{"title":"Endovascular Treatment of Aortoiliac Aneurysms With the Bell-Bottom Technique: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Panagiotis Volteas, Stefanos Giannopoulos, Georgios Koudounas, Anthony Asencio, Anirudh Chandrashekar, Christos Karkos, Dimitrios Virvilis","doi":"10.1177/15385744241284071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15385744241284071","url":null,"abstract":"ObjectiveAneurysmal degeneration of the common iliac artery (CIA) can pose a challenge to achieve distal landing zone sealing at the time of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). The aim of this study was to summarize the current literature regarding the bell-bottom technique (BBT) for ectatic CIAs during EVAR.MethodsThis study was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eligible articles were identified through a comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Central published until April 2023. A meta-analysis was conducted using the random effects model and the I<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> statistic was used to assess for heterogeneity. The primary endpoints were type Ib/III endoleak, graft occlusion/limb embolization, and reintervention rate. Secondary endpoints included perioperative adverse events and mortality.ResultsOverall, twenty-six studies and 4332 patients with flared limbs were included. The pooled estimate for type Ib/III endoleak was 4% (95% CI: 2-6, I<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> = 85.6%), for reintervention rate was 9% (95% CI: 6-12, I<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> = 90.4%), and for overall mortality was 10% (95% CI: 4-19, I<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> = 97.3%). No aneurysm related deaths were recorded. Comparative analysis showed similar type Ib/III endoleak, graft occlusion, and reintervention rates between the EVAR BBT, iliac branch endoprosthesis (IBE), and embolization of the internal iliac artery followed by extension of the iliac limb to the external iliac artery (EIE) groups.ConclusionsThe use of flared limbs could be considered a reasonable first line choice for EVAR cases with CIA ectasia as it is simpler, allows for future IBE or EIE and does not increase the risk for type Ib/III endoleak or graft occlusion. Further comparative studies with longer follow-up are needed.","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142214325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad Yassen, Khalid Changal, George V. Moukarbel
{"title":"Management of an Iatrogenic Pulmonary Artery Rupture via Balloon Tamponade","authors":"Mohammad Yassen, Khalid Changal, George V. Moukarbel","doi":"10.1177/15385744241251643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15385744241251643","url":null,"abstract":"Pulmonary artery rupture is a rare complication of right heart catheterization characterized by a rapid clinical deterioration and high mortality rate. We present the case of an 89-year-old woman with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis who underwent cardiac catheterization prior to aortic valve replacement. The patient had acute cardiopulmonary deterioration due to pulmonary artery rupture at the time of right heart catheterization, that was successfully sealed by balloon tamponade.","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140831553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pouya Tayebi, Kosar Dadashi, Masoumeh Asgharpour, Ali A. Moghadamnia, Hemmat Gholinia, Ali Bijani
{"title":"Distal Forearm Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation in Diabetic Hemodialysis Patients","authors":"Pouya Tayebi, Kosar Dadashi, Masoumeh Asgharpour, Ali A. Moghadamnia, Hemmat Gholinia, Ali Bijani","doi":"10.1177/15385744241251653","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15385744241251653","url":null,"abstract":"PurposeAtherosclerotic disease of the forearm arteries can impede the maturation of distal fistulas in diabetic patients. The goal of this study was to look at the maturity of diabetic hemodialysis patients’ distal forearm (radiocephalic snuffbox or distal forearm) arteriovenous fistulas.Materials and MethodsPatients with chronic renal failure who were candidates for distal forearm radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula implantation were evaluated in this cross-sectional study. Patients’ demographic details, underlying disorders, laboratory measurements, vital signs, and information on their surgery were all noted. Patients were checked for fistula development 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, and then monthly until 6 months after surgery. Arteriovenous fistula maturation characterized by optimal blood flow, vessel dilation, and structural adaptations.ResultsAmong 343 patients (56% male, 44% female, mean age: 57.32 ± 12.48 years), hypertension prevailed (81.9%), followed by hyperlipidemia (42.3%) and coronary artery disease history (25.9%). AVFs achieved 58.3% maturation in 64.98 ± 11.05 days; higher BP during creation correlated with successful maturation (17.02 ± 1.46 mmHg vs 13.90 ± 1.93 mmHg, P < .05). No significant statistical difference found in distal forearm arteriovenous fistula maturation between males (57.8%) and females (58.9%) ( P > .005). However, 41.7% of AVFs failed in 18.83 ± 17.89 days. Failed AVFs exhibited lower BP during operation and failure (11.75 ± 1.86 mmHg). Kaplan-Meier analysis depicted maturation probabilities over 90 days post-surgery.ConclusionDiabetes and patient sex did not affect the maturation time of distal forearm AVFs in hemodialysis patients. Increased blood pressure during and after surgery correlated with shorter maturation time.","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140831556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas J. An, Stephanie L. McNamara, Ali Ardestani, Omar Zurkiya, Alexis Cahalane, Michael S. Stecker, Yan Epelboym, Ezra Burch, Khanant Desai, Sanjeeva P. Kalva
