Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
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Review Meta Analysis
Early outcomes for fenestrated and chimney endografts in the treatment of pararenal aortic pathologies are not significantly different: a systematic review with pooled data analysis.
To compare short-term outcomes between fenestrated and chimney endografts for pararenal aortic pathologies. ⋯ No statistically significant differences were found between the two endovascular approaches for pararenal aortic pathologies in terms of 30-day mortality, renal impairment, or endoleak. These findings support the assumption that chimney grafts may be a reliable alternative in the treatment of pararenal aortic pathologies.
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To evaluate the safety and efficacy of urgent carotid artery stenting (CAS) with technical modifications in patients with recent (<24 hours) initial or recurrent (≥2 episodes in 24 hours) transient ischemic attacks (TIA) or with minor stroke. ⋯ Urgent CAS in selected patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis was satisfactory in preventing the recurrence of TIA and stroke in this study. Urgent CAS with careful patient selection, contemporary tools (medical and technical), and expert technique may represent a possible solution for some patients with recent or recurrent TIA or minor stroke.