Predicting 30-day Mortality after Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Validation of the Harborview Risk Score in a Single-Center Dutch Study Population.

Background: The Harborview Risk Score (HRS) was recently proposed as scoring tool to predict 30-day mortality in patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs). The HRS assigns 1 point for each of the following preoperative characteristics: age > 76 years, pH < 7.2, creatinine level > 2 mg/dL (> 176.

Percutaneous EVAR for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Using the Cordis INCRAFT Endograft.

Objectives: Low profile endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) devices such as the Cordis INCRAFT AAA Stent Graft System may expand the category of patients suitable for endovascular repair. We report our experience with the INCRAFT system in treating ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA).

Methods: We included all patients presenting with rAAA from 2015 to 2019 in our hospital who were treated by percutaneous EVAR with the INCRAFT system.

Nationwide Study to Predict Colonic Ischemia after Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in The Netherlands.

Background: Colonic ischemia remains a severe complication after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair and is associated with a high mortality. With open repair being one of the main risk factors of colonic ischemia, deciding between endovascular or open aneurysm repair should be based on tailor-made medicine. This study aims to identify high-risk patients of colonic ischemia, a risk that can be taken into account while deciding on AAA treatment strategy.

Severe Infrarenal Atheroma Load in Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair Is Not a Risk Factor for Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury.

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) after open aortic repair is subject to multiple patient- and operation-related variables. Hostile neck morphology in open aneurysm repair is thought to contribute to this AKI risk postoperatively. The aim of this study was to evaluate if large neck atheroma is a possible risk factor in the postoperative development of AKI.

Multilevel Mycotic Aneurysms Due to Salmonella Infection: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Infected or mycotic aneurysms (MAs) of the aorta and adjacent arteries are rare and difficult to treat. We report a unique case of a Salmonella serotype enteritidis-induced rapidly expanding aortic and iliac pseudoaneurysm during preoperative workup. Based on the presented case, we postulate that the agressive nature of Salmonella enteritidis MAs should not be underestimated.