{"title":"Surgical Outcomes of the Boat-Form Vein Cuff Technique in Peripheral Artery Bypass Grafting.","authors":"Shun-Ichiro Sakamoto, Anna Tsuji, Motohiro Maeda, Atsushi Hiromoto, Kenji Suzuki, Jiro Honda, Yosuke Ishii","doi":"10.3400/avd.oa.24-00134","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.oa.24-00134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> The venous cuff technique has been used primarily for arterial bypass using artificial grafts to the lower extremities. The boat-form vein cuff was designed to allow adjustment of the size and angle of the anastomosis at any anatomic site. We report our experience and outcomes of the original vein cuff technique in various peripheral artery bypass grafting procedures. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 10 patients underwent arterial bypass grafting using a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) graft with a boat-form venous cuff. The indications for the surgery consisted of peripheral artery disease (n = 4), acute limb ischemia (n = 4), chronic mesenteric ischemia (n = 1), and traumatic upper limb ischemia (n = 1). Five patients required emergency surgery. Surgical outcomes, such as mortality and morbidity, limb salvage rate, and graft patency, were examined using perioperative and postoperative follow-up data. <b>Results:</b> There were no operative deaths or serious complications, including amputation of the lower extremity. During the follow-up period (44 ± 36.9 months), the PTFE graft remained patent in 9 patients (90%). In 1 patient, occlusion of the femoropopliteal bypass graft was observed 3 months after surgery. <b>Conclusions:</b> The simple design and creation of the boat-form vein cuff are useful at any anatomical site in peripheral artery bypass grafting with a PTFE graft.</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12129623/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144207471","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":"Renal Stent Graft Migration Following Chimney Endovascular Aneurysm Repair.","authors":"Shun-Ichi Kawarai, Yuichi Ono","doi":"10.3400/avd.cr.25-00034","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.cr.25-00034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 78-year-old male presented with progressive enlargement of a pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysm following chimney endovascular aneurysm repair. The aneurysmal expansion was attributed to an endoleak secondary to migration of the left renal artery chimney stent graft, resulting in a 5-mm increase in aneurysm diameter over 6 months. Endovascular reintervention successfully induced aneurysm regression, with no recurrence of endoleak on annual imaging follow-up. While chimney endovascular aneurysm repair presents a minimally invasive alternative for managing complex aortic pathologies, including pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysms, vigilance regarding potential stent graft migration is essential.</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12162175/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144282232","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":"Retrospective Observational Study on Diagnosis and Treatment Trends of DVT in Japan: Japanese Vein Study XXVI.","authors":"Michihisa Umetsu, Takashi Yamaki, Tomohiro Ogawa, Toshiya Nishibe, Yasushi Shiraishi, Norikazu Yamada, Takashi Matsumoto, Tadashi Nomura, Atsushi Tabuchi, Yugo Yamashita, Hiroko Nemoto, Shinichi Hiromatsu, Makoto Mo","doi":"10.3400/avd.oa.25-00061","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.oa.25-00061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> The introduction of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) has significantly changed the management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in Japan. This study aimed to elucidate recent trend0s in the diagnosis and management of DVT following this shift. <b>Methods:</b> This retrospective observational study involved 154 patients with acute and subacute DVT, and 96 patients with chronic or unknown-onset DVT, diagnosed between October 1 and 31, 2020, across 29 institutions affiliated with the Japanese Society of Phlebology. Data included patient demographics, diagnostic modalities, thrombus location, treatments, and clinical outcomes. <b>Results:</b> The mean age was 70.0 years, and 57.8% of patients were female. Duplex ultrasonography was the predominant diagnostic modality (96.1%). DOACs were prescribed in 64.9% of patients, replacing warfarin and heparin. Compression therapy was used in 41.6% of patients. Soleal vein thrombosis was significantly more common in isolated distal DVT (right: 50.6% vs. 30.0%, p = 0.0082; left: 66.3% vs. 35.2%, p = 0.0001). Major bleeding occurred in 3.2% of patients. Post-thrombotic syndrome was observed in 0.6% of patients with acute/subacute DVT and 12.0% of those with chronic DVT patients. <b>Conclusions:</b> Since the introduction of DOACs, DVT management in Japan has evolved considerably. Periodic multicenter surveys would be beneficial for evaluating long-term outcomes, treatment safety, and evolving clinical practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12368433/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939601","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":"Successful Hybrid Endovascular and Open Approach for Exclusion