value of abnormal (F-FDG active and/or enlarged) locoregional lymph nodes is unknown. In this retrospective study, the additional diagnostic value of abnormal locoregional lymph nodes on F-FDG PET/CT imaging for VGEI was evaluated, including 54 patients with a culture-proven VGEI (defined according to the Management of Aortic Graft Infection [MAGIC] group classification) and 25 patients without VGEI.

Patch angioplasty during carotid endarterectomy using different materials has similar clinical outcomes.

Objective: Patch angioplasty during carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is commonly used to treat carotid artery stenosis. However, the choice of which patch to use remains a matter of debate. Autologous venous material has disadvantages such as wound-related problems at the harvest site and a prolonged intervention time.

Patient-Tailored Approach for Diagnostics and Treatment of Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

Background: The existing literature on mycotic aortic aneurysm is scarce and focuses on treatment. This study evaluates the clinical characteristics, diagnostics, treatment and outcome of patients with a mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm treated in a tertiary referral center.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted including all patients with a proven mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm admitted between May 2010 and July 2020.

[Abdominal pain in a man with an endovascular aortic prosthesis].

A 79-year-old man with an abdominal aorta aneurysm (AAA) with endovascular repair presented with abdominal pain and inflammation. Although the initial work-up was in favour of an idiopathic inflammatory AAA, FDG-PET imaging showed atypical irregular uptake. Per-operative assessment and culture of pus matter revealed infection by Listeria monocytogenes.