Title:The effect of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair on Renal Function in Patients Treated for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Volume: 25
Issue: 44
Author(s): Petroula Nana*, George Kouvelos, Alexandros Brotis, Konstantinos Spanos, Athanasios Giannoukas and Miltiadis Matsagkas
Affiliation:
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Larissa,Greece
Keywords:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm, endovascular aneurysm repair, renal function, renal outcome, renal impairment, systematic review.
Abstract: Aim: The effect of endovascular aneurysm repair in patients treated for abdominal aortic aneurysm has
not been clearly defined. The objective of the present article was to provide a contemporary literature review and
perform an analysis to determine the effect of EVAR on renal function in the early post-operative period and
during follow-up.
Methods: A systematic review of the literature was undertaken to identify all studies reporting the effect of
EVAR on renal function. Outcome data were pooled and combined overall effect sizes were calculated using
fixed or random-effects models.
Results: Thirty-two studies reporting on 24846 patients were included. Acute renal failure after EVAR occurred
with an estimated frequency of 9% (95%CI: 5-16%; I2=97%). Median follow-up period was 19.5 months (range
1-60 months). The estimated frequency of chronic renal failure during follow-up was 7% (95%CI: 3-17%;
I2=98%). Hemodialysis was required in 2% (1-3%; I2=97%) of the cases.
Conclusion: High-level evidence demonstrating the effect of EVAR on the incidence of acute and chronic renal
failure is lacking. Based on the current available data, nearly 10% of patients undergoing EVAR for AAA have an
increased risk for renal dysfunction after the procedure. Whether this deterioration may lead to a worse outcome
has not been adequately proved.