of a Left Subclavian Artery Aneurysm.","authors":"Kotaro Mukasa, Yasunori Yakita, Ryosuke Marushima, Shinichiro Abe, Soichi Asano","doi":"10.3400/avd.cr.24-00139","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.cr.24-00139","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Subclavian artery aneurysms are rare and challenging to treat owing to their anatomical location and proximity to critical branches, including the vertebral artery. We report the case of a 78-year-old man with a left subclavian artery aneurysm. The aneurysm was located in the mediastinum and measured 31 mm in diameter. The proximal side of the aneurysm was sealed with a stent graft, while the distal side was accessed through a supraclavicular incision and directly ligated. Postoperative imaging confirmed complete exclusion. This hybrid approach avoided invasive open surgery and provided a favorable outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12092278/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144118669","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":"Supplement of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Endovenous Thermal Ablation for Varicose Veins 2019: Laser Ablation of Varicose Tributaries.","authors":"Masayuki Hirokawa, Junichi Utoh, Satoru Sugiyama, Osamu Suzuki, Takashi Yamamoto, Tomohiro Ogawa, Makoto Mo","doi":"10.3400/avd.gl.25-00053","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.gl.25-00053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the treatment of saphenous varicose veins with endovenous laser ablation, simultaneous treatment of varicose tributaries using stab avulsion or sclerotherapy is commonly performed. To address the limitations of these conventional treatments, laser ablation for varicose tributaries has recently gained widespread acceptance. This guideline, developed by the Japanese Society of Phlebology, outlines appropriate treatment protocols for laser ablation of varicose tributaries. Indications include primary varicose veins requiring concurrent treatment of the saphenous trunk and varicose tributaries. The procedure utilizes slim radial fibers, with puncture and ablation performed using either short- or long-axis approaches. Although rare, adverse events such as skin burns, nerve injury, and fiber breakage have been reported. A learning curve is necessary to ensure the safe execution of the procedure. Further clinical studies are essential to enhance the safety and efficacy of laser ablation for varicose tributaries. (This is a secondary publication from Jpn J Phlebol 2025; 36: 51-58.).</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12148710/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144265063","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":"Two-Stage Hybrid Treatment of Residual Inferior Pancreaticoduodenal Artery Aneurysm Following Treatment of Ruptured Superior Pancreaticoduodenal Artery Aneurysm: A Case Report.","authors":"Hodaka Wakisaka, Taiki Kakiuchi, Kohei Hachiro, Noriyuki Takashima, Tetsuya Katsumori, Tomoaki Suzuki","doi":"10.3400/avd.cr.25-00018","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.cr.25-00018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Herein, we describe the case of a 72-year-old man who presented with a residual inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysm following the rupture and treatment of a superior pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysm. Open surgery for pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysms requires carefully planned vascular reconstruction to prevent organ ischemia and minimize pressure changes caused by fluctuations in mechanical stress. Additionally, in cases of rupture, factors such as the patient's condition, presence of hematoma and adhesions, and pressure changes resulting from prior transarterial embolization must be considered. This case report outlines the surgical strategy employed for managing the residual inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysm.</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12127133/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144207472","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":"Impact of Dementia on the Outcome of Surgical Revascularization for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia.","authors":"Atsushi Guntani, Shinsuke Mii, Kimihiro Komori","doi":"10.3400/avd.oa.25-00040","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.oa.25-00040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> Dementia and chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) are independent risk factors for a poor life prognosis. We investigated the long-term results of surgical revascularization for CLTI complicated by dementia. <b>Methods:</b> The clinical records of 174 consecutive patients with CLTI and 205 revascularized limbs were prospectively collected from a database. According to the criteria for dementia, the patients were divided into a low-grade dementia group (L group, n = 152) and a high-grade dementia group (H group, n = 22), and the long-term results after surgery were retrospectively analyzed. <b>Results:</b> The 2-year amputation-free survival (AFS) after surgery was significantly lower in the H group than in the L group (L group, 82.3%; H group, 39.3%; p <0.001). However, no marked differences were observed between the dementia groups regarding