Endografts for the treatment of aortic infection.

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：:The obturator bypass is a useful method for revascularizing the lower extremity in the presence of a hazardous groin dissection. The most common indication for employing this method of reestablishing arterial continuity is in circumventing infected vascular prostheses. One- and 5-year patency rates of 72.7% and 56.9% ...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Reddy DJ,Shin LH

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) 1 and 2 and Dutch Randomized Endovascular Aneurysm Management (DREAM) trials addressed management of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) larger than 5.5 cm in diameter. The DREAM and EVAR 1 trials randomized patients appropriate for open repair between endovascular repair (...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Rutherford RB

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutcracker syndrome is one of the abdominal venous entrapments, caused by compression of the left renal vein between the superior mesenteric artery and the abdominal aorta. Occasionally a retro-aortic left renal vein is compressed between the aorta and the vertebral body (posterior nutcracker syndrome). The renal vein...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Said SM,Gloviczki P,Kalra M,Oderich GS,Duncan AA,D Fleming M,Bower TC

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：:Duplex ultrasound testing has evolved to be a clinically useful modality for the evaluation of chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) due to visceral artery origin atherosclerosis. Patients with known or suspected CMI can be scanned to identify stenosis or occlusion of the celiac, superior mesenteric, and inferior mesenter...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Hodgkiss-Harlow K

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:Patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD) who develop hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) have very high mortality rates. For patients with HRS type I, median survival without specific therapy is only 2 weeks. Due to worsening clinical condition in such patients secondary to uremia and hepatic disease, some form of renal re...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Thorat A,Jeng LB

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constructing vascular access for hemodialysis causes changes in blood flow to the extremity, which can lead to distal ischemia. Ischemic steal syndrome is manifested by pain; weakness; pallor; and, in severe cases, ulceration and tissue loss. Severe ischemia, requiring reintervention, has an incidence of 4%, although ...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Suding PN,Wilson SE

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic pathology (ETAP) has been under development for over a decade. Only recently has one device been approved in the United States for treatment of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms. The length of this development process is due to multiple device and deployment system modifica...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Hassoun HT,Matsumura JS

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：:Ischemia-reperfusion injury is a continuing challenge to vascular surgeons. Microvascular factors and mechanisms underlying edema and compartment syndrome provide a useful end point for analysis and planning of therapy. We review the pivotal role of endothelium-leukocyte interactions and of cytokines in the genesis of...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Durán WN,Takenaka H,Hobson RW 2nd

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing availability of and vascular surgeons' familiarity with digital cine-fluoroscopy in the operating room has been facilitated by the advent and growing popularity of endovascular aortoiliac aneurysm repair and other endovascular techniques that are being incorporated into vascular surgical practice. Digit...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Lipsitz EC,Veith FJ,Wain RA

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：: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：:Over the last decade, more than 25,000 endovascular stent grafts have been used to treat aortic aneurysms. Although results have been promising thus far, problems with endoleaks, material failure, device migration, and aneurysm rupture continue to be reported. Improvements in device material and design have contribute...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Jacobs T,Teodorescu V,Morrissey N,Carroccio A,Ellozy S,Minor M,Hollier LH,Marin ML

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：:The management of patients with thrombosed vein grafts remains a formidable challenge for all vascular surgeons. Management strategies will vary based on a variety of criteria including the patients' overall condition and symptoms, the interval and etiology of graft failure, and the pathological anatomy and availabili...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Belkin M,Whittemore AD

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vascular surgeon, in the absence of effective medical options for the treatment of atherosclerosis, has in the past assumed primary responsibility for the care of patients with peripheral vascular disorders. During the past two decades, management of these patients has become increasingly complex, the direct resul...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Whittemore A

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortoiliac occlusive disease is a significant cause of lower extremity ischemic symptoms. Over the past two decades, most patients have been treated with a variety of surgical procedures, including aortofemoral and extra-anatomic bypasses. Most recently, percutaneous balloon angioplasty and stents have been successful...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Sanchez LA,Wain RA,Veith FJ,Cynamon J,Lyon RT,Ohki T

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, the use of prosthetic grafts for above-the-knee femoral-popliteal arterial bypass reconstruction is discussed. The issue as to whether prostheses should be used preferentially, selectively, or not at all, remains both topical and controversial in vascular surgical circles. The debate has been heighten...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Abbott WM

更新日期：1997-03-01 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：: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：: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

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：:While carotid angioplasty and stenting has been clearly established as a minimally invasive alternative to endarterectomy for patients with carotid occlusive disease, its indications continue to evolve, being refined as more controlled data of large studies are being accumulated. The purpose of this article is to revi...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Chaer RA,Makaroun MS

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Innominate and subclavian artery lesions run a wide spectrum of disease manifestation and treatment options. Since the first surgical treatment, multiple variances have been attempted with the desire to maintain high long-term patency rates while reducing perioperative morbidity and mortality. The advent of endovascul...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Aiello F,Morrissey NJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our understanding of cerebrovascular disease in women is hampered by a paucity of studies that include adequate numbers of female patients. Most studies are heavily biased toward men. Although women have fewer strokes than men and have a better long-term prognosis after strokes or TIAs, cerebrovascular disease still a...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Hurlbert SN,Krupski WC

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The failure of an autogenous or prosthetic arteriovenous hemodialysis access is usually related to the failure of the venous outflow resulting from a stenosis somewhere in the venous system, commonly at the venous anastomosis for a prosthetic access or within the central veins. The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney ...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Illig KA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evolution of vascular surgery during the past five decades has established what was once controversial to be mandate, what was never dreamed of as debatable, and the vast body of knowledge yet to be unraveled--but requiring clinical application--as currently controversial. Controversy results when dissimilar thera...

journal_title：Seminars in vascular surgery

authors： Dardik H,Greisler H

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00