Sergio Asensio, Jose Antonio Brizuela, Alvaro Revilla, Sergio Fernández-Bello, James Henry Taylor, Enrique Maria San Norberto
{"title":"Endovascular Treatment of Common Iliac Aneurysm After Aortobifemoral Bypass: Banana Technique and Shape Memory Polymer Plug Embolization.","authors":"Sergio Asensio, Jose Antonio Brizuela, Alvaro Revilla, Sergio Fernández-Bello, James Henry Taylor, Enrique Maria San Norberto","doi":"10.1177/15385744251326310","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251326310","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> This case report aims to present a new endovascular technique for arterial embolization using a relatively recently developed endovascular device, Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) Embolization Plug (IMPEDE, Shape Memory Medical). <b>Methods:</b> A 66-year-old man presented an asymptomatic common iliac aneurysm with a maximun diameter of 4.4 cm and a previous aorto-bifemoral bypass. <b>Results:</b> An embolization of the common iliac artery aneurysm with 5 units of IMPEDE-FX Rapid Fill (12 mm, Shape Memory Medical) and revascularization from external iliac artery to internal iliac artery through a banana technique with an auto-expandable covered stent (Viabahn 10 × 100 mm, Gore) was performed. <b>Conclusion:</b> The experience obtained after the use of this device has allowed us to increase the therapeutic arsenal for high volume aneurysm embolization.</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"667-670"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144035578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Genetic Diagnosis and Combinational Treatment With Pharmacomechanical Thrombectomy and Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt for Non-cirrhotic and Non-malignant Portal Vein Thrombosis.","authors":"Feng Chen, Qing Gen Xiong, Fei Lu, Zhi Jian Luo, Wei Luo, Wei Zhou","doi":"10.1177/15385744251334793","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251334793","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the potential role of the whole-exome sequencing (WES) technique in screening pathogenic genes of non-cirrhotic and non-malignant portal vein thrombosis (PVT) and the clinical efficacy of AngioJet-assisted pharmacomechanical thrombectomy (PMT) with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt (TIPS) to treat this disease.Methods16 patients with acute non-cirrhotic and non-malignant PVT were retrospectively analyzed. 14 patients received genetically diagnosed using the WES technique, ten patients received PMT with or without TIPS and 6 cases received anticoagulation alone. Changes in clinical symptoms, and recanalization of the portal vein (PV) were also recorded.Results4 patients (28.6%) had JAK2 V617 F mutation, 4 patients (28.6%) had PROC mutations, 3 patients (21.4%) had SERPINC1mutations. Among patients treated with anticoagulation alone, 5 patients (83.3%, 5/6) developed cavernous transformation of PV and one patient with JAK2 V617 F mutation achieved complete recanalization of PV. One patient treated with PMT without TIPS developed PV cavernous transformation, eight patients (80%) treated with PMT and TIPS achieved complete or partial recanalization of PV. Three patients who developed intestinal necrosis all had SERPINC1 mutations and one of them died of intestinal necrosis. No recurrence was found during follow-up (1-36 months).ConclusionsThe WES technique offers a promising way to screen for thrombophilia in patients with non-cirrhotic and non-malignant PVT. Patients with SERPINC1 mutations are more inclined to develop intestinal necrosis than others. PMT combined with TIPS provides a safe and effective therapeutic alternative.</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"631-640"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144048316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matteo Bucalossi, Alberto Caggiati, Simone Carotti, Lorenzo Nevi, Fabrizio Mariani, Daniele Bissacco, Stefano Mancini
{"title":"Sapheno-Femoral Junction Aneurysm: Single Centre Experience With Technical Notes and Histological Analysis.","authors":"Matteo Bucalossi, Alberto Caggiati, Simone Carotti, Lorenzo Nevi, Fabrizio Mariani, Daniele Bissacco, Stefano Mancini","doi":"10.1177/15385744251334794","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251334794","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveAn aneurysm is a localized dilation of a blood vessel, commonly referring to the arterial system, but venous aneurysms, especially in the lower limbs, are significant and often underreported vascular conditions. This study focuses on superficial venous aneurysms at the sapheno-femoral junction (SFJ), categorized as Type IA and IB.Materials and MethodsEleven patients (5 females, 6 males; mean age 50 years) with venous masses were identified after negative hernia evaluations. Diagnosis was established through clinical examination and duplex ultrasound, confirming SFJ dilation with specific inclusion criteria. Surgical excision was performed, followed by follow-up assessments up to 5 years.ResultsAll patients underwent successful surgical excision. No major complications occurred, and all patients ambulated immediately post-surgery. Five years post-operation, there were no inguinal recurrences, and residual great saphenous vein remained patent and continent. Histopathological analysis revealed wall thinning, reduced smooth muscle and elastic fibers, and fibrous connective tissue predominance.ConclusionSuperficial venous aneurysms at the SFJ are rare but can be effectively managed through surgical excision. With appropriate diagnosis and intervention, the risk of complications is minimal, supporting the need for awareness and accurate classification in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"623-630"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144004515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea L Lubitz, Lynde K Lutzow, Jessica Beard, Frank Schmieder, Xiaoning Lu, Huaqing Zhao, Lawrence Oresanya
