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OBJECTIVES: To analyze how the experience of the surgical team went to impact the outcomes after open repair (OR) of intact abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). METHODS: This is a single-center, observational cohort study with retrospective analysis of all open repair for intact abdominal aortic aneurysm performed between January 1st, 2010 and December 31st, 2022. The primary outcome was survival at 30 days and in follow-up, and a composite outcome of mortality and major complication. The secondary outcome was freedom from aorta-related reintervention. All outcomes were stratified according to the experience of the operating team (surgeons and anesthesiology). RESULTS: We analyzed 103 (7.2%) patients: 97 (94.2%) males and 6 (5.8%) females. The mean age was 76 ± 8 years (range, 55-93). The best possible team composition was present in 52 (50.5%) interventions. The follow-up index was 0.82 ± 0.18 (range, 0.6-1.0). Mean follow-up duration was 59 ± 43 months (range, 0-158). We observed no differences between teams in major complications (best, 17.3% vs mixed, 21.6%; OR: 0.4, P = 0.622), 30 days mortality (best, 0% vs mixed, 5.9%; OR: 7.6, P = 0.118) and composite outcome (best, 11.5% vs mixed, 17.6%; OR: 0.8, P = 0.416). Cox regression analysis identified the best possible team as a protective factor against the need for reintervention (HR: 0.2; 95% CI: 0.06-0.88, P = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS: In our experience, OR of AAA yielded satisfactory results in terms of safety and efficacy independently of the team's experience. A more experienced team may protect against aorta-related reintervention.
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BACKGROUND: Cardiac risk evaluation prior to noncardiac surgery is fundamental to tailor peri-operative management to patient's estimated risk. Data on the degree of adherence to guidelines in patients at cardiovascular risk in Europe and factors influencing adherence are underexplored. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this analysis was to describe the degree of adherence to [2014 European Society of Cardiology (ESC)/European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA) guidelines] recommendations on rest echocardiography [transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)] and to stress imaging prior to noncardiac surgery in a large European sample and to assess factors potentially affecting adherence. DESIGN: Secondary analysis of a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study (MET-REPAIR). SETTING: Twenty-five European centres of all levels of care that enrolled patients between 2017 and 2020. PATIENTS: With elevated cardiovascular risk undergoing in-hospital elective, noncardiac surgery. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: (Non)adherence to each pre-operative TTE and stress imaging recommendations classified as guideline-adherent, overuse and underuse. We performed descriptive analysis. To explore the impact of patients' sex, age, geographical region, and hospital teaching status, we conducted multivariate multinominal regression analysis. RESULTS: Out of 15â983 patients, 15â529 were analysed (61% men, mean age 72â±â8âyears). Overuse (conduction in spite of class III) and underuse (nonconduction in spite of class I recommendation) for pre-operative TTE amounted to 16.6% (2542/15â344) and 6.6% (1015/15â344), respectively. Stress imaging overuse and underuse amounted to 1.7% (241/14â202) and 0.4% (52/14â202) respectively. Male sex, some age categories and some geographical regions were significantly associated with TTE overuse. Male sex and some regions were also associated with TTE underuse. Age and regions were associated with overuse of stress imaging. Male sex, age, and some regions were associated with stress imaging underuse. CONCLUSION: Adherence to pre-operative stress imaging recommendation was high. In contrast, adherence to TTE recommendations was moderate. Both patients' and geographical factors affected adherence to joint ESC/ESA guidelines. TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT03016936.
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Fidelidade a Diretrizes , Cuidados Pré-Operatórios , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Idoso , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Cuidados Pré-Operatórios/métodos , Cuidados Pré-Operatórios/normas , Estudos de Coortes , Europa (Continente) , Ecocardiografia sob Estresse , Ecocardiografia/normas , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Medição de Risco/métodos , Doenças Cardiovasculares/diagnóstico , Idoso de 80 Anos ou maisRESUMO
BACKGROUND: In 2022, the European Society of Cardiology updated guidelines for preoperative evaluation. The aims of this study were to quantify: (1) the impact of the updated recommendations on the yield of pathological findings compared with the previous guidelines published in 2014; (2) the impact of preoperative B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) use for risk estimation on the yield of pathological findings; and (3) the association between 2022 guideline adherence and outcomes. METHODS: This was a secondary analysis of MET-REPAIR, an international, prospective observational cohort study (NCT03016936). Primary endpoints were reduced ejection fraction (EF<40%), stress-induced ischaemia, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). The explanatory variables were class of recommendations for transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), stress imaging, and guideline adherence. We conducted second-order Monte Carlo simulations and multivariable regression. RESULTS: In total, 15,529 patients (39% female, median age 72 [inter-quartile range: 67-78] yr) were included. The 2022 update changed the recommendation for preoperative TTE in 39.7% patients, and for preoperative stress imaging in 12.9% patients. The update resulted in missing 1 EF <40% every 3 fewer conducted TTE, and in 4 additional stress imaging per 1 additionally detected ischaemia events. For cardiac stress testing, four more investigations were performed for every 1 additionally detected ischaemia episodes. Use of NT-proBNP did not improve the yield of pathological findings. Multivariable regression analysis failed to find an association between adherence to the updated guidelines and MACE. CONCLUSIONS: The 2022 update for preoperative cardiac testing resulted in a relevant increase in tests receiving a stronger recommendation. The updated recommendations for TTE did not improve the yield of pathological cardiac testing.
