Effi cacy of partial and complete resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in the hemorrhagic shock model of liver injury

BACKGROUND:Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta(REBOA)can temporarily control traumatic bleeding.However,its prolonged use potentially leads to ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI).Partial REBOA(pREBOA)can alleviate ischemic burden;however,its security and eff ectiveness prior to operative hemorrhage control remains unknown.Hence,we aimed to estimate the effi cacy of pREBOA in a swine model of liver injury using an experimental sliding-chamber ballistic gun.METHODS:Twenty Landrace pigs were randomized into control(no aortic occlusion)(n=5),intervention with complete REBOA(cREBOA)(n=5),continuous pREBOA(C-pREBOA)(n=5),and sequential pREBOA(S-pREBOA)(n=5)groups.In the cREBOA and C-pREBOA groups,the balloon was inflated for 60 min.The hemodynamic and laboratory values were compared at various observation time points.Tissue samples immediately after animal euthanasia from the myocardium,liver,kidneys,and duodenum were collected for histological assessment using hematoxylin and eosin staining.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,the survival rate of the REBOA groups was prominently improved(all P<0.05).The total volume of blood loss was markedly lower in the cREBOA group(493.14±127.31 mL)compared with other groups(P<0.01).The pH was significantly lower at 180 min in the cREBOA and S-pREBOA groups(P<0.05).At 120 min,the S-pREBOA group showed higher alanine aminotransferase(P<0.05)but lower blood urea nitrogen compared with the cREBOA group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:In this trauma model with liver injury,a 60-minute pREBOA resulted in improved survival rate and was effective in maintaining reliable aortic pressure,despite persistent hemorrhage.Extended tolerance time for aortic occlusion in Zone I for non-compressible torso hemorrhage was feasible with both continuous partial and sequential partial measures,and the significant improvement in the severity of acidosis and distal organ injury was observed in the sequential pREBOA.

The balloon occlusion and thrombus aspiration catheter mediated-distal coronary perfusion technique(BI-RESCUE)for treatment of coronary artery perforation

Coronary artery perforation(CAP)remains an infrequent but potentially lifethreatening complication during percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Although the prevalence of CAP is about 0.2%−0.9%in relatively low risk PCI,the incidence could up to 9%in complex clinical scenarios such as severe coronary calcification,chronic total occlusions and rotational atherectomy.[1]Despite the new techniques and equipment had lower morbidity and mortality,up to 17%of acute CAP cases would evolve to tamponade and subsequent death.

Application of ultrasound-guided balloon occlusion in cesarean section in 130 cases of sinister placenta previa

Objective:To investigate the clinical utility of ultrasound-guided balloon occlusion in cesarean section in patients with sinister placenta previa.Methods:The Interventional and Ultrasound Departments of the authors’center assisted obstetrics to complete cesarean section in cases of sinister placenta previa.A total of 130 patients with implanted sinister placenta previa were diagnosed using obstetrical ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI).Before cesarean section,the balloon was positioned in the bilateral radial or abdominal aorta.Immediately after delivery of the fetus,the balloon was temporarily filled to transiently seal the target vessel.According to the obstetrician’s assessment of hemostasis,the balloon was withdrawn at the appropriate time.Among the 130 patients,there was one case of abdominal aortic occlusion,with 129 cases blocked by the bilateral common iliac artery.Results:All 130 cases were successfully blocked,with an average blocking time of<15 min,while intraoperative blood loss was 800–1500 ml.Conclusion:Ultrasound-guided balloon blocking treatment before cesarean section can mitigate the dangers of placenta previa and significantly reduce blood loss with no exposure to X-ray radiation.Thus,the technique merits serious consideration.

Application of Abdominal Aortic Balloon Occlusion Combined with Tourniquet in Pregnant Women with Severe Placenta Accreta Spectrum

Objective Abdominal aortic balloon occlusion(AABO)is a vascular intervention method that has been widely used in the treatment of severe placenta accreta spectrum(PAS).The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits,potential risks,and characteristics of AABO combined with tourniquet binding of the lower uterine segment(LUS)in treatment of pregnant women with PAS.Methods In this study,64 pregnant women with PAS scores greater than 5 were enrolled as research subjects and divided into two groups.Group A(n=34)underwent normal operative procedures including tourniquet binding of the LUS.Group B(n=30)underwent AABO combined with tourniquet binding of the LUS.General clinical characteristics,ultrasonography PAS score,intraoperative blood loss(IBL),blood loss within 24 h after surgery(24-h BL),postoperative complications,and neonatal data of the two groups were retrospectively reviewed.The influencing factors of IBL for the two groups were analyzed.Results The amounts of IBL,24-h BL,total input red blood cell,and the incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation were significantly lower in group B than in group A(P<0.05),and this difference was even more significant in the subgroup of placenta percreta(PAS scores≥10).Further multivariate linear analysis showed that the combined therapy of AABO and tourniquet could independently predict lower IBL than normal operative procedures did(P=0.001).Conclusion AABO combined with tourniquet binding of the LUS could improve the outcomes of pregnant women with severe PAS and reduce serious peripartum complications of AABO.

