Cobalt Chromium or Stainless Steel Balloon-Expandable Bare Metal Stents for Iliac Occlusive Disease?

Background: To compare the performance of a new-generation cobalt-chromium balloon-expandable bare metal stent with a stainless steel platform for the treatment of iliac occlusive disease.

Methods: Consecutive patients treated for symptomatic iliac occlusive disease between 2014 and 2021 with the cobalt-chromium Dynetic-35 or the stainless steel Dynamic platform were retrospectively evaluated. Outcome measures included technical success, device- or procedure-related death, clinically-driven target lesion revascularization (CD-TLR), primary patency, and major index limb amputation up to 12 months.

Atherectomy Followed by Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty Versus Surgery for Symptomatic Deep Femoral Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease.

Purpose: Limited data are available regarding endovascular therapy of arteriosclerotic lesions of the deep femoral artery (DFA). In this study, we compare the outcomes of atherectomy combined with drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty and open repair of DFA lesions.

Methods: This is a multicenter retrospective registry of patients with peripheral artery occlusive disease Rutherford categories 2 to 5 treated by surgical profundaplasty (SP) or atherectomy followed by DCB for DFA lesions (symptomatic DFA).

[Management of Injuries to the Parenchymal Abdominal Organs].

The most common organs affected by abdominal trauma are the spleen and the liver, often in combination. Pancreatic injuries are rare. In the case of blunt abdominal trauma, which is much more common, a clinical and laboratory examination as well as sonography should be performed.

Treatment of Femoropopliteal Artery Disease with Polymer-Coated Drug-Eluting Stent: 5-Year Results of a Prospective, Non-Randomized Study Including the Halo Phenomenon.

Purpose: To investigate the long-term results of the Eluvia drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation for femoropopliteal arterial disease, including the 'halo' phenomenon. Long-term data of DES is scarce. A focal reaction ('halo') following Eluvia DES deployment has been described.

Percutaneous drainage and combined praziquantel-albendazole therapy: a novel approach for the treatment of simple echinococcal liver cysts.

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a worldwide helminthic zoonosis causing serious disease in humans. The WHO Informal Working Group on Echinococcosis recommends a stage-specific treatment approach of hepatic CE that facilitates the decision on what therapy option is most appropriate. Percutaneous aspiration, instillation of a scolicide, e.

Sex Differences in Endovascular Treatment of Isolated Popliteal Lesions.

Purpose: Sex-based differences in peripheral arterial disease are well-known. Aim of this study was to evaluate sex-related disparities in patients undergoing endovascular treatment of isolated popliteal artery lesions.

Material And Methods: Between 1th January 2004 and 1th January 2021 304 patients underwent endovascular treatment of an isolated popliteal artery lesion at three vascular centers.

[Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) : Update D].

Background: Abdominal aortic aneurysms can either be treated by open surgery or endovascular repair. In both cases, prostheses are implanted to prevent potentially lethal aortic ruptures.

Objectives: Studies seeking to identify the optimal treatment came to diverging conclusions.

[Update on thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair : New stent graft designs].

Background: In the last decade, new stent graft designs have evolved to tackle challenges in thoracic endovascular aortic repair. A specific focus on access vessel issues has led to the introduction of new low-profile endograft designs for most of the major products.

Objective: The main objective of this article is to provide an overview of the available publications on new stent graft designs.

Short- and long-term evaluation of disease-specific symptoms and quality of life following uterine artery embolization of fibroids.

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate uterine artery embolization (UAE) for the management of symptomatic uterine leiomyomas regarding changes in quality of life after treatment in a large patient collective. This study retrospectively analyzed prospectively acquired standardized questionnaires of patients treated with UAE. Clinical success was evaluated before and after embolization.

CT fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous gastrostomy (CT-PG) - A single center experience in 233 patients.

Purpose: To investigate the feasibility and complications of computed tomography-guided percutaneous gastroscopy (CT-PG) using two procedural techniques (trocar technique and Seldinger technique) in all patients and in a subgroup of patients with ascites as a relative contraindication.

Material And Methods: In this single-center study a total of 233 patients who underwent CT-PG (55 in trocar group and 178 in Seldinger group) between 2012 and 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. Success and complications were determined for both techniques and compared in the total study population and in the subgroup of patients with ascites.

A meta-analysis of safety and efficacy of endovascular aneurysm repair in aneurysm patients with severe angulated infrarenal neck.

Objectives: A growing number of abdominal aortic aneurysms with severe angulated neck anatomy is treated by endovascular means. However, contradictory early and late outcomes have been reported. Our review and outcome analysis attempted to evaluate the available literature and provide clinicians with a base for clinical implementation and future research.

Combining Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE) and CT-Guided High-Dose-Rate Interstitial Brachytherapy (CT-HDRBT): A Retrospective Analysis of Advanced Primary and Secondary Liver Tumor Treatment.

