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View article: Trends in Treatment Strategies and Peri-operative Outcomes for Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A VASCUNET Report
Trends in Treatment Strategies and Peri-operative Outcomes for Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A VASCUNET Report Open
While the use of FBEVAR for elective cAAA repair has increased and mortality rates have shown a declining trend, the treatment of ruptured cAAA continues to predominantly rely on OR, with high peri-operative mortality rates. These findings…
View article: Risk Stratification and Treatment Selection in Patients With Asymptomatic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Risk Stratification and Treatment Selection in Patients With Asymptomatic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Open
Importance Open surgical repair (OSR) should be prioritized for patients with asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and long life expectancy, whereas endovascular repair (EVAR) is preferred for patients with suitable anatomy and lif…
View article: Evaluation and testing of the proportional hazards assumption in analysis of time-to-event data in subgroup analysis of randomised controlled trials: a meta-epidemiological study
Evaluation and testing of the proportional hazards assumption in analysis of time-to-event data in subgroup analysis of randomised controlled trials: a meta-epidemiological study Open
BACKGROUND: When Cox regression models are used to analyse time-to-event data, the proportional hazard assumption (PHA) must be reassured to obtain valid results. Transparent reporting of the statistics used is therefore essential to inter…
View article: Different Proteins as Biomarkers for Sac Shrinkage After Endovascular Aortic Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Different Proteins as Biomarkers for Sac Shrinkage After Endovascular Aortic Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Open
Background: This study aims to identify circulating biomarkers by using proteomic analysis associated with sac shrinkage or expansion in patients undergoing endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Methods…
View article: iCover as Bridging Stent Graft in Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
iCover as Bridging Stent Graft in Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair Open
Background: Complex endovascular repair with fenestrated or branched stent grafts is a common approach for treating various types of aortic aneurysms. Bridging stent grafts (BSs) are crucial in connecting aortic endoprosthesis to target ve…
View article: Editor's Choice – Peri-operative Mortality and Morbidity of Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Switzerland: A Swissvasc Report
Editor's Choice – Peri-operative Mortality and Morbidity of Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Switzerland: A Swissvasc Report Open
Comparable 30 day mortality and morbidity rates were found between OAR and F/B-EVAR for cAAA in Switzerland; lack of centralisation was also highlighted. Organ specific complications driving death were renal failure, intestinal ischaemia, …
View article: Antithrombotic Therapy and Freedom From Bridging Stent Occlusion After Elective Branched Endovascular Repair: A Multicenter International Cohort Study
Antithrombotic Therapy and Freedom From Bridging Stent Occlusion After Elective Branched Endovascular Repair: A Multicenter International Cohort Study Open
The risk of bridging stent occlusion after branched endovascular aortic repair (BEVAR) remains an issue. Currently, there is no clear recommendation on what kind of antithrombotic therapy should be installed after BEVAR. The aim of the stu…
View article: Hospital Incidence and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Aneurysms and Dissections of the Iliac Artery in Switzerland—A Secondary Analysis of Swiss DRG Statistics Data
Hospital Incidence and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Aneurysms and Dissections of the Iliac Artery in Switzerland—A Secondary Analysis of Swiss DRG Statistics Data Open
Background/Objectives: Aneurysms and dissections of the iliac artery (ADIAs) are significant vascular conditions often associated with aortic pathologies. Despite their importance, reports on isolated iliac artery pathologies are rare. Thi…
View article: Hospital Incidence, Sex Disparities, and Perioperative Mortality in Open Surgically Treated Patients with Aneurysms of the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch in Switzerland
Hospital Incidence, Sex Disparities, and Perioperative Mortality in Open Surgically Treated Patients with Aneurysms of the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch in Switzerland Open
Objective. To analyze the epidemiological shifts in the incidence of ascending and arch aortic aneurysms (AA) treated with open surgery in the context of evolving endovascular options on a national basis. Methods. Between 1 January 2009 an…
View article: Physician-made pericardium stent graft as a potential endovascular alternative for infectious aortic disease – an ex-vivo proof-of-concept study
Physician-made pericardium stent graft as a potential endovascular alternative for infectious aortic disease – an ex-vivo proof-of-concept study Open
