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Three-Year Retrospective Study of Complications Arising during Interventional Procedures

M Leonardi1, P Cenni, M Spagnoli

  • 1Servizio di Neuroradiologia, Ospedale Bellaria, Bologna; Italy - marco.leonardi@ausl.bologna.it.

Interventional Neuroradiology : Journal of Peritherapeutic Neuroradiology, Surgical Procedures and Related Neurosciences
|July 2, 2010
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This study evaluated complications from 246 endovascular procedures for conditions like aneurysms. The research found a 2% complication rate, including one death and three permanent neurological deficits.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Endovascular procedures are increasingly common for various vascular pathologies.
  • Assessing complication rates is crucial for patient safety and treatment guidelines.
  • International benchmarks provide a standard for evaluating local practice outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the complication rate of interventional procedures in daily practice.
  • To compare these rates with international reference centers and guidelines.
  • To analyze complications across seven distinct pathological conditions treated endovascularly.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 246 interventional procedures performed between 2000 and 2002.
  • Procedures covered aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, fistulae, tumors, stenosis, and thrombolysis.
  • Data collection focused on periprocedural complications and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Aneurysmal disease represented 45% of all endovascular procedures.
  • Four periprocedural complications occurred during 246 interventions.
  • The overall complication rate was 2%, including one death and three permanent neurological deficits.

Conclusions:

  • The study established a 2% periprocedural complication rate for endovascular treatments in this practice.
  • Findings align with acceptable outcomes for endovascular interventions.
  • Continuous monitoring of complication rates is essential for refining interventional practices.
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