abstract：:The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the immediate and long-term outcome of video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy for idiopathic palmar hyperhidrosis. Between January 1996 and December 2000, a total of 67 patients underwent 102 sympathectomy procedures with excision of the sympathetic chain bet...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Alric P,Branchereau P,Berthet JP,Léger P,Mary H,Mary-Ané C

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, immune-mediated degradation and subsequent aneurysm formation have limited the usefulness of cryopreserved arterial allografts. This study tested the hypothesis that modern cryopreserved arterial allografts are protected from immune-mediated dilation. Abdominal aortas were harvested from anesthetized rat...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Giglia JS,Ollerenshaw JD,Dawson PE,Black KS,Abbott WM

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carotid artery angioplasty and stenting is gaining popularity, yet the natural history and optimal treatment for recurrent stenoses within stents are not known. Recurrent stenosis rates are not well characterized, with rates between 0 and 33% reported within the first year. Treatment of these lesions with repeat angio...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Brown KR,Desai TR,Schwartz LB,Gewertz BL

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between October 1990 and June 2001, 121 patients underwent surgery for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA)-99 procedures were elective and 22 were for ruptured aneurysms. Between October 1990 and September 1997, the clamp-and-go technique was used for all aneurysms (43 patients), and from October 1997, clamp-and-g...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Cinà CS,Laganà A,Bruin G,Ricci C,Doobay B,Tittley J,Clase CM

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of proximal type I endoleaks in patients undergoing endoluminal repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms with endografts having either transrenal or infrarenal fixation. From September 1998 to May 2000, 42 patients received endoluminal aortic grafts for the trea...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Shames M,Betros F,Dennien B,Gray-Weale A,Lippey E,Thursby P,Lusby R

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injection drug users frequently present with abscess, cellulitis, and endocarditis. The development of arterial mycotic pseudoaneurysm (AMP) as a sequela of injection drug use, however, is much less frequently reported. We undertook a study to determine the prevalence and presenting clinical characteristics of AMP, ut...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Tsao JW,Marder SR,Goldstone J,Bloom AI

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathophysiological implications of Chlamydia pneumoniae in atherosclerotic lesions and its contribution to atherosclerotic complications remain unclear. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate whether or not there is an association between the presence of Chlamydia pneumoniae in atherosclerotic...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Loehe F,Bittmann I,Weilbach C,Lauterjung L,Schildberg FW,Heiss MM

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis of 56 patients undergoing ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair was performed to find out if cell saver had any impact on postoperative morbidity and mortality. All patients but one were male. The mean age was 68 +/- 8 years (35-85 years). Cell saver was used in 40 patients (CS group...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Posacioğlu H,Apaydin AZ,Islamoğlu F,Calkavur T,Yağdi T,Atay Y,Büket S

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carotid stenosis is currently estimated using methods based on flow velocity or two-dimensional projection images. Manipulation of magnetic resonance (MR) images in three dimensions (3-D MR) allows for direct measurement of carotid artery cross-sectional luminal area. The objectives of this study were (1) to assess th...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Morasch MD,Gurjala AN,Washington E,Chiou AC,Simonetti OP,Finn JP,Yao JS

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the endovascular management of a patient with a type B aortic dissection complicated by renal ischemia and resultant severe hypertension. A 69-year-old male presented with acute type B aortic dissection with proximal extension complicated by severe renovascular hypertension secondary to left renal ischemia. ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Starnes BW,O'Donnell SD,Gillespie DL,Goff JM,Rosa P,Rich NM

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large-vessel occlusion is uncommon in association with antiphospholipid antibodies. This report describes the first case involving occlusion of the infrarenal abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava in a 46-year-old woman with circulating lupus-like anticoagulants who presented with subacute lower extremity ischemia. T...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： DiCenta I,Fadel E,Mussot S,Paul JF,Rémuzon G,Dartevelle P

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical reconstruction for patients with symptomatic lower extremity arterial occlusive disease is successful when a suitable distal target vessel is present. In patients with unreconstructable disease, practical surgical options are at a minimum. We report our initial experience with dorsal venous arch arterializati...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Rowe VL,Hood DB,Lipham J,Terramani T,Torres G,Katz S,Kohl R,Weaver FA

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is the most commonly employed vascular prosthetic for constructing arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis. Venous aneurysm is a rare complication following construction of such fistulas. We describe the case of a saccular aneurysm of the cephalic vein arising after constructio...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Bhama JK,Guinn G,Fisher WE