Primary balloon angioplasty for chronic occlusion of intracranial internal carotid artery: A case report

Chronic occlusion of large intracranial arteries is the main cause of ischemic stroke in China.Patients with symptomatic intracranial artery occlusion and hemodynamic impairment are at high risk of recurrent stroke.Chronic occlusion of the intracranial segment of the internal carotid artery is a common type of intracranial artery occlusion.Medical management is regarded as the standard treatment for this disease.With the development of endovascular treatment,some patients with chronic cerebral artery occlusion have achieved satisfactory results with endovascular therapy.We reported a patient with symptomatic chronic occlusion of the ophthalmic segment of the internal carotid artery.Simple balloon angioplasty was performed,and the occluded ophthalmic segment of the internal carotid artery was successfully recanalized without perioperative complications.At 4 months followup,the internal carotid artery remained patent and perfusion of the right cerebral hemisphere improved dramatically.In addition,we briefly reviewed the relevant literature.

Balloon test occlusion of internal carotid artery: Angiographic findings predictive of results

AIM: To reveal angiographic findings to predict the re-sult of balloon test occlusion(BTO).METHODS: The cerebral angiograms of 42 consecu-tive patients who underwent cerebral angiography in-cluding both the Matas and Allcock maneuvers and BTO were retrospectively analyzed. Visualization of the an-terior cerebral artery(ACA) and the middle cerebral ar-tery(MCA) by the cross flow on the tested side during the Matas or Allcock maneuver was graded on a 5-point scale. Circle of Willis(COW) anatomy with respect to the presence/absence of a collateral path to reach the tested internal carotid artery(ICA) was classified intofour categories. A univariate logistic analysis was used to analyze the associations between each angiographic finding and the BTO result. Sensitivity, specificity, accu-racy, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for each finding were calculated. RESULTS: Five patients(12%) were BTO-positive and the remaining 37 patients(88%) were BTO-negative. Visualizations of the ACA and MCA as well as the COW anatomy were significantly associated with the BTO re-sult(P = 0.0051 for ACA, P = 0.0002 for MCA, and P < 0.0001 for COW anatomy). In particular, good MCA vi-sualization and the presence of an anterior connection(collateral path to the tested ICA from the contralateral ICA via the anterior communicating artery) in the COW were highly predictive for negative BTO(negative pre-dictive value = 100% for both).

Intravascular ultrasound-guided “extended” reverse controlled antegrade and retrograde subintimal tracking technique using a cutting balloon for recanalizing chronic coronary total occlusion with a side branch

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of chronic total occlusion (CTO) represents the most technically challenging procedure in contemporary interventional cardiology.[1] Blunt lesions and presence of proximal side branch are considered to be strong predictors of reduced technical success.[ 2,3] For such lesions, the antegrade approach may not be feasible or desirable, and the retrograde approach can be used as the initial crossing strategy. However, when treating the blunt CTO with a large side branch proximal to the occlusion, the side branch might be occluded after stent implantation if the retrograde guidewire passed the occluded segment through the subintimal space and re-entered into the true lumen at the opposite side of the side branch.[4] We reported a useful method to solve the above issue which utilizes intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to guide “extended” reverse controlled antegrade and retrograde subintimal tracking (CART) technique with a cutting balloon.

Cerebral Angiography Induced Prolonged Focal Seizure and Hemiparesis during Carotid Artery Balloon Test Occlusion

The frequency of neurologic complications of cerebral angiography is 0.3%-2.3%, and the frequency of the persistent neurologic deficits that remain over 7-10 days is 0.4%-0.5%. On the other hand, all neurologic complications of balloon test occlusion (BTO) have been reported in 0%-8.3% and especially in 1.6%-1.7% of symptomatic neurologic complications. There are a few reports concerning a seizure related to cerebral angiography and BTO. We report a case of prolonged seizures and left hemiparesis during and after BTO of the right internal carotid artery. The patient showed repeated focal seizures and prolonged left hemiparesis lasting for approximately 2 months. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated no abnormal findings. Suspected mechanisms of seizure were a cerebral blood flow change induced by BTO and neurotoxicity of accumulated contrast medium. A combination of prolonged focal seizures and subsequent hemiparesis is a rare complication of BTO, which should be taken into consideration during BTO.

