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Journal article (peer-reviewed)
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- Acosta, Stefan, et al.
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Open Abdomen Therapy with Vacuum and Mesh Mediated Fascial Traction After Aortic Repair : An International Multicentre Study
- 2017
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In: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. - : Elsevier BV. - 1078-5884 .- 1532-2165. ; 54:6, s. 697-705
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Objectives: Open abdomen therapy may be necessary to prevent or treat abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). The aim of the study was to analyse the primary delayed fascial closure (PDFC) rate and complications after open abdomen therapy with vacuum and mesh mediated fascial traction (VACM) after aortic repair and to compare outcomes between those treated with open abdomen after primary versus secondary operation. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort, multicentre study in Sweden, Finland, and Norway, including consecutive patients treated with open abdomen and VACM after aortic repair at six vascular centres in 2006-2015. The primary endpoint was PDFC rate. Results: Among 191 patients, 155 were men. The median age was 71 years (IQR 66-76). Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA) occurred in 69.1%. Endovascular/hybrid and open repairs were performed in 49 and 142 patients, respectively. The indications for open abdomen were inability to close the abdomen (62%) at primary operation and ACS (80%) at secondary operation. Duration of open abdomen was 11 days (IQR 7-16) in 157 patients alive at open abdomen termination. The PDFC rate was 91.8%. Open abdomen initiated at primary (N=103), compared with secondary operation (N=88), was associated with less severe initial open abdomen status (p=.006), less intestinal ischaemia (p=.002), shorter duration of open abdomen (p=.007), and less renal replacement therapy (RRT, p<.001). In hospital mortality was 39.3%, and after entero-atmospheric fistula (N=9) was 88.9%. Seven developed graft infection within 6 months, 1 year mortality was 28.6%. Intestinal ischaemia (OR 3.71, 95% CI 1.55-8.91), RRT (OR 3.62, 95% CI 1.72-7.65), and age (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.06-1.12), were independent factors associated with in hospital mortality, but not open abdomen initiated at primary versus secondary operation. Conclusions: VACM was associated with a high PDFC rate after prolonged open abdomen therapy following aortic repair. Patient outcomes seemed better when open abdomen was initiated at primary, compared with secondary operation but a selection effect is possible.
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- Heinola, Ivika, et al.
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Open Repair of Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With Biological Grafts : An International Multicenter Study
- 2018
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In: Journal of the American Heart Association. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 2047-9980. ; 7:12
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background- The treatment of mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm requires surgery and antimicrobial therapy. Since prosthetic reconstructions carry a considerable risk of reinfection, biological grafts are noteworthy alternatives. The current study evaluated the durability, infection resistance, and midterm outcome of biological grafts in treatment of mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm.Methods and Results- All patients treated with biological graft in 6 countries between 2006 and 2016 were included. Primary outcome measures were 30- and 90-day survival, treatment-related mortality, and reinfection rate. Secondary outcome measures were overall mortality and graft patency. Fifty-six patients (46 males) with median age of 69 years (range 35-85) were included. Sixteen patients were immunocompromised (29%), 24 (43%) had concomitant infection, and 12 (21%) presented with rupture. Bacterial culture was isolated from 43 (77%). In-situ aortic reconstruction was performed using autologous femoral veins in 30 patients (54%), xenopericardial tube-grafts in 12 (21%), cryopreserved arterial/venous allografts in 9 (16%), and fresh arterial allografts in 5 (9%) patients. During a median follow-up of 26 months (range 3 weeks-172 months) there were no reinfections and only 3 patients (5%) required assistance with graft patency. Thirty-day survival was 95% (n=53) and 90-day survival was 91% (n=51). Treatment-related mortality was 9% (n=5). Kaplan-Meier estimation of survival at 1 year was 83% (95% confidence interval, 73%-94%) and at 5 years was 71% (52%-89%).Conclusions- Mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with biological grafts is a durable option for patients fit for surgery presenting an excellent infection resistance and good overall survival.
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- Schaffer, Clara, et al.
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Abdominal-based adipocutaneous advancement flap for reconstructing inguinal defects with contraindications to standard reconstructive approaches : a simple and safe salvage reconstructive option
- 2021
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In: ARCHIVES OF PLASTIC SURGERY-APS. - : KOREAN SOC PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY. - 2234-6163 .- 2234-6171. ; 48:4, s. 395-403
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: Groin wounds occurring after vascular surgical site infection, oncologic resection, or occasionally orthopedic surgery and trauma may represent a surgical challenge. Reconstruction of these defects by the usual workhorse flaps may be contraindicated following previous surgery and in patients with lower limb lymphedema or extreme morbidity.Methods: This study included 15 consecutive patients presenting with inguinal wounds after vascular or general surgery that required debridement and soft tissue coverage. All cases had absolute or relative contraindications to conventional reconstructive techniques, including a compromised deep femoral artery network, limb lymphedema, scarring of potential flap harvesting sites, or poor overall condition. Abdominal adipocutaneous excess enabled the performance of adipocutaneous advancement flaps in an abdominoplasty-like fashion. Immediate and long-term outcomes were analyzed.Results: Soft tissue coverage was effective in all cases. Two patients required re-intervention due to flap-related complications (venous congestion and partial flap necrosis). All patients fully recovered over a mean +/- standard deviation follow-up of 2.4 +/- 1.5 years.Conclusions: Abdominal flaps can be an effective and simple alternative technique for inguinal coverage with reproducible outcomes. In our experience, the main indications are a compromised deep femoral artery network and poor thigh tissue quality. Relative contraindications, such as previous open abdominal surgery, should be considered.