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Cardiologia , Humanos , Feminino , Idoso , Masculino , Estudos Prospectivos , Ecocardiografia , Peptídeo Natriurético Encefálico , Fragmentos de Peptídeos , Isquemia , BiomarcadoresRESUMO
Importance: Nearly 16 million surgical procedures are conducted in North America yearly, and postoperative cardiovascular events are frequent. Guidelines suggest functional capacity or B-type natriuretic peptides (BNP) to guide perioperative management. Data comparing the performance of these approaches are scarce. Objective: To compare the addition of either N-terminal pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) or self-reported functional capacity to clinical scores to estimate the risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Design, Setting, and Participants: This cohort study included patients undergoing inpatient, elective, noncardiac surgery at 25 tertiary care hospitals in Europe between June 2017 and April 2020. Analysis was conducted in January 2023. Eligible patients were either aged 45 years or older with a Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) of 2 or higher or a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, Risk Calculator for Myocardial Infarction and Cardiac (NSQIP MICA) above 1%, or they were aged 65 years or older and underwent intermediate or high-risk procedures. Exposures: Preoperative NT-proBNP and the following self-reported measures of functional capacity were the exposures: (1) questionnaire-estimated metabolic equivalents (METs), (2) ability to climb 1 floor, and (3) level of regular physical activity. Main Outcome and Measures: MACE was defined as a composite end point of in-hospital cardiovascular mortality, cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, stroke, and congestive heart failure requiring transfer to a higher unit of care. Results: A total of 3731 eligible patients undergoing noncardiac surgery were analyzed; 3597 patients had complete data (1258 women [35.0%]; 1463 (40.7%) aged 75 years or older; 86 [2.4%] experienced a MACE). Discrimination of NT-proBNP or functional capacity measures added to clinical scores did not significantly differ (Area under the receiver operating curve: RCRI, age, and 4MET, 0.704; 95% CI, 0.646-0.763; RCRI, age, and 4MET plus floor climbing, 0.702; 95% CI, 0.645-0.760; RCRI, age, and 4MET plus physical activity, 0.724; 95% CI, 0.672-0.775; RCRI, age, and 4MET plus NT-proBNP, 0.736; 95% CI, 0.682-0.790). Benefit analysis favored NT-proBNP at a threshold of 5% or below, ie, if true positives were valued 20 times or more compared with false positives. The findings were similar for NSQIP MICA as baseline clinical scores. Conclusions and relevance: In this cohort study of nearly 3600 patients with elevated cardiovascular risk undergoing noncardiac surgery, there was no conclusive evidence of a difference between a NT-proBNP-based and a self-reported functional capacity-based estimate of MACE risk. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03016936.
