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BACKGROUND: Transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TF TAVI) has recently become an established treatment option for intermediate and high-risk surgical patients with severe aortic stenosis. Despite significant reduction in diameter of valvular delivery systems, access related vascular complications remain a major safety concern. The aim of this study was to evaluate impact of femoral access techniques: surgical versus percutaneous on in-hospital outcomes. METHODS: Polish National TAVI Registry (POL-TAVI) was used as a data source. The analysis included 1680 patients treated with TF TAVI in years 2013-2016. 677 patients were treated using percutaneous technique (Group PC) and 1003 using open surgical access (Group S). The two groups were matched and compared. All-cause mortality, length of hospital stay, procedure time and potential risk factors for vascular access site complications after TF TAVI were analyzed. RESULTS: Vascular access site complications were reported in 162 (9.64%) of 1680 patients and were found significantly more often in PC group (13.15% vs. 7.28% P>0.001). There was a significant difference between groups regarding Body Mass Index, arterial hypertension, transient ischemic attack history and NYHA classification. The data analysis showed that increased probability of all vascular complications was associated with percutaneous access. In addition, left-side access and female sex were independent risk factors for all vascular complications. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical cut-down in the groin with exposure of the artery and manual suture after the procedure seems to be a safer option for TF TAVI patients.

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Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/cirugía , Cateterismo Periférico/efectos adversos , Arteria Femoral , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/efectos adversos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter/efectos adversos , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica/mortalidad , Cateterismo Periférico/mortalidad , Causas de Muerte , Femenino , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/mortalidad , Humanos , Tiempo de Internación , Masculino , Polonia , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/mortalidad , Punciones , Sistema de Registros , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Técnicas de Sutura , Factores de Tiempo , Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica Transcatéter/mortalidad , Resultado del Tratamiento

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INTRODUCTION: Various modifications of standard endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) have been developed to solve the problem of difficult neck anatomy. AIM: The authors propose the implantation of a predeployed extension cuff (kilt) using on-shelf Endurant II elements. In a vast majority of cases, the proposed method provides a solution for the hostile neck problem using standard Endurant II elements available in all centers performing subrenal EVAR procedures. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The early outcomes of kilt implantation were evaluated in 11 patients (three with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, one symptomatic) in 2 vascular centers in Silesia (Poland). All patients presented with hostile neck anatomy defined as neck length < 10 mm, diameter > 28 mm, angulation > 60°, mural thrombus or calcium > 2 mm in thickness or > 180° circumference. RESULTS: No intraoperative type I endoleak or device migration was observed. Two perioperative deaths occurred in patients in a severe condition with ruptured aneurysms. One case of type III endoleak was managed by the implantation of an additional iliac extension with complete endoleak sealing. CONCLUSIONS: The proposed method seems to be effective in early endoleak prevention in patients with hostile neck anatomy undergoing EVAR procedures; however, studies with long-term follow-up are needed.