{"title":"Building Trust in Global Vascular Registries.","authors":"Anantha Narayanan, Manar Khashram","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.10.045","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.10.045","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55160,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Can Ignorance be Bliss and Less be More in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Surveillance?","authors":"Marcus Andersson, Kevin Mani","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.10.043","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.10.043","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55160,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Athanasios Katsargyris, Natasha Hasemaki, Melad Abu Jiries, Chris Klonaris, Eric L G Verhoeven, Pablo Marques de Marino
{"title":"Midterm Outcomes of the BeGraft and BeGraft Plus Bridging Covered Stents for Fenestrated and Branched Endovascular Aneurysm Repair.","authors":"Athanasios Katsargyris, Natasha Hasemaki, Melad Abu Jiries, Chris Klonaris, Eric L G Verhoeven, Pablo Marques de Marino","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.10.046","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.10.046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to report outcomes of the BeGraft and BeGraft Plus as bridging covered stents in fenestrated and branched endovascular aneurysm repair (FB-EVAR).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients treated and followed in two institutions receiving at least one BeGraft or BeGraft Plus as bridging covered stent between January 2018 and July 2023 were included.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 765 target vessels (TVs) in 281 patients were aimed to be bridged with the BeGraft or BeGraft Plus. Target vessel technical success was 99.5% (761/765). Estimated TV patency at one and two years was 98.5 ± 0.5% and 96.7 ± 0.9%, respectively, with no difference between fenestrations and branches. Estimated freedom from TV related endoleak at one and two years was 98.5 ± 0.5% and 97.9 ± 0.6%, respectively. Estimated freedom from endoleak at two years was lower for TVs targeted with branches compared with TVs targeted with fenestrations (94.2 ± 1.9% vs. 99.7 ± 0.3%, respectively; p < .001). Estimated freedom from TV related re-intervention at one and two years was 97.7 ± 0.6% and 97.1 ± 0.7%, respectively. Estimated freedom from TV related re-intervention at two years was lower for TVs targeted with branches compared with TVs targeted with fenestrations (93.1 ± 2.0% vs. 99.0 ± 0.5%, respectively; p < .001). Estimated freedom from TV instability at one and two years was 96.8 ± 0.7% and 94.5 ± 1.1%, respectively. Estimated freedom from TV instability at two years was 96.0 ± 1.3% for fenestrations and 91.2 ± 2.2% for branches (p = .003).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The BeGraft and BeGraft Plus covered stents showed good midterm outcomes as bridging covered stents in FΒ-EVAR. Branches showed higher instability rates compared with fenestrations. Branches showed similar patency rates to fenestrations.</p>","PeriodicalId":55160,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Willemina A. van Veldhuizen , Jean-Paul P.M. de Vries , Annemarij Tuinstra , Roy Zuidema , Frank F.A. IJpma , Jelmer M. Wolterink , Richte C.L. Schuurmann
{"title":"Machine Learning Based Prediction of Post-operative Infrarenal Endograft Apposition for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms","authors":"Willemina A. van Veldhuizen , Jean-Paul P.M. de Vries , Annemarij Tuinstra , Roy Zuidema , Frank F.A. IJpma , Jelmer M. Wolterink , Richte C.L. Schuurmann","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Challenging infrarenal aortic neck characteristics have been associated with an increased risk of type Ia endoleak after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Short apposition (< 10 mm circumferential shortest apposition length [SAL]) on the first post-operative computed tomography angiography (CTA) has been associated with type Ia endoleak. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a model to predict post-operative SAL in patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm based on the pre-operative shape.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A statistical shape model was developed to obtain principal component scores. The dataset comprised patients treated by standard EVAR without complications (<em>n</em> = 93) enriched with patients with a late type Ia endoleak (<em>n</em> = 54). The infrarenal SAL was obtained from the first post-operative CTA and subsequently binarised (< 10 mm and ≥ 10 mm). The principal component scores that were statistically different between the SAL groups were used as input for five classification models, and evaluated by means of leave one out cross validation. Area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC), accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity were determined for each classification model.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the 147 patients, 24 patients had an infrarenal SAL < 10 mm and 123 patients had a SAL ≥ 10 mm. The gradient boosting model resulted in the highest AUC of 0.77. Using this model, 114 patients (77.6%) were correctly classified; sensitivity (< 10 mm apposition was correctly predicted) and specificity (≥ 10 mm apposition was correctly predicted) were 0.70 and 0.79 based on a threshold of 0.21, respectively.