abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphatic interventions have recently been increasingly used for treating lymphatic leak of the abdomen and pelvis. This retrospective case study series and systematic review evaluated the efficacy and safety of lymphatic interventions for the treatment of postoperative lymphatic leak of the abdomen and pelv...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Kim PH,Tsauo J,Shin JH

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melioidosis abdominal aortic aneurysm and splenic abscesses lead to poor prognosis and high mortality rate as high as 50% due to delayed/missed diagnosis. We describe an attempt to identify Burkholderia pseudomallei immediately, which was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gene sequence analysis of 23S r...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Shi L,Chen J,Yi G

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of presence of an IVC filter in patients undergoing stenting for symptomatic femoroiliocaval obstruction has not been explored in detail. This study attempts to fill this gap by evaluating clinical and stent-related outcomes in such patients. The incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in this set...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Jayaraj A,Noel C,Raju S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypogastric aneurysm is rare, often asymptomatic, but associated with high mortality if it ruptures. Given the deep location of the artery and proximity to critical anatomical structures (i.e., ureter, bladder, and rectum), open surgical repair carries high morbidity and mortality compared with an endovascular approac...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Kang N,Bornak A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we sought to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis among clinicians at a tertiary hospital of China. METHODS:An electronic questionnaire was sent to clinicians to gather information regarding demographic data (5 items), knowledge about V...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Gao X,Qin H,Hang C,Wang K,Shi Y,Qian L,Zhou Y,Li Y,Jia Z

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to investigate whether the transfusion of 2 units of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) immediately post aneurysm exclusion has any effect on the perioperative fibrinogen levels and the outcome of patients undergoing elective endovascular repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). METHODS:Consecutive...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Kapetanios D,Petropoulou M,Chatzelas D,Pitoulias G,Kalogirou TE,Mitka AM,Giagtzidis IT,Papazoglou KO,Karkos CD

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report a case of juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm-anatomically unsuitable for conventional endovascular repair because of narrow distal aorta-successfully treated by endovascular repair facilitated by in situ laser fenestration. METHODS AND RESULTS:An aortic stent graft was inserted to exclude a juxt...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Salib P,Majewski M,Touma J,Tacher V,Kobeiter H,Desgranges P

更新日期：2020-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carotid revascularization for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (ACAS) has become increasingly controversial in the past few decades as the best medical therapy has improved. The aim of this study was to assess and define contemporary trends in the rate of carotid revascularization procedures for ACAS in ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Sorber R,Clemens MS,Wang P,Makary MA,Hicks CW

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to salvage the mangled lower extremity is both technically challenging and time consuming. It requires the collaborative efforts among multiple surgical specialties in addition to comprehensive post-traumatic wound follow-up. Our institution has integrated a dynamic effort among these specialists...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Brumberg RS,Kaelin LD,Derosier LC,Hutchinson H

更新日期：2020-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuromuscular electrical stimulator (NMES) devices increase blood flow to the lower limb by a process of intermittent muscular contraction initiated by a transdermal stimulus to the common peroneal nerve. However, its effects on localized microvascular blood supply to lower limb wounds are unknown. This stud...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Bosanquet DC,Ivins N,Jones N,Harding KG

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carotid blowout syndrome is a severe complication of head and neck cancer, associated with high mortality and morbidity. METHODS:We present a case of acute hemorrhage from the carotid artery of a 59-year-old man with a history of chemoradiotherapy for lingual base and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Sallustro M,Abualhin M,Faggioli G,Pilato A,Dall'Olio D,Simonetti L,Astarita F,Amorosa L,Gargiulo M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overtreatment and overuse of resources are leading causes of rising health care costs. Identification and elimination process of low value services is important in reducing such costs. At many institutions it is routine to send excised plaque after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for pathology evaluation. With ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Mendez L,Zhao Q,Elsadawi M,Farber A,Bowden A,Sharpe C,Schulze R,Siracuse JJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) has been shown to have half the rates of transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, and death compared with transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TFCAS). Successful outcomes of TFCAS require careful patient selection. The aim of this study was to determine the outco...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Conway AM,Nguyen Tran NT,Qato K,Ehidom C,Stoffels GJ,Giangola G,Carroccio A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of our study was to describe outcomes of stand-alone use (i.e., without concomitant implantation of an aortic stent graft) of the Gore Excluder iliac branch endoprosthesis (IBE) for elective endovascular repair of isolated iliac artery aneurysms. METHODS:We evaluated all consecutive patients electiv...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： D'Oria M,Tenorio ER,Oderich GS,DeMartino RR,Kalra M,Shuja F,Colglazier JJ,Mendes BC

