A sex-based analysis of 5-year outcomes following stenting for the treatment of aorto-iliac occlusive disease.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of sex on mid-term outcomes following stenting for aorto-iliac occlusive disease (AIOD).

Methods: The Covered versus Balloon Expandable Stent Trial (COBEST) compared the safety and efficacy of the covered stent (CS) with those of the bare metal stent (BMS) in the treatment of hemodynamically significant AIOD. It was identified that CS provided a significant benefit.

Free Tissue Transfer in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: Free tissue transfer is a powerful reconstructive method for patients with substantial diabetic foot ulcers. This study aimed to perform an updated systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the flap characteristics, concurrent revascularisation rates, complications, and outcomes associated with free tissue transfer in diabetic foot ulcers.

Methods: Two reviewers performed a systematic review of various databases since their inception, with no language restriction.

Endovascular reconstruction of the inferior vena cava in a patient presenting with deep venous thrombosis with concomitant inferior vena cava hypoplasia and aneurysmal dilatation of the iliac veins.

Introduction: Congenital malformations of the inferior vena cava are rare and remain an under recognised cause of spontaneous deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The purpose of this case report is to highlight the rare occurrence of a concomitant iliac vein aneurysm and the feasibility of endovascular reconstruction in the presence of extensive iliocaval thrombus burden, especially in cases where other treatment modalities have been unsuccessful.

Report: This is the report of a 25-year-old male who presented with acute onset left lower limb pain/swelling secondary to extensive iliocaval DVT.

Frequency of complications in intramedullary nailing of open tibial shaft fractures: a systematic review.

Background: Open tibial shaft fractures comprise almost 45% of all open fractures and are frequently the result of high-energy trauma. Due to contamination, limited soft tissue coverage of the tibial shaft and poor tibial blood supply, open tibial shaft fractures are associated with high rates of complication including malunion, non-union and infection. Intramedullary nailing (IMN) is a mainstay of treatment.

Trends in the incidence, surgical management and outcomes of type B aortic dissections in Australia over the last decade.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the incidence and in-hospital outcomes of surgical repair for type B aortic dissection (TBAD) in Australia.

Methods: Data were obtained from the Australasian Vascular Audit (AVA) and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The former is a total practice audit mandated for all members of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery (ANZSVS) while the latter is an independent government agency which records all healthcare data in Australia.

Controlling the controls: what is negative pressure wound therapy compared to in clinical trials?

Aim: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common following colorectal operations. Clinical trials suggest that closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) may reduce SSIs compared to a 'standard of care' group. However, wound management in the standard of care group may vary.

Impact of closed-incision negative pressure wound dressings on surgical site infection following groin incisions in vascular surgery; a single-centre experience.

Objectives: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication in vascular surgery, and is associated with increased patient morbidity, readmission and reintervention. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of closed-incision negative pressure wound therapy (CiNPWT) upon rate of SSI and length of hospital stay.

Methods: This study was reported in line with the STROBE guidelines.

Sex-Related Outcomes Following Drug Balloon Angioplasty in Patients from the BIOLUX P-III Registry: A Subgroup Analysis.

Purpose: To evaluate the use of drug-coated balloons in a real-world patient population with peripheral arterial disease and analyse the impact of sex on mid-term outcomes following their utilisation.

Methods: The BIOLUX P-III is a prospective, international, multi-centre, registry of patients with infra-inguinal lesions treated using the Passeo-18 Lux, a drug-coated balloon. Our study is a 24-month subgroup analysis of these patients; primary endpoints were freedom from major adverse events and clinically driven target lesion re-vascularisation within 12 months post-intervention.

The Impact of Endograft Selection on Outcomes Following Treatment Outside of Instructions for Use (IFU) in Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR).

Background Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become the treatment modality of choice in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms. This has resulted in endograft utilization within instructions for use (IFU) and in cases with proximal neck anatomy outside of IFU. Purpose To identify whether graft selection influences outcomes following EVAR outside of IFU.

The Impact of Endograft Selection on Mid-Term Outcomes in Female Patients Following Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).

Background Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are far more common in male than female gender, although they appear to have a more aggressive pathophysiology in females. Given the lower incidence of AAA in females, it has been difficult to assess the impact of graft selection for endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) in this cohort. Purpose To identify whether graft selection influences outcomes following AAA endoluminal repair in female patients.

Twenty-Four-Month Outcomes of Drug-Coated Balloon in Diabetic Patients in the BIOLUX P-III Registry: A Subgroup Analysis.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the use of drug-coated balloon (DCB) in a large patient population under real-world conditions and, specifically, analyse the impact of diabetes mellitus on long term outcomes following DCB utilisation.

Methods: BIOLUX P-III is a prospective, international, multicentre, registry that was conducted at 41 centres. The present study is a 24-month subgroup analysis of patients with diabetes mellitus having infrainguinal lesions treated with the Passeo-18 Lux DCB.

Ruptured mycotic common iliac aneurysm due to Capnocytophaga canimorsus, acquired from dog saliva: A case report.

Introduction: Mycotic arterial aneurysm occurs secondary to infection of the arterial wall Dubois et al. (2010). It is a serious clinical condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

Hepatic artery aneurysm: A case report of a novel approach to an age old problem.

Introduction: Visceral artery aneurysms are a relatively uncommon but potentially devastating pathology. The most common site is the splenic artery followed by the hepatic (Stanley et al., 1986) [1].

Symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) presenting as unilateral lower limb swelling: A case report.

Introduction: The abdominal aorta is the most common site of true arterial aneurysm, predominantly affecting the segment below the renal arteries [1]. Typically, they are now diagnosed as asymptomatic incidental findings on abdominal imaging for unrelated pathology/symptoms. Symptomatic aneurysms typically present with pain localised to the abdomen, back, or flank [2].

Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in the Endovascular Era.

A mycotic aneurysm is a localised dilatation of an artery due to destruction of the vessel wall by infection. Diagnosis is based on clinical, microbiological, and radiological findings. Typical management includes antibiotic therapy and open surgical debridement with or without revascularisation.