{"title":"Safety and Effectiveness of Abre Self-Expanding Venous Stent for Treatment of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome","authors":"Thomas J. An, Stephanie L. McNamara, Ali Ardestani, Omar Zurkiya, Alexis Cahalane, Michael S. Stecker, Yan Epelboym, Ezra Burch, Khanant Desai, Sanjeeva P. Kalva","doi":"10.1177/15385744241251638","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15385744241251638","url":null,"abstract":"PurposeSuperior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is a constellation of symptoms that results from partial or complete SVC obstruction. Endovascular SVC stenting is an effective treatment for SVC syndrome with rapid clinical efficacy and low risk of complications. In this study, we assess the technical and clinical outcomes of a cohort of patients with SVC syndrome treated with the Abre<jats:sup>TM</jats:sup> self-expanding venous stent (Medtronic, Inc, Minneapolis, MN, USA).MethodsAn institutional database was used to retrospectively identify patients with SVC syndrome treated with Abre<jats:sup>TM</jats:sup> venous self-expanding stent placement between 2021-2023. Patient demographic data, technical outcomes, treatment effectiveness, and adverse events were obtained from the electronic medical record. Nineteen patients (mean age 58.6) were included in the study. Thirteen interventions were performed for malignant compression of the SVC, 5 for central venous catheter-related SVC stenosis, and 1 for HD fistula-related SVC stenosis refractory to angioplasty.ResultsPrimary patency was achieved in 93% of patients (17/19). Two patients (7%) required re-intervention with thrombolysis and angioplasty within 30 days post-stenting. Mean duration of clinical and imaging follow-up were 228.7 ± 52.7 and 258.7 ± 62.1 days, respectively. All patients with clinical follow-up experienced significant improvement in clinical symptoms post-intervention. No stent related complications were identified post-intervention.ConclusionsTreatment of SVC syndrome with the Abre<jats:sup>TM</jats:sup> self-expanding venous stent has high rates of technical and clinical success. No complications related to stent placement were identified in this study.","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140809914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Asad Choudhry, Daniel DeNoble, Gennady Bratslavsky, Anthony Feghali
{"title":"Robotic Renal Vein Bypass: A Novel Technique for Treating a Challenging Case of Nutcracker Syndrome","authors":"Asad Choudhry, Daniel DeNoble, Gennady Bratslavsky, Anthony Feghali","doi":"10.1177/15385744241249291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15385744241249291","url":null,"abstract":"This case report highlights the successful application of a robotic-assisted surgical approach in managing Nutcracker syndrome. The patient, a 36-year-old female presented with severe symptoms and underwent robotic left renal vein transposition after failing conservative management. The procedure was performed through a minimally invasive approach utilizing the Da Vinci robotic system™ which offers enhanced visualization and precision. However, challenges arose during the renal vein anastomosis due to tension and poor flow through the transposition, requiring two revisions with a bovine pericardial patch. Ultimately, an 8 mm ringed PTFE bypass was anastomosed from the distal left renal vein to the Inferior Vena Cava. Despite these challenges, the patient experienced a successful outcome with complete symptom resolution of this complicated pathology.","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140624989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel Westby, Sara Gasior, Mark Twyford, Megan Power Foley, Aoife Lowery, Stewart R. Walsh
{"title":"Pharmacological Thromboprophylaxis for VTE Post-Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins: Network Meta-Analysis","authors":"Daniel Westby, Sara Gasior, Mark Twyford, Megan Power Foley, Aoife Lowery, Stewart R. Walsh","doi":"10.1177/15385744241245079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15385744241245079","url":null,"abstract":"ObjectiveEndovenous ablation has revolutionized treatment of varicose vein surgery but is associated with a risk of venous thromboembolism. There is no consensus regarding anticoagulation protocols for these patients. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aims to identify which anticoagulant is optimal in this cohort for clot prevention with minimal risk of adverse bleeding events.MethodsLibrary databases were searched for studies where patients were treated with one or more anticoagulants following endovenous ablation for varicose veins. The methodological quality of included studies was quantified using the Risk of Bias (ROB) assessment tools. Findings were reported using the meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology (MOOSE) checklist. Statistical analysis was carried out using metainsight (rpackage).ResultsObservational data on just under 1500 patients prescribed post ablation anticoagulation (Rivaroxaban, Enoxaparin, Fondaparinux) were analyzed. Patient characteristics were comparable across the cohorts. 