abstract：:Emergency aortic arch surgery still remains a challenge, especially in elderly patients. We report a case about the open surgical management by graft-to-endograft anastomosis of a complicated aortic arch aneurysm because of a type I endoleak after thoracic endovascular aortic repair of a chronic type B aortic dissecti...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Gariboldi V,Grisoli D,Magnan PE,Collart F

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm complicated by primary aortoduodenal fistula was successfully treated by stent grafting. Pharmacotherapy with octreotide after endovascular aneurysm repair was also performed with the expectation of spontaneous and rapid closure of the fistula. Gastrointestinal endoscopy perfo...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Suezawa T,Aoki A,Tago M,Iga N,Miyahara K,Wato M,Inaba T,Kawai K

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Solid organ transplantation in elderly patients has become more common in recent years. An increasing number of patients present with renal failure requiring transplantation and comorbid occlusive or aneurysmal aortic pathology. The optimal strategy for the timing and management of the aortic disease and ren...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Gallagher KA,Ravin RA,Schweitzer E,Stern T,Bartlett ST

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional methods for revascularization of an occluded aortoiliac system have necessitated either in-line aortic reconstruction through an aortobifemoral bypass or extra-anatomic bypass. However, both these approaches require artificial material to be placed in the groin. The consequence of groin infection can be de...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Kanka KC,Pak JJ,Hadley D,Alexander JQ

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combined presence of an inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm and a horseshoe kidney is a rare event with only one reported case in previously published data. We present a case of a horseshoe kidney with a concomitant 6-cm inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm and a 3.6-cm right iliac artery aneurysm repaired th...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Galiñanes EL,Quick J,Nichols WK,Ross CB,Faizer R,Morris ME

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many individuals who are candidates for thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) are found to have iliac artery anatomy and/or disease that preclude transfemoral endovascular access and require retroperitoneal surgical approach through more proximal arteries. This relatively more invasive technique could ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Etezadi V,Katzen BT,Benenati JF,Alehashemi S,Tsoukas AI,Puente OA

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To describe the prevalence and character of complications associated with revascularization procedures as a result of peripheral arterial disease in octogenarians and nonagenarians and to assess their overall survival depending on baseline characteristics, type of treatment modality, and possible procedure-r...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Koskela VK,Salenius J,Suominen V

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repairs are technically challenging. The advent of endovascular aneurysm repair in combination with visceral/renal artery bypasses has allowed for hybrid endovascular repair of these aneurysms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether outcomes were affected by...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Smith TA,Gatens S,Andres M,Modrall JG,Clagett GP,Arko FR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we sought to analyze emerging national trends in the treatment of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease and associated outcomes. METHODS:The Nationwide Inpatient Sample was queried between 2001 and 2007. Patients diagnosed with lower extremity atherosclerosis were selected by using the ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Hong MS,Beck AW,Nelson PR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Open surgical repair of complex abdominal aortic aneurysms requires more extensive dissection and aortic clamping above the renal or mesenteric arteries. Although results of open surgical series have shown variation, morbidity and mortality is higher compared with infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair. Potential complicat...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Tallarita T,Sobreira ML,Oderich GS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This sequential retrospective monocentric study compares the results between general and local anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy (CEA). METHODS:Between November 2002 and October 2004, 428 CEAs were performed in our vascular unit. Two groups were formed: group GA (general anesthesia): 219 patients operat...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Ferrero E,Ferri M,Viazzo A,Ferrero M,Gaggiano A,Berardi G,Pecchio A,Piazza S,Cumbo P,Nessi F

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine whether patient adherence to follow-up and patient outcomes after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) are affected by the distance between a patient's residence and a tertiary care treatment center. METHODS:A retrospective review of 136 consecutive patients undergoing EVAR at the New Mexico Vet...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Sarangarm D,Knepper J,Marek J,Biggs KL,Robertson D,Langsfeld M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous endovenous techniques, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA), have become the preferred method for treatment for varicose veins associated with great saphenous vein (GSV) insufficiency. Reports have shown safety and efficacy of these techniques with relatively few complications. Deep venous thrombosis aft...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Tan TW,Chong TT,Marcaccio EJ Jr

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 55-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, bilateral renal artery disease with a left renal artery stent, and a chronically occluded right renal bypass graft presented with anuria and acute renal failure. Diagnostic studies showed high-grade renal artery in-stent stenosis with thrombotic occlusion of the main...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Torre J,Hashisho M,Lo C,Mohan E