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Infarto do Miocárdio , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Biomarcadores , Estudos de Coortes , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Medição de Risco , AutorrelatoRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: The effect of one-lung ventilation (OLV) strategy based on low tidal volume (TV), application of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), and alveolar recruitment maneuvers (ARM) to reduce postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pulmonary complications (PPCs) compared with higher TV without PEEP and ARM strategy in adult patients undergoing lobectomy or pneumonectomy has not been well established. DESIGN: Multicenter, randomized, single-blind, controlled trial. SETTING: Sixteen Italian hospitals. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 880 patients undergoing elective major lung resection. INTERVENTIONS: Patients were randomized to receive lower tidal volume (LTV group: 4 mL/kg predicted body weight, PEEP of 5 cmH2O, and ARMs) or higher tidal volume (HTL group: 6 mL/kg predicted body weight, no PEEP, and no ARMs). After OLV, until extubation, both groups were ventilated using a tidal volume of 8 mL/kg and a PEEP value of 5 cmH2O. The primary outcome was the incidence of in-hospital ARDS. Secondary outcomes were the in-hospital rate of PPCs, major cardiovascular events, unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admission, in-hospital mortality, ICU length of stay, and in-hospital length of stay. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: ARDS occurred in 3 of 438 patients (0.7%, 95% CI 0.1-2.0) and in 1 of 442 patients (0.2%, 95% CI 0-1.4) in the LTV and HTV group, respectively (Risk ratio: 3.03 95% CI 0.32-29, p = 0.372). Pulmonary complications occurred in 125 of 438 patients (28.5%, 95% CI 24.5-32.9) and in 136 of 442 patients (30.8%, 95% CI 26.6-35.2) in the LTV and HTV group, respectively (risk ratio: 0.93, 95% CI 0.76-1.14, p = 0.507). The incidence of major complications, in-hospital mortality, and unplanned ICU admission, ICU and in-hospital length of stay were comparable in both groups. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, among adult patients undergoing elective lung resection, an OLV with lower tidal volume, PEEP 5 cmH2O, and ARMs and a higher tidal volume strategy resulted in low ARDS incidence and comparable postoperative complications, in-hospital length of stay, and mortality.
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Ventilação Monopulmonar , Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório , Adulto , Humanos , Método Simples-Cego , Pulmão , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/prevenção & controle , Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório/epidemiologia , Síndrome do Desconforto Respiratório/etiologia , Volume de Ventilação Pulmonar , Peso CorporalRESUMO
Hemodynamic complications frequently affect vascular access and are important causes of morbidity and mortality. We present a review of acute complications affecting vascular accesses, focusing on classical and new treatments. Acute complications in hemodialysis vascular access are often underestimated and undertreated, and can present a challenge for both vascular surgeons and anesthesiologists. Accordingly, we considered different anesthesiologic approaches to both hemorrhagic and nonhemorrhagic patients. A strict collaboration among nephrologists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists can potentially improve prevention and management of acute complications and quality of life.
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Aneurisma , Derivação Arteriovenosa Cirúrgica , Fístula , Trombose , Humanos , Qualidade de Vida , Derivação Arteriovenosa Cirúrgica/efeitos adversos , Diálise Renal/efeitos adversos , Trombose/etiologia , Trombose/terapia , Fístula/complicaçõesRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and outcomes of ischaemic organ complications after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). METHODS: This is a multicentre, retrospective, observational cohort study. We analysed data from patients treated with TEVAR between 22 June 2001 and 10 December 2022. Primary outcomes were postoperative overall organ ischaemic complications and early (≤30 days) survival. Secondary outcomes were long-term survival and freedom from aorta-related mortality. RESULTS: A total of 255 patients were included in this study. We performed 233 (91.4%) isolated TEVARs, 14 (5.5%) fenestrated or branched TEVARs and 8 (3.1%) TEVARs in combination with normal infrarenal stent graft. Overall, 31 organ ischaemic complications were detected in 29 (11.4%) cases, out of which 8 (3.1%) complications were cerebrovascular, 8 (3.1%) spinal cord, 6 (2.3%) visceral, 4 (1.6%) renal, 2 (0.8%) peripheral and 3 (1.2%) myocardial. Binary logistic regression analysis identified grade III-IV aortic arch atheroma [odds ratio (OR): 6.6, P = 0.001; 95% confidence interval: 2.9-14.9] and shaggy aorta (OR: 12.1, P = 0.003; 95% confidence interval: 2.3-64.1) to be associated with the development of organ ischaemic complications. In patients with organ ischaemia, we observed higher early (≤30 days) mortality (20.7% vs 6.2%; OR: 3.6, P = 0.016), prolonged hospitalization (P = 0.001) and inferior estimated survival (log-rank, P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Aortic arch atherosclerotic overload as well as the presence of shaggy aorta are predictors of organ ischaemic complications following TEVAR. They are neither uncommon nor negligible and are associated with perioperative mortality, prolonged hospitalization and a negative impact on long-term survival.
