Rosario Micali

Dr. Rosario Micali

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 May 2025 in The Journal of Vascular Access
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FOFabio Massimo Oddi
Fabio Massimo Oddi
MFMauro Fresilli
Mauro Fresilli
FPFederico Francisco Pennetta
Federico Francisco Pennetta
RMRosario Micali
Rosario Micali
AMAndrea Ascoli Marchetti
Andrea Ascoli Marchetti
AIArnaldo Ippoliti
Arnaldo Ippoliti
Aim: To retrospectively review the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided Femoseal vascular closure device in antegrade common femoral artery puncture after peripheral arteries revascularization. Methods: We reviewed the hemostatic outcome achieved with DUS guided FemoSeal in patients undergoing antegrade common femoral artery accesses for percutaneous lower limbs revascularization using 6- to 8-Fr vascular sheaths. Exclusion criteria were known bleeding or coagulation disorder, previous femoral artery punctures within 1 month and/or previous common femoral artery vascular interventions. Primary endpoint was technical success. Secondary endpoints were access complications and need for reintervention. Results: A total of 301 patients (250 M; 51 F) were included in the study. Technical success was achieved in 99%. One pseudoaneurysm (0.3%) developed in the first post-operative day and was treated with Human Thrombin Injection. Two more pseudoaneurysms were found during follow-up at the first 1 month US scan. Two conversions to manual compression occurred. Conclusion: The use of ultrasound-guided FemoSeal VCD in antegrade CFA puncture demonstrated high technical success and a low complication rate. These findings suggest that it is a safe and effective option for achieving hemostasis in patients undergoing percutaneous lower limb revascularization. Further studies with larger cohorts and longer follow-up may help confirm these results and refine patient selection criteria.

16 April 2026 in Diagnostics
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Fabio massimo OddiFabio massimo Oddi
Fabio massimo Oddi
RMRosario Micali
Rosario Micali
ACAndrea Cuoghi
Andrea Cuoghi
GGGrazia Granata
Grazia Granata
MRManuel Francesco Romano
Manuel Francesco Romano
EMEugenio Martelli
Eugenio Martelli
Background/Objectives: Ultra-low-profile (ULP) endografts have expanded the applicability of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) in patients with challenging aortoiliac anatomy and narrow access vessels. However, direct long-term comparisons between different ULP devices remain limited. This study aimed to compare mid- to long-term outcomes of the INCRAFT and Ovation endografts in a single-center experience. Methods: This retrospective single-center study included 102 patients (45 Ovation, 57 INCRAFT) with a median follow-up exceeding 60 months. We retrospectively analyzed 102 consecutive patients undergoing elective EVAR with ULP devices between January 2011 and December 2019. Forty-five patients were treated with Ovation and 57 with INCRAFT. The primary endpoint was technical success. Secondary endpoints included survival, reintervention, endoleak, and device-related complications. Statistical comparisons were performed using Student’s t-test and Fisher’s exact test. Results: Primary technical success was achieved in all cases. The Ovation group exhibited more complex proximal neck anatomy, including greater thrombus involvement (47.4% vs. 12.7%, p < 0.001). Post-implantation syndrome occurred more frequently with INCRAFT (14% vs. 0%, p = 0.009). No significant differences were observed in endoleak, major adverse events, or total reintervention. Long-term mortality was higher in the Ovation group (37.8% vs. 15.8%, p = 0.01), although deaths were not aneurysm-related. Median follow-up exceeded 60 months in both groups. Conclusions: Both ULP endografts demonstrated favorable long-term outcomes within the limitations of a non-randomized, anatomically heterogeneous cohort.