Imaging equipment and techniques for optimal intraoperative imaging during endovascular interventions.

abstract：:Endovascular aneurysm repair has enabled a broad population of patients with infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm to be treated by a less-invasive technique. However, endovascular aneurysm repair has therapeutic limitations, including the need for lifelong surveillance and a higher rate of secondary interventions than...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Kostun ZW,Woo EY

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several techniques have been developed and clinically applied to reduce the spinal cord ischemia complications that follow thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAA) repair. Hypothermia as a protective adjunct is a concept that has been used throughout the evolution of cardiac and central aortic surgery. Because experimen...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Cambria RP,Davison JK

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy with foam is able to suppress blood flow in almost all types of varicose veins. The technique is efficient, simple, safe, inexpensive, and easily repeatable, although it requires training and skill. It should be considered as the best primary treatment for most varicose patients. Evalua...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Guex JJ

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The decision to operate on a patient with an aortic aneurysm is based on the risk of aneurysm rupture versus the risk of aneurysm repair, within the context of the patient's overall life expectancy. Risk of rupture is still primarily based on the maximum aneurysm diameter, with some allowances made for factors that mo...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Fillinger M

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of autologous femoral veins for in situ reconstruction of the aortoiliac segment is an effective technique to treat native aorta or prosthetic graft infections. The indications, technical details, and outcomes of this procedure are detailed. Graft infection involving the aortic segment, while rare, remains one...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Savlania A,Tripathi RK

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical application of serum biomarkers (d-dimer, C-reactive protein) to predict the natural history of descending thoracic aortic dissection remains elusive. In this review, our current understanding of biomarkers in descending thoracic aortic dissection detection, predicting complications, and aiding in patient...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Shalhub S,Dua A,Brooks J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal artery stenting remains an important adjuvant treatment for true-resistant hypertension, although recent disappointing randomized trials highlight the importance of careful patient selection. Safe and successful renal interventions begin with critical core knowledge regarding renal artery anatomy and understandi...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Campbell JE,Stone PA,Bates MC

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Popliteal artery aneurysms are the most common peripheral aneurysm. They are associated with concomitant contralateral popliteal aneurysms and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Patients with unrecognized aneurysms may present with acute limb ischemia and potential for limb loss. Use of preoperative lytic therapy to improve ...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Henke PK

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in endovascular technologies have made catheter-based interventions a preferred treatment strategy in patients with intermittent claudication or ischemic rest pain of the lower extremity. Although the current body of literature is inundated with clinical reports favoring countless endovascular devices ...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Lin PH,Weakley SM,Kougias P

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first commercially available stent grafts were unable to withstand the hemodynamic forces of the vascular environment. The past 15 years have seen a gradual improvement in long-term stent graft performance as designs evolved through the elimination of features associated with late failure and the replication of fe...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Chuter TA

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute limb ischemia is one of the most potentially devastating but treatable diseases faced by the vascular surgeon. It is crucial to identify the ischemic process early, as the outcomes of early intervention can lead to limb salvage, whereas late recognition places the patient at risk for limb loss and potential mort...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： O'Connell JB,Quiñones-Baldrich WJ

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The size of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is the most usual predictor of the risk for rupture. Because chronic metalloproteinases production and activation by inflammatory cells causes degradation of elastin and collagen in the aneurysmal wall, the detection of an increased metabolic process preceding fissuration a...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Sakalihasan N,Hustinx R,Limet R

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While open or endovascular techniques for treatment of the superficial femoral artery continue to dominate the care of most patients, there are clearly patients who benefit from a combination of these approaches. Typically these patients require treatment of more than a single level of disease. In these cases, endovas...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Reed AB

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The controversies that surround the technical aspects of transabdominal reconstruction for aortoiliac occlusive disease, and more specifically ABF, have provided lively debates during the golden era of vascular surgery. It seems almost a pity that, with the resolution of many of these issues, what has become one of th...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Rutherford RB

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various endovascular techniques, including the placement of embolization coils, intravascular stents, and the use of stented grafts, have been used in the setting of traumatic upper extremity injuries. Coil embolization and stent placement are effective in a limited number of cases. Endovascular grafts have greatly ex...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Ohki T,Veith FJ,Kraas C,Latz E,Gitlitz D,Quintos RT,Sanchez LA

