Beyond the Blockage: A Comprehensive Analysis of Reperfusion Injury Across Different Organs Post Endovascular Stenting—A Case Series
Endovascular stenting has emerged as the gold standard for treating various occlusive vascular disorders. However, it has its own challenges. Reperfusion injury, a paradoxical tissue damage that occurs after the restoration of blood flow, is one such challenge seen with endovascular interventions. This case series presents three instances of reperfusion injury involving the carotid, superior mesenteric, and renal arteries following stenting procedures. Timely management with targeted interventions, including coil embolization and hemodynamic stabilization, was crucial in mitigating adverse outcomes. By examining these cases, this series highlights the importance of increased awareness, early recognition, and targeted interventions in order to optimize patient outcomes.Clinical ImpactReperfusion injury after endovascular stenting is a serious but often overlooked complication that can lead to life-threatening consequences. This case series highlights the need for early recognition, careful blood pressure control, and prompt intervention to prevent complications. By examining cases involving the carotid, renal, and superior mesenteric arteries, we emphasize the importance of close post-procedure monitoring and tailored treatment strategies. Raising awareness about this issue and developing better management guidelines can improve patient outcomes and make vascular interventions safer. Our findings reinforce the need for vigilance and proactive care in endovascular treatments.
Authors
- Shivanand Gamanagatti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2172-0109)
- Rajni Yadav (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7597-4895)
- Anjali Sah
- Manoj Kumar Nayak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9935-5711)
- Nihar Ranjan Dash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5687-4909)
- Rajendra Kumar Behera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5309-342X)
- Yashaswi Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2281-8826)
Institutions
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Endovascular Therapy
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15266028251325988
- Primary Topic
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00