A simple practical balloon anchoring technique within the guide catheter for chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the coronary artery

Dear Editor： Chronic total occlusions （CTOs） of the coronary artery are commonly encountered complex lesionst11. Percutaneous coronary intervention （PCI） for CTO is technically challenging due to low procedural success ratesTM. Microcatheter is one of the important devices for treatment of CTOTM. It has been widely used attributed to the excellent crossability whenever angula- tion and tortuousity of the coronary artery is encoun- tered. In the process, the microcatheter has to be withdrawn from the guide wire after the wire is proved to locate in the true lumen.

Successful opening in-stent chronic total occlusion lesion of coronary artery by excimer laser coronary angioplasty

In percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), chronic total occlusion (CTO) coronary artery disease still remains difficult to treat. One of the reasons for the failure is the hard of the CTO lesions that balloon is difficult to pass through or expand. Previous methods to deal with CTO lesions that cannot be passed by balloon, include selecting reinforced catheter (such as 5 in 6 guiding catheter, Guidzilla catheter, or Tornus microcatheter), guidewire extrusion or rotary grinding technology. In recent years, excimer laser coronary angioplasty (ELCA) has been gradually applied to CTO lesions. Using inert halide as the laser medium, ELCA emits a 308 nm high-intensity unidirectional light wave with absorption depth of only 50 μmL, resulting in less thermal effect and less damage to non-target lesions. In this paper, we will describe a successful PCI case of an in-stent CTO lesion using ELCA with long term coronary angiography follow-up.

Budd-Chiari syndrome: A case with a combination of hepatic vein and superior vena cava occlusion

We here report a recent, rare case of Budd-Chiari syndrome, associated with a combination of hepatic vein and superior vena cava occlusion. A young female, who had been ingood health, was admitted to our hospital because of massive ascites. The patient had used no oral contraceptives. Tests for coagulation disorders, hematological disorders, and antiphospholipid syndrome were all negative. BuddChiari syndrome was diagnosed by radiographic examination. The patient was suffering from a combination of hepatic vein and superior vena cava occlusion. In particular, the venous flow returned from the liver mainly through a right accessory hepatic vein, and stenosis was recognized at the orifice of this collateral vein into the vena cava.Subsequently, the patient underwent percutaneous balloon dilatation therapy for this stenosis. After this treatment, the massive ascites was gradually reduced, and she was discharged from our hospital. It has now been one year since discharge, and the patient has been doing well. If deteriorating liver function or intractable ascites occur again, a liver transplantation may be anticipated. This is the first case report of Budd-Chiari syndrome associated with a superior vena cava occlusion.

Superficial Temporal Artery to Middle Cerebral Artery Bypass and Endovascular Parent Artery Occlusion in the Treatment of Giant Intracranial Aneurysms

The authors are reporting on a study drawn from unpublished dissertation done by the corresponding author when he completed his neurosurgical training in Paris, France in 2004, few years before the advent of flow diverters. The study was a retrospective review of giant intracranial aneurysms treated by superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass combined with endovascular occlusion of the parent artery. From 1990 to 2003, 29 consecutive cases of giant cerebral aneurysms, not suitable to selective treatment were managed in that way. Twenty-one medical records had enough data to allow objective evaluation. Sixteen female and five male patients bearing 21 giant aneurysms were involved. Their mean age was 46 years. The aneurysm was revealed by mass effect in 13 cases and subarachnoid hemorrhage in one case. On admission 19 patients presented with unruptured aneurysms and two have sustained a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The balloon occlusion test before the bypass operation was not tolerated in 18 patients. The treatment was completed in 19 patients and 17 of them had parent artery occlusion with latex detachable balloons. The only death of the series occurred before the endovascular treatment. The mean follow-up period was 30 months. After completion of the treatment, 16 (84%) patients had no symptom. Aneurysm recanalization or rupture was not observed after the parent artery occlusion. With the combination of superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass + endovascular parent artery occlusion, 90% of giant intracranial aneurysms untreatable selectively were permanently excluded with a good outcome in 95%.

