Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To evaluate effects of preoperative high-dose glucocorticoid on the inflammatory response and recovery after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). BACKGROUND: The postimplantation syndrome after EVAR may delay recovery due to the release of proinflammatory mediators. Glucocorticoids may reduce postoperative inflammatory responses and enhance recovery, but with limited information on EVAR. METHODS: A single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 153 patients undergoing elective EVAR between November 2009 and January 2013. Patients received 30 mg/kg of methylprednisolone (MP) (n = 77) or placebo (n = 76) preoperatively. Primary outcome was a modified version of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Secondary outcome measures were the effect on inflammatory biomarkers, morbidity, and time to meet discharge criteria. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative MP attenuates the inflammatory response with a faster recovery after EVAR for abdominal aortic aneurysms. Further safety and dose-response studies are required to allow recommendations for general practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION: clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00989729.
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Authors | Louise de la Motte, Henrik Kehlet, Katja Vogt, Claus H Nielsen, John B Groenvall, Henning B Nielsen, Andreas Andersen, Torben V Schroeder, Lars Lönn |
Journal | Annals of surgery
(Ann Surg)
Vol. 260
Issue 3
Pg. 540-8; discussion 548-9
(Sep 2014)
ISSN: 1528-1140 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25115430
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Glucocorticoids
- Interleukins
- Methylprednisolone
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
(surgery)
- Area Under Curve
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Double-Blind Method
- Endovascular Procedures
- Female
- Glucocorticoids
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Interleukins
(blood)
- Length of Stay
- Male
- Methylprednisolone
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Postoperative Complications
(prevention & control)
- Preoperative Period
- Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
(prevention & control)
- Treatment Outcome
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