Elective Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) for the Treatment of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms of 5.0-5.5 cm: Differences between Men and Women.

Background: There is significant debate regarding the existence of sex-related differences in the presentation, treatment, and outcomes of men versus women affected by abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The purpose of this study is to compare endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of infrarenal AAAs with the current sex-neutral 5.0-5.

Early Experience with Ovation Alto Stent-Graft.

Background: Alto is the latest generation of the Ovation stent-graft platform for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Its ultra-low profile and its proximal sealing zone close to the lowest renal artery (≥7 mm) increase standard EVAR eligibility. We report early clinical and technical outcomes with the Alto stent-graft in our University Hospital Center after CE Mark approval in August 2020.

Surgery for late type Ia/IIIb endoleak from a fabric tear and stent fracture of AFX2 stent graft.

Technical improvements and labeling updates of the AFX2 stent graft (Endologix Inc, Irvine, CA) seemed to have solved the known issues of its previous generation (AFX Strata). Although most endograft failures after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair will be managed endovascularly, a small subset of patients will still require secondary open conversion. Partial or complete endograft removal can be required, mainly dependent on the characteristics of the stent graft previously placed.

Duplex ultrasound as a reliable alternative to CT angiography for treatment planning of peripheral artery disease.

Background: The aim of this work was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of Duplex ultrasound (DUS) and CT angiography (CTA) in the study of arterial vessels, in patients with chronic peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower limbs to undergo endovascular revascularization with the use of intraprocedural digital angiography (DSA).

Methods: Ninety-four patients with obstructive pathology of the arterial axes of the lower limbs were enrolled in the study. In all patients, endovascular revascularization treatment was considered the most suitable therapeutic choice.

The role of self-expanding vascular stent in superior vena cava syndrome for advanced tumours.

Introduction: Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome (SVCS) is a life-threatening occurrence that necessitates prompt treatment. At present, endovascular stenting is proposed as a first-line treatment to relieve symptoms. We assessed the effectiveness, safety and outcome of SVC stent positioning in patients affected with advanced cancer.