EVALUATION OF THE BRAIN TOLERANCE TO CAROTID ARTERY OCCLUSION

Objective: To establish an objective criterion for assessing brain tolerance to carotid artery occlusion. Methods Endovascular trial balloon occlusion of carotid artery (TBO) in combination with single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD) and carotid artery stump pressure (SP) measurement was performed routinely for those patients who might have carotid artery manipulated or permanently occluded. Results Out of the 10 cases, one failed the TBO, though an angiographically adequate collateral circulation was observed. The patient’s SP and relative symmetry (rS) of SPECT imaging were 51mmHg and 86%. The remaining cases showed negative TBOs. After carotid occlusions, their mean velocity of ipsilateral middle cerebral artery decreased (16. 3 ± 6. 9 )%. The mean rS was (98. 0 ± 2. 4)% (92. 7% -101. 3% ). The mean SP was (64. 5 ± 13. 0)mmHg [(72. 3±11. 3)% of baseline, range 32-83mmHg. For one subject, the ICA was occluded spontaneously in the test. A reversal internal carotid artery (ICA ) flow was noted in 3 patients with balloon inflated in the common carotid artery (CCA ). When the CCA was occluded, the system blood pressure and heart rate increased apparently. However, this phenomenon did not occur when the ballon was inflated in the ICA. Conclusion With this TBO technique, clinically silent areas of decreased perfusion might be detected. We suggest it be a routine examination prior to carotid manipulations.

Role of double-balloon enteroscopy in malignant small bowel tumors

AIM: To assess the double-balloon enteroscopy(DBE) role in malignant small bowel tumors(MSBT).METHODS: This is a retrospective descriptive study performed in a single center. All consecutive patients who underwent a DBE with final diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm from 2004 to 2014 in our referral center were included. Patient demographic and clinical pathological characteristics were recorded and reviewed. MSBT diagnosis was achieved either by DBE directed biopsy with multiple tissue sampling, endoscopic findings or histological analysis of surgical specimen. We have analyzed double-balloon enteroscopy impact in outcome and clinical course of these patients. RESULTS: Of 627 patients, 28(4.5%)(mean age = 60 ± 17.3 years) underwent 30 procedures(25 anterograde, 5 retrograde) and were diagnosed of a malignant tumor. Patients presented with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding(n = 19, 67.9%), occlusion syndrome(n = 7, 25%) and diarrhea(n = 1, 3.6%). They were diagnosed by DBE biopsy(n = 18, 64.3%), histological analysis of surgical specimen(n = 7, 25%) and unequivocal endoscopic findings(n = 2, 7.1%). Gastrointestinal stromal tumor(n = 8, 28.6%), adenocarcinoma(n = 7, 25%), lymphoma(n = 4, 14.3%), neuroendocrine tumor(n = 4, 14.3%), metastatic(n = 3, 10.7%) and Kaposi sarcoma(n = 1, 3.6%) were identified. DBE modified outcome in 7 cases(25%), delaying or avoiding emergency surgery(n = 3), modifying surgery approach(n = 2) and indicating emergency SB partial resection instead of elective approach(n = 2).CONCLUSION: DBE may be critical in the management of MSBT providing additional information that may be decisive in the clinical course of these patients.

Successful balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration for bleeding duodenal varices using cyanoacrylate

A 76-year-old woman with hepatitis C cirrhosis presented with tarry stools and hematemesis.An endoscopy demonstrated bleeding duodenal varices in the second portion of the duodenum.Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed markedly tortuous varices around the wall in the duodenum.Several afferent veins appeared to have developed,and the right ovarian vein draining into the inferior vena cava was detected as an efferent vein.Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) of the varices using cyanoacrylate was successfully performed in combination with the temporary occlusion of the portal vein.Although no previous publications have used cyanoacrylate as an embolic agent for BRTO to control bleeding duodenal varices,this strategy can be considered as an alternative procedure to conventional BRTO using ethanolamine oleate when numerous afferent vessels that cannot be embolized are present.

Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration for treatment of congenital intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunt:A case report

Congenital intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunt(CPSVS), a rare vascular malformation, has been described in both children and adults and can lead to severe neurophysiological complications. However, a standard therapeutic protocol for CPSVS has not been elucidated. With the advantage of minimally invasive techniques,transcatheter embolization has been used to treat CPSVS. The condition is challenging to manage, especially in patients with large or multiple shunts, through which rapid blood flow can cause ectopic embolism. Here, we describe a case of CPSVS with a large shunt that was successfully treated with balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration with interlocking detachable coils.

