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Transluminal stent graft repair with Wallgraft endoprosthesis in a porcine arteriovenous graft pseudoaneurysm model.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12514597     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: Pseudoaneurysm is a known complication of arteriovenous grafts in chronic hemodialysis and can result in graft disruption or thrombosis if left untreated. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of endovascular repair with Wallgraft endoprosthesis (Boston Scientific, Inc, Watertown, Mass) in a porcine arteriovenous graft (AVG) pseudoaneurysm model. Materials and Methods: Bilateral groin AVG pseudoaneurysms (n = 18) were created with an oversized Dacron interposition graft within a polytetrafluoroethylene femoral AVG in nine domestic swine and allowed to mature 28 +/- 4 days (standard deviation). Transluminal placement of Wallgraft was performed to exclude the pseudoaneurysm from the AVG circulation. Hemodialysis was performed (400 mL/min x 1 hour, with intravenous heparin 30 units/kg) every 4 days for a total of 6 weeks via 15-gauge needles in the treated AVG pseudoaneurysm site. Arteriography and duplex ultrasound scan were performed to determine AVG patency and pseudoaneurysm flow. Histologic evaluation was performed to determine Wallgraft morphology. In vitro pulsatile flow chamber was used to determine maximal flow volume without peri-Wallgraft endoleak. RESULTS: All AVG pseudoaneurysms were successfully excluded with the Wallgrafts. Twelve AVG (67%) remained patent at the completion of the study. No Wallgraft migration occurred from hemodialysis. Transient peri-Wallgraft endoleak (<2 hours after hemodialysis) was present in 13 of 18 (72%) and four of 12 (33%) AVG pseudoaneurysms by weeks 1 and 6, respectively. With maintenance of an intraluminal pressure of 80, 100, 120, 140, and 160 mm Hg in the pulsatile flow chamber, the maximal flow rates without peri-Wallgraft endoleak were 625 +/- 120, 650 +/- 145, 620 +/- 95, 425 +/- 110, and 262 +/- 86 mL/min. Scanning electron microscopy showed a neointimal layer covered with thrombus on the Wallgraft surface. CONCLUSION: Endoluminal placement of Wallgraft endoprosthesis provides adequate structural support for continuous hemodialysis after AVG pseudoaneurysm exclusion. Transient blood flow in the pseudoaneurysm cavity may occur immediately after the hemodialysis, which may represent the effect of heparin used during hemodialysis. This study suggests Wallgraft is a safe and effective treatment for AVG pseudoaneurysm and permits continuous hemodialysis.
Authors:
Peter H Lin; Chris K Johnson; Jennifer K Pullium; Alan J Koffron; Brian Conklin; Thomas T Terramani; Ruth Bush; Changyi Chen; Alan B Lumsden
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of vascular surgery : official publication, the Society for Vascular Surgery [and] International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter     Volume:  37     ISSN:  0741-5214     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Vasc. Surg.     Publication Date:  2003 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-01-06     Completed Date:  2003-01-29     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8407742     Medline TA:  J Vasc Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  175-81     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy, the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston VAMC (112), 2002 Holcomb Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA. plin@bcm.tmc.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aneurysm, False / etiology,  therapy*
Animals
Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / adverse effects*
Disease Models, Animal
Renal Dialysis
Stents*
Swine

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