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The close proximity of the arch vessels to the origin of many thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) may result in placement of the stent struts across the left subclavian or carotid ostia. The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and impact of transaortic arch vessel fixation during thoracic aortic stent graf...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Burks JA Jr,Faries PL,Gravereaux EC,Hollier LH,Marin ML

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many patients are not considered candidates for radiocephalic fistula (RCF) or brachiocephalic fistula (BCF) creation or have fistulas that do not mature because the cephalic vein is too deep or tortuous to be accessed. Other patients have not been candidates for the basilic vein transposition (BVT) because limited le...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Cull DL,Taylor SM,Carsten CG,Youkey JR,Snyder BA,Sullivan TM,Langan EM

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to estimate the frequency of and review the treatment options for intraoperative endograft access-related vascular complications and early postoperative vascular complications of endovascular repair for aortoiliac aneuryms (EVAR). Between February 1998 and April 2000, 53 patients (46 male...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Aljabri B,Obrand DI,Montreuil B,MacKenzie KS,Steinmetz OK

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of a patch after carotid endarterectomy (CE) is recommended to reduce the incidence of restenosis. Most studies on this subject report the implantation of saphenous vein or PTFE patches, because polyester has always been considered to be a thrombogenic material. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the th...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Pedrini L,Dondi M,Magagnoli A,Magnoni F,Pisano E,Del Giudice E,Santoro M

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to analyze the long-term outcome of 51 patients with brachial-jugular grafts for dialysis. Age, presence of diabetic nephropathy, complications of the angio-access, and therapeutic methods of treating complications were analyzed. All surgical procedures were performed under local anesth...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Vega D,Polo JR,Polo J,López Baena JA,Pacheco D,García-Pajares R

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Remote endarterectomy is a minimally invasive technique for revascularization that shortens hospital length of stay and reduces patient morbidity and mortality. With the use of the MollRing Cutter (Vascular Architects, Inc., San Jose, CA), a modification of the single ring stripper, the surgeon is able to cut the endo...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Teijink JA,van den Berg JC,Moll FL

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, contrast arteriography has been challenged as the diagnostic test of choice for lower extremity arterial disease because of its associated morbidity and questionable accuracy in identifying suitable distal outflow arteries. The purpose of this report was to analyze our experience to determine if these concer...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Schindler N,Calligaro KD,Lombardi J,Dougherty MJ,Raviola CA,D'Orazio E

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 38-year-old hemodialysis-dependent diabetic female patient underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholelithiasis. Postoperatively, she developed chronic back pain. Eight months following laparoscopic cholecystectomy, she developed fevers and recurrent bacteremia with methicillin-resistant Staphyloc...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Levy MM

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in the elderly has conventionally been associated with higher mortality rates than in younger patients, although some authors do not agree with this view. The aim of this study is to look into current results of surgical treatment in elderly patients with nonruptured...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Alonso-Pérez M,Segura R,Pita S,Cal L

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to compare outcomes following infrainguinal bypass between patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and patients with normal renal function (NRF). Sixty-three patients with ESRD undergoing 78 infrainguinal bypasses from 1990 to 1999 were compared with a concurrent group of 132 age-, race-, ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Cox MH,Robison JG,Brothers TE,Elliott BM

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) is the nutrient artery for the descending colon. Colon ischemia after repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) can be prevented by routine or elective revascularization of the IMA. In case of occlusion of the IMA, revascularization of the internal iliac artery (IIA) has been recom...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Batt M,Ricco JB,Staccini P,Association Universitaire de Recherche en Chirurgie (AURC).

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resection of carotid body tumors (neck paragangliomas) carries inherent risks of injury to the cranial nerves and other structures as well excessive blood loss. Preoperative embolization has been used to lessen the morbidity in tumors that are larger than 2 cm in diameter. Two female patients presented for treatment w...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Kafie FE,Freischlag JA

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure of the distal internal carotid artery (ICA) above the level of the second cervical vertebra can be difficult and often require maneuvers such as division of the digastric muscle or mandibular subluxation. These techniques increase exposure but may not provide adequate access. We report a series of eight cases...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Kumins NH,Tober JC,Larsen PE,Smead WL

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with severely diseased or occluded infrageniculate arteries, limited runoff, and tissue loss may often present for primary amputation. In this study, we review our experience with plantar artery revascularization when no other bypass options are feasible. All patients requiring infrainguinal bypass to the pla...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Roddy SP,Darling RC 3rd,Chang BB,Kreienberg PB,Paty PS,Lloyd WE,Shah DM

