Michael Sabarese, Vincent Narvaez, Mohsen Bannazadeh, Gregg Landis
{"title":"The use of a prosthetic vascular conduit during transcarotid artery revascularization","authors":"Michael Sabarese, Vincent Narvaez, Mohsen Bannazadeh, Gregg Landis","doi":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100273","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Transcarotid artery revascularization, or TCAR is an alternative to carotid endarterectomy for the surgical management of internal carotid artery stenosis. Not all patients with carotid disease are eligible for TCAR, as lesion anatomy must be compatible with current technology available for stent delivery. In this paper, we present two cases that utilized PTFE graft conduits to deliver a TCAR stent in patients who were not traditionally considered candidates for TCAR. In both patients, there was a short clavicle-to-bifurcation distance less than 5 cm, with one case having focally diseased access site requiring focal common carotid endarterectomy. Both of these cases were technical successes with no perioperative complications. Operative time was 138 min for the first case and 70 min for the second. Both patients were discharged on postoperative day 1 on dual antiplatelet therapy. The use of PTFE conduits to augment patient common carotid anatomy allows for safe and effective delivery of TCAR stents to patients with otherwise incompatible anatomy for TCAR.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72235,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations","volume":"4 2","pages":"Article 100273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687824000254/pdfft?md5=50ea4a8da516b32aa04ca288477d8a56&pid=1-s2.0-S2772687824000254-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140350804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Then and Now of Carotid Surgery","authors":"Yana Etkin , Litton F Whitaker","doi":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100271","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100271","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72235,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations","volume":"4 2","pages":"Article 100271"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687824000230/pdfft?md5=e255dc636ff4174a0d909c92e0f2d1b2&pid=1-s2.0-S2772687824000230-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140402254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Should TCAR be accepted as the standard of care in carotid revascularization?","authors":"Jeffrey Jim","doi":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100279","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100279","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this article, the author provides a perspective on the changing landscape for carotid interventions in the United States. The efficacy and real-world effectiveness of transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) is discussed to evaluate if TCAR should be accepted as the “standard of care” in carotid revascularization.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72235,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations","volume":"4 2","pages":"Article 100279"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277268782400031X/pdfft?md5=c4e3588fd2016335bfd9f33423739430&pid=1-s2.0-S277268782400031X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140399079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Flow-mediated protection for the treatment of tandem lesions via a transcarotid approach","authors":"Benjamin C. Ford, Michael C. Stoner","doi":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100278","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In patients presenting with both internal carotid and proximal common carotid stenosis, there are many options for repair including open, endovascular, and hybrid approaches. For internal carotid artery lesions, transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) has shown an excellent safety profile and allows for a minimally invasive approach. A previous multicenter study assessing the safety of using the same ENROUTE neuroprotection device to treat concurrent proximal lesions of the common carotid artery showed 100% success and 0% stroke or TIA rate within 30 days in the initial sixteen patients. Here we describe the peri‑operative and intra-operative technique to replicate this procedure.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72235,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations","volume":"4 2","pages":"Article 100278"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687824000308/pdfft?md5=ffcca8d5416f9362faec3da192f7435c&pid=1-s2.0-S2772687824000308-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140341097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) using a micromesh technology Stent without blood flow reversal","authors":"Wojciech Haratym, Tomislav Stojanovic","doi":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100276","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) is a technique in which a stent is placed in the internal carotid artery (ICA) by directly puncturing the common carotid artery (CCA). This technique allows stent implantation in situations, such as extreme arch pathologies and/or previous surgery or radiation, where classic stenting and endarterectomy of the internal carotid artery would be associated with a high risk of complications. We present a clinical case of TCAR technique using the dual-layer micromesh stent without the use of blood flow reversal.</p></div><div><h3>Case</h3><p>A 75-year-old patient was diagnosed with a 90 % (The North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial – NASCET) asymptomatic stenosis of the internal carotid artery (ICA) on the right side. On the same side of the neck, an extended tonsillectomy with partial resection of the pharynx and the base of the tongue was performed 13 years ago due to tonsil cancer. Due to the postoperative extremely scared tissue and unfavorable anatomical conditions, carotid endarterectomy and classic stent implantation were not feasible. Therefore, we performed the TCAR procedure with the implantation of a micro mesh stent to reduce the risk of peripheral embolization without blood flow reversal. The procedure was successful, and the patient was discharged on the third day after surgery.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The TCAR procedure is a viable alternative for patients for whom carotid endarterectomy or carotid stent implantation poses too high a risk which adds to the armamentarium of techniques in carotid revascularization. The use of a stent with micro mesh technology may enhance the safety of this procedure.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72235,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations","volume":"4 2","pages":"Article 100276"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277268782400028X/pdfft?md5=16841b326e42f1580f77606401ea65ae&pid=1-s2.0-S277268782400028X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140345388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Roberto G. Aru , Christopher J. Abularrage , Sumaira Macdonald , Caitlin W. Hicks
