ObjectiveTo summarize the experience in the treatment of anastomotic leakage after laparoscopic D2 radical gastrectomy.MethodThe clinicopathologic data of 11 patients with anastomotic leakage after the laparoscopic D2 radical gastrectomy in the Nanchong Central Hospital from May 2016 to January 2018 were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsAmong the 11 patients with anastomotic leakage, 3 were grade Ⅱ leakages and 8 were grade Ⅲa leakages. There were no symptoms in the 3 cases of anastomotic leakage, which were confirmed only by the gastrointestinal radiography and were healed after 7 d of conservative treatment. Among the 8 patients with the clinical symptoms, 5 cases were treated by the endoscopic drainage and negative pressure suction for 60–90 d, 3 cases were treated by the endoscopic covered stent, 2 cases were cured after 30–60 d, and 1 case died of massive bleeding after 45 d.ConclusionsDue to differences of location, time, limitation, and size of anastomotic leakage after laparoscopic D2 radical gastrectomy, individualized treatment should be performed according to specific situation of patients in local treatment. Endoluminal covered stent has certain clinical application value.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the results of a hybrid procedure for treating Stanford type B1C aortic dissection.MethodsIn our center, 49 patients with Stanford type B1C aortic dissection underwent supra-arch branch vessel bypass and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) from December 2013 to December 2017. There were 33 males and 16 females with an average age of 60.4±5.5 years. Left common carotid artery to left subclavian artery bypass (n=29), right common carotid artery to left common carotid artery and left subclavian artery bypass (n=18), left common carotid artery to left subclavian artery and right common carotid artery to right subclavian artery bypass (n=2) were performed.ResultsEarly mortality rate was 2.0% (1/49). Forty-eight patients survived postoperatively. The follow-up rate was 100.0% (48/48). The patients were followed up for 6 to 47 (26.8±11.9) months postoperatively. Chest pain relapsed in one patient 8 months after the operation. The whole aorta CTA showed type A1S aortic dissection in one patient 6 months after the operation, and the re-operation was satisfactory. There was no endoleak or paraplegia.ConclusionInitial results suggest that the one-stage hybrid procedure is a suitable therapeutic option for type B1C aortic dissection.
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of using a stent graft to treat a Stanford type A aortic dissection with the ascending aorta in the cavity.MethodA retrospective review was made of the clinical data of a patient with Stanford type A aortic dissection admitted to Zhangye People’s Hospital Affiliated to Hexi University in December 2016.ResultsAfter the patient underwent general anesthesia aortic dissection and stent graft treatment, the dissection fracture completely disappeared. After 2 years of follow-up, the patient’s pseudocavity hematoma was completely absorbed. The operative time was 30 min and the blood loss was about 5 mL. There were no complications such as avulsion of dissection, internal leakage, cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, nervous system, and other complications occurred.ConclusionFor Stanford type A aortic dissection with a tear located in the ascending aorta, intracavitary treatment with coated stent is feasible for ascending aortic dissection with good vascular conditions and tear location through accurate preoperative assessment.
ObjectiveTo summarize the research progress of relationship between distal landing zone geometric and outcomes of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysm. MethodsThe domestic and foreign literature on the accumulation of the impact of proximal and distal landing zone geometric morphology on clinical outcomes, the evaluation methods for related complications of proximal and distal landing zones, preventive measures for adverse outcomes related to the geometric morphology of the distal landing zone, and the pathophysiological mechanisms of complications related to the distal landing zone were retrieved to make an review. ResultsThe irregular geometric morphology of the proximal landing zone was closely associated with adverse events following EVAR. The morphology of the distal landing zone was actually more complex than that of the proximal zone, and the measurement methods for its parameters were also more complicated. Common methods used in the literature for studying landing zones included the centerline distance method, the minimum distance method, and the landing area method. Primary preventive measures for adverse outcomes related to the geometry of the distal landing zone included increasing radial support force and contact area, using endostaples, and extending the landing zone. In addition to anatomical factors, the distal landing zone was also influenced by various pathophysiological factors. ConclusionsThe morphology and related pathological changes of the distal landing zone significantly impact the clinical outcomes following EVAR for abdominal aortic aneurysm. However, current research on the distal landing zone is limited. Future studies should focus on developing new technologies and methods to improve the evaluation and management of the distal landing zone, thereby reducing the complications after EVAR, enhancing the success rate of the surgery, and improving patient survival quality.
