Evolving microbiology and treatment of extracavitary prosthetic graft infections.

abstract：:Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing evidence suggests that infected patients present a high incidence of thrombotic complications. We report a 67-year-old-woman admitted for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. Chest CT images showed bilateral ground glass opacities, bilateral...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Masana M,Martinez LI,Gil M,Bueno G,Llagostera S

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that underwent inflammatory transformation which we treated medically with corticosteroids. Medical therapy resulted in resolution of presenting symptoms and observed inflammatory changes. We review the clinical features, associated pathology, diagnostic, and ther...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Ketha SS,Warrington KJ,McPhail IR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycotic aneurysm secondary to vertebral spondylitis is a rare but life-threatening pathology with high mortality and morbidity. The authors describe a successfully treated case of mycotic aneurysm of the common iliac artery complicated with vertebral spondylitis in a 74-year-old man. Under midline laparotomy, complete...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Tsuji Y,Okita Y,Niwaya K,Tsukube T,Doita M,Marui T,Uematsu M,Murakami H

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the learning curve for a second-year general surgery resident and compared 2 totally laparoscopic aortic surgery techniques in 10 pigs: the transretroperitoneal apron approach and the transperitoneal retrocolic approach. Five end points were compared: success rate, percentage of conversion, time r...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Huynh H,Elkouri S,Beaudoin N,Bruneau L,Guimond C,Daniel V,Blair JF

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the role of postoperative venography in patients treated with first rib resection and scalenectomy (FRRS) for effort thrombosis, a retrospective review was done to evaluate long-term venous patency in 84 patients treated at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Patients undergo venography 2 weeks postopera...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Chang KZ,Likes K,Demos J,Black JH 3rd,Freischlag JA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Aim of this study is to present our initial experience with the use of the retrograde popliteal artery access in patients with certain anatomic lesions. METHODS:Between September 2008 and September 2010, 24 patients underwent a transpopliteal retrograde subintimal recanalization. Instead of its usage when ante...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Brountzos EN,Moulakakis KG,Avgerinos ED,Dalainas I,G Giannakopoulos T,Kakisis J,Ptohis ND,Preza O,Liapis CD

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated external iliac vein compression syndrome is an uncommon cause of nonthrombotic venous stenosis that causes chronic venous hypertension leading to painful swelling, skin discoloration, and ulcer formation. We present a case of an 86-year old man with refractory lower extremity edema for several years who had b...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Mukarram O,Dahal K,Azrin M,Lee J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunoglobulin (Ig) G4-related disease is reportedly among the various causes of inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm (IAAA). Many IgG4-related diseases are closely related to allergic constitution and autoimmune disease. We report a case of a 72-year-old man with IgG4-related IAAA associated with myasthenia gravis,...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Jun H,Jung CW

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients referred for fenestrated/branched endovascular aortic repair (F/BEVAR) often present with a previous computed tomography angiogram (CTA), but it is unknown how recent the CTA must be to ensure accurate F/BEVAR planning. We sought to determine whether anatomic planning parameters change significantly...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Nguyen TT,Simons JP,Podder S,Crawford AS,Judelson DR,Arous EJ,Aiello FA,Schanzer A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous visceral artery dissections are a rare occurrence. Here we report a case of spontaneous celiac artery dissection that was treated without surgery. ...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Poylin V,Hile C,Campbell D

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 54-year-old male presented to the vascular service for an urgent inpatient consultation. During an infusaport removal, the catheter was accidentally disconnected and lost intravascularly within the left subclavian vein, with the tip still in the right ventricle. We report on a novel technique for removing such intra...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Mousa AY,Gill G,Aburahma AF

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic nonanastomtic disruption of an axillofemoral bypass graft (AFBG) is a relatively rare entity. However, we are reporting on an 82-year-old female who presented with a pulsating mass on her left side, which was noticed about 2 weeks after she fell on her side. The patient had undergone an ABFG about 15 years e...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Mousa AY,Nanjundappa A,Abu-Halimah S,Aburahma AF

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical and duplex outcome after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in recently symptomatic patients aged 80 years or older. Information was assembled from a prospective data collection of all CEAs performed from January 1986 to December 1999. Included were all patients with ...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Metz R,Teijink JA,van de Pavoordt HD,Ackerstaff RG,de Borst GJ,Kelder JC,Moll FL

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the radial artery has proven to be a reliable conduit for arterial bypass procedures in cardiac surgery, its use in lower extremity revascularization has been limited due to its length. In patients who have undergone multiple cardiovascular procedures, venous conduit options can be limited, and infrapopliteal...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Leshnower BG,Leshnower LE,Leshnower AC

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tissue loss or gangrene in the setting of lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) may result in amputation. Previous studies have demonstrated elevated mortality rates after major transtibial and transfemoral amputation. Also, amputation of 1 leg may be associated with subsequent major amputation of ...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Shah SK,Bena JF,Allemang MT,Kelso R,Clair DG,Vargas L,Kashyap VS