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Critical limb ischemia in patients with diabetes at the organ complication stage represents a considerable challenge in vascular medicine. Because of the complexity of the disease and the often symmetric involvement of both lower limbs, a discrepancy between suitable vascular conduit availability and the actual requir...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Sebesta P,Stádler P,Sedivý P,Bartík K

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of popliteal aneurysm (PA) includes exclusion and bypass graft. In excluded sac, persistent flow through collateral arteries (endoleak) could result in aneurysm growth. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed PA treated by exclusion and bypass, using duplex ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scans...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Bellosta R,Sarcina A,Luzzani L,Carugati C,Cossu L

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal aortic dissection (AAD) is a rare pathology and potentially causes rupture or other serious complications. This case report details our experience in endovascular aneurysm repair for AAD in a patient who had a history of coronary bypass surgery. Circumferential dissection of terminal aorta showed stenosis of...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Handa N,Nishina T,Nishio I,Asano M,Noda K,Ueno Y

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We tested whether shock wave (SW) offers additional benefits in improving left ventricular (LV) function after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in rabbits receiving SW-treated autologous bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells (BMDMNCs) transplantation. METHODS AND RESULTS:Saline (750 microL; group 2), BMDMN...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Sheu JJ,Sun CK,Chang LT,Fang HY,Chung SY,Chua S,Fu M,Lee FY,Kao YH,Ko SF,Wang CJ,Yen CH,Leu S,Yip HK

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Open repair of juxta-renal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) sometimes involves the ligation and division of the left renal vein (LRV). Some surgeons advocate repair, but this is not common practice. The aim was to study the effect of LRV ligation on renal function. METHODS:A retrospective audit of all open ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Mehta T,Wade RG,Clarke JM

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isolated bilateral profunda femoris artery aneurysm (PFAA) is a very rare entity. Most of the cases are unilateral and occur with synchronous aneurysms elsewhere. Symptoms range from none to limb ischemia or hemorrhage because of rupture. METHODS:We present a rare case of PFAA. In contrast to the general ru...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Gemayel G,Mugnai D,Khabiri E,Sierra J,Murith N,Kalangos A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiofollicular lymphoid hyperplasia (Castleman's disease) is a rare inflammatory condition. Its cause is unknown and it can be both localized and general. Eighty-six percent of lesions are found in the mediastinum or hilum, and 91% are of the hyaline vascular type. Although Castleman's disease is primarily ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Radak D,Tanaskovic S,Vucurevic G,Aleksic N,Opric D,Ilijevski N

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies have identified features of the emboli traveling in the arterial system by Doppler ultrasound, and estimated their composition and size for anticipation of cerebral infarct. Another concern is features of the emboli in the venous system for anticipation of pulmonary embolism (PE). The objective ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Mitsuoka A,Inoue Y,Kume H,Sugano N,Morito T,Muneta T

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac aortic localization of mycotic pseudoaneurysm is serious. The conventional treatment, resection of infected tissues with in situ revascularization, is associated with a high surgical morbid-mortality rate. We report a case of mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the abdominal aorta involving visceral arteries excluded by ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Soule M,Javerliat I,Rouanet A,Long A,Lermusiaux P

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our case of primary leiomyosarcomas involved retrohepatic, suprarenal, and infrarenal inferior vena cava (IVC). Preoperative phlebography proved that there was adequate collateral circulation formed, which allowed us to achieve en bloc resection including segment I and II IVC without either extracorporeal circulation ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Liu C,Zheng Y,Yang X,Shao J,Song X,Liu B,Guan H

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters has increased dramatically over the last two decades. Thrombosis of the IVC is a potentially catastrophic complication of caval filter placement, and its reported incidence ranges 3.6-11.2%, depending on filter type. We present a 69-year-old female with a history of deep vei...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Golarz SR,Grimsley B

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection is a cause of rapidly enlarging aortic aneurysms. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an uncommon pathogen affecting blood vessels and has mainly been seen following invasive procedures in immunosuppressed patients. Pseudomonas aortitis has a high mortality. We describe a case of a rapidly enlarging juxta-renal aortic...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Dick J,Tiwari A,Menon J,Hamilton G

