Endovascular management of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of left subclavian artery: A case report.

We present a case report of a 20-year-old male who suffered a stab injury to the left supraclavicular region, resulting in the formation of a pseudoaneurysm of the left subclavian artery. Initial endovascular management with a self-expandable covered stent graft showed promising results, but recurrence with proximal and distal end leaks necessitated further intervention. The patient's financial constraints delayed subsequent treatment, leading to worsening symptoms, including left upper limb paraparesis. Facing technical challenges due to the large size of the aneurysm and proximity to the vertebral artery, a vertebral artery confluence was performed, followed by a longer stent-graft placement to address the pseudoaneurysm successfully. This case highlights the potential advantages of endovascular approaches in complex subclavian artery injuries and emphasizes the importance of timely intervention to avoid complications and improve patient outcomes.

Endovascular Repair of a Spontaneous Popliteal Arteriovenous Fistula Associated With a Venous Aneurysm.

Popliteal arteriovenous fistulae (PAF) are anomalous communications between the arterial and venous systems of the lower extremity. They are usually secondary to trauma and are rarely associated with additional vascular defects. The coexistence of a PAF and a venous aneurysm is rare and usually occurs in patients with connective tissue disorders. Evidence regarding the management of this type of anomaly is scarce. However, both open and endovascular approaches seem feasible alternatives for treating this condition. Here, we describe a spontaneous popliteal arteriovenous fistula associated with a venous aneurysm in a 42-year-old male patient who presented with a popliteal mass. Satisfactory endovascular closure of the fistula and exclusion of the venous aneurysm were achieved using an Amplatzer™ Vascular Plug II.

Endovascular Treatment of Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: Endovascular treatment through either percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) alone or stenting has been previously used as a treatment for transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS). This review aimed to investigate the results of endovascular treatment for renal artery stenosis in transplanted kidneys as compared with the outcomes of interventions, medical management, and graft survival in non-TRAS patients. METHODS: A systematic review of PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane, and Scopus was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines in which studies that reported outcomes of the treatment of TRAS via the endoluminal approach were identified, and their results were meta-analyzed. RESULTS: Fifty-four studies with a total of 1522 patients were included. A significant reduction of serum creatinine level was found, favoring the stenting group, with a mean difference of 0.68 mg/dL (95% confidence interval (CI), 0.17-1.19; Z=2.60, p=0.0009). Comparison of pre- and post-intervention values of any intervention revealed a significant decrease in overall serum creatinine level (0.65 mg/dL; 95% CI, 0.40-0.90; Z=5.09, p=0.00001), overall blood pressure, with a mean difference of 11.12 mmHg (95% CI, 7.29-14.95; Z=5.59, p=0.00001), mean difference in the use of medications (0.77; 95% CI, 0.29-1.24; p=0.002), and peak systolic velocity (190.05; 95% CI, 128.41-251.69; p<0.00001). The comparison of serum creatinine level between endovascular interventions and best medical therapy favored endovascular intervention, with a mean difference of 0.23 mg/dL (95% CI, 0.14-0.32; Z=5.07, p<0.00001). Graft survival was similar between the treated patients and those without TRAS (hazard ratio, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.75-1.28; p=0.091). The overall pooled success rate was 89%, and the overall complication rate was 10.4%, with the most prevalent complication being arterial dissection. CONCLUSION: The endovascular treatment of TRAS improves graft preservation and renal function and hemodynamic parameters. PTA + stenting appears to be a more effective option to PTA alone in the stabilization of renal function, with additional benefits from decreased restenosis rates. Further high-quality studies could expand on these findings.

Endovascular Management of Intracranial Pial Arteriovenous Fistulas: Experience of Largest Series at a Single Center Over Six Years.

