abstract：OBJECTIVE:Severe carotid stenosis is a frequent cause of stroke in both men and women. Whereas several sex-related comparisons are available on coronary atherosclerosis, there are few data appraising gender-specific features of carotid plaques. We aimed to systematically compare the pathology and inflammatory features ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Sangiorgi G,Roversi S,Biondi Zoccai G,Modena MG,Servadei F,Ippoliti A,Mauriello A

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Repair of saccular aortic aneurysms (SAAs) is frequently recommended based on a perceived predisposition to rupture, despite little evidence that these aneurysms have a more malignant natural history than fusiform aortic aneurysms. METHODS:The radiology database at a single university hospital was searched f...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Shang EK,Nathan DP,Boonn WW,Lys-Dobradin IA,Fairman RM,Woo EY,Wang GJ,Jackson BM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Successful adaptation of a vein graft to an arterial environment is incompletely understood. We sought to investigate whether early vein graft remodeling is predictive of subsequent patency. METHODS:A prospective longitudinal study was conducted of 67 patients undergoing lower extremity bypass with autogenou...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Gasper WJ,Owens CD,Kim JM,Hills N,Belkin M,Creager MA,Conte MS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study assessed the risk of left subclavian artery (LSA) coverage and the role of revascularization in a large population of patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. METHODS:A retrospective multicenter review of 1189 patient records from 2000 to 2010 was performed. Major adverse ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Maldonado TS,Dexter D,Rockman CB,Veith FJ,Garg K,Arko F,Bertoni H,Ellozy S,Jordan W,Woo E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrast angiography with carbon dioxide (CO2) is frequently used in patients with renal dysfunction or iodinated contrast allergies, as CO2 is nonallergenic, nontoxic, and rapidly absorbed in the blood. However, when delivered intra-arterially, there is a possibility that CO2 may create a vapor lock with resultant tr...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Johnston WF,Zamora AJ,Upchurch GR Jr

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Distal cerebral embolization is a known complication of carotid interventions. We prospectively investigated whether subclinical microembolization seen on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) leads to cognitive deficits in patients undergoing carotid revascularization procedures. METHODS:Patients u...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Zhou W,Hitchner E,Gillis K,Sun L,Floyd R,Lane B,Rosen A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has become an attractive and well-accepted option for the management of the various thoracic aortic pathologies that vascular surgeons are confronted with. As in the abdominal aorta, current management trends include the treatment of younger patients with longer life expecta...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Wong S,Mastracci TM,Katsargyris A,Verhoeven EL

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patch angioplasty using synthetic materials such as Dacron and polytetrafluoroethylene has become the standard of care after carotid endarterectomy. This method has been shown to reduce recurrent stenosis and stroke as compared to primary closure. Complications, including infection and pseudoaneurysm, are very rare. A...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Le L,Charlton-Ouw K,Safi HJ,Azizzadeh A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortoduodenal fistula is a well-known complication of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and has been described after endovascular repair. A unique complication of duodenal perforation by intentionally placed embolic material in the aneurysm sac is described. Intentional off-label use of material to promote aneurysm sac...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Farres H,Gonzales AJ,Garrett HE Jr

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Because vein graft neointimal hyperplasia engenders vein graft failure, and because most vein graft neointimal cells derive from outside the vein graft, we sought to determine whether vein graft neointimal hyperplasia is affected by activity of the CXC chemokine receptor-4 (CXCR4), which is important for bone...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Zhang L,Brian L,Freedman NJ

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present randomized double-blind multicenter study was designed to assess the efficacy of a progressive compressive stocking (new concept with maximal pressure at calf), compared to a degressive compressive stocking graded 30 mm Hg, evaluating the improvement of lower leg symptoms of chronic venous insuff...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Couzan S,Leizorovicz A,Laporte S,Mismetti P,Pouget JF,Chapelle C,Quéré I

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the safety and efficacy of coil embolization (COIL) to Amplatzer vascular plug embolization (PLUG) to achieve internal iliac artery (IIA) occlusion prior to endovascular aortiliac aneurysm repair (EVAR). METHODS:Data from consecutive patients who underwent IIA embolization prior to EVAR over a 6-y...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Ryer EJ,Garvin RP,Webb TP,Franklin DP,Elmore JR

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complete endovascular arch replacement by in situ fenestration technique requires maintenance of cerebral perfusion during the fenestration procedure by an extracorporeal femoral-carotid bypass. The bypass has the disadvantages of being invasive, requiring a pump, and shunting blood extracorporeally. This report descr...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Sonesson B,Resch T,Dias N,Malina M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Simultaneous treatment of multilevel aortic disease is controversial due to the theoretic increase in morbidity. This study was conducted to define the outcomes in patients treated electively with simultaneous thoracic endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (TEVAR) and abdominal aortic endovascular endografting...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Scali ST,Feezor RJ,Chang CK,Stone DH,Goodney PP,Nelson PR,Huber TS,Beck AW

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present three novel techniques for creation of (1) a steerable sheath, (2) a 4F snare device, and (3) dual anterograde and retrograde double-wire percutaneous transluminal angioplasty access technique using a single femoral puncture. These techniques were conceived and bench-tested in our institution, allowing the ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Mallios A,Yankovic W,Boura B,Combes M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine the anatomic distribution and associated mortality of combat-related vascular injuries comparing them to a contemporary civilian standard. DESIGN:The Joint Trauma Theater Registry (JTTR) was queried to identify patients with major compressible arterial injury (CAI) an...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Markov NP,DuBose JJ,Scott D,Propper BW,Clouse WD,Thompson B,Blackbourne LH,Rasmussen TE

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to determine if there are sex-based differences in the inflammatory phenotype of patients undergoing lower extremity bypass (LEB) and if they correlate with clinical outcomes. METHODS:This was a retrospective analysis of a prospective cohort of 225 patients (161 men and 64 women) who...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Hiramoto JS,Owens CD,Kim JM,Boscardin J,Belkin M,Creager MA,Conte MS

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:For peripheral arterial disease, infrainguinal bypass grafting (BPG) carries a higher perioperative risk compared with peripheral endovascular procedures. The choice between the open and endovascular therapies is to an extent dependent on the expected periprocedural risk associated with each. Tools for estima...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Gupta PK,Ramanan B,Lynch TG,Sundaram A,MacTaggart JN,Gupta H,Fang X,Pipinos II

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) that also involve the common iliac artery (CIA) typically is accomplished by endograft limb extension into the external iliac artery (EIA). In order to prevent endoleak, the internal iliac artery (IIA) is usually embolized, or alternativ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Papazoglou KO,Sfyroeras GS,Zambas N,Konstantinidis K,Kakkos SK,Mitka M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The two techniques for carotid endarterectomy (CEA)--conventional (C-CEA) and eversion (E-CEA)--have different effects on blood pressure. This study compared sympathetic activity after C-CEA and E-CEA, as measured by renin and catecholamine levels. METHODS:E-CEA (n = 40) and C-CEA (n = 34) were performed in ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Demirel S,Macek L,Attigah N,Bruijnen H,Hakimi M,Able T,Böckler D

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Late presentation of aortic injuries secondary to internal fixation hardware is uncommon and generally associated with pseudoaneurysm formation. We herein present a case of transmural migration of a pedicle screw into the descending thoracic aorta, which was revealed incidentally by computed tomography scan after almo...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Colvard BD,Anaya-Ayala JE,Smolock CJ,Lumsden AB,Reardon MJ,Davies MG

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Development in endograft design has extended endovascular treatment to include thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA). We report our experience using fenestrated and branched endografts in the management of TAAA. METHODS:We analyzed a cohort of consecutive patients treated electively for TAAA using endova...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Guillou M,Bianchini A,Sobocinski J,Maurel B,D'elia P,Tyrrell M,Azzaoui R,Haulon S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To retrospectively assess the therapeutic value of endovascular stenting for treatment of the nutcracker syndrome (NCS) in long-term follow-up and to explore the selection of the size of stents in Chinese patients with NCS. METHODS:From January 2004 to August 2010, 30 patients (two women and 28 men) between ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Wang X,Zhang Y,Li C,Zhang H

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite its presumed effectiveness and clinical use, the physiology of selective visceral perfusion combined with distal aortic perfusion during open thoracoabdominal aortic surgery has not been characterized. Thus, the aim of this study was to establish a translatable model of thoracic aortic-clamping to ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kalder J,Keschenau P,Hanssen SJ,Greiner A,Vermeulen Windsant IC,Kennes LN,Tolba R,Prinzen FW,Buurman WA,Jacobs MJ,Koeppel TA

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study reviews a single-center experience of endovascular popliteal aneurysm (PAA) repair. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed to identify all endovascular PAA repairs performed between September 2004 and January 2011. RESULTS:We identified 21 patients (mean age, 74 ± 9 years, 91% men) with PAA...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Garg K,Rockman CB,Kim BJ,Jacobowitz GR,Maldonado TS,Adelman MA,Veith FJ,Cayne NS

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate our experience with the endovascular treatment of total occlusions of the mesenteric and celiac arteries. METHODS:We performed a retrospective review of endovascular stenting of 27 nonembolic total occlusions of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and celiac artery (CA) between July 2004 and Jul...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Sharafuddin MJ,Nicholson RM,Kresowik TF,Amin PB,Hoballah JJ,Sharp WJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This review was performed to analyze the current knowledge and controversies in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of pediatric venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with adults. METHODS:Searches of the MEDLINE database and manual searches of the references of selected articles were perf...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Spentzouris G,Scriven RJ,Lee TK,Labropoulos N

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Usually, physicians base their practice on guidelines, but recommendations on the same topic may vary across guidelines. Given the uncertainties regarding abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, physicians should be able to identify systematically and transparently developed recommendations. We performed a...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Ferket BS,Grootenboer N,Colkesen EB,Visser JJ,van Sambeek MR,Spronk S,Steyerberg EW,Hunink MG

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to analyze the trend in inpatient vascular procedures in the United States over the past decade and predict the future demand for vascular surgeons. METHODS:The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample was queried to determine the weighted national est...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Jim J,Owens PL,Sanchez LA,Rubin BG

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Blunt abdominal aortic injury (BAAI) is a rare injury with less than 200 cases in the current reported world literature, mostly in case report format. We sought to describe the experience of a high-volume trauma center and to provide a contemporary review of the literature to better understand the natural hi...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Shalhub S,Starnes BW,Tran NT,Hatsukami TS,Lundgren RS,Davis CW,Quade S,Gunn M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Few studies have examined factors that influence an individual's decision to enter an academic medical career after residency training. We sought to evaluate whether sex, ethnicity, child care issues, and debt burden influenced residents' choice for a career in academic vascular surgery. METHODS:A 39-item We...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Danczyk RC,Sevdalis N,Woo K,Hingorani AP,Landry GJ,Liem TK,Moneta GL,Mitchell EL

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study reviews the results of en bloc resection of the inferior vena cava (IVC) for malignant tumor excision and reconstruction. METHODS:A prospective database was reviewed. IVC resection was categorized as suprarenal, perirenal, infrarenal, or extensive (>one segment resected). Repairs were divided into...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Quinones-Baldrich W,Alktaifi A,Eilber F,Eilber F

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular surgery-related groin complications can lead to catastrophic outcomes and pose a significant healthcare burden. We have taken steps to reduce potential complications at the time of initial surgery by performing prophylactic muscle flaps. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and bene...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Fischer JP,Nelson JA,Mirzabeigi MN,Wang GJ,Foley PJ 3rd,Wu LC,Woo EY,Kanchwala S

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resistin, an adipocytokine, plays a potential role in cardiovascular disease and may contribute to increased atherosclerotic risk by modulating the activity of endothelial cells. A growing body of evidence suggests that aspirin is a potent antioxidant. We investigated whether aspirin mitigates resistin-induc...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Ou HC,Lee WJ,Wu CM,Chen JF,Sheu WH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study evaluated the accuracy of central luminal line (CLL) measurements in quantifying stent graft migration. The bias of the CLL technique together with observer variability were assessed. METHODS:Stent grafts were deployed in plastic aortic phantoms at fixed locations from two side branches. Each phanto...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： England A,García-Fiñana M,How TV,Vallabhaneni SR,McWilliams RG

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerotic occlusive disease of the proximal vertebral artery is an important cause of cerebrovascular ischemic events with a significant associated morbidity and mortality. Endovascular treatment has emerged as a promising tool of the therapeutic armamentarium, along with medical therapy and surgical r...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Antoniou GA,Murray D,Georgiadis GS,Antoniou SA,Schiro A,Serracino-Inglott F,Smyth JV

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty ± stent (PTA/S) and surgical bypass are both accepted treatments for claudication due to superficial femoral artery (SFA) occlusive disease. However, long-term results comparing these modalities for primary intervention in patients who have had no prior intervention have...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Siracuse JJ,Giles KA,Pomposelli FB,Hamdan AD,Wyers MC,Chaikof EL,Nedeau AE,Schermerhorn ML

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scalp arteriovenous malformations are treated by surgical excision in many patients. We report a patient with a scalp arteriovenous malformation who was successfully treated by a combination of ultrasound-guided thrombin injection (UGTI) and transarterial coil embolization. This patient was a 52-year-old man with a su...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Nishijima I,Ikemura R,Gushiken M,Miyagi K,Iha K

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Multiple studies have established that patch angioplasty following carotid endarterectomy (CEA) reduces the risk of subsequent stroke and restenosis compared with primary closure. Previous reports have also demonstrated bovine pericardium to be associated with similar rates of postoperative complications and ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Ho KJ,Nguyen LL,Menard MT

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treating flush iliac artery occlusion by endovascular means can be very challenging and is a cause of technical failure requiring open surgical intervention. We describe a simple endovascular technique that can be valuable in increasing technical success and avoiding the use of a re-entry device. The technique involve...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Bechara CF,Barshes NR,Lin PH,Kougias P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00