Para-Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms as a Long-Term Complication After Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment

<b>Background:</b> Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is becoming an increasingly prevalent clinical issue, leading to a growing number of patients requiring surgical interventions. Consequently, there is an increasing occurrence of para-anastomotic aneurysms as late complications followi...

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Main Authors: Julia Łacna, Michał Serafin, Dorota Łyko-Morawska, Julia Szostek, Dariusz Stańczyk, Iga Kania, Magdalena Mąka, Waclaw Kuczmik
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Michał Serafin
Dorota Łyko-Morawska
Julia Szostek
Dariusz Stańczyk
Iga Kania
Magdalena Mąka
Waclaw Kuczmik
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description <b>Background:</b> Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is becoming an increasingly prevalent clinical issue, leading to a growing number of patients requiring surgical interventions. Consequently, there is an increasing occurrence of para-anastomotic aneurysms as late complications following primary treatment for PAD. These aneurysms typically arise at the sites of graft implantation and necessitate individualized management strategies based on factors such as location, size, and the patient’s overall condition. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> This five-year retrospective study, conducted at a single center, aimed to evaluate the anatomical location, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and management strategies for 55 patients treated for femoral and popliteal artery para-anastomotic pseudoaneurysms of the lower limb between January 2018 and June 2024. Treatment approaches were determined based on aneurysm size, the extent of atherosclerosis, and the patient’s surgical risk. This study analyzed patient demographics, surgical techniques, postoperative complications, and aneurysm characteristics. <b>Results:</b> Most pseudoaneurysms occurred between 6 and 10 years after the primary procedure. The most common surgical intervention was aneurysmectomy with graft interposition, performed in 46 patients (83.64%), followed by aneurysmectomy with extra-anatomical bypass in 6 patients (10.91%), and endovascular repair (EVAR) in 3 patients (5.45%). Early postoperative complications occurred in 16.36% of patients. The 12-month freedom from graft stenosis was 87.23%, and freedom from anastomotic aneurysm recurrence at 12 months was 100%. <b>Conclusions:</b> This study highlights the critical need for individualized treatment strategies and ongoing surveillance in managing lower-limb para-anastomotic pseudoaneurysms, particularly given the prevalence of lower-limb pain and the high occurrence of such in the common femoral artery. The favorable long-term graft patency rates observed suggest that aneurysmectomy with graft interposition is an effective intervention, reinforcing its role as the primary approach within this patient population.
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spelling doaj-art-0dbd52455fed4150bb32e156c08b4a432025-08-20T02:00:56ZengMDPI AGBiomedicines2227-90592024-11-011212272710.3390/biomedicines12122727Para-Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms as a Long-Term Complication After Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical TreatmentJulia Łacna0Michał Serafin1Dorota Łyko-Morawska2Julia Szostek3Dariusz Stańczyk4Iga Kania5Magdalena Mąka6Waclaw Kuczmik7Department of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 45-47 Ziołowa Street, 40-635 Katowice, PolandDepartment of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 45-47 Ziołowa Street, 40-635 Katowice, PolandDepartment of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 45-47 Ziołowa Street, 40-635 Katowice, PolandDepartment of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 45-47 Ziołowa Street, 40-635 Katowice, PolandDepartment of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 45-47 Ziołowa Street, 40-635 Katowice, PolandDepartment of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 45-47 Ziołowa Street, 40-635 Katowice, PolandDepartment of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 45-47 Ziołowa Street, 40-635 Katowice, PolandDepartment of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 45-47 Ziołowa Street, 40-635 Katowice, Poland<b>Background:</b> Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is becoming an increasingly prevalent clinical issue, leading to a growing number of patients requiring surgical interventions. Consequently, there is an increasing occurrence of para-anastomotic aneurysms as late complications following primary treatment for PAD. These aneurysms typically arise at the sites of graft implantation and necessitate individualized management strategies based on factors such as location, size, and the patient’s overall condition. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> This five-year retrospective study, conducted at a single center, aimed to evaluate the anatomical location, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and management strategies for 55 patients treated for femoral and popliteal artery para-anastomotic pseudoaneurysms of the lower limb between January 2018 and June 2024. Treatment approaches were determined based on aneurysm size, the extent of atherosclerosis, and the patient’s surgical risk. This study analyzed patient demographics, surgical techniques, postoperative complications, and aneurysm characteristics. <b>Results:</b> Most pseudoaneurysms occurred between 6 and 10 years after the primary procedure. The most common surgical intervention was aneurysmectomy with graft interposition, performed in 46 patients (83.64%), followed by aneurysmectomy with extra-anatomical bypass in 6 patients (10.91%), and endovascular repair (EVAR) in 3 patients (5.45%). Early postoperative complications occurred in 16.36% of patients. The 12-month freedom from graft stenosis was 87.23%, and freedom from anastomotic aneurysm recurrence at 12 months was 100%. <b>Conclusions:</b> This study highlights the critical need for individualized treatment strategies and ongoing surveillance in managing lower-limb para-anastomotic pseudoaneurysms, particularly given the prevalence of lower-limb pain and the high occurrence of such in the common femoral artery. The favorable long-term graft patency rates observed suggest that aneurysmectomy with graft interposition is an effective intervention, reinforcing its role as the primary approach within this patient population.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/12/2727peripheral arterial diseasepara-anastomotic aneurysmssurgical treatment
spellingShingle Julia Łacna
Michał Serafin
Dorota Łyko-Morawska
Julia Szostek
Dariusz Stańczyk
Iga Kania
Magdalena Mąka
Waclaw Kuczmik
Para-Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms as a Long-Term Complication After Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment
Biomedicines
peripheral arterial disease
para-anastomotic aneurysms
surgical treatment
title Para-Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms as a Long-Term Complication After Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment
title_full Para-Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms as a Long-Term Complication After Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment
title_fullStr Para-Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms as a Long-Term Complication After Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment
title_full_unstemmed Para-Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms as a Long-Term Complication After Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment
title_short Para-Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms as a Long-Term Complication After Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment
title_sort para anastomotic pseudoaneurysms as a long term complication after surgical treatment of peripheral artery disease clinical characteristics and surgical treatment
topic peripheral arterial disease
para-anastomotic aneurysms
surgical treatment
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/12/2727
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