[The Prophylaxis of Type 2 Endoleaks is Relevant for Long Term Success of EVAR].

One out of 8 patients needs a reintervention after EVAR during the first 5 years. Two thirds of secondary interventions aim at treating endoleaks. The prevalence of complications doubles in the presence of endoleaks.

Lower extremity arterial revascularization using conditioned small-diameter great saphenous vein.

Objective: This study was conducted to determine whether it was feasible to increase the diameter of smaller great saphenous veins (GSVs) in preparation for possible bypass and whether such a conditioned conduit could be used with reasonable patency.

Methods: Twenty-five patients (26 cases: 24 peripheral arterial occlusive disease, 2 popliteal aneurysms) with GSV diameters between 2 and 3 mm underwent in situ GSV valvulotomy and were observed for 3 months. After GSV dilation to >3 mm for below-knee revascularization and >3.

Women and men derive comparable benefits from an ultra-low-profile endograft: 1-year results of the European OVATION registry.

Background: Female patients are underrepresented in most stent-graft (EVAR) trials due to a reduced anatomical eligibility for endovascular treatment. The purpose of this analysis was to determine the performance of the Ovation® and Ovation Prime® stent graft in women versus men for elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair.

Methods: From May 2011 to December 2013, 501 patients (86% men, mean age 73 years) from 30 sites were prospectively enrolled in the OVATION Registry and electively treated with endovascular aneurysm repair.