Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Resected Esophageal and Gastric Adenocarcinomas Do Not Correlate with Tumor Regression Score After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Results of a Case-Series Study.

: Adenocarcinomas of the esophagogastric junction and stomach present clinical entities with significant cancer-related morbidity and mortality, often requiring multimodal treatments. Preoperative chemotherapy, mainly the FLOT regimen, is increasingly being utilized in the neoadjuvant setting for the treatment of these malignancies, with varying degrees of tumor response. : We conducted a retrospective, single-institution review on 75 patients operated on for adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction and stomach after neoadjuvant FLOT.

Vascular complications during transcatheter aortic valve implantation: The role of the vascular surgeon.

Introduction: This study compares the incidence of vascular complications and other major outcomes between patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation, with and without a standardized preoperative vascular surgeon consultation.

Methods: This retrospective study evaluated all patients scheduled for transcatheter aortic valve implantation during a five-year period at a Hellenic University Hospital. Two main periods were evaluated: Group A (early period (2014-2015), without a standardized preoperative vascular surgeon consultation) and Group B (late period (2016-2018), with a standardized preoperative vascular surgeon consultation).

Late Sac Rupture due to a Type IV Endoleak after Previous Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Case Report.

Type IV endoleaks have been identified as endoleaks of low flow, and rupture risk has been estimated to be minimal in literature. Therefore, conservative treatment has been recommended in most cases. We are presenting a rare case of late rupture due to type IV endoleak that was treated with open repair applying a novel surgical technique.

Proximal Aortic Neck Progression: Before and After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment.

Several risk factors including short or highly angulated proximal aortic neck have been associated with long-term outcomes after endovascular or open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. However, research data have emerged recently concerning the behavior of proximal aortic neck, and several authors have tried to evaluate this behavior after endovascular or open repair. Additionally, computed tomography angiography (CTA) remains the golden standard for detecting and observing the morphology of an AAA, both before and after treatment.

Hybrid Treatment of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Severe Calcification of the Neck and Aortic Bifurcation.

Background: Severe calcification of the aorta or iliac vessels remains a major concern when planning open or endovascular treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Therefore, we present a unique case of an AAA with concomitant severe calcification of the entire infrarenal aortoiliac region and discuss on proper management.

Case Report: A 70-year-old patient with a symptomatic AAA was scheduled for repair.