{"title":"The Impact of Intra-abdominal Cancer Stage on Outcomes after Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.","authors":"Andrea L Lubitz, Lynde K Lutzow, Jessica Beard, Frank Schmieder, Xiaoning Lu, Huaqing Zhao, Lawrence Oresanya","doi":"10.1177/15385744251330679","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251330679","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveA significant number of patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair have a prior diagnosis of cancer. Further information on outcomes following AAA repair in patients with recent intra-abdominal malignancy diagnosis could help guide decision making.MethodsWe used the 2005-2016 Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER)-Medicare database to examine outcomes of AAA repair in patients with a recent intra-abdominal malignancy diagnosis. Patients who had undergone AAA repair within 2 years following a cancer diagnosis were included in the study and stratified by cancer stage. We used Kaplan-Meir curves and survival models to compare outcomes of AAA repair in patients with cancer to a cohort without cancer.ResultsWe identified 2614 patients with intra-abdominal malignancy and 2680 patients without cancer who had AAA repairs. Cancer stages were: 53% stage I, 31% stage II, 11% stage III and 5% stage IV. Cancer patients were less likely to undergo open repair (20% vs 28% <i>P</i> < 0.001) or emergent repairs (15% vs 24% <i>P</i> < 0.001). Survival 2 years after AAA repair was 81% for patients without cancer and 78% for the cancer cohort. 2-year mortality by cancer stage was 20% for stage I, 20% for stage II, 33% for stage III and 69% for stage IV cancer patients (AHR for 2-year mortality, Stage I 1.10 (95% CI 0.94-1.27), Stage II 1.25 (95% CI 1.05-1.50), Stage III 2.01 (95% CI 1.62-2.50), Stage IV 5.23 (95% CI 4.17-6.56)).ConclusionPatients with late-stage intra-abdominal malignancies had significantly poorer prognosis following repair of a synchronous AAA as compared to patients without cancer. This data could help inform decision making around the role of AAA repair in the setting of concomitant intra-abdominal malignancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"610-616"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Single Versus Double Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Treatment With a Stent for an Iliac Occlusive Lesion.","authors":"Taira Kobayashi, Takanobu Okazaki, Ryo Okusako, Masaki Hamamoto, Shinya Takahashi","doi":"10.1177/15385744251330934","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251330934","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveEndovascular treatment (EVT) for an aorto-iliac occlusive lesion is performed worldwide as first-line treatment. However, the choice of single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) or double antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after aorto-iliac revascularization is controversial. The purpose of the study was to assess clinical outcomes in patients with SAPT or DAPT after iliac EVT, using propensity score matching.MethodPatients who underwent EVT for a de-novo iliac occlusive lesion at a single center from 2017 to 2023 were analyzed retrospectively. Comparisons were made between SAPT and DAPT cases after propensity score matching. The primary endpoints of the study were freedom from restenosis and freedom from target lesion revascularization (TLR).ResultsA total of 150 patients underwent iliac EVT and received SAPT (n = 93) or DAPT (n = 57). The DAPT group had a significantly higher rate of coronary artery disease (<i>P</i> = .010). After matching, the differences in baseline and procedural details were diminished. The technical success rate of EVT, access site complications, and manual compression time did not differ between the groups. The median follow-up period was 33 (20-47) months. During follow-up, restenosis occurred in 11 cases (7%) and 10 cases (7%) underwent TLR. After matching, the 5-year freedom from restenosis did not differ significantly in the SAPT and DAPT groups (92% vs 90%, <i>P</i> = .80). Freedom from TLR also did not differ between the groups (<i>P</i> = .80). There was a tendency for a lower incident rate of major bleeding in the SAPT group (7% vs 18% at 5 years, <i>P</i> = .10).ConclusionsRetrospective analysis using propensity score matching showed that SAPT after iliac EVT resulted in similar freedom from restenosis and TLR compared with DAPT.</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"617-622"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yingxin Tan, Weijian Chen, Zhengfei Li, Helong Xu, Yufeng Zhao, Dan Zhou, Yubo Bai, Xiaojie Wang, Tao Xu, Yulin Zhang, Jun Xu, Xiaojun Shu