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Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica , Implante de Prótese Vascular , Procedimentos Endovasculares , Humanos , Correção Endovascular de Aneurisma , Implante de Prótese Vascular/efeitos adversos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Procedimentos Endovasculares/efeitos adversos , Aorta Torácica/cirurgia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Isquemia/etiologia , Resultado do Tratamento , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Guidelines endorse self-reported functional capacity for preoperative cardiovascular assessment, although evidence for its predictive value is inconsistent. We hypothesised that self-reported effort tolerance improves prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) after noncardiac surgery. METHODS: This is an international prospective cohort study (June 2017 to April 2020) in patients undergoing elective noncardiac surgery at elevated cardiovascular risk. Exposures were (i) questionnaire-estimated effort tolerance in metabolic equivalents (METs), (ii) number of floors climbed without resting, (iii) self-perceived cardiopulmonary fitness compared with peers, and (iv) level of regularly performed physical activity. The primary endpoint was in-hospital MACE consisting of cardiovascular mortality, non-fatal cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, and congestive heart failure requiring transfer to a higher unit of care or resulting in a prolongation of stay on ICU/intermediate care (≥24 h). Mixed-effects logistic regression models were calculated. RESULTS: In this study, 274 (1.8%) of 15 406 patients experienced MACE. Loss of follow-up was 2%. All self-reported functional capacity measures were independently associated with MACE but did not improve discrimination (area under the curve of receiver operating characteristic [ROC AUC]) over an internal clinical risk model (ROC AUCbaseline 0.74 [0.71-0.77], ROC AUCbaseline+4METs 0.74 [0.71-0.77], ROC AUCbaseline+floors climbed 0.75 [0.71-0.78], AUCbaseline+fitnessvspeers 0.74 [0.71-0.77], and AUCbaseline+physical activity 0.75 [0.72-0.78]). CONCLUSIONS: Assessment of self-reported functional capacity expressed in METs or using the other measures assessed here did not improve prognostic accuracy compared with clinical risk factors. Caution is needed in the use of self-reported functional capacity to guide clinical decisions resulting from risk assessment in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT03016936.
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Infarto do Miocárdio , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Humanos , Estudos Prospectivos , Autorrelato , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Infarto do Miocárdio/etiologia , Medição de Risco , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Renal transplantation is the gold standard treatment for end-stage renal disease, however, in 20% of cases, the graft develops a delayed graft function (DGF) that is associated with both early and late worsening of the outcome. The aim of this study was to examine and validate in a population of transplanted patients the appropriateness of the predictive score systems of DGF available to identify patients who might take advantage of a tailored immunosuppressive therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a systematic review of the literature to identify articles concerning scoring systems predicting DGF to identify those applicable to the study population and subsequently comparing their appropriateness for defining the most accurate one. RESULTS: From an analysis of the scientific literature, we found 7 scoring systems predicting DGF. Of these, 3 can be calculated for the study population. We enrolled 247 renal transplants in the study. DGF was recorded in 41 cases (15.95%). The Irish score recognized 25 of 41 cases (60.98%), the Jeldres score 41 of 41 cases (100%), and the Chapal score only 7 of 41 (17.07%). Although the Irish score did not identify all cases of DGF, the analysis of data revealed that it is the most accurate, with area under the receiver operating characteristic almost overlapping. CONCLUSIONS: The study resulted in some interesting and promising conclusions about the predictability of DGF, defining the Irish score as the most reliable. This result can be considered the fundamental requirement to develop a custom therapeutic algorithm to be applied to all recipients with higher probability of developing DGF.
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Falência Renal Crônica , Transplante de Rim , Transplantes , Função Retardada do Enxerto/etiologia , Sobrevivência de Enxerto , Humanos , Rim , Falência Renal Crônica/diagnóstico , Falência Renal Crônica/cirurgia , Transplante de Rim/efeitos adversos , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Microvascular damage is the main cause of delayed graft function (DGF) after kidney transplant. Assessing its extent may be helpful in predicting DGF to achieve better postoperative management, especially in terms of an immunosuppressive regimen. Our aim was to explore the capability of intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) angiography to examine the microvasculature of the kidney. METHODS: We conducted a prospective cohort study on 37 kidney transplant recipients in a high-volume kidney transplant center. During surgery, after graft implant, an ICG angiography was performed through a high-definition Storz camera system (Karl Storz GmbH, Tuttlingen, Germany) with successive quantitative assessment of fluorescence using Icy bioimage analysis. RESULTS: All transplanted kidneys that showed immediate recovery of their function had a fluorescent intensity ≥49.953 with a mean of 96.930 ± 21. The fluorescence intensity for kidneys that showed a delayed recovery of their function never exceeded 55.648, and the mean was 37.718 ± 13. The difference between the 2 groups was statistically significant with a P value < .001. The only kidney that never recovered showed a fluorescence intensity consistently <25.220, the lowest detected. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that intraoperative ICG angiography may be used to assess the microvasculature of the graft. A statistically significant difference in terms of fluorescent intensity can be highlighted between kidneys that immediately recover their function and those with delayed recovery. Further larger studies are needed to confirm the capability of the technique to predict DGF to optimize the transplanted patients' management.
