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Impact of Charlson Comorbidity Index adjusted to age in prognosis after endovas...
Constâncio Oliveira, Vania; Cruz Silva, Joana; Silva, Eduardo; Nunes, Celso; Castro, Miguel; Baldaia, Leonor; Vale Pereira, Ricardo; Fonseca, ManuelBACKGROUND: Individualized risk assessment using comorbidity adjustment is an important component in modern clinical practice and can be performed considering individual comorbidities or through the use of summary measures. The Charlson Comorbidity Index adjusted to age (CCIa) is the most widely validated and used comorbidity assessment tool. Studies have proved CCIa as a strong predictor of mortality for a var...
IMPACT OF TYPE-II ENDOLEAK ON ANEURYSM SAC IN A SINGLE CENTER
Varino, Juliana; Vale Pereira, Ricardo; Mendes, Carolina; Marinho, André; Rodrigues, Roger; Gonçalves, Anabela; Antunes, Luís; Marques, MargaridaObjective: Type 2 endoleak occurs in up to 30% of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), but its long-term significance continues to be one of the most controversial topics. We reviewed our experience to evaluate late outcomes associated with type 2 endoleak. Methods: Between January 2008 to December 2014, 57 patients undergoing EVAR were enrolled in the presenting study. Computed tomography (angioCT) scan assess...