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this retrospective study was to substantiate our results of lower limb revascularizations from the descending thoracic aorta. From November 1984 to November 1994, we used bypass grafting from the descending thoracic aorta to revascularize 69 lower limbs in 36 patients, 34 men and 2 women, whose mean age was...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Magnan PE,Ede B,Marchetti AA,Rosset E,Mathieu JP,Branchereau A

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of pedal bypass can salvage limbs of patients with critical ischemia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of surgical revascularization of pedal arteries in diabetic patients and to assess the impact of diabetes on long-term outcome. We performed a retrospective analysis of all consecutive pedal bypa...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Panneton JM,Gloviczki P,Bower TC,Rhodes JM,Canton LG,Toomey BJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the relationship of signaling molecules to monocyte/ macrophages as a precursor to venous valve and venous wall dysfunction in patients with varicose veins. One of the hallmarks of venous dysfunction is destruction of venous valves with subsequent reflux and elevation of dista...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Takase S,Bergan JJ,Schmid-Schönbein G

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively reviewed perioperative cardiac complications in a series of 214 patients who underwent surgical treatment for infrarenal aortic aneurysm between 1992 and 1996. There were 192 men and 22 women, with a mean age of 68.3 years. Cardiac risk factors included angina in 28% of patients and previous myocard...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Pillet JC,Chaillou P,Bizouarn P,Pittaluga P,Patra P,Chabbert C,Sellier E

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the introduction of endovascular stent grafts at our institution we have used intraoperative intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to definitively determine stent graft size. In this study, expected stent graft size, based on preoperative helical CT scan measurements, was compared with the actual final size, based on ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Tutein Nolthenius RP,van den Berg JC,Moll FL

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the binding kinetics of triclosan (Irgasan) to alloplastic vascular grafts and to examine its antimicrobial activity against various microbial pathogens in vitro. Vascular grafts made by Intergard (Intervascular), Fluoropassiv (Vascutek), and Gore-tex (Gore) were examined. Graf...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Hernández-Richter T,Schardey HM,Löhlein F,Fleischer CT,Walli AK,Boos KS,Schildberg FW

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case-control study was undertaken to determine if asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (ACS) is independently associated with ipsilateral hemispheric stroke following cardiac surgery (CS). All CS patients (3069) who were at two hospitals between 1989 and 1994 were reviewed. Cases (31) selected for this study were th...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Hill AB,Obrand D,O'Rourke K,Steinmetz OK,Miller N

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of primary aortoduodenal fistula (ADF) secondary to a Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) infection in a patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. A review of the available literature on the vascular complications of Q fever is presented. Q fever should be suspected in vascular patients with close anima...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Mejia A,Toursarkissian B,Hagino RT,Myers JG,Sykes MT

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic wall tension was determined in 40 patients to assess its predictive value in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture. A 3-year retrospective analysis of 243 patients with ruptured AAAs and 45 patients with intact AAAs was conducted. The 288 patient sample was limited to the 40 patients with an abdominal CT scan...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Hall AJ,Busse EF,McCarville DJ,Burgess JJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of varicose veins remains elusive. We hypothesized that abnormal cell cycle events in the vein wall may contribute to changes in its structural integrity predisposing to varicosity development. Since cell cycle checkpoint controls are linked to the signaling and execution of apoptotic cascades, possibly a...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Ascher E,Jacob T,Hingorani A,Gunduz Y,Mazzariol F,Kallakuri S

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hemodynamic effect of severe contralateral internal carotid (ICA) disease may result in overestimation of ipsilateral stenosis by duplex ultrasound (DU). This study examines the role of the vertebral artery system (VAS) on duplex results in patients with severe carotid disease. A retrospective study of 110 patient...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Welch HJ,Murphy MC,Raftery KB,Jewell ER

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports our experience of using thoracoscopic cervicodorsal sympathectomy with diathermy. From December 1994 to September 1998, we performed 53 thoracoscopic sympathectomies in 35 patients. There were 15 men and 20 women, ages 18 to 61 years. Ten surgeries were performed on the right side, 7 were the left, ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Cartier B,Cartier P

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report summarizes our recent experience with two patients who presented with symptoms ipsilateral to a severe carotid stenosis at the bifurcation, with one having a severe stenosis at the siphon and the other an occlusion of the internal carotid artery in its intracranial portion. These lesions were documented on...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Garner C,Saver JL,Quiñones-Baldrich WJ

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00