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report the outcomes of a single-center experience with endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) in nonagenarians. METHODS:Via a retrospective medical records review, we identified all patients > or = 90 years old who underwent EVAR at a single university teaching hospital during a 5-year period (January 2004 ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Jim J,Sanchez LA,Sicard GA,Curci JA,Choi ET,Geraghty PJ,Flye MW,Rubin BG

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) represent a rare vascular pathology with an estimated incidence of <1%. Although an endovascular approach is being increasingly used to treat RAAs, we hypothesized that open surgical repair of RAA, specifically via aneurysmectomy with arterial reconstruction (AAR), is a safe, ef...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Chandra A,O'Connell JB,Quinones-Baldrich WJ,Lawrence PF,Moore WS,Gelabert HA,Jimenez JC,Rigberg DA,DeRubertis BG

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the status and the role of oxidative stress and antioxidant defenses in patients with Buerger disease and atherosclerotic peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD). Seventy-three subjects resembling each other in general characteristics were involved in the study: 21 with lowe...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Arslan C,Altan H,Beşirli K,Aydemir B,Kiziler AR,Denli S

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy. ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Liu F,Lü P,Jin B

更新日期：2010-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative carotid sonography with consecutive preventive strategies might reduce stroke risk during cardiac surgery. Since routine sonography in all patients may be unfeasible, an approach to examine preselected patients was investigated. METHODS:A prognostic model predicting carotid disease was develope...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Schreiber S,Schoof J,Heinze HJ,Kozian A,Huth C,Kropf S,Goertler M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antithrombin is a potent inhibitor of the coagulation cascade exerting its primary effects on activated factors X, IX and II. It is the mechanism by which heparin and low-molecular weight heparin cause anti-coagulation. Deficiency of antithrombin presents as a hypercoagulable state, and may result in unexplained deep ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Calcaterra D,Martin JT,Ferneini AM,De Natale RW

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated if minimizing bowel manipulation and mesenteric traction using the retroperitoneal approach in open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair preserves splanchnic perfusion, as measured by gastric tonometry, and reduces the systemic inflammatory response and dysfunction of the various organs. M...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Arya N,Sharif MA,Lau LL,Lee B,Hannon RJ,Young IS,Soong CV

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To look at wound complications with either a transverse or vertical groin incision in vascular surgery. METHODS:All patients undergoing vascular procedure requiring access to femoral vessels were randomized to either a vertical or transverse incision. Patients were followed up for 28 days after the procedur...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Swinnen J,Chao A,Tiwari A,Crozier J,Vicaretti M,Fletcher J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association of aortic and common iliac artery aneurysms requires a special strategy to achieve distal seal during the endovascular exclusion of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Coil embolization of the internal iliac artery before the placement of a bifurcated endograft limb into the external iliac artery is a usual op...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Massière B,von Ristow A,Cury J,Gress M,Vescovi A,Marques M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most common anatomical variation of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) is hypoplasia or aplasia, associated with persistent sciatic artery. Duplication of SFA remains uncommon. We report a case of SFA duplication discovered on an angiogram performed for critical limb ischemia, in an 80-year-old man. ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Javerliat I,Rouanet A,Bourguignon T,Long A,Lermusiaux P

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease is a chronic recurrent inflammatory disorder that affects many organs. A 48-year-old man with known Behçet's disease was admitted to the emergency department with aggravating severe back pain and left lower quadrant pain. A contained rupture of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was discovered...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Ahn HJ,Kwon SH,Park HC

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection of a renal artery stent and pseudoaneurysm is extremely uncommon, with four reports in the literature. We present a fifth case and the complex management resulting in kidney salvage. METHODS AND RESULTS:A 56-year-old female underwent right renal artery stenting for hypertension. Postoperatively, s...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Stout CL,Glickman MH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multicentric retrospective study was carried out on 29 operations (28 patients) to evaluate the long-term results of the treatment of popliteal artery aneurysms by transposition of the superficial femoral artery (SFA). This treatment consisted in proximal and distal ligation and bypass grafting or endoaneurysmorrhap...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Lemonnier T,Feugier P,Ricco JB,de Ravignan D,Chevalier JM

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Femoropopliteal bypass is a common vascular reconstructive procedure. A significant proportion of bypasses become ineffective within 1 year because of occlusion due to progression of intimal hyperplasia (IH). METHODS:The clinical part of the study involved an analysis of 43 patients with proximal femoropopl...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Grus T,Lindner J,Vidim T,Tosovsky J,Matecha J,Rohn V,Lambert L,Grusova G

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00