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- Sörelius, Karl, 1981-, et al.
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A nationwide study on the incidence of mesenteric ischaemia after surgery for rectal cancer demonstrates an association with high arterial ligation
- 2019
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In: Colorectal Disease. - : Wiley. - 1462-8910 .- 1463-1318. ; 21:8, s. 925-931
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Aim: The incidence of mesenteric ischaemia after resection for rectal cancer has not been investigated in a population-based setting. The use of high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery might cause such ischaemia, as the bowel left in situ depends on collateral blood supply after a high tie.Method: The Swedish Colorectal Cancer Registry was used to identify all patients subjected to an abdominal resection for rectal cancer during the years 2007-2017 inclusive. Mesenteric ischaemia within the first 30 postoperative days was recorded, classified as either stoma necrosis or colonic necrosis. Multivariable logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for mesenteric ischaemia in relation to high tie, with adjustment for confounding.Results: Some 14 657 patients were included, of whom 59 (0.40%) had a reoperation for any type of mesenteric ischaemia, divided into 34 and 25 cases of stoma necrosis and colonic necrosis, respectively. Compared with patients who did not require reoperation for mesenteric ischaemia following rectal cancer surgery, the proportion having high tie was greater (54.2% vs 38.5%; P = 0.032). The adjusted OR for reoperation due to any mesenteric ischaemia with high tie was 2.26 (95% CI 1.34-3.79), while the corresponding estimates for stoma and colonic necrosis, respectively, were 1.60 (95% CI 0.81-3.17) and 3.69 (95% CI 1.57-8.66).Conclusion: The incidence of reoperation for mesenteric ischaemia after abdominal resection for rectal cancer is low, but the use of a high tie might increase the risk of colonic necrosis demanding surgery.
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- Sörelius, Karl, 1981-
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Aortic infections : The Nadir of Vascular Surgery
- 2016
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Aortic infections are rare, life-threatening and constitute a major challenge in surgical management. This thesis aims to evaluate short – and long-term outcome of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAA) and the subsequent risk of recurrent infections, changes in surgical practice over time for abdominal MAAs in Sweden and outcome for different treatment modalities, as well as the risk of secondary vascular infection after treatment with Open abdomen after aortic surgery.Paper I, a retrospective single centre study of patients with MAA treated with EVAR, demonstrated a good short-term outcome, 91% survival at 30-days, and acceptable mid-term survival, 73% at 1-year.Paper II, a retrospective international multicentre study of patients treated with EVAR for MAA, confirmed the results in paper I, and showed that EVAR is feasible and for most MAA patients a durable treatment option, 5-year survival was 55% and 10-year 41%. A total of 19% died from an infection-related complication, mostly during the first postoperative year. Non-Salmonella-positive culture was a predictor for late infection–related death.Paper III, a population-based cohort study on all abdominal MAAs operated on between 1994-2014 in Sweden. Overall survival was 86% at 3-months, 79% at 1-year and 59% at 5-years. The survival was significantly better after endovascular compared to open repair up to 1-year without increasing recurrence of infection or reoperation, thereafter there was no difference. After 2001 EVAR constituted 60 % of all repairs, thus indicating a paradigm shift in treatment for abdominal MAAs in Sweden.Paper IV, a prospective multicentre study of patients treated with open abdomen after aortic surgery. Infectious complications, such as graft infections, occurred after intestinal ischaemia and prolonged OA-treatment, and were often fatal.
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- Sörelius, Karl, 1981-, et al.
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Endovascular treatment of mycotic aortic aneurysms : a paradigm shift
- 2017
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In: Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. - 0021-9509 .- 1827-191X. ; 58:6, s. 870-874
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Treatment of mycotic aortic aneurysms (MAAs) composes a particularly difficult challenge. Open repair has been considered the gold standard, despite lack of evidence supporting its superiority compared with the emerging alternative endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). This review discusses the pros and cons of EVAR for MAAs by dissecting the three largest publications on MAAs, and concludes that there has been a paradigm shift in treatment of MAAs for the benefit of EVAR.
