Publications by authors named "S Pirrelli"
Background: This review aims to comprehensively summarize access challenges in thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) by describing vascular access routes, associated risks, outcomes, and complications.
Methods: A literature search was conducted utilizing the PubMed (Medline), Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Qualitative and quantitative data from selected studies are extracted and discussed according to available standards for narrative reviews.
Background: An aberrant subclavian artery (ASA) (or lusoria) is the most common congenital anomaly of the aortic arch (0.5%-2.2%; female-to-male ratio 2:1 to 3:1).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the 1-year safety and efficacy of a dual-layered stent (DLS) for carotid artery stenting (CAS) in a multicenter registry.
Background: DLS have been proved to be safe and efficient during short-term follow-up. Recent data have raised the concern that the benefit of CAS performed with using a DLS may be hampered by a higher restenosis rate at 1 year.
Objective: The characteristics and outcomes of patients undergoing vascular surgery hospitalised and managed in Lombardy are described with a comparison of patients tested positive for COVID-19 (CV19-pos) vs. those tested negative (CV19-neg).
Methods: This was a multicentre, retrospective, observational cohort study which involved all vascular surgery services in Lombardy, Northern Italy.
Article Synopsis
- The study compared clinical practices and outcomes between hub hospitals (HH) and satellite hospitals (SH) in Lombardy for vascular surgery patients during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
- Both hospital types showed similar 30-day mortality and non-complication rates, but HH had higher postoperative complications and fewer amputations in peripheral artery disease patients.
- COVID-19-related pneumonia was a significant risk factor for death and complications in both groups, indicating challenges faced by vascular surgery during this period.