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>A model was developed to predict which patients undergoing EVAR will achieve sufficient graft apposition (≥ 10 mm) in the infrarenal aortic neck based on a statistical shape model of pre-operative CTA data. This model can help vascular specialists during the planning phase to accurately identify patients who are unlikely to achieve sufficient apposition after standard EVAR.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55160,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":"68 5","pages":"Pages 568-576"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141556004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yinzhi Shen , Jiarong Wang , Jichun Zhao , Bin Huang , Chengxin Weng , Tiehao Wang
{"title":"Development and Validation of a User Friendly Morphology Grading System (PATENT) Predicting Aortic Remodelling After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in High Risk Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection","authors":"Yinzhi Shen , Jiarong Wang , Jichun Zhao , Bin Huang , Chengxin Weng , Tiehao Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to create a morphology grading system, solely based on 2D images from computed tomography angiography, to predict negative aortic remodelling (NAR) for patients with high risk uncomplicated type B aortic dissection (TBAD) after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This single centre retrospective cohort study extracted and analysed consecutive patients diagnosed with high risk uncomplicated TBAD. Negative aortic remodelling was defined as an increase in the false lumen or total aortic diameter, or decrease in the true lumen diameter. The multivariable Cox regression model identified risk factors and a prediction model was created for two year freedom from NAR. A three category grading system, in which patients were classified into low, medium, and high risk groups, was further developed and internally validated.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of 351 patients included, 99 (28%) developed NAR. The median age was 52 years (interquartile range 45, 62 years) and 56 (16%) were female. The rate of two year freedom from NAR was 71% (95% CI 65 – 77%). After the multivariable Cox regression analysis, Patent false lumen, Aberrant right subclavian artery, Taper ratio, abdominal circumferential Extent, coeliac artery or reNal artery involved, and four channel dissection (Three false lumens) remained independent predictors and were included in the PATENT grading system. The risk score was statistically significantly associated with NAR (HR 1.21; 95% CI 1.14 – 1.29; <em>p</em> < .001). The medium and high risk groups demonstrated a higher rate of NAR (medium risk, HR 2.82; 95% CI 1.57 – 5.01; <em>p</em> = .001; high risk, HR 4.39; 95% CI 2.58 – 7.48; <em>p</em> < .001). The grading system was characterised by robust discrimination with Harrell’s C index of 0.68 (95% CI 0.63 – 0.75).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The PATENT grading system was characterised by good discrimination and calibration, which may serve as a clinician friendly tool to aid risk stratification for TBAD patients after TEVAR.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55160,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":"68 5","pages":"Pages 579-587"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141556003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Always Release the Stent Inside the Artery!","authors":"Antonino Di Leo , Paolo Spath","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.07.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.07.028","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55160,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":"68 5","pages":"Page 680"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141768110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The European Venous Registry","authors":"Robert J. Hinchliffe","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.09.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.09.013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55160,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":"68 5","pages":"Pages 555-556"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142301421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mark A. Farber MD , Jon S. Matsumura MD , Sukgu Han MD , Michel S. Makaroun MD , Bjoern D. Suckow MD , Carlos H. Timaran MD , Bernardo C. Mendes MD , Gustavo S. Oderich MD
{"title":"Early outcomes from the pivotal trial of a four-branch off-the shelf solution to treat complex abdominal and type IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms","authors":"Mark A. Farber MD , Jon S. Matsumura MD , Sukgu Han MD , Michel S. Makaroun MD , Bjoern D. Suckow MD , Carlos H. Timaran MD , Bernardo C. Mendes MD , Gustavo S. Oderich MD","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.10.019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvs.2024.10.019","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55160,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery","volume":"68 5","pages":"Page e62"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142661187","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}