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- Sörelius, Karl, 1981-, et al.
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Nationwide study demonstrates paradigm shift in treatment of mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms
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Other publication (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Background: Radical open surgery (OR) is considered gold standard for management of mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms (MAAAs). Endovascular repair (EVAR) is a less invasive but controversial treatment option for MAAA because the stentgraft is implanted in an infected field, whilst recent reports indicate promising outcome. No reliable comparative data exists. This nationwide study assesses outcome after OR and EVAR for MAAA in a population-based cohort.Methods: All patients treated in Sweden for MAAAs 1994-2014 were identified in the Swedish vascular registry. Twenty-seven vascular units participated in data collection according to a predefined protocol. Survival was cross-matched with the population registry.Results: 132 patients with 144 MAAAs were identified, (0.6% of all operated AAA in Sweden). Median age was 70 years (SD 9.2), 51 were immunosuppressed, and 50 presented with rupture. Survival at 3-months was 86% (95% CI 80-92%), 1-year 79% (72-86%), and 5- years 59% (50-68%).The preferred operative technique shifted from OR to EVAR after 2001 (proportion EVAR 1994-2000 0%, 2001-2007 58%, 2008-2014 60%). Open repair was performed in 62 patients (47%); aortic resection and extra-anatomical bypass (n=7), in-situ reconstruction (n=50), patch plasty (n=3), and two died intraoperatively OR attempt. EVAR was performed in 70 patients (53%); standard EVAR (n=55), fenestrated/branched EVAR (n=8), and visceral deviation with stentgrafting (n=7).Survival at 3-months was inferior for OR compared to EVAR in Kaplan-Meier analysis (74% vs 96%, p<0.001), with a similar trend present at 1-year (73% vs 84%, p=0.054). A propensity score weighted risk-adjusted analysis confirmed the early survival benefit of EVAR. During follow-up (median OR 36, EVAR 41 months) there was no difference in long- term survival (5-years 60 vs 58%, p=0.771), infection-related complications (18 vs 24%, p=0.439), or reoperation (21% vs 24%, p=0.650). In a multivariable analysis OR was a significant risk factor for death at 3-months (odds ratio 6.96, p=0.004).Conclusion: This study demonstrates a paradigm shift in treatment of MAAA in Sweden, with EVAR being the preferred treatment modality. EVAR achieved improved short-term survival compared to OR, without increasing the risk of serious infection-related complications or reoperations.
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- Sörelius, Karl, 1981-, et al.
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Nationwide Study of the Treatment of Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Comparing Open and Endovascular Repair
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In: Circulation. - 0009-7322 .- 1524-4539. ; 134:23, s. 1822-1832
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND: -No reliable comparative data exist between open repair (OR) and endovascular repair (EVAR) for mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms (MAAAs). This nationwide study assessed outcomes after OR and EVAR for MAAA in a population-based cohort.METHODS: -All patients treated for MAAAs in Sweden between1994-2014 were identified in the Swedish vascular registry. The primary aim was to assess survival after MAAA with OR and EVAR. Secondary aims were analyses of the rate of recurrent infections and reoperations, and time-trends in surgical treatment. Survival was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier and log-rank test. A propensity score weighted correction for risk factor differences in the two groups was performed, including the operation year to account for differences in treatment and outcomes over time.RESULTS: -132 patients were identified, (0.6% of all operated AAA in Sweden). Mean age was 70 years (SD 9.2), and 50 presented with rupture. Survival at 3-months was 86% (95% CI 80-92%), 1-year 79% (72-86%), and 5-years 59% (50-68%). The preferred operative technique shifted from OR to EVAR after 2001 (proportion EVAR 1994-2000 0%, 2001-2007 58%, 2008-2014 60%). Open repair was performed in 62 patients (47%); aortic resection and extra-anatomical bypass (n=7), in-situ reconstruction (n=50), patch plasty (n=3), and 2 patients died intraoperatively. EVAR was performed in 70 patients (53%); standard EVAR (n=55), fenestrated/branched EVAR (n=8), and visceral deviation with stent grafting (n=7); no deaths occurred intraoperatively. Survival at 3-months was lower for OR compared with EVAR (74% vs 96%, p<0.001), with a similar trend present at 1-year (73% vs 84%, p=0.054). A propensity score weighted risk-adjusted analysis confirmed the early better survival associated with EVAR. During median follow-up of 36 and 41 months for OR and EVAR, respectively, there was no difference in long-term survival (5-years 60 vs 58%, p=0.771), infection-related complications (18 vs 24%, p=0.439), or reoperation (21% vs 24%, p=0.650).CONCLUSIONS: -This study demonstrates a paradigm shift in treatment of MAAA in Sweden, with EVAR being the preferred treatment modality. EVAR was associated with improved short-term survival compared with OR, without higher associated incidence of serious infection-related complications or reoperations.
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