Low-profile versus standard-profile stent grafts in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm: a case-matched study.

Introduction: Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is nowadays a widespread method of managing abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Low-profile stent grafts (LPSGs) enable treatment of patients with complex and anatomically challenging aneurysms, and facilitate a percutaneous and thus less invasive procedure.

Aim: To assess the outcomes of EVAR with low-profile versus standard-profile stent grafts (SPSGs).

Clinical evaluation of endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm based on long-term experiences.

Introduction: The endovascular method as a less invasive treatment for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has become an alternative to conventional open surgery.

Aim: The objective of the present study was to analyse the outcomes of endovascular treatment of AAA patients in long-term observation.

Material And Methods: A group of 236 AAA patients subjected to planned endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) between 2010 and 2015 was reviewed.

Mechanical rotational thrombectomy with Rotarex system augmented with drug-eluting balloon angioplasty versus stenting for the treatment of acute thrombotic and critical limb ischaemia in the femoropopliteal segment.

Introduction: Mechanical thrombectomy is an alternative to local thrombolysis for the treatment of severe ischaemia in the femoropopliteal segment, but stent implantation is usually required after this procedure. The use of drug-eluting balloons (DEBs) may overcome long-term problems associated with stents, but it remains unclear how often such a treatment is technically feasible and efficient.

Aim: This post hoc single-centre study was aimed at assessment of the feasibility, safety and efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy followed by application of DEBs.