81 thrombotic and 40 minor bleeding events occurred in total. Overall rivaroxaban is found to be superior to the other agents.ConclusionsThis NMA indicates that prophylactic rivaroxaban is the highest ranked anticoagulant for thromboprophylaxis in patients post endovenous ablation for varicose veins, with a low risk of adverse bleeding. The choice whether to anticoagulate these patients is likely to remain at the discretion of the treating clinician.","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mauricio Gonzalez-Urquijo, Gerardo Alejandro Fumagal González, Héctor Manuel Cárdenas Castro, Arnulfo Alejandro Morales Guzman, Alan Alejandro Guzman Valladares, Danielle Catherine MacDonald, Marcos David Moya Bencomo, Israel Botello Arredondo, Mario Alejandro Fabiani
{"title":"Analysis of Aortic Arch Hemodynamics With Simulated Bird’s Beak Effects","authors":"Mauricio Gonzalez-Urquijo, Gerardo Alejandro Fumagal González, Héctor Manuel Cárdenas Castro, Arnulfo Alejandro Morales Guzman, Alan Alejandro Guzman Valladares, Danielle Catherine MacDonald, Marcos David Moya Bencomo, Israel Botello Arredondo, Mario Alejandro Fabiani","doi":"10.1177/15385744241247272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15385744241247272","url":null,"abstract":"ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to investigate the flow effects in different degrees of thoracic aortic stent graft protrusion extension by creating bird beak effect simulations using accurate 3D geometry and a realistic, nonlinear, elastic biomechanical model using computer-aided software SolidWorks.MethodsSegmentation in 3D of an aortic arch from a computed tomography (CT) scan of a real-life patient was performed using SolidWorks. A parametric analysis of three models was performed: (A) Aortic arch with no stent, (B) 3 mm bird-beak configuration, and (C) 6.5 mm bird-beak configuration. Flow velocity, pressure, vorticity, wall shear stress (WSS), and time average WSS were assessed.ResultsThe flow velocity in Model A remained relatively constant and low in the area of the ostium of the brachiocephalic artery and doubled in the left subclavian artery. On the contrary, Models B and C showed a decrease in velocity of 52.3 % in the left subclavian artery. Furthermore, Model B showed a drop in velocity of 82.7% below the bird-beak area, whereas Model C showed a decline of 80.9% in this area. The pressure inside the supra-aortic branches was higher in Model B and C compared with Model A. In Model A, vorticity only appeared at the level of the descending aorta, with low to non-vorticity in the aortic arch. In contrast, Models B and C had an average vorticity of 241.4 Hz within the bird beak area. Regarding WSS, Model A, and Model B shared similar WSS in the peak systolic phase, in the aortic arch, and the bird beak area, whereas Model C had an increased WSS by 5 Pa on average at these zones.ConclusionIn the present simulations’ lower velocities, higher pressures, vortices, and WSS were observed around the bird beak zone, the aortic arch, and the supra-aortic vessels.","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W Garabet, A Arnautovic, L Meurer, J Mulorz, J D Rembe, M Duran, J D Süss, H Schelzig, M U Wagenhäuser
{"title":"Analysis of Determinants for Suture-mediated Closure Device Failure During EVAR Procedures.","authors":"W Garabet, A Arnautovic, L Meurer, J Mulorz, J D Rembe, M Duran, J D Süss, H Schelzig, M U Wagenhäuser","doi":"10.1177/15385744231189356","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744231189356","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for elective and emergency infrarenal aortic pathologies is the primary approach for treatment nowadays. During such procedure, the suture-mediated closure device (SMCD) (Perclose ProGlide<sup>TM</sup>, Abbott Laboratories, Chicago, IL, USA) is commonly used. This study aimed to identify potential contributors for SMCD failure in a patient cohort of elective and emergency EVAR.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Archived medical records from patients who underwent EVAR for aortic pathologies in elective and emergency setting at the University Hospital Düsseldorf, Germany were included. Patient's co-morbidities, access vessel morphologies and hemostasis-related blood parameters were evaluated on their association with SMCD failure applying different statistical methods.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 71 patients (139 femoral accesses) was included. The mean age was 73.5 ± 8.4 years. Overall SMCD failure rate was 4.3%, 4.1% for elective and 5.9% for emergency cases, respectively. Total procedure time was longer for the SMCD failure group (323 ± 117.8 min vs 171 ± 43.7 min). The calcification status of the common femoral artery (CFA), the diameter of the aortic bifurcation, and dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) on the medication plan prior to the procedure were associated with SMCD failure. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis nominated several potentially relevant predictors for SMCD failure who underwent subsequent multivariable binary logistic regression analysis. Here, DAPT on the medication plan was identified as being promising in predicting SMCD failure (OR 30.5), while anterior plaque formation in the CFA maintained as only statistically relevant determinant (OR 44.9).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study confirms the CFA calcification status to be associated with SMCD failure. Although discontinued prior to endovascular treatment, DAPT was also found to be associated with SMCD failure. Our results may advocate to perform obligatory platelet testing prior to EVAR to maximize patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10768335/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9833873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julian Yaxley, Ryan Gately, Shaun Davidson-West, Catherine Wilkinson, Murty Mantha
