Publications by authors named "Jose Eduardo Costa-Filho"

Objective: Endovascular repair of aortic dissections may be complicated by inadequate sealing zones, persistent false lumen perfusion, and limited space for catheter manipulation and target artery incorporation. The aim of this study was to describe the indications, technical success, and early outcomes of transcatheter electrosurgical septotomy (TES) during endovascular repair of aortic dissections.

Methods: We reviewed the clinical data of consecutive patients treated by endovascular repair of aortic dissections with adjunctive TES in two centers between 2021 and 2023.

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Objective: Short distances between the lowest visceral/renal artery and the aortic bifurcation are technically challenging during complex endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), particularly after previous infrarenal repair. Traditionally, inverted limb bifurcated devices have been used in addition to fenestrated-branched (FB) endografts, but short overlap, difficult cannulation, and potential crushing of bridging stents are limitations for their use. This study reviews the early experience of patient-specific company manufactured devices (PS-CMDs) with a unibody bifurcated FB design for complex EVAR.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on the use of transcatheter electrosurgical aortic septotomy (TEAS) to improve endovascular repair outcomes for patients with chronic dissecting aortoiliac aneurysms, addressing challenges like a rigid septum and compressed true lumen.
  • Over 17 patients underwent TEAS from 2021 to 2023, and the main goal was to achieve technical success, evaluated alongside various secondary outcomes related to vessel stability and aneurysm-related complications.
  • Results showed a 100% technical success rate with no major complications, and all target vessels were successfully stented, allowing safe further repairs such as thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair and fenestrated/branched endovascular aneurysm repair.
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Adverse iliofemoral anatomy can preclude complex endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. This study aims to describe the "up-and-over" staged endoconduit technique to improve access and avoid vascular injury before complex endovascular aneurysm repair. A staged procedure for complex endovascular aortic aneurysm repair is performed using an endoconduit (W.

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Objective: Adverse iliofemoral anatomy may preclude complex endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). In our practice, staged iliofemoral endoconduits (ECs) are planned prior to complex EVAR to improve vascular access and decrease operative time while allowing the stented vessel to heal. This study describes the long-term results of iliofemoral ECs prior to complex EVAR.

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