Incidence of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy and Post-Operative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Chimney Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Chimney endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (ch-EVAR) has become a valid alternative to treat complex aneurysms but the occurrence of contrast-induced kidney injury (CI-AKI) is poorly known. This study investigated the incidence and the impact of CI-AKI on post-operative outcomes after ch-EVAR. Consecutive patients who underwent ch-EVAR between July 2010 and 2021 were retrospectively included. CI-AKI was defined based on plasma creatinine levels within 7 days after the intervention according to the “Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes” (KDIGO) classification. Among 102 patients included, CI-AKI occurred in 14 cases (13.7%). The 30-day post-operative mortality and complications were significantly higher in patients who developed CI-AKI compared with those who did not (50 vs 9.1%, P =.001 and 57.1 vs 20.5%, P =.007). Over a median follow-up of 24 months (3-39), overall mortality was also significantly higher (78.6 vs 33.0%, P =.002). The pre-operative platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) was significantly higher in patients who developed CI-AKI (224.5 vs 147.6, P =.008). CI-AKI is frequent after ch-EVAR and is associated with worse post-operative outcomes. This should increase awareness of clinicians to optimize preventive and therapeutic strategies.