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Registry studies have shown that the Endurant stent graft is associated with low rates of all-cause and aneurysm-related mortality when used for the endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). However, many were limited by length of follow-up and all had a proportion of patients lost to follow...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Benveniste GL,Tjahjono R,Chen O,Verhagen HJM,Böckler D,Varcoe RL

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the study is to perform a postimplantation geometrical analysis and to evaluate early and mid-term outcomes of new-generation balloon-expandable covered stents, used in the kissing conformation to treat obstructive lesions involving the aortic bifurcation. METHODS:A single-center retrospectiv...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Piazza M,Squizzato F,Saviane G,Grego F,Antonello M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To describe a hybrid approach for complex iliofemoral lesions and report short-term and mid-term results. METHODS:In this single-center retrospective study, all consecutive patients (n = 32, 36 limbs) who underwent hybrid repair of complex iliofemoral lesions between 2012 and 2017 using a conformable self-e...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Bosse C,Becquemin JP,Touma J,Desgranges P,Cochennec F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To review the sex differences among symptomatic and asymptomatic patients treated with carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) in the Southeastern Vascular Study Group (SEVSG), a regional quality group of the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI). METHODS:All cases reported by the SEVSG m...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Erben Y,Li Y,Da Rocha-Franco JA,Tawk RG,Barrett KM,Freeman WD,Lin M,Miller D,Beck AW,Scali ST,Farres H,Brott TG,Meschia JF,Hakaim AG

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing transaxillary thoracic outlet decompression (TATOD) is challenging because of the invasive surgery, the complex innervation of the axillary region, and the preoperative use of opioids by many patients. Commonly, postoperative pain is managed with additional opio...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Goeteyn J,van den Broek R,Bouwman A,Pesser N,van Nuenen B,van Sambeek M,Houterman S,Teijink J,Versyck B

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arterial revascularizations can present significant challenges when vessels are disadvantaged and advances in technology present the surgeon with innovative opportunities. A number of studies have used the GORE® Hybrid Vascular Graft (GHVG), and we have been using this device in arterial revascularizations s...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Nguyen-Lee JJ,Zubair MM,Chegireddy V,Yammine H,Bennett ME,Lumsden AB,Bechara CF,Bismuth J

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Controversy exists about technique of repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA). We studied rAAA treated at a single tertiary center from 2005 to 2015 to determine operative morbidity and mortality in open and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) of rAAA. METHODS:All rAAA (n = 144) treated...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Acher C,Acher CW,Castello Ramirez MC,Wynn M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibro-adipose vascular anomaly (FAVA) is a painful complex vascular malformation, characterized by muscle fibrofatty infiltration, usually in lower limb, associated with contracture of the ipsilateral extremity. This article describes the first case of FAVA reported in Portugal successfully treated with surgery. A 9-y...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Ferreira J,López Gutiérrez JC,Carneiro A,Sousa PP,Braga S,Simões JC,Carrilho C,Mesquita A

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to report the feasibility and outcomes with the endovascular treatment of spontaneous internal carotid artery dissections (ICADs) using a proximal embolic protection device (EPD). METHODS:This is a retrospective analysis of patients treated for spontaneous symptomatic ICAD using a ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Pecoraro F,Dinoto E,Pakeliani D,Ferlito F,Mirabella D,Lachat M,Farina A,Bajardi G

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultrasound-enhanced catheter-directed thrombolysis (UET) using the Ekosonic® Endovascular System device for acute, peripheral arterial ischemia has been purported in clinical trials to accelerate the fibrinolytic process to reduce treatment time and lytic dosage. We aim to describe outcomes of UET in a real-...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： George EL,Colvard B,Ho VT,Rothenberg KA,Lee JT,Stern JR

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the outcome of vein stenting placement for chronic proximal venous outflow obstruction (PVOO) in a predominantly Asian-American cohort to improve patient selection, enhance technical approach, and better define quality measurements of this emerging vascular intervention. METHODS:A total of 4...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Lurie JM,Chen S,Chait J,Subramaniam S,Chun K,Png CYM,Marin M,Faries P,Ting W

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to report early and late outcomes of surgical and endovascular management of subclavian artery atherosclerotic disease (SAAD). METHODS:Data about consecutive patients treated for subclavian artery atherosclerotic occlusive disease between 2001 and 2018 either by open surgical repair...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Benhammamia M,Mazzaccaro D,Ben Mrad M,Denguir R,Nano G

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To develop and verify a risk predictive model/scoring system for pulmonary embolism (PE) among hospitalized patients with deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremities (LDVT). METHODS:776 patients with LDVT were enrolled in a case-control study between January 2016 and June 2017 from the Vascular Surgery ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Zhao B,Hao B,Xu H,Premaratne S,Zhang J,Jiao L,Zhang W,Wang S,Su X,Sun L,Yao J,Yu Y,Yang T

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic iatrogenic injuries during spinal instrumentation are rare but carry a high risk of mortality. In this report, we describe the case of a 26-year-old man with traumatic vertebral fracture and subsequent spinal cord injury who underwent posterior vertebral fixation at our trauma center. The neurosurgical procedur...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Monzio-Compagnoni N,Aseni P,Romani F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular repair of an aortic arch aneurysm has made great progress in the past 10 years. Custom-made branched stent grafts have been used, and preliminary results have been promising. To reduce the effect of aortic arch anatomical variations on indications, we designed a new off-the-shelf modular double inner bran...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Guo W,Zhang H,Liu X,Ren W,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to assess primary bare stenting for iliac chronic total occlusions (CTOs) with midterm follow-up. METHODS:From April 2013 to May 2016, all patients presenting with symptomatic iliac CTO were treated endovascularly and included in a prospective single-center cohort. Common iliac CTOs were tre...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Hauguel A,le Corvec T,Maurel B,Chaillou P,Meteyer V,Guyomarc'h B,Nasr B,Gouëffic Y

更新日期：2020-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, endovascular treatment of subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm (SAP) has been recommended by many experts. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the endovascular treatment of SAP, and to introduce our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of SAP. METHODS:A total of...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Wang Y,Dong X,Liang H,Mkangala A,Su Y,Liu D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:The acute exacerbations and progressive deterioration seen in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) have been related to poor clinical outcomes. Here, we have studied the association of laboratory biomarkers with the acute phase of TAO (AP-TAO). METHODS/RESULTS:We conducted a retrospective case-contro...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Ren B,Duan M,Liu Z,Xu D,Liu D,Zhang J,Wang J,Geng X,Yang S,Han D,Du J

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ministernotomy has been advocated over recent years as an alternative technique for different cardiovascular surgical procedures to reduce the surgical trauma associated with conventional full sternotomy. In recent years, several reports have addressed minimally invasive approaches to the proximal aorta and ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Iba Y,Yamada A,Kurimoto Y,Hatta E,Maruyama R,Miura S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical exposure of a high carotid bifurcation (HCB) for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) can be technically challenging due to the presence of bony structures in the most cranial portion of the neck and is associated with significant morbidity making carotid artery stenting (CAS) a common alternative. However,...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Farhat-Sabet A,Aicher BO,Tolaymat B,Coca-Soliz V,Nagarsheth KH,Ucuzian AA,Lubek JE,Toursavadkohi S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous resection during pancreaticoduodenectomy for the excision of pancreatic cancer allows for a more complete resection with negative margins, which increases survival. When the resected vein is greater than 3 cm, reconstruction with an interposition graft is recommended. However, consensus regarding the ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Pantoja JL,Chang K,Pellionisz PA,Woo K,Farley SM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Therapeutic neovascularization has some obstacles, such as it requires more than one proangiogenic factor, and these factors have short half-lives. To overcome these obstacles, combined delivery of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), erythropoietin (EPO) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEG...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Liu CD,Tu XF,Chen F

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blunt injuries of the great vessels arising from the aortic arch are usually fatal. The innominate artery lesions represent the most common site of injury after the aortic isthmus distal to the left subclavian artery. Injuries are usually located at the origin of the vessel from the aortic arch, especially in patients...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Volpe P,De Caridi G,Serra R,Alberti A,Massara M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report endovascular treatment of a patient with an isolated Internal Iliac Artery (IIA) aneurysm who was treated by positioning a novel covered stent that could adapt to different proximal and distal diameters. CASE REPORT:A 68-year-old man who had already had several previous aortic surgeries underwent ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Spinella G,Mambrini S,Finotello A,Conti M,Del Pizzo R,Pratesi G,Palombo D,Pane B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mentoring relationships have been encouraged for medical students interested in surgical specialties. We investigated the role of mentoring relationships of integrated vascular surgery residents, while in medical school. We hypothesized that mentoring relationships between medical students and vascular surge...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Jacobs BN,Boniakowski AE,Osborne NH,Coleman DM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Today transdermal continuous oxygen therapy (TCOT) is used in wound care to promote healing by improving local hypoxia and preventing infection, and it has been described to reduce local inflammation over 1 month of administration. The present study aims to investigate the effects of this treatment on wound ...

journal_title：Annals of vascular surgery

authors： Varetto G,Verzini F,Trucco A,Frola E,Spalla F,Gibello L,Boero M,Capaldi G,Rispoli P

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00