Purpose: Treatment of patients with primary and secondary liver tumors remains challenging. This study analyzes the efficacy and safety of transarterial radioembolization (TARE) combined with CT-guided high-dose-rate interstitial brachytherapy (CT-HDRBT) for the treatment of primary and secondary liver tumors.

Patients And Methods: A total of 77 patients (30 female) with various liver malignancies were treated.

Use of Chimney Technique Does Not Improve the Outcome of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair in Patients With a Hyperangulated and Short Proximal Aortic Neck.

Purpose: We hypothesized that extending the proximal landing zone with the chimney technique could be beneficial in patients with a hyperangulated proximal aortic neck, defined as more > 60 degrees.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the outcome of prospectively collected data of patients treated by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for infrarenal aortic aneurysm with a hyperangulated proximal aortic neck. In all, 104 out of 130 patients were treated without (Group A) and 24 with the chimney endovascular aortic repair (ChEVAR, Group B).

Performance of the Gore VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis as Bridging Stent-Graft in Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms.

Purpose: Bridging stent stability is crucial for efficacy and safety of branched aortic endovascular repair (bEVAR) of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs). In this study, we assess the performance of the new Viabahn Balloon-Expandable endoprosthesis (VBX) in bEVAR. Based on our learning curve we give recommendations for a safe and effective use of the device.

Treatment of a giant hepatic echinococcal cyst with percutaneous drainage and in vivo assessment of the protoscolicidal effect of praziquantel.

Therapy choices for cystic echinococcisis (CE) are stage-specific: surgical, minimally invasive, medical or observation without intervention. PAIR (percutaneous aspiration, instillation of a scolicide, and re-aspiration) has been considered the treatment of choice for uncomplicated echinococcal liver cysts. However, PAIR carries the risk of toxic cholangitis or hypernatremia and that the cyst frequently refills with bile after withdrawing the catheter.

Fatigue Resistance of the Advanta V12/iCast and Viabahn Balloon-Expandable Stent-Graft as Bridging Stents in Experimental Fenestrated Endografting.

Purpose: Bridging stents undergo millions of cycles during respiratory movements of the kidneys throughout the patient's life. Thus, understanding the response of fabric and endoskeleton of the stent to cyclic loading over the time is crucial. In this study, we compare the fatigue resistance of the Viabahn Balloon-Expandable stent-graft (VBX) with the widely used Advanta V12/iCast under prolonged stress induction.

Preliminary Clinical and Radiologic Outcome of Matched Patients with Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms Treated by Low-Profile vs Standard Profile Branched Aortic Endografts.

Background: Durability of low-profile branched aortic stent-grafts (LPSG) in the treatment of patients with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) remains unclear. Objective of this study is to compare the outcomes of LPSG with standard profile branched aortic stent-grafts (SPSG).

Methods: Between January 2016 and January 2020, 225 consecutive patients with TAAA were treated by branched endovascular aortic repair (BEVAR).

Long-term Results of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Using a Low-Profile Stent-Graft.

Purpose: To evaluate the long-term results associated with the Zenith Alpha thoracic stent-graft, which was designed to address challenging access vessel anatomy.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of 44 consecutive patients (mean age 72.5±8.

Successful aspiration thrombectomy in a patient with submassive, intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism following COVID-19 pneumonia.

A 64-year-old female patient presented with severe dyspnea shortly after apparent recovery from COVID-19 disease. Chest computed tomography revealed central pulmonary embolism and ultrasonography showed a deep vein thrombosis of her right leg. The patient was tachycardiac with evidence of right ventricular strain on echocardiography.

One-Year Results From the SURPASS Observational Registry of the CTAG Stent-Graft With the Active Control System.

To report the outcomes from the observational SURPASS registry, which was created to assess the performance of the Conformable TAG (CTAG) stent-graft with the Active Control System (ACS) in patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in a real-world setting. The SURPASS registry (; identifier NCT03286400) was an observational, prospective, single-arm, post-market, international study that enrolled patients undergoing TEVAR using the CTAG with ACS for both acute and chronic thoracic aortic disease between October 2017 and July 2018. The CTAG with ACS features 2-stage deployment of the stent-graft and an optional angulation mechanism that modifies only the proximal end of the stent-graft.

Comparison of the Biomechanical Properties of the Advanta V12/iCast and Viabahn Stent-Grafts as Bridging Devices in Fenestrated Endografts: An In Vitro Study.

To compare experimentally the biomechanical properties of the Viabahn Balloon-Expandable Stent Graft (VBX) with the widely used Advanta V12/iCast in the role of bridging stent-grafts for fenestrated endovascular aortic repair. Test sheets made of polyester having 2 rows of 5 fenestrations in 6-mm and 8-mm diameters were used to simulate a commercially made fenestrated aortic endograft. In total, 40 stent-grafts measuring 6×39 mm and 8×39 mm (10 of each size for each stent-graft) were implanted in fenestration sheets immersed in a 37°C water bath.