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of carotid duplex scanning revolutionized the diagnosis of carotid artery disease. Continued advances in the technology as well as widespread experience with cartoid ultrasound have redefined the role this technology plays in the care of patients with carotid atherosclerosis. Recent clinical trials hav...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Ricci MA

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism is an area that has received intense study in certain conditions, but less than adequate coverage in other areas. In considering who needs prophylaxis, patients are categorized into levels of risk. Clinical venous thromboembolism can be correlated to these levels of risk. Methods...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Wakefield TW,Proctor MC

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative merits of aortomonoiliac and bifurcated stent-graft configurations depend on the patient's arterial anatomy and clinical status. Aortomonoiliac stent-grafts are simple to make, simple to insert, and versatile. They are most useful when the iliac artery anatomy is severely distorted and the patient is old,...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Chuter TA,Faruqi RM,Reilly LM,Kerlan RK,Sawhney R,Wall SD,Canto K,Gordon RL,Messina LM

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms (IAAA) are being treated more frequently by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Some authors caution against treating IAAA by EVAR because retroperitoneal inflammation may not subside post-operatively. A recent experience of 69 IAAA treated by open and endovascular methods is p...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Stone WM,Fankhauser GT

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For generations, the use of techniques to defer skin pressure and protect the lower-extremity wound has been a cardinal goal to achieve therapeutic success and healing. Choosing the appropriate postoperative offloading device or shoe is often difficult, as it is challenging to merge optimal mechanical protection with ...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Miller J,Armstrong DG

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiotherapy (XRT) plays a prominent role in the therapy of a variety of malignancies. Improved survival for malignancies treated with XRT has produced a growing subset of patients who present several years later with arterial occlusive disease in the irradiated field. Establishing a presumptive diagnosis of radiation...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Modrall JG,Sadjadi J

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal cord ischemia (SCI) is one of the most feared complications after treatment of thoracic aortic diseases. Based on limited evidence from clinical trials of investigational devices the incidence appears to be lower in endovascular compared to open thoracic aortic repairs. To date, several clinical and procedural ...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Feezor RJ,Lee WA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The traditional dogma of putting mobile patients with acute deep vein thrombosis into bed for several days has been challenged by some studies that showed a better clinical outcome with walking exercises under good compression. Repeated lung scans did not show an increased risk of new pulmonary embolism. There was a f...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Partsch H

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the United States, 90% of carotid intervention is being performed for asymptomatic carotid stenosis, even though 90% of patients would be better treated with intensive medical therapy. This is being justified by comparing risks of stroke or death with medical therapy during clinical trials completed decades ago (ap...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Spence JD

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular aneurysm repair has proven to be a valuable alternative to open repair in selected patients. This less invasive procedure, however, requires long-term surveillance for its own set of potential complications, including perigraft leakage, or endoleak. This article focuses on the detection of these leaks, fi...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Hiatt MD,Rubin GD

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial and venous trauma of the cervicothoracic region continues to present challenging problems for the surgeon, despite advances in vascular diagnostics and surgical technique. Whether due to penetrating or blunt mechanisms, overall incidence of these injuries is low, whereas morbidity and mortality remain high. D...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： McIntyre WB,Ballard JL

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to describe the development and utilization of a unique paperless medical record system in a large multispeciality group practice setting. The Scott and White integrated health care delivery system provides care over a 34-county area in Central Texas. Since 1988, clinicians at Scott and ...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Burke JD Jr,Culp KS,Burke KC,Myers DL

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathophysiology of the diabetic foot ulcer and soft-tissue infection is due to neuropathy, trauma, and, in many patients, concomitant peripheral artery occlusive disease. Diabetic neuropathy results in foot deformity, leading to increased skin pressure with walking. Once a foot ulcer develops, the limb is at high ...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Bandyk DF

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, vascular surgery fellowships have changed substantially to meet the requirements for interventional as well as open surgical training. Data from the Residency Review Committee for Surgery indicate that the average vascular fellow performed fewer than 15 interventional procedures in 2000, but that this...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Cronenwett JL

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early detection of abdominal aortic aneurysms potentially can save many lives by preventing aneurysm rupture. Screening programs, however, have yet to be proven as an efficient means of accomplishing this goal and improving overall life expectancy. Until more information is available, selective high-risk screening may...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Ebaugh JL,Garcia ND,Matsumura JS

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00