abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to analyze the early and late outcomes of patients who require a suprarenal aortic cross-clamp during elective open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). METHODS:Patients from 1998 to 2012 who required a suprarenal aortic cross-clamp during elective open AAA repair wer...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Wartman SM,Woo K,Yaeger A,Sigman M,Huang SG,Ham SW,Rowe V,Weaver FA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular intervention has become a frequently used treatment of critical limb ischemia (CLI) in recent times. The recent Bypass vs Angioplasty in Severe Ischaemia of the Leg (BASIL) trial consensus recommended endovascular treatment as a first-line treatment in patients who have a life expectancy that wa...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Chan C,Puckridge P,Ullah S,Delaney C,Spark JI

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the difference in objective measures of ambulation and psychosocial factors in patients with intermittent claudication (IC) stratified by type D personality, which incorporates elements of social inhibition and negative affectivity. METHODS:During a 1-year period, ro...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Torrent DJ,Maness MR,Capps TC,Sears SF,Whited AL,Yamaguchi DJ,Parker FM,Stoner MC

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critical limb ischemia (CLI) represents the most severe clinical manifestation of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and is the major cause of ischemic amputation in the United States. Risk factors and the associated incidence and prevalence of CLI have not been well described in the general population. This ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Nehler MR,Duval S,Diao L,Annex BH,Hiatt WR,Rogers K,Zakharyan A,Hirsch AT

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Fenestrated and branched endovascular devices are increasingly used for complex aortic diseases, and despite the challenging nature of these procedures, early experiences from pioneering centers have been encouraging. The objectives of this retrospective study were to report our experience of intraoperative a...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Cochennec F,Kobeiter H,Gohel MS,Majewski M,Marzelle J,Desgranges P,Allaire E,Becquemin JP

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) are uncommon, and rates of growth and rupture are unknown. Limited evidence therefore exists to guide clinical management of RAAs, particularly small aneurysms that are asymptomatic. To further characterize the natural history of RAAs, we studied anatomic characteristics and chan...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Wayne EJ,Edwards MS,Stafford JM,Hansen KJ,Corriere MA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to review vascular surgical financial trends in a tertiary care setting and to evaluate the impact of a vascular program within a health care system in the face of lower reimbursements and rising costs. METHODS:With use of Current Procedural Terminology codes and diagnosis-rel...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Awad N,Lombardi JV