ObjectiveTo analyze the main points and advantages of covered endovascular reconstruction of aortic bifurcation (CERAB) technique in the treatment of complex aortic and iliac artery lesions. MethodThe data of the patient with bilateral common iliac artery stenosis and lower abdominal aortic calcification treated by CERAB technology in the Department of Vascular Surgery of West China Hospital of Sichuan University and the technology in combination with the characteristics of balloon-expandable covered stent were analyzed. ResultsThe lesions were successfully treated by CERAB technique. The stents of bilateral iliac arteries were in perfect shape and good adherence. The radiography of the abdominal aorta and bilateral internal and external iliac arteries were well displayed. ConclusionsFrom analysis results of this case, CERAB technology is effective and feasible in treatment of lesions at the bifurcation of the main aortic and iliac artery. The shape of aortic bifurcation is satisfactorily recovered. The key point for the successful implementation of this technology is balloon-expandable covered stent.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the prognosis of interventional treatment with covered stent graft for retrograde Stanford type A aortic dissection and intramural hematoma by single-arm meta-analysis.MethodsRelated studies on treating retrograde Stanford type A aortic dissection and intramural hematoma with covered stent graft were retrieved from the databases by computer, including PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, Wanfang Data, VIP, CNKI and CBM, from inception to January 2020. Literatures were screened by researchers step by step according to the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Quality of the enrolled literatures was evaluated, and data were extracted from the included studies. Afterwards, single-arm meta-analysis was carried out by the R3.6.3 software.ResultsA total of 12 English and 5 Chinese studies were included, which were all case series, and the quality of all literatures was moderate evaluated by Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). After analyzing the clinical prognosis of 260 patients, the 30-day mortality was 6% (95%CI 0.04 to 0.11, P=0.97), the late mortality was 8% (95%CI 0.05 to 0.14, P=0.78), the incidence of endoleak was 21% (95%CI 0.16 to 0.29, P=0.06), the incidence of stroke was 5% (95%CI 0.03 to 0.09, P=0.99), the incidence of new aortic dissection was 7% (95%CI 0.04 to 0.11, P=0.96), the incidence of dissection progression was 10% (95%CI 0.07 to 0.16, P=0.24), and the absorption rate of intramural hematoma was 84% (95%CI 0.37 to 1.00, P<0.01).ConclusionInterventional treatment with covered stent graft for retrograde Stanford type A aortic dissection and intramural hematoma can obtain good early treatment results for some patients, and can be used as a safe and effective treatment for aged patient with high risk who cannot tolerate surgery. Endoleak, stroke and new aortic dissection are the early serious complications of this method.
ObjectiveTo investigate treatment methods and effect of endovascular interventional therapy for visceral artery aneurysms.MethodsThe clinical data of 32 patients with visceral artery aneurysms, who were treated in the No. 960 Hospital of PLA from February 2011 to April 2018, were retrospectively analyzed. It was proveded by the CT or digital subtraction angiography before the interventional therapy. The implantation of covered stent, coil embolization together with stent implantation, double stents placement or pure coil embolization were performed. The postoperative antithrombotic therapy was adopted in the patients accepted the stent implantation. The CT angiography was performed on the month of 1, 6, 12, 24 or the patient was uncomfortable after the treatment to evaluate the obstruction condition of the aneurysms, stent blood flow, and branches arteries, etc..ResultsThe success rate of the endovascular interventional therapy was 100%. In the 11 patients underwent the implantation of covered stent, the postoperative angiography showed that the stent lumen was patent and the aneurysm was not visualized. In the 9 patients underwent the coil embolization together with stent implantation and 3 patients underwent the double stents placement, the postoperative angiography results of the aneurysm showed that it was faintly visualized and the branch arteries were not involved. In the 9 patients underwent the pure coil embolization, the postoperative angiography showed that the aneurysm was not visualized. No perioperative mortality or procedure related complications occurred. No case was lost during the follow-up of a median period of 25.5 (6–48) months. During the follow-up, one patient developed the mild abdominal pain in one month, which disappeared after the symptomatic medication management. Except for 1 patient developed the mild stent stenosis (<30%) on the 12th month after the procedure, the stent and the branch arteries of the other patients were completely patent, and no aneurysms recurred.ConclusionFor treatment of visceral artery aneurysms, endovascular interventional therapy is safe and effective and shows an excellent short-term and mid-term effects.