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Current Trends in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
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Current Trends in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Vascular Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2024 | Viewed by 2331

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Karin Pfister

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Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
Interests: vascular surgery; complex endovascular surgery; critical limb ischemia; vascular imaging; ultrasound; aortic dissection; aortic aneurysm; vascular graft infection
Prof. Dr. Fiona Rohlffs

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Department of Vascular Surgery, Section Aortic Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
Interests: vascular surgery; aortic aneurysm; aortic dissection; complex endovascular aortic procedures; vascular malformation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Recent publications on peripheral arterial disease, including critical limb ischemia and amputation, as well as on aortic pathologies, have influenced the daily decisions made in vascular medicine. The guidelines have been updated to consider the concepts of an ageing population and palliative care. In addition, new technologies including imaging 3D fusion techniques and intraoperative ultrasound broaden the armamentarium, especially in the field of endovascular surgery. New techniques such as in situ fenestration, the further development of available stent grafts (e.g., single branch aortic arch stent graft), as well as endovenous ablation and thrombectomy in acute and chronic conditions are coming to the forefront. So-called orphan diseases such as pelvic venous disorder and vascular malformations demand our attention. There are many new findings and techniques within vascular medicine presently; additionally, strategies that were thought to be outdated are experiencing a renaissance in their assessment, for example, lumbal sympathectomy and neuromodulation. Furthermore, new options have been opened up in the treatment of chronic wounds.

In this Special Issue, we welcome authors to submit papers focused on all of these, and more, abovementioned areas to highlight the current and new trends in vascular and endovascular surgery.

Prof. Dr. Karin Pfister
Prof. Dr. Fiona Rohlffs
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • vascular surgery
  • endovascular surgery
  • carotid endarterectomy
  • peripheral vascular diseases
  • vascular imaging
  • aortic diseases
  • aortic aneurysm
  • arteriovenous malformation
  • pelvic venous disorder
  • endovenous procedures
  • pal-liative therapy concept