{"title":"Low Posterior Internal Jugular Vein Approach for Tunnelled Haemodialysis Catheter Insertion: A Report on Outcomes at a Single Centre.","authors":"Julian Yaxley, Ryan Gately, Shaun Davidson-West, Catherine Wilkinson, Murty Mantha","doi":"10.1177/15385744231196651","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744231196651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The impact of technical differences in cannulation technique for tunnelled haemodialysis catheter insertion is undetermined. We aimed to assess clinical outcomes of the low posterior approach for internal jugular vein tunnelled catheter placement.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective audit was undertaken on consecutive tunnelled catheter procedures performed at a single centre between January 2016 and June 2022. Only catheters specifically placed with a low posterior internal jugular approach were included. The study's primary outcome was 12-month catheter survival, evaluated using the Kaplan-Meier survival curve and log-rank test. Secondary outcomes included catheter performance and procedure-related complications.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During the study period, 391 tunnelled internal jugular haemodialysis catheters were inserted in 272 patients using the low posterior technique. The 12-month primary patency rate was 68%. Catheter insertion was successful in 96% of cases. Peri-procedural complications occurred in 4% of cases, most frequently bleeding. The most common reasons for catheter loss were dysfunction (10%) and bacteraemia (6%). The best predictors of catheter failure were advanced age (HR 1.02, 95% CI 1.00-1.04) and in-centre dialysis treatment locality (HR 2.04, 95% CI 1.19-3.45).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The low posterior approach for internal jugular vein tunnelled catheter insertion is effective and safe. We demonstrated a 12-month catheter survival rate of 68%. Further research comparing the low posterior approach with other internal jugular vein cannulation techniques is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10081809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Enrique M San Norberto, Álvaro Revilla, José A Brizuela, James H Taylor
{"title":"Quality and Readability of Spanish-Language Online Information for Aortic Aneurysm and Its Endovascular Treatment.","authors":"Enrique M San Norberto, Álvaro Revilla, José A Brizuela, James H Taylor","doi":"10.1177/15385744231196644","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744231196644","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Aortic aneurysms represent a chronic degenerative disease with life-threatening implications. In order for patients to comprehend health related information, it must be written at a level that can be readily understood.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>In January 2023, we searched \"aneurisma aorta\" and \"endoprótesis aorta\" terms on Google, Yahoo and Microsoft/Bing. The 31th websites provided by each search engine were analyzed. Four readability measures were used to evaluate websites regarding aortic aneurysm and their endovascular treatment in Spanish language: Flesch Index, Flesch-Szigriszt Index, Fernández-Huerta Index and grading Inflesz scale. The quality on information was evaluated by the HONcode seal, the DISCERN instrument and the JAMA benchmark criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>180 websites containing the terms \"aneurisma aorta\" and \"endoprótesis aorta\" were analyzed. Among the websites retrieved, the mean Flesh index score (53.12 ± 6.09 and 47.48 ± 7.12, respectively; <i>P = .019</i>), the Flesch-Szigriszt index (56.39 ± 5.72 and 48.10 ± 8.33; <i>P = .000</i>), and the Fernández Huerta index (61.30 ± 5.59 and 53.19 ± 8.21; <i>P = .000</i>), corresponding to a \"somewhat difficult\" readability level. In addition, the Inflesz scale (2.62 ± .59 and 2.07 ± .61; <i>P = .000</i>) reported a \"somewhat difficult\" readability, higher for the websites regarding aortic aneurysm. The HONcode seal was only presented in websites regarding aortic aneurysm (16.7%), whereas none of the websites relating to aortic endoprostheses presented it (0%) (<i>P = .000</i>). Websites that presented the HONcode seal obtained higher DISCERN score (<i>P = .000</i>, 95% CI = 6.42-16.84) and JAMA score <i>(P = .000</i>, 95% CI = 3.44-11.32).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Internet information on aortic aneurysms and aortic endoprostheses is too difficult to read for the general Spanish-speaking population and is lacking in quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":23530,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10012264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}