abstract：OBJECTIVE:Little is known about the natural history and management of aneurysmal aortic arch branch vessels (AABVs). The objectives of this study were to assess the natural history of aneurysmal AABVs and to examine the outcomes of operative intervention. METHODS:A retrospective review of the Yale radiologic database ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Brownstein AJ,Rajaee S,Erben Y,Li Y,Rizzo JA,Lyall V,Mojibian H,Ziganshin BA,Elefteriades JA

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) is the highest radiation dose procedure performed by vascular surgeons. We sought to characterize the radiation dose to patients and staff during FEVAR procedures with different premanufactured devices. METHODS:A single-center prospective study of FEVARs wa...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kirkwood ML,Chamseddin K,Arbique GM,Guild JB,Timaran D,Anderson JA,Timaran C

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hybrid procedures have gained momentum as less invasive operations that can potentially improve outcomes for patients. However, there is a paucity of data comparing hybrid procedures with traditional bypass. This study compares the perioperative outcomes of hybrid and bypass surgery for femoropopliteal (FP) r...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Jorshery SD,Skrip L,Sarac T,Ochoa Chaar CI

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is an often overlooked, surgically correctable condition that mimics functional chronic abdominal pain. Patient-reported surgical outcomes are unpredictable in MALS. The objective of this study was to define the psychiatric comorbidities in a cohort of adults undergoing...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Skelly CL,Stiles-Shields C,Mak GZ,Speaker CR,Lorenz J,Anitescu M,Dickerson DM,Boyd H,O'Brien S,Drossos T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Almost two million individuals are undergoing renal replacement therapy worldwide, with hemodialysis being the common form. Many factors influence the primary patency of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF), including vessel size, fistula flow rates, cannulation practice, and thrombotic tendencies. Excess dilation ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Nezakatgoo N,Kozusko SD,Watson JT,Empting R,Shahan CP,Rohrer MJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Quality metrics were developed to improve outcomes after carotid artery revascularization; however, few studies have evaluated regional differences in perioperative outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate regional variation in mortality and perioperative outcomes after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Shean KE,O'Donnell TFX,Deery SE,Pothof AB,Schneider JR,Rockman CB,Nolan BW,Schermerhorn ML,Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative.

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Various animal models of critical limb ischemia have been developed in the past. However, there is no animal model that can undergo endovascular treatment, while providing reproducible true critical limb ischemia with arterial ulcers and rest pain. We evaluated the efficacy of a new model of rabbit hindlimb i...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Del Giudice C,Ifergan G,Goudot G,Bellamy V,Messas E,Clement O,Bruneval P,Menasche P,Sapoval M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A suitable ipsilateral great saphenous vein (GSV) autograft is widely considered the best material for arterial reconstruction of a popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA). There are, however, cases in which such a GSV is absent, diseased, or of too small diameter for this use. Alternatives to GSV are synthetic condu...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Bounkong G,Davaine JM,Tresson P,Derycke L,Kagan N,Couture T,Lawton J,Kashi M,Gaudric J,Chiche L,Koskas F

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe characteristics and in-hospital outcomes of patients treated with carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) for stroke in evolution (SIE) under routine conditions in Germany. METHODS:This secondary data analysis is based on the German statutory...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Knappich C,Kuehnl A,Tsantilas P,Schmid S,Breitkreuz T,Kallmayer M,Zimmermann A,Eckstein HH

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis aiming to assess the mortality and morbidity of all published case series on thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) in experienced centers treated with open repair. METHODS:A systematic search of the literature published until April 2017 was performed acc...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Moulakakis KG,Karaolanis G,Antonopoulos CN,Kakisis J,Klonaris C,Preventza O,Coselli JS,Geroulakos G

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the absence of suitable autologous vein, the use of prosthetic grafts for infragenicular bypasses in peripheral arterial disease has become standard practice. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether creating a vein patch at the distal anastomosis would further improve patency and freedom from ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Branco BC,Kougias P,Braun JD,Mills JL Sr,Barshes NR

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to evaluate the difference in outcomes after endovascular intervention in patients with complicated type B aortic dissection (TBAD) based on ethnicity and blood pressure control. METHODS:Between 2012 and 2016, there were 126 patients who underwent endovascular procedures for c...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Yammine H,Ballast JK,Anderson WE,Frederick JR,Briggs CS,Roush T,Madjarov JM,Nussbaum T,Sibille JA,Arko FR 3rd

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Central aortic stiffness and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with increased incidence of devastating aortopathies. However, the exact mechanism leading to elevated aortic stiffness in patients with COPD is unknown. The purpose of this study was to quantify flow and shear hemodynami...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Schäfer M,Kheyfets VO,Barker AJ,Stenmark K,Hunter KS,McClatchey PM,Buckner JK,Reece TB,Jazaeri O,Fenster BE