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal aortic arch anatomy is relatively uncommon but most frequently involves an aberrant right subclavian artery. Rarely, it is associated with aneurysmal dilatation of a chronic type B dissection. Under such circumstances, the abnormal anatomy may complicate therapeutics options. Furthermore, controversy exists r...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Cooper DG,Markur S,Walsh SR,Cousins C,Hayes PD,Boyle JR

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral reperfusion following carotid endarterectomy occasionally causes cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome. This is a rare but important complication and this case report acted as a stimulus for a literature review of this problem. A 60-year-old businessman had a right carotid endarterectomy for a severe stenosis whic...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Rippy EE,Wolfe JH

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arteriovenous (AV) loop grafts are a type of vascular conduit that can be used to support free tissue transfer. Wounds of various etiologies may require free tissue transfer, and the AV loop graft is a useful adjunct when adjacent blood supply is inadequate. Here we present 2 cases and review the technique and publish...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Lind B,McCarthy W,Derman G,Jacobs C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ruptured aneurysm of the middle colic artery is very rare. Its concomitance with isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery (SMAD) has not yet been reported in the literature. CASE REPORT:A previously well 56-year-old man was referred to our hospital with acute-onset pain throughout the entire ab...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Ham EM,Cho BS,Ye JB,Mun YS,Choi YJ,Kwon OS

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated aneurysms of the internal iliac artery (IIIAA) represent a rare pathology. The application of endovascular therapy has been shown to reduce both mortality and blood loss. We present a case of an isolated left internal iliac artery aneurysm treated with a hybrid approach. A 92-year-old male was found to have a...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Chandra A,Kansal N

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technical success of an endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair depends on the endograft exclusion of the aneurysm along with preservation of flow to major aortic branches, such as the renal or hypogastric artery. A proximally malpositioned aortic endograft may result in inadvertent renal artery occlusion, w...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Lin PH,Bush RL,Lumsden AB

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the immediate and long-term clinical outcomes after carotid artery stenting (CAS) with and without protection devices (PDs), compared with carotid endarterectomy (CEA). METHODS:A total of 116 patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis underwent CAS; 56 patients (48.3%) underwent CAS-PD; and 137 p...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Kimiagar I,Gur AY,Auriel E,Peer A,Sacagiu T,Bass A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to report the results of high-energy endovenous laser treatment to measure the relationship between the fluence and the outcome in terms of recanalization. In 97 patients, 129 great saphenous veins were treated with endovenous laser treatment, using a 980-nm diode laser. Follow-up visits were...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Vuylsteke M,Liekens K,Moons P,Mordon S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Arterial pseudoaneurysms (PSAs) are the most common access site complication following transarterial catheter intervention. Ultrasound-guided injection of thrombogenic substances into perfused arterial PSAs followed by compression therapy is a well-established and less invasive treatment option than surgic...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Gummerer M,Kummann M,Gratl A,Haller D,Frech A,Klocker J,Fraedrich G,Gruber H

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Popliteal artery injury during total knee replacement (TKR) is rare. We report 2 cases of post-TKR popliteal artery occlusions treated endovascularly with Viabahn stent grafts. Long-term duplex follow-up and secondary re-intervention may be necessary. ...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Kovacs F,Pollock JG,DeNunzio M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular abnormalities in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) are rare but sometimes fatal. We report a case of spontaneous rupture of a left renal artery aneurysm in a patient with NF-1. A 41-year-old nonpregnant normotensive woman known to have NF-1 presented to our emergency department with left flank pain. Computed to...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Niwa N,Yanaihara H,Horinaga M,Nakahira Y,Hanashima F,Asakura H

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic endovascular aortic repair has become the preferred modality for the treatment of diverse aortic pathologies of the thoracic aorta. This report is the first to describe the use of 2 different devices for successful exclusion of a dissecting thoracic aneurysm. ...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Wang GJ,Szeto WY,Fairman RM,Woo EY,Bavaria JE,Jackson BM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Remote endarterectomy is a less invasive technique compared with supragenicular bypass surgery for superficial femoral artery (SFA) occlusive disease. Early restenosis remains one of the drawbacks of this procedure. To prevent restenosis following remote endarterectomy, concomitant cryoplasty of the desobstru...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Gisbertz SS,de Borst GJ,Overtoom TT,Moll FL,de Vries JP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medline was searched for studies investigating the perioperative and long-term results that derive from statin use in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm and the clinical and experimental evidence dealing with aneurysm expansion. Data suggest that statins improve the perioperative and long-term outcomes of aneurys...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Paraskevas KI,Liapis CD,Hamilton G,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE:High-flow spontaneous vertebral arteriovenous shunts in patients with fibromuscular disease (FMD) are rare. Onyx embolization of the recipient veins with shunt disconnection and preservation of the affected vertebral artery in a patient with FMD has not been reported. CLINICAL PRESENTATION:A ...

journal_title：Vascular and endovascular surgery

authors： Gordhan A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00