the freedom from major adverse limb event (MALE) (L group, 86.6%; H group, 83.1%; p = 0.103), freedom from major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) (L group, 75.6%; H group, 71.3%; p = 0.685), and limb salvage (L group, 75.6%; H, group 71.3%; p = 0.685) after surgery. <b>Conclusions:</b> Dementia may be a predictor of a poor prognosis after surgery for CLTI. However, surgical revascularization may lead to limb salvage without serious postoperative complications. Therefore, surgical revascularization may be a useful treatment option if the patient or family requires such treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12245535/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144607214","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":"One-Stage Hybrid Surgery for Complicated Acute Type B Aortic Dissection Involving Distal Arch Aneurysm: A Case Report.","authors":"Kenji Kishita, Naoki Washiyama, Yuki Takeuchi, Masahiro Hirano, Ken Yamanaka, Yuko Ohashi, Kazumasa Tsuda, Kazuma Okamoto","doi":"10.3400/avd.cr.25-00039","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.cr.25-00039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An 84-year-old woman with an acute type B aortic dissection (ATBAD), an entry tear in a distal arch aneurysm, and lower-body malperfusion underwent a hybrid approach combining total arch replacement with an elephant trunk (TAR+ET), thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), and left renal artery stenting. This strategy avoided direct resection of the aneurysm or primary entry, yet stabilized hemodynamics and restored organ perfusion. Postoperative CT was favorable, and the patient was discharged without complications. In this elderly case of complicated ATBAD involving a distal aortic arch aneurysm, we performed TAR+ET, TEVAR, and renal artery stenting, and achieved a favorable outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12375505/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939323","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":"Laparoscopic Resection of an Unruptured Aneurysm of the Right Gastric Artery.","authors":"Keiichiro Kawamura, Munetaka Hashimoto, Hiroko Sato, Shinichiro Horii, Atsumi Kosaka, Yoshihisa Tamate, Yuji Goukon","doi":"10.3400/avd.cr.24-00091","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.cr.24-00091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case of a 68-year-old female patient with an 8-mm right gastric artery aneurysm. The attempt at endovascular treatment was unsuccessful and therefore the patient underwent laparoscopic surgery for the resection of the unruptured right gastric artery aneurysm. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient is currently under observation as an outpatient. Although endovascular treatment is the first choice for treatment of unruptured right gastric aneurysms, laparoscopic surgery offers advantages such as less invasiveness, anatomical accessibility, and the ability to perform histopathological examination, making it an effective treatment option when endovascular treatment is difficult.</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830479/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432376","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":"Endovascular Therapy as an Emerging Paradigm for the Treatment of Popliteal Artery Thrombosis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A New Approach to Acute Limb Ischemia Management.","authors":"Tammiraju Iragavarapu, Gurrala Kartheek Krishna, Subhendra Nath Sobhanadri, Aditya Kota, V Venkata Sushma","doi":"10.3400/avd.oa.24-00068","DOIUrl":"10.3400/avd.oa.24-00068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> The objective of this research was to examine the occurrence, clinical features, treatment approaches, and results associated with a rare complication of thrombosis of the popliteal artery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), leading to acute limb ischemia (ALI). <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective study on 1020 TKA procedures spanning 5 years. Cases of ALI were identified through clinical evaluation and arterial Doppler studies. Peripheral angioplasty was done to recanalize the popliteal artery. Manifestations, complications, and management strategies were evaluated. <b>Results:</b> Among the 1020 TKA cases, 5 cases of ALI were identified which accounts for 0.49% of all TKA cases. Female predominance and left-sided presentations are notable observations. Most patients presented within 8 hours of symptom onset with diverse complications ranging from foot drop to compartment syndrome. Except for 1 case, all patients recovered with thrombosuction and balloon dilatation. <b>Conclusions:</b> A rare but potentially fatal complication of TKA is popliteal artery thrombosis leading to ALI so it becomes important for early recognition and intervention to mitigate the adverse outcomes. In our study, endovascular treatment has emerged as the preferred modality in terms of effective management and reducing complications and morbidity from surgical procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":7995,"journal":{"name":"Annals of vascular diseases","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11807706/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143381580","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}