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Bypass Patency and Amputation-Free Survival after Popliteal Aneurysm Exclusion Significantly Depends on Patient Age and Medical Complications: A Detailed Dual-Center Analysis of 395 Consecutive Elective and Emergency Procedures
by Hannah Freytag, Marvin Kapalla, Floris Berg, Hans-Christian Arne Stroth, Tessa Reisenauer, Kerstin Stoklasa, Alexander Zimmermann, Christian Reeps, Christoph Knappich, Steffen Wolk and Albert Busch
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2817; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102817 (registering DOI) - 10 May 2024
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Background/Objectives: A popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) is traditionally treated by an open PAA repair (OPAR) with a popliteo–popliteal venous graft interposition. Although excellent outcomes have been reported in elective cases, the results are much worse in cases of emergency presentation or with [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: A popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) is traditionally treated by an open PAA repair (OPAR) with a popliteo–popliteal venous graft interposition. Although excellent outcomes have been reported in elective cases, the results are much worse in cases of emergency presentation or with the necessity of adjunct procedures. This study aimed to identify the risk factors that might decrease amputation-free survival (efficacy endpoint) and lower graft patency (technical endpoint). Patients and Methods: A dual-center retrospective analysis was performed from 2000 to 2021 covering all consecutive PAA repairs stratified for elective vs. emergency repair, considering the patient (i.e., age and comorbidities), PAA (i.e., diameter and tibial runoff vessels), and procedural characteristics (i.e., procedure time, material, and bypass configuration). Descriptive, univariate, and multivariate statistics were used. Results: In 316 patients (69.8 ± 10.5 years), 395 PAAs (mean diameter 31.9 ± 12.9 mm) were operated, 67 as an emergency procedure (6× rupture; 93.8% severe acute limb ischemia). The majority had OPAR (366 procedures). Emergency patients had worse pre- and postoperative tibial runoff, longer procedure times, and more complex reconstructions harboring a variety of adjunct procedures as well as more medical and surgical complications (all p < 0.001). Overall, the in-hospital major amputation rate and mortality rate were 3.6% and 0.8%, respectively. The median follow-up was 49 months. Five-year primary and secondary patency rates were 80% and 94.7%. Patency for venous grafts outperformed alloplastic and composite reconstructions (p < 0.001), but prolonged the average procedure time by 51.4 (24.3–78.6) min (p < 0.001). Amputation-free survival was significantly better after elective procedures (p < 0.001), but only during the early (in-hospital) phase. An increase in patient age and any medical complications were significant negative predictors, regardless of the aneurysm size. Conclusions: A popliteo–popliteal vein interposition remains the gold standard for treatment despite a probably longer procedure time for both elective and emergency PAA repairs. To determine the most effective treatment strategies for older and probably frailer patients, factors such as the aneurysm size and the patient’s overall condition should be considered. Full article
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Retrograde Peroneal Artery Approach to Treat Infra-Inguinal Arterial Chronic Total Occlusions: A Multicentre Experience and Technical Considerations
by Lorenzo Patrone, Gianmarco Falcone, Raphael Coscas, Hady Lichaa, Muliadi Antaredja, Fabrizio Fanelli and Erwin Blessing
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2770; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102770 (registering DOI) - 8 May 2024
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Background/Objectives: Retrograde access of the peroneal artery (PA) is considered technically challenging and at risk of bleeding. The aim of this multicentre retrospective study was to assess the safety, feasibility, and technical success of this access route for infrainguinal endovascular recanalizations. Methods [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Retrograde access of the peroneal artery (PA) is considered technically challenging and at risk of bleeding. The aim of this multicentre retrospective study was to assess the safety, feasibility, and technical success of this access route for infrainguinal endovascular recanalizations. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 186 consecutive patients treated over a 7-year period (May 2014–August 2021) who underwent endovascular recanalization of infra-inguinal lesions using a PA access route. In all cases, retrograde PA access was obtained following a failed attempt to cross the occlusion via the antegrade route. Results: Among the 186 patients, 120 were males (60.5%) and the mean age was 76.8 ± 10.7 years old (44–94 years). One hundred and thirteen patients (60.7%) suffered from chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI). All patients presented with chronic total occlusions (CTO) and a failed conventional antegrade recanalization attempt. Retrograde access was performed under angiographic guidance in 185 cases (99.5%). It was successfully established in 171 cases (91.9%). The total rate of retrograde puncture-related complications was 2.1% (two puncture site bleedings of which one necessitated fasciotomy and two cases of arteriovenous fistulas managed conservatively). The Major Adverse Event (MAE) rate at 30 days was 1.6% (3/186). Conclusions: Retrograde recanalization of challenging infra-inguinal lesions via PA is safe and effective in experienced hands. Full article
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Elevated Leukocyte Glucose Index Is Associated with Long-Term Arteriovenous Fistula Failure in Dialysis Patients
by Adrian Vasile Mureșan, Elena Florea, Emil-Marian Arbănași, Réka Bartus, Eliza-Mihaela Arbănași, Alexandru Petru Ion, Bogdan Andrei Cordoș, Vasile Bogdan Halatiu, Raluca Niculescu, Adina Stoian, Claudiu Constantin Ciucanu and Eliza Russu