{"title":"Management of iatrogenic carotid artery dissection during transcarotid artery revascularization","authors":"Roberto G. Aru , Christopher J. Abularrage , Sumaira Macdonald , Caitlin W. Hicks","doi":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100274","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100274","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Iatrogenic dissection of the common carotid artery (CCA) is a feared complication of transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR). However, its management is not well described. We describe our treatment approach to CCA dissection during TCAR in four patients, and discuss risk factors, prophylactic measures, and an algorithmic approach to management.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72235,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations","volume":"4 2","pages":"Article 100274"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687824000266/pdfft?md5=d94bb6624b8c923fcdd32ab1775b4883&pid=1-s2.0-S2772687824000266-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140405161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Computed tomography angiography alone cannot be used to accurately diagnose a disseminated renal tumor that closely resembles a renal artery aneurysm","authors":"Atsuyuki Mitsuishi , Takashi Karashima , Rie Yoshimura , Satoshi Fukata , Shinkuro Yamamoto","doi":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100270","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A 74-year-old woman underwent robot-assisted left partial nephrectomy for left renal cell carcinoma (RCC) at another hospital 5 years ago. However, the tumor recurred, and transarterial embolization (TAE) and radiofrequency ablation were planned. At finding of recurrence tumor, computed tomography angiography (CTA) also showed a left renal artery aneurysm (RAA). However, it was actually a disseminated tumor of RCC fed by the capsular artery, which was diagnosed by catheter-based angiography. Combined segmental artery resection was safely performed under robotic assistance. The pathological diagnosis was a recurrence of RCC. No continuity with the renal artery wall was observed, and vascular invasion was not evident. CTA is very useful in diagnosing RAA. However, CTA alone may lead to misdiagnosis. This paper reveals the pitfalls when diagnosing RAA with CTA. For accurate diagnosis, a combination of CTA and catheter-based angiography should be used.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72235,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations","volume":"4 2","pages":"Article 100270"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687824000229/pdfft?md5=a1d25c7befdcabdc27b77c6ce7ed4790&pid=1-s2.0-S2772687824000229-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140341099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Griffin P. Stinson , Jonathan Krebs , Jeffrey P. Jacobs , Benjamin N. Jacobs
{"title":"Treatment of left common iliac vein occlusion and post-thrombotic syndrome with balloon venoplasty and stenting in a patient with complex congenital heart disease","authors":"Griffin P. Stinson , Jonathan Krebs , Jeffrey P. Jacobs , Benjamin N. Jacobs","doi":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100269","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Iliocaval venous obstruction presents a significant danger to patients with increased risk for deep vein thromboses, wounds, and lower extremity edema. Iliocaval venous obstruction arises from many causes, one of which is congenital deformity of the inferior vena cava. Here we present a 39-year-old man with complex congenital cardiac disease with interruption of the infrahepatic, left-sided, inferior vena cava who presented with nonhealing left leg wounds and edema. He was found to have left common iliac vein occlusion and underwent balloon venoplasty and self-expanding stent placement, which demonstrated mid-term patency of the stent and healing of leg wounds.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72235,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations","volume":"4 2","pages":"Article 100269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687824000217/pdfft?md5=df381c7a907aad11db669d1b0be4590a&pid=1-s2.0-S2772687824000217-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140328120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unusual cause of chest pain and dysphagia in a middle-aged woman with right aortic arch and aberrant left subclavian artery","authors":"Mehrzad Rahmanian , Reza Heydarzadeh , Mohammad Amin Gholami , Masoud Vafabin , HamidReza MalekHosseini , Maryam Mehrpouya , Roya Sattarzadeh Badkoubeh , Reza Golchin Vafa","doi":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100268","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100268","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The <em>aberrant subclavian artery</em> is an uncommon congenital anomaly in the aortic arch, which may have a variety of presentations, including dysphagia, dyspnea, and chest pain, depending on the anatomical site of the aberrant vessel. Treatment is individualized, and surgical management is only considered in symptomatic patients. Dysphagia is one of the most important symptoms for which clinicians should consider surgery. Here, we present an interesting case of a 49-year-old woman who first came with the presentation of acute coronary syndrome and underwent coronary angiography, which showed no sign of significant lesions but revealed a probable abnormal left subclavian artery and right aortic arch. The patient refused further evaluation at that time; however, she came back after three years with progressive chest pain and dysphagia as a new complaint. After a step-by-step work-up for the patient's dysphagia, including barium swallow and upper endoscopy, chest CT angiography was performed that demonstrated a <em>left aberrant subclavian artery</em> as the potential cause of her complaints. After the diagnosis became clear, surgical ligation of the aberrant left subclavian artery and release of the vascular ring around the esophagus were done for the patient, as well as anastomosis of the left carotid artery to the left subclavian artery by saphenous vein graft interposition.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72235,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations","volume":"4 2","pages":"Article 100268"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687824000205/pdfft?md5=39f29039e0ce9f179528884025842192&pid=1-s2.0-S2772687824000205-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140282383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}