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Verde de Indocianina , Transplante de Rim , Angiografia , Função Retardada do Enxerto , Humanos , Rim , Estudos ProspectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: This study assessed the effects of different local anesthetic delivery techniques for continuous adductor canal block, after arthroscopic day-case anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). METHODS: We enrolled 80 patients to randomly receive a ropivacaine 0.2% infusion 6 mL per hour through an adductor canal catheter by an electronic pump as follow: intermittent automatic bolus (intermittent group, N.=40) versus continuous infusion (continuous group, N.=40). Patient controlled bolus was 4 mL, lock out 20 minutes. Primary endpoint was postoperative pain by a numerical rating scale (NRS), secondary endpoints were rescue local anesthetic dose, opioid consumption, and physical performance at 72 h. A P<0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: No difference was found between the groups in NRS, opioid consumption, and physical performance at 72 h. The intermittent group required significantly less local anesthetic than continuous group throughout the postoperative period; the median [IQR (range)] at 24 h was 149 [140-164 (140-227)] mL in the intermittent group versus 165 [147-210 (140-280)] mL in the continuous group (P=0.004). At 48 h it was 295 [284-310 (280-367)] mL in the intermittent group versus 308 [296-367 (284-500)] mL in the continuous group (P=0.002), while at 72 h it was 432 [426-450 (320-528)] mL in the intermittent group and 452 [436-487 (412-671)] mL in the continuous group respectively (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Intermittent boluses did not provide superior analgesia over continuous infusion for adductor canal block after outpatient ACLR, but significantly decreased the local anesthetic consumption. Both techniques are suitable for the early functional recovery.
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Anestésicos Locais/administração & dosagem , Reconstrução do Ligamento Cruzado Anterior , Artroscopia , Bloqueio Nervoso/métodos , Dor Pós-Operatória/tratamento farmacológico , Ropivacaina/administração & dosagem , Adulto , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Ambulatórios , Analgésicos Opioides/uso terapêutico , Reconstrução do Ligamento Cruzado Anterior/efeitos adversos , Artroscopia/efeitos adversos , Feminino , Humanos , Bombas de Infusão , Infusões Intravenosas/métodos , Masculino , Estudos Prospectivos , Recuperação de Função Fisiológica , Método Simples-Cego , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Thyroid storm (TS) is an endocrine emergency characterized by rapid deterioration, associated with high mortality rate therefore rapid diagnosis and emergent treatment is mandatory. In the past, thyroid surgery was the most common cause of TS, but recent preoperative medication creates a euthyroid state before performing surgery. An active approach during perioperative period could determine an effective clinical treatment of this life-threating diseases. Recently, the Japan Thyroid Association and Japan Endocrine Society developed diagnostic criteria for TS focusing on premature and prompt diagnosis avoiding inopportune e useless drugs. This review analyses predictive features associated with thyrotoxic storm highlighting recent literature to optimize the patient quality of care.
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Complex cranio-orbito-facial defects after skull base cancers resection entail a functional and esthetic reconstruction. The introduction of endoscopic assisted techniques for excision surgery with the advances in reconstructive surgery and anesthesiology allowed to improve the management of such critical patients. We report a series of chimeric anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps used to reconstruct complex cranio-orbital-facial defects after skull base surgery. A retrospective review of patients that underwent cranio-orbito-facial reconstruction using a chimeric ALT flap from March 2013 to October 2015 at a single tertiary care referral Institute was performed. All patients were affected by locally-advanced malignant tumor and the resulting defects involved the skull base in all cases. The ALT flaps were perforator-based flaps with different components: fascia, skin and muscle. The different flap territories had independent vascular supply and were independent of any physical interconnection except where linked by a common source vessel. Ten patients were included in the study. Three patients underwent adjuvant radiotherapy and to chemotherapy. The mean hospitalization time was 21 days (range, 8-24 days). One failure was observed. After a mean follow-up of 12.4 months, 3 patients died of the disease, 2 are alive with disease, while 5 patients (50%) are currently alive without evidence of disease. Chimeric ALT flap is a reliable and versatile reconstructive option for complex cranio-orbito-facial defects resulting from skull base surgery. The chimeric flap composed of different territories proved to be adequate for a patient-tailored three-dimensional reconstruction of the defects as well as able to resist to the postoperative adjuvant treatments.