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 2037; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13072037 - 1 Apr 2024
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(1) Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the preferred type of vascular access for dialysis in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). However, the primary patency of AVF at one year is under 70% due to several risk factors and comorbidities. Leukocyte glucose [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the preferred type of vascular access for dialysis in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). However, the primary patency of AVF at one year is under 70% due to several risk factors and comorbidities. Leukocyte glucose index (LGI), a new biomarker based on blood leukocytes and glucose values, has been found to be associated with poor outcomes in cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of LGI on the long-term primary patency of AVF following dialysis initiation. (2) Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study in which we initially enrolled 158 patients with ESKD admitted to the Vascular Surgery Department of the Emergency County Hospital of Targu Mures, Romania, to surgically create an AVF for dialysis between January 2020 and July 2023. The primary endpoint was AVF failure, defined as the impossibility of performing a chronic dialysis session due to severe restenosis or AVF thrombosis. After follow-up, we categorized patients into two groups based on their AVF status: “functional AVF” for those with a permeable AVF and “AVF failure” for those with vascular access dysfunction. (3) Results: Patients with AVF failure had a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation (p = 0.013) and diabetes (p = 0.028), as well as a higher LGI value (1.12 vs. 0.79, p < 0.001). At ROC analysis, LGI had the strongest association with the outcome, with an AUC of 0.729, and an optimal cut-off value of 0.95 (72.4% sensitivity and 68% specificity). In Kaplan–Meier survival analyses, patients in the highest tertile (T3) of LGI had a significantly higher incidence of AVF failure compared to those in tertile 1 (p = 0.019). Moreover, we found that patients with higher baseline LGI values had a significantly higher risk of AVF failure during follow-up (HR: 1.48, p = 0.003). The association is independent of age and sex (HR: 1.65, p = 0.001), cardiovascular risk factors (HR: 1.63, p = 0.012), and pre-operative vascular mapping determinations (HR: 3.49, p = 0.037). (4) Conclusions: In conclusion, high preoperative values of LGI are positively associated with long-term AVF failure. The prognostic role of the biomarker was independent of age, sex, cardiovascular risk factors, and pre-operative vascular mapping determinations. Full article
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Accuracy and Sterilizability of In-House Printed Patient-Specific Aortic Model for Surgeon-Modified Stent Grafts—A Workflow Description for Emergency Aortic Endovascular Procedures
by Max Wilkat, Julian Lommen, Majeed Rana, Norbert Kübler, Tobias Wienemann, Sönke Maximilian Braß, Reinhold Thomas Ziegler, Agnesa Mazrekaj, Artis Knapsis, Hubert Schelzig, Markus Udo Wagenhäuser and Amir Arnautovic
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1309; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051309 - 26 Feb 2024
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Introduction: The use of 3D-printed aortic models for the creation of surgeon-modified endoprostheses represents a promising avenue in aortic surgery. By focusing on the potential impact of sterilization on model integrity and geometry, this report sheds light on the suitability of these models [...] Read more.
Introduction: The use of 3D-printed aortic models for the creation of surgeon-modified endoprostheses represents a promising avenue in aortic surgery. By focusing on the potential impact of sterilization on model integrity and geometry, this report sheds light on the suitability of these models for creating customized endoprostheses. The study presented here aimed to investigate the safety and viability of 3D-printed aortic models in the context of sterilization processes and subsequent remodeling. Methods: The study involved the fabrication of 3D-printed aortic models using patient-specific imaging data and established additive manufacturing techniques. Five identical aortic models of the same patient were printed. Two models were subjected to sterilization and two to disinfection using commonly employed methods, and one model remained untreated. The models were checked by in-house quality control for deformation (heat map analyses) after the sterilization and disinfection processes. Three models (sterilized, disinfected, and untreated) were sent for ex-house (Lufthansa Technik, AG, Materials Technologies and Central Laboratory Services, Hamburg, Germany) evaluation and subsequent quantification of possible structural changes using advanced imaging and measurement technologies (macroscopic and SEM/EDX examinations). After sterilization and disinfection, each aortic model underwent sterility checks. Results: Based on macroscopic and SEM/EDX examinations, distinct evidence of material alterations attributed to a treatment process, such as a cleaning procedure, was not identified on the three implants. Comparative material analyses conducted via the EDX technique yield consistent results for all three implants. Disinfected and sterilized models tested negative for common pathogens. Conclusions: The evaluation of 3D-printed aortic models’ safety after sterilization as well as their suitability for surgeon-modified endoprostheses is a critical step toward their clinical integration. By comprehensively assessing changes in model integrity and geometry after sterilization, this research has contributed to the broader understanding of the use of 3D-printed models for tailor-made endovascular solutions. As medical technologies continue to evolve, research endeavors such as this one can serve as a foundation for harnessing the full potential of 3D printing to advance patient-centered care in aortic surgery. Full article
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