不同位置动脉球囊阻断在凶险性前置胎盘术中的应用价值

目的评估不同位置动脉球囊阻断术在凶险性前置胎盘合并胎盘植入剖腹产术中应用临床效果及安全性的对比研究。方法本院2015年9月至2022年8月共有57例经多普勒超声和/或核磁共振证实凶险性前置胎盘合并胎盘植入,在剖腹产术前行动脉球囊阻断术,其中腹主动脉球囊阻断术(A组)26例,髂总动脉球囊阻断术(B组)31例。结果A、B两组合计子宫保有率100%(57/57),剖宫产手术时间、新生儿Apgar评分(1 min、5 min)两组之间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),A组术中出血量显著低于B两组术中出血量(P<0.05),放射防护安全性方面,A组明显优于B组(P<0.05)。A组分别出现1例球囊回撤失败,B组分别出现1例动脉血栓和1例下肢静脉血栓,两组之间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论腹主动脉球囊阻断术和髂总动脉球囊阻断术均可降低子宫切除率,保留患者生育功能,但是腹主动脉球囊阻断术中出血量及放射防护安全性均优于髂总动脉球囊阻断术。

急性前循环动脉粥样硬化性串联闭塞患者球囊扩张与支架置入的效果

目的比较颈内动脉起始段粥样硬化性串联闭塞患者颈内动脉颅外段行球囊扩张或支架置入的安全性和有效性。方法纳入2018年1月至2022年10月海南医学院第一附属医院和广州医科大学附属第三医院收治的发病24 h内行血管内治疗的急性前循环串联闭塞脑卒中患者91例,分为球囊扩张组51例,支架置入组40例,比较两组基线和临床资料。mTICI 2b~3定义为血管良好再通,术后90 d改良Rankin量表(mRS)评分0~2分定义为临床预后良好。结果支架组患者术后血管良好再通率和90 d良好临床预后率较球囊组高,分别为70%比60.8%和60%比52%,但差异无统计学意义(P=0.361、0.391)。两组症状性颅内出血发生率、无症状性颅内出血发生率和病死率分别为10%比11.8%、32.5%比41.2%、22.5%比17.7%,差异均无统计学意义(P=1.000、0.396、0.564)。结论颈内动脉起始段动脉粥样硬化性病变所致的急性前循环串联闭塞患者,急性期颅外段行球囊扩张或支架置入可能均安全有效。

球囊阻断肝动脉灌注化疗用于不可切除肝细胞癌合并肝动脉-门静脉瘘

目的观察球囊阻断肝动脉灌注化疗(b-HAIC)用于不可切除肝细胞癌(HCC)合并肝动脉-门静脉瘘(HAPF)的有效性及安全性。方法回顾性分析8例接受FOLFOX b-HAIC的不可切除HCC合并HAPF患者,记录技术成功率及治疗相关不良事件并评价疗效。结果对8例成功完成17次b-HAIC,技术成功率100%。首次b-HAIC后1个月,8例HAPF瘘口分流量降低或完全闭合,治疗有效率100%。2~3次b-HAIC后,HCC客观缓解率(ORR)和疾病控制率(DCR)分别为87.50%(7/8)及100%(8/8)。8例治疗后均出现1~3级不良事件,以腹痛(7/8,87.50%)及转氨酶一过性升高(5/8,62.50%)为主,经休息或对症治疗后均好转;未见4~5级不良事件。结论b-HAIC治疗不可切除HCC合并HAPF有效且相对安全。

腹主动脉球囊阻断术与改良后子宫血管阻断术在胎盘植入性疾病患者再次剖宫产中的应用比较

目的研究预置腹主动脉球囊阻断术与改良后子宫血管阻断术在前置胎盘伴胎盘植入性疾病再次剖宫产中的应用效果。方法选取2016年4月至2022年12月在合肥市妇幼保健院行再次剖宫产手术治疗的前置胎盘伴胎盘植入性疾病的瘢痕子宫患者97例。术前行腹主动脉球囊阻断术48例为对照组,术中行改良后子宫血管阻断术49例为观察组。观察比较两组患者术中、术后情况。结果观察组的术后行双侧子宫动脉栓塞术数、人均住院费用均小于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组的术中平均出血量、输注红细胞悬液量、子宫切除率、膀胱破裂率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论两种手术方式在完全性前置胎盘伴胎盘植入患者的再次剖宫产手术治疗中均能有效减少术中出血,而使用改良后子宫血管阻断术,未出现血管介入手术并发症,无需X线暴露,母儿安全性高,同时降低了住院费用,具有临床推广潜力。