Thoracic Stent-Graft Migration: The Role of the Geometric Modifications of the Stent-Graft at 3 years.

Background: To date, clinical and experimental studies on stent graft (SG) migration have focused on aortic morphology and blood flow. However, thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is not an instant fixation of the SG in the aortic lumen but rather a continuous process of deformation and three-dimensional change in the configuration and the geometry of the SG. The aim of this study was to analyze the geometric evolution of the aortic SG in the proximal attachment zone at midterm follow-up and its impact on the SG migration.

Endovascular Treatment of Atherosclerotic Iliac Stenosis: Local and Systemic Complications of the Open Brachial Access.

Background: The femoral access is the approach of reference for iliac angioplasty. In the current context of an early ambulation and a minimization of in-hospital stay period, the brachial access seems to be an appropriate approach, especially that long and small diameter equipments are available. Furthermore, it is extremely useful in case of inappropriate or unavailable femoral access.

[Floating thrombus in an aberrant right subclavian artery: a rare cause of peripheral arterial embolic events].

Introduction: Floating thrombus in an aberrant right subclavian artery is a rare cause of peripheral arterial embolic events.

Case Report: We report a 45-year-old woman who presented with an ischemia of the right superior limb from embolic event. The diagnosis of mobile thrombus in an aberrant right subclavian artery was obtained with transoesophageal echocardiography and computed tomography.

[Vascular manifestations of Behçet's syndrome associated with solitary ulcerations and resolved with immunosuppressants].

Introduction: Behçet's disease is a systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by vasculitis. Its typical features are recurrent oral and genital ulcerations with uveitis. Although vascular lesions are not listed among the criteria for diagnosis of Behçet's disease, up to 25-35% of the patients develop complications in arterial and venous large vessels.

[Mechanical system of left ventricle cannulation: control of tightness by experimental left ventricular assistance].

We have designed a mechanical device for left ventricular apex cannulation (SCAV). It will be used to implant a ventricular connection for a skeletal muscle ventricle placed in apicoaortic configuration without cardio-pulmonary bypass. The aim of this study was to assess the tightness of the ventricular connection at 48 hours.