Purpose. The treatment of infectious aortic disease is still challenging with open surgical debridement and reconstruction using biological, preferably autologous material, being the treatment of choice. However, these procedures are assoc…
View article: Hospital incidence, mortality, and gender disparities in patients treated for type A aortic dissections in Switzerland – a secondary data analysis of Swiss DRG statistics
Hospital incidence, mortality, and gender disparities in patients treated for type A aortic dissections in Switzerland – a secondary data analysis of Swiss DRG statistics Open
AIMS OF THE STUDY: The incidence of type A aortic dissection (TAAD) has increased in several countries in recent decades, but epidemiological data for Switzerland are lacking. Furthermore, there are conflicting data regarding a gender-disp…
View article: Editor's Choice – External Validation of a Prognostic Model for Survival of Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Treated by Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Editor's Choice – External Validation of a Prognostic Model for Survival of Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Treated by Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Open
EVAR is a valuable treatment option for AAA, especially for patients unsuitable for open repair. Nonetheless, not all these patients will benefit from EVAR, and an individualised treatment recommendation should include considerations on li…
View article: Long-Term Outcomes in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection or Intramural Hematoma Depending on Proximal Landing Zone
Long-Term Outcomes in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection or Intramural Hematoma Depending on Proximal Landing Zone Open
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is the preferred treatment for complicated type B aortic dissection (TBAD) or intramural hematoma (IMH). This study aimed to investigate the association of the proximal landing zone and its morph…
View article: Hospital Incidence, Treatment, and Outcome of 885 Patients with Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms Treated in Switzerland over 10 Years—A Secondary Analysis of Swiss DRG Data
Hospital Incidence, Treatment, and Outcome of 885 Patients with Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms Treated in Switzerland over 10 Years—A Secondary Analysis of Swiss DRG Data Open
Despite the development of fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repair (f/bEVAR), the surgical management of thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) remains a major challenge. The aim of this study was to analyse the hospital in…
View article: Swiss Vascular Biobank: Evaluation of Optimal Extraction Method and Admission Solution for Preserving RNA from Human Vascular Tissue
Swiss Vascular Biobank: Evaluation of Optimal Extraction Method and Admission Solution for Preserving RNA from Human Vascular Tissue Open
Proper biobanking is essential for obtaining reliable data, particularly for next-generation sequencing approaches. Diseased vascular tissues, having extended atherosclerotic pathologies, represent a particular challenge due to low RNA qua…
View article: Pre-hospital endotracheal intubation in traumatic brain injury – ventilation targets and mortality. A retrospective analysis of 308 patients
Pre-hospital endotracheal intubation in traumatic brain injury – ventilation targets and mortality. A retrospective analysis of 308 patients Open
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the main causes of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. Maintaining physiology of brain tissue to the greatest extent possible through optimal management of blood pressure, a…
View article: Prehospital treatment targets for patients with traumatic brain injury requiring tracheal intubation. A retrospective analysis of 308 patients
Prehospital treatment targets for patients with traumatic brain injury requiring tracheal intubation. A retrospective analysis of 308 patients Open
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the main causes of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. Maintaining physiology of brain tissue to the greatest extent possible through optimal management of blood pressure, ai…
View article: 10-Year Nationwide Experience in Management with Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms – Hospital Incidence, Treatment and Outcome of 885 Patients Treated in Switzerland
10-Year Nationwide Experience in Management with Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms – Hospital Incidence, Treatment and Outcome of 885 Patients Treated in Switzerland Open
Background Thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair remains a challenging disease pattern. The evolution of fenestrated and branched endografts (f/bEVAR) has provided a less invasive method of treating these aneurysms compared to op…
View article: Preventing Lower Limb Graft Thrombosis after Infrainguinal Arterial Bypass Surgery with Antithrombotic Agents (PATENT Study): An International Expert Based Delphi Consensus
Preventing Lower Limb Graft Thrombosis after Infrainguinal Arterial Bypass Surgery with Antithrombotic Agents (PATENT Study): An International Expert Based Delphi Consensus Open
(1) Background: High-level evidence on antithrombotic therapy after infrainguinal arterial bypass surgery in specific clinical scenarios is lacking. (2) Methods: A modified Delphi procedure was used to develop consensus statements. Experts…