INTRODUCTION: Intracranial pial fistulas are an extremely uncommon type of vascular pathology consisting of one or multiple arterial connections to a single venous drainage channel without the presence of an intervening nidus. Due to its typical location and high-flow dynamics, its management is difficult and options include endovascular treatment and open surgical treatment. The arterial supply of these lesions is usually derived from pial or cortical vessels, and commonly such lesions are not localized in the dura mater. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Authors report the experience of consecutive ten cases managed at the Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía "Manuel Velasco Suárez" of México extending from 2007 to 2012 with endovascular technique, constituting one of the largest series in the Western literature. DISCUSSION: Pial fistulas are associated with a poor natural history, and the selection of individualized therapeutic strategies can provide good outcomes. CONCLUSION: The neuroendovascular intervention is currently considered as safe, low cost, and effective management modality for such lesions.

Pericallosal Aneurysms: Effectiveness of Endovascular Management

Objective Clarify the safety and efficacy of the endovascular treatment of distal anterior cerebral artery (DACA) aneurysms, reporting outcomes of the aneurysms coiled in our service were compared with series of microsurgical treatment. The impact of embolization on ruptured or unruptured aneurysms remains controversial according to the current data, considering aneurysm from this topography should be aggressively treated due to their high incidence of rupture, currently there is a tend to prefer endovascular treatment. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study with 1092 patients admitted with cerebral aneurysm from October 2005 to March 2015 in our service. There were 31 cases of DACA aneurysms treated with the endovascular technique. These were compared with same topography aneurysms underwent to clipping. Results A total of 21 (67%) of 31 cases presented with ruptured aneurysms, 13 (59%) suffered clinical or radiological vasospasms, with modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores of 3­5 in 7 patients (31%), and 4 deaths (mRS 6), reaching 92% of occlusion at one year. Conclusion Endovascular approach is associated with high angiographic occlusion rates and security.

Objetivo Para esclarecer a segurança e eficácia do tratamento endovascular dos aneurismas distais da artéria cerebral anterior distal (DACA), foram relatados os resultados de aneurismas embolizados em nosso serviço e comparados com séries de tratamento microcirúrgico. O impacto da embolização em aneurisma roto ou não roto permanece controverso com base nos dados atuais, considerando que o aneurisma dessa topografia deve ser tratado agressivamente devido à elevada incidência de ruptura, há uma tendência em preferir tratamento endovascular. Métodos Realizamos um estudo retrospectivo de 1092 pacientes admitidos com aneurisma cerebral entre Outubro de 2005 a Março de 2015 em nosso serviço. Haviam 31 casos de aneurisma da DACA tratados com a técnica endovascular. Estes foram comparados com aneurismas da mesma topografia tratados através de microcirurgia. Resultados Um total de 21 (67%) dos 31 pacientes apresentaram aneurisma roto, 13 (59%) sofreram vasoespasmo clínico ou radiológico, desfecho Escala de Rankin modificada (ERm) 3­5 em 7 (31%) pacientes e 4 mortes (ERm 6). A taxa de oclusão imediata foi de 96% e a taxa de oclusão em um ano de 92% com apenas uma recanalização. Conclusão A abordagem endovascular está associada com altas taxas de oclusão angiográfica e segurança no procedimento.

[Post-traumatic femoral arteriovenous fistula, endovascular treatment]. / Fístula arteriovenosa femoral postraumática, tratamiento endovascular.

BACKGROUND: Arteriovenous fistulas secondary to gunshot wounds have been increasing due to military activities, with endovascular treatment showing better results in haemodynamically stable patients. CLINICAL CASE: A 16 year-old male with diagnosis of femoral arteriovenous fistula in the left lower extremity was admitted to general surgery for endovascular management. A procedure with stent was performed without complications, and is currently on anticoagulant and antiplatelet treatment. CONCLUSION: Arteriovenous fistulas under the inguinal region can be safely treated with endovascular treatment (embolisation or stent) on stable patients. The objective of this therapy is to close the defect between artery and vein. This is the case of a patient with great results due to endovascular treatment, decreasing complications of the surgical treatment.