{"title":"Early Results of a Single-Center Prospective Clinical Trial: In Situ Fenestration System for Aortic Dissection.","authors":"Yingxin Tan, Weijian Chen, Zhengfei Li, Helong Xu, Yufeng Zhao, Dan Zhou, Yubo Bai, Xiaojie Wang, Tao Xu, Yulin Zhang, Jun Xu, Xiaojun Shu","doi":"10.1177/15385744251330013","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251330013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Objectivestudy aims to assess the clinical efficacy, technical features, and early follow-up outcomes of aortic arch dissection (AD) requiring left subclavian artery (LSA) reconstruction using the aorta arch stent-graft system combined with the endovascular needle system for in situ fenestration.Methods and ResultsEight patients with AD were enrolled in this clinical trial after rigorous screening between July 2021 and August 2022. The 8 patients who participated in this trial were male, with a mean age of 62.0 ± 8.3 years. The total operative time was 148.38 ± 35.06 minutes, and the mean hospitalization time was 11.4 ± 4.4 days. A total of 12 aortic stents were implanted in the 8 patients, and branching stents were implanted in the LSA in all patients. No cases of delayed endoleak occurred. There were no stent- or aorta-related deaths. The 2 deaths that did occur were confirmed to have been due to causes outside of the aorta and were unrelated to the thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedure, with a 1-year stent patency rate of 100%.ConclusionsWe believe that this trial of in situ fenestration achieved satisfactory early results, with reasonable postprocedural stent patency and patient survival, and there were no endoleaks requiring intervention during follow-up. However, long-term follow-up is needed to validate the findings of this trial.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov PRS Protocol Registration and Results System (URL: Home - ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05126446).</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"600-609"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Incidence of Perioperative Outcomes After Carotid Revascularization With Special Emphasis on Myocardial Infarction - A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials.","authors":"Panagiota Valaki, Konstantinos G Moulakakis, Spyridon Mylonas, Christos Karathanos, Konstantinos Batzalexis, Athanasios Giannoukas","doi":"10.1177/15385744251330930","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251330930","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background and AimThe aim of this study is to estimate the incidence of periprocedural outcomes after carotid revascularization with special emphasis on myocardial infarction and assess the safety of carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) through systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsA multiple electronic search was performed in Medline (database provider PubMed), Web of Science Core Collection, EMBASE (database provider Ovid) and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases for articles from 2000 up to 2023 reporting outcomes after carotid revascularization. Randomized control trials comparing the perioperative events (30-day results) after CAS and CEA stating the perioperative risk of myocardial infarction were included in the present meta-analysis according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.ResultsA total of twelve randomized control trials (RCTs) with 11 153 patients were identified and considered eligible. The pooled risk of periprocedural stroke was found to be reduced after CEA compared to CAS [OR: 1.6, CI 95%:1.3-2.1, <i>P</i> < 0.05], while PMI was found to be more frequent after CEA, favoring CAS [OR: 0.4, CI 95%: 0.2-0.7, <i>P</i> < 0.05]. Periprocedural mortality was lower but not reaching statistical significance in the CEA compared to CAS [OR: 1.1, CI 95%: 0.6-2.1, <i>P</i> = 0.68]. The pooled OR for composite endpoint of stroke, MI or death was in favor of CEA as safer treatment [OR: 1.3, CI 95%: 1-1.5, <i>P</i> < 0.05].ConclusionsPMI risk was lower after CAS, although the currently available data do not demonstrate any increase in mortality rates.</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"641-653"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad U Shahid, Vishaal Kondoor, Neel Nirgudkar, Owen Gantz, Paul Ippolito, Pratik Shukla, Abhishek Kumar
{"title":"Enhancing Routine Reporting of IVC Filters: An Interventionalist's Approach to Improving Patient Safety in an Underserved Urban Area.","authors":"Muhammad U Shahid, Vishaal Kondoor, Neel Nirgudkar, Owen Gantz, Paul Ippolito, Pratik Shukla, Abhishek Kumar","doi":"10.1177/15385744251330080","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251330080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>PurposeTo determine whether concurrent reporting and follow-up on diagnostic imaging could be used as an effective tool to raise IVC filter (IVCF) awareness in an underserved urban community. <b>Methods:</b> For this prospective study, radiologists at our institution flagged plain-film and cross-sectional imaging in which an IVCF was identified from October 2018 to October 2019. For consent, a phone survey was conducted to assess the patient's knowledge and understanding related to IVC filter placement. Key data points on the survey included patients' awareness of filter presence, placement date, location, difference between filters, satisfaction regarding peri-procedural education, and plan for filter removal. Patients desiring further information were scheduled for follow-up in the Vascular Interventional Radiology clinic. <b>Results:</b> 77 patients were identified with an IVC filter. 34 patients (15 males, 19 females; mean age 56y +/- 13.6 years) consented. 23.5% were unaware of their IVC filter. Of those aware, 61.5% were dissatisfied with their consultation/education during placement and 88% pursued further IR consultation indicating a desire to consult a clinician regarding their filter. During the study, 8 patients with IVCF (23.5%) were deemed no longer medically necessary; 6 underwent retrieval and 2 were pending at study conclusion. <b>Conclusion:</b> In underserved urban communities, patients with indwelling IVC filters may not have received appropriate follow-up instructions regarding filter retrieval or may be unaware they have one altogether. Diagnostic imaging is an effective tool to identify these patients, raise awareness, and improve retrieval of filters that are no longer indicated.</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"594-599"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143712423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Predicting Long-Term Survival after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Using Machine Learning-Based Decision Tree Analysis.","authors":"Toshiya Nishibe, Tsuyoshi Iwasa, Masaki Kano, Shinobu Akiyama, Shoji Fukuda, Jun Koizumi, Masayasu Nishibe","doi":"10.1177/15385744251329673","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251329673","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveEndovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become a preferred method for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) due to its minimally invasive approach. However, identifying factors that influence long-term patient outcomes is crucial for improving prognosis. This study investigates whether machine learning (ML)-based decision tree analysis (DTA) can predict long-term survival (over 5 years postoperatively) by uncovering complex patterns in patient data.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed data from 142 patients who underwent elective EVAR for AAA at Tokyo Medical University Hospital between October 2013 and July 2018. The dataset comprised 24 variables, including age, gender, nutritional status, comorbidities, and surgical details. The decision tree classifier was developed and validated using Python 3.7 and the scikit-learn toolkit.ResultsDTA identified poor nutritional status as the most significant predictor, followed by compromised immunity, active cancer, octogenarians, chronic kidney disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The decision tree identified 9 terminal nodes with probabilities of long-term survival. Four of these terminal nodes represented groups of patients with a high probability of long-term survival: 100%, 84%, 77%, and 60%, whereas the other 5 terminal nodes represented groups of patients with a low probability of long-term survival: 17%, 25%, 30%, 45%, and 47%. The model achieved a moderately high accuracy of 76.1%, specificity of 72.4%, sensitivity of 81.8%, precision of 65.2%, and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.84.ConclusionML-based DTA effectively predicts long-term survival after EVAR, highlighting the importance of comprehensive preoperative assessments and personalized management strategies to improve patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"577-583"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143694978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Single Center Experience of Isolated Mechanical Thrombectomy and Thromboaspiration in Cancer-Related Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis.","authors":"Görkem Yiğit","doi":"10.1177/15385744251329735","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15385744251329735","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionIliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (IFDVT) and subsequent pulmonary embolism (PE) are an crucial cause of mortality in cancer patients. There is a lack of evidence on the results of mechanical thrombectomy and thromboaspiration (MTT) procedures performed on cancer patients. The aim of this research was to assess safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes following MTT for cancer-related IFDVT patients.MethodsFrom July 2020 and April 2022, a total of 14 active cancer patients with symptomatic acute IFDVT were managed with MTT with Mantis device. Primary outcomes included overall survival, venous patency, major bleeding and minor bleeding. Secondary outcomes included duration in intensive care unit and hospital stay, complications, bleeding events, reocclusion and reintervention rates.ResultsIn twelve patients (85.7%), a significant early clinical improvement was found. Median intensive care unit (ICU) stay was 1 (range, 1-4) days, while the median hospital stay was 4 (range, 3-10) days. Recurrence of IFDVT was observed in 14.3% of cases (n = 2) in the study group. No re-intervention was performed in these patients. The overall survival for the study cohort was 85.7% at 6 months, and 71.4% at 12 months. Venous patency rate at 12-month follow-up control was 64.3%. There was a significant decrease in Villalta scores following the procedures (<i>P</i> < 0.0001). The overall procedural complication rate was 28.6%.ConclusionIn cancer patients, MTT promises to be a reliable and successful treatment for IFDVT considering the dramatic early symptomatic improvement, low reocclusion rates, acceptable procedure-related major complications, satisfactory patency rates, and improved patient quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":94265,"journal":{"name":"Vascular and endovascular surgery","volume":" ","pages":"569-576"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143672160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}