Mid-term and Long-term Outcomes of Endovenous Laser Ablation Utilizing a 1470 nm Laser a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: We sought to investigate the mid-term and long-term efficacy of 1470 nm endovenous laser ablation (EVLA).

Material And Methods: We conducted a systematic research on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of science for articles published by January 2024. The primary endpoints were truncal vein and great saphenous vein (GSV) occlusion.

Interventions for the treatment of recurrent varicose vein disease arising from the saphenofemoral junction or the great saphenous vein: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: We investigated the safety and feasibility of the available interventions in the treatment of recurrent varicose vein disease.

Evidence Acquisition: A systematic search on Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science for articles published by August 2024 was performed. Primary endpoints included duplex ultrasonography (DUS)-identified recurrence and clinical recurrence.

Age-Specific Strategies in Pediatric Vascular Trauma: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Heparin-Based Conservative Treatments.

Background Pediatric vascular trauma, although rare, poses significant clinical challenges due to the potential for long-term morbidity, including limb compromise and growth abnormalities. This study addresses the gap in standardized treatment protocols by evaluating the efficacy of heparin-based conservative treatments compared to surgical interventions in children under 13 years of age. Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted at a referral center, reviewing institutional records from January 2010 to December 2020.

The Anaconda One-Lok stent graft for the treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms: clinical results, technical, and mechanical characteristics.

Introduction: The Anaconda aortic stent graft is a trimodular endovascular stent graft with an active infrarenal fixation suitable for the treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms with an infrarenal neck angulation ≤90°. A unique magnet-based mechanism facilitates the cannulation of the contralateral leg.

Areas Covered: The present article provides a complete description of the third-generation Anaconda endograft, the Anaconda One-Lok, its clinical performance and the related technical and mechanical characteristics as well as a brief comparison between itself and other similar endografts.

Sporadic Parathyroid Adenoma: A Pilot Study of Novel Biomarkers in Females.

: Parathyroid adenoma is a distinct cause of primary hyperparathyroidism, with the vast majority being sporadic ones. Proteomic analysis of parathyroid adenomas has proposed a large number of related proteins. The aim of this study is to evaluate the immunohistochemical staining of ANXA2, MED12, MAPK1 and VDR in parathyroid adenoma tissue.

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) 980 nm versus 1470 nm and the impact of fiber type: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

We sought to assess the efficacy and safety of endovenous laser ablation utilizing a 980 nm device versus a 1470 nm device in the treatment of lower limb venous insufficiency. We performed a systematic review adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 statement. A research on PubMed, Scopus and Web of science for articles published by January 2024 was conducted.

Editor's Choice - Covered Stents Versus Bare Metal Stents in the Treatment of Aorto-iliac Disease: A Systematic Review and Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis.

Objective: To assess the comparative safety and efficacy of covered stents (CS) and bare metal stents (BMS) in the endovascular treatment of aorto-iliac disease in patients with peripheral arterial disease.

Data Sources: A systematic review was conducted adhering to the PRISMA 2020 and PRISMA for Individual Participant Data 2015 guidelines.

Review Methods: A search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for articles published by December 2023 was performed.

Sequential Graft Limb Occlusion Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Limb graft occlusion (LGO) is a common complication that can occur after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). There are many factors that can contribute to LGO, including patient-related variables, device-related considerations, and factors associated with the procedural technique. Patients with LGO may exhibit no symptoms, have intermittent claudication, or suffer from acute limb ischemia.

Can Routine Investigation for Occult Pulmonary Embolism Be Justified in Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Purpose: This study aims to investigate whether routine screening for silent pulmonary embolism (PE) can be justified in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 201 patients with lower-extremity DVT admitted to the vascular surgery department of a single tertiary university center between 2019 and 2023. All patients underwent clinical evaluation, basic laboratory exams, a whole-leg colored duplex ultrasound, and a computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA), to screen for an occult, underlying PE.

Long-Term Outcomes of Anatomical and Extra-Anatomical Bypass for the Treatment of Unilateral Iliac Artery Lesions a Systematic Review Aggregated Data and Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis.

Background: We investigated the long-term safety and efficacy of anatomical and extra-anatomical bypass for the treatment of unilateral iliac artery disease.

Methods: A systematic search on PubMed, Scopus and Web of science for articles published by June 2023 was performed. We implemented a 2-stage individual participant data meta-analysis and pooled survival probabilities using the multivariate methodology of DerSimonian and Laird.

Surgical Treatment of a Giant Proximal Ulnar Artery Aneurysm Potentially Associated With Subacute Endocarditis.

Ulnar artery aneurysms (UAAs), although infrequent, pose limited challenges in terms of timely diagnosis and surgical intervention. Their intricacy lies in discerning and addressing the underlying pathology, often necessitating prolonged hospitalization. Herein, we present a case detailing a giant aneurysm located in the proximal ulnar artery, measuring 5.

Aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid (ALTA) sclerotherapy for hemorrhoidal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: We conducted a systematic review to assess the safety and efficacy of Aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid (ALTA) sclerotherapy for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.

Methods: Our study was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) 2020. Primary endpoints included overall recurrence and type of recurrence while secondary endpoints included postoperative complications, reintervention, presence of rectal ulcer, rectal stricture, defecation abnormalities and perianal abscess.

Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound versus X-ray for distal forearm fractures in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Utilizing ultrasound for the detection of distal forearm fractures in children presents a potential safe and radiation-free alternative compared to X-ray.

Methods: A systematic review was undertaken to compare the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in detecting distal forearm fractures in children with X-ray imaging within the period spanning January 2010 to August 2023. The electronic databases MEDLINE and Cochrane CENTRAL were utilized for data retrieval.

Covered endovascular reconstruction of the aortic bifurcation: A systematic review aggregated data and individual participant data meta-analysis.

Background: We investigated the early and midterm efficacy and safety of covered endovascular reconstruction of the aortic bifurcation (CERAB) in the treatment of aortoiliac disease (AID).

Methods: A systematic search on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for articles published by August 2023 was performed. The primary end points were primary patency and secondary patency.

A systematic review meta-analysis and meta-regression on the implications of an aberrant right hepatic artery in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for the treatment of malignant disease.

We investigated the outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy in the presence of an aberrant right hepatic artery (aRHA). We systematically reviewed Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science until April 2023 for studies comparing pancreaticoduodenectomy outcomes with and without aRHA. Endpoints included postoperative mortality, R0 resection margins, pancreatic fistulae, hemorrhage, biliary leak/fistulae, delayed gastric emptying, operative duration, and blood loss.

A Systematic Review Network Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression on Surgical and Endovenous Interventions for the Treatment of Lower Limb Venous Ulcer Disease.

Background: Venous leg ulcer (VLU) disease constitutes the most severe form of chronic venous insufficiency. We performed a network meta-analysis and meta-regression to investigate the efficacy and safety of the various available interventions in the treatment of VLU.

Methods: We conducted a systematic research corresponding to the instructions by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement for studies reporting on surgical or endovenous interventions for the treatment of VLU.

Endovenous thermal ablation in the treatment of large great saphenous veins of diameters > 12 mm: A systematic review meta-analysis and meta-regression.

Background: We sought to assess the safety and efficacy of endovenous thermal ablation (EVTA) in treating large great saphenous veins (GSV) > 12 mm in diameter.

Methods: We performed a systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 for comparative and noncomparative studies depicting EVTA in the treatment of GSV > 12 mm. Primary endpoints included GSV occlusion, technical success, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT).

Interventions For the Treatment of Lower Limb Telangiectasias and Reticular Veins: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of available interventions in the treatment of lower limb reticular veins and telangiectasias.

Data Sources: An electronic search was performed on Scopus, Embase, and Google scholar.

Review Methods: A systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.

Minimally Invasive Treatments of Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Network Meta-Analysis of Short-Term Outcomes.

Image-guided thermal ablation interventions are novel thermal-based modalities used for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules. We conducted a systematic review and a Bayesian network meta-analysis, examining studies using thermal ablation interventions in the treatment of benign nodular thyroid disease (PROSPERO CRD42022367680). The primary endpoints included volume reduction rate (VRR), and symptomatic score and cosmetic score improvement.

Single Branched Endografts for the Preservation of Left Subclavian Artery in the Treatment of Zone II Thoracic Aortic Lesions a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: We investigated the safety and feasibility of single branched endografts in the treatment of zone II thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR).

Methods: We performed a systematic research on Medline, Scopus and EMBASE for articles published up to February 2023. Primary end points included technical success, 30-day mortality, stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI) as well as unassisted left subclavian artery (LSA) branch patency by the end of follow-up.

A network meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of thermal and nonthermal endovenous ablation treatments.

Objective: We assessed the mid-term efficacy and safety of thermal and nonthermal endovenous ablation for the treatment of lower limb superficial venous insufficiency.

Methods: We performed a systematic review in accordance with the PRISMA (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses) statement and a Bayesian network meta-analysis. The primary end points were great saphenous vein (GSV) closure and venous clinical severity score (VCSS) improvement.

A systematic review aggregated data and individual participant data meta-analysis of percutaneous endovascular arteriovenous fistula.

Objective: To assess the short-term and mid-term safety and efficacy of percutaneous endovascular arteriovenous fistula (pAVF) creation.

Methods: A systematic search was implemented corresponding to the PRISMA 2020 and the PRISMA for individual participant data (IPD) systematic reviews 2015. Aggregated data from the included studies were obtained and meta-analyzed regarding both the overall pAVF efficacy and the comparison of pAVF with surgical AVF (sAVF).