Table IV.
Tier 2b surgeries
| ACS category | Surgeries, No. (%) | Diagnosis | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA | 1 (5) | Asymptomatic 10-cm AAA | EVAR |
| Bypass graft complication | 2 (9) | Endograft stenosis | Revision of EVAR |
| Symptomatic vein graft stenosis | Graft angioplasty | ||
| Dialysis | 7 (32) | Malfunctioning AVF (n = 7) | Fistulagram, angioplasty |
| PVD | 1 (5) | Subclavian artery occlusion, brachial embolus, rest pain | Subclavian stent, brachial thrombectomy |
| Venous | 3 (14) | Proximal DVT and contraindication to anticoagulation (n = 2) | IVC filter |
| PE and contraindication to anticoagulation | IVC filter | ||
| Wounds, gangrene, amputation | 4 (18) | Muscle necrosis after fasciotomy | Debridement |
| Forefoot gangrene | Transmetatarsal amputation | ||
| Toe gangrene, osteomyelitis | Toe amputation | ||
| Surgical site infection | Debridement | ||
| Other | 4 (18) | Bleeding varicose veins | Phlebectomy |
| Iatrogenic innominate artery injury | Innominate stent | ||
| Postoperative hematoma after pacemaker placement | Hematoma evacuation | ||
| Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm | Splenic artery stent-graft |
AAA, Abdominal aortic aneurysm; ACS, American College of Surgeons; AVF, arteriovenous fistula; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; EVAR, endovascular aneurysm repair; IVC, inferior vena cava; PE, pulmonary embolism; PVD, peripheral vascular disease.