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Midaortic syndrome (MAS) is a rare condition characterized by stenosis of the abdominal aorta. Patients with disease refractory to medical management will usually require either endovascular therapy or surgery with use of prosthetic graft material for bypass or patch angioplasty. We report our early experien...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kim HB,Vakili K,Ramos-Gonzalez GJ,Stein DR,Ferguson MA,Porras D,Lock JE,Chaudry G,Alomari A,Fishman SJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Volume-outcome relationships for open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair have received less attention in publicly funded health systems. Furthermore, the roles of surgeon seniority (years of experience) and composite volume (encompassing all major arterial cases) on outcomes after open AAA repair are less...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Dubois L,Allen B,Bray-Jenkyn K,Power AH,DeRose G,Forbes TL,Duncan A,Shariff SZ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Buerger disease is a rare inflammatory vasculopathy presenting with severe claudication or critical limb ischemia. In this study, we sought to evaluate the feasibility and clinical outcomes of endovascular therapy for Buerger disease involving arteries in the lower extremities. METHODS:Between January 2006 a...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kim DH,Ko YG,Ahn CM,Shin DH,Kim JS,Kim BK,Choi D,Hong MK,Jang Y

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) usually refers to the administration of aspirin plus a platelet P2Y12 receptor blocker. This combination is commonly prescribed after revascularization procedures in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) to prevent failure of the intervention. However, there is not ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Beiswenger AC,Jo A,Harth K,Kumins NH,Shishehbor MH,Kashyap VS

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality. However, epidemiologic data are sparse regarding risk factors for superior mesenteric artery calcification (SMAC), the association between SMAC and disease in other arterial beds, or the independent contribution of SMAC to risk of mortality....

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Lin TC,Wright CM,Criqui MH,Allison MA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To achieve an optimal sealing zone during endovascular aneurysm repair, the intended positioning of the proximal end of the endograft fabric should be as close as possible to the most caudal edge of the renal arteries. Some endografts exhibit a small offset between the radiopaque markers and the proximal fabr...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： van de Velde L,Donselaar EJ,Groot Jebbink E,Boersen JT,Lajoinie GPR,de Vries JPM,Zeebregts CJ,Versluis M,Reijnen MMPJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The demand for vascular surgeons is expected to far exceed the current supply. In an attempt to decrease the training duration and to address the impending shortage, integrated vascular surgery residencies were approved and have expanded nationally. Meanwhile, vascular fellowships have continued to matriculat...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Arous EJ,Judelson DR,Simons JP,Aiello FA,Doucet DR,Arous EJ,Messina LM,Schanzer A

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Studies on the safety of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) under different anesthetic techniques are sometimes contradictory. The aim of this study was to compare real-world outcomes of CEA under general anesthesia (GA) vs regional or local anesthesia (RA/LA). METHODS:A retrospective analysis of the Vascular Qual...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Dakour Aridi H,Paracha N,Nejim B,Locham S,Malas MB

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Acute limb ischemia (ALI) in infants poses a challenge to the clinician secondary to poor operative outcomes, limb loss risk, and lifelong morbidity. This retrospective study reviewed a 10-year institutional experience with the nonoperative management of ALI in infants. METHODS:Infants (aged ≤12 months) diag...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Wang SK,Lemmon GW,Drucker NA,Motaganahalli RL,Dalsing MC,Gutwein AR,Gray BW,Murphy MP

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rupture of atherosclerotic plaques and the resulting thrombosis are vital causes of clinical ischemic events. Recent studies have shown that ADAMTS4 (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 4) is a pathogenic factor of plaque vulnerability in mice. However, the relationship between ADA...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Dong H,Du T,Premaratne S,Zhao CX,Tian Q,Li Y,Yan S,Zhang WW

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Considering the poor efficacy of local intramuscular injections with endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) for critical limb ischemia in patients with diabetes, the study aimed to investigate the effect of α-tocopherol (α-T) and α-tocopherol phosphate (α-TP) on apoptosis and angiogenesis in a rat model under ox...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Wu Z,Zheng X,Meng L,Fang X,He Y,Li D,Zheng C,Zhang H

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the era of rising endovascular treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs), the analysis of visceral vessel (VV) patency after open surgical repair is crucial to provide a future benchmark between these different approaches. This study reports the late outcomes of a single-center experience wit...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kahlberg A,Ferrante AMR,Miloro R,Mascia D,Bertoglio L,Baccellieri D,Melissano G,Chiesa R

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Many studies have found that preoperative aneurysm anatomy can determine the postoperative complication rates for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). With continual improvement in endograft technology, patients with challenging anatomy are increasingly able to undergo successful treatment with EVAR. This stu...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Wang S,Hicks CW,Malas MB

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Endoleak is a common complication of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) but can be detected only through prolonged follow-up with repeated aortic imaging. This study examined the potential for circulating matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9), osteoprotegerin (OPG), D-dimer, h...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Moxon JV,Ng E,Lazzaroni SM,Boult M,Velu R,Fitridge RA,Golledge J

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to provide, by means of computational fluid dynamics, a comparative analysis after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) between patch graft (PG) and primary closure (PC) techniques performed in real carotid geometries to identify disturbed flow conditions potentially involved in the developme...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Domanin M,Bissacco D,Le Van D,Vergara C

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reducing readmissions is an important target for improving patient care and enhancing health care quality and cost-effectiveness. The aim of this study was to assess rates, risk factors, and indications of 30-day readmission after open aortic repair (OAR) and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of infrarenal ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Dakour Aridi HN,Locham S,Nejim B,Ghajar NS,Alshaikh H,Malas MB

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The clinical impact of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is well characterized and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Health care-related expenditures among individuals with PAD, particularly for patients, are not well described. METHODS:Health care-related expenditure data from the 2011...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Scully RE,Arnaoutakis DJ,DeBord Smith A,Semel M,Nguyen LL

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High failure rates of femoropopliteal artery (FPA) interventions are often attributed in part to severe mechanical deformations that occur with limb movement. Axial compression and bending of the FPA likely play significant roles in FPA disease development and reconstruction failure, but these deformations a...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Poulson W,Kamenskiy A,Seas A,Deegan P,Lomneth C,MacTaggart J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Diabetes and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are independently associated with increased risk of amputation. However, the effect of poor glycemic control on adverse limb events has not been studied. We examined the effects of poor glycemic control (high hemoglobin A1c level) on the risk of amputation and mo...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Arya S,Binney ZO,Khakharia A,Long CA,Brewster LP,Wilson PW,Jordan WD Jr,Duwayri Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysms can exhibit variations in sac behavior ranging from complete regression to expansion. We evaluated the impact of sac behavior at 1-year follow-up on late survival. METHODS:We used the Vascular Study Group of New England (...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Deery SE,Ergul EA,Schermerhorn ML,Siracuse JJ,Schanzer A,Goodney PP,Cambria RP,Patel VI,Vascular Study Group of New England.

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to assess the reduction in quality of life (QoL) caused by the persistence of primary plantar hyperhidrosis (PPH) symptoms and the level of satisfaction in PPH patients after retroperitoneoscopic lumbar sympathectomy (RLS). The efficacy, safety, and procedure of bilateral RLS i...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Lima SO,de Santana VR,Valido DP,de Andrade RLB,Fontes LM,Leite VHO,Neto JM,Santos JM,Varjão LL,Reis FP

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. Accumulation of AGEs is driven by oxidative or glycemic stress and can be assessed by skin autofluorescence (SAF). SAF is increased in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and independently associated...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Boersema J,de Vos LC,Links TP,Mulder DJ,Smit AJ,Zeebregts CJ,Lefrandt JD

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Readmission rates are expected to have an increasing effect on both the hospital bottom line and physician reimbursements. Safety net hospitals may be most vulnerable. We examined readmissions at 30 days, 90 days, and 1 year in a large safety net hospital to determine the magnitude and effect of short- and lo...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Krafcik BM,Komshian S,Lu K,Roberts L,Farber A,Kalish JA,Rybin D,Siracuse JJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although few studies have reported outcomes after branched or fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (FEVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms involving visceral vessels (AAA-Vs), no multi-institutional study has compared FEVAR with open surgery (OS) for AAA-Vs. Our objective was to compare 30-day outcom...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Gupta PK,Brahmbhatt R,Kempe K,Stickley SM,Rohrer MJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Complex Crawford extent II thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) can be treated in a hybrid manner with proximal thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair, followed by staged distal open thoracoabdominal repair. This study evaluated the outcomes and health care-associated value of this new method compared wit...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Hawkins RB,Mehaffey JH,Narahari AK,Jain A,Ghanta RK,Kron IL,Kern JA,Upchurch GR Jr

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term (tunneled cuffed) hemodialysis catheters are frequently used vascular access in renal failure patients. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is a common complication of long-term hemodialysis catheters, with severe morbidities and high risk of mortality. Management of CRBSI by systemic an...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Saleh HM,Tawfik MM,Abouellail H

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to provide an overview of evidence regarding exercise therapies for patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). METHODS:This manuscript summarizes the content of a lecture delivered as part of the 2016 Crawford Critical Issues Symposium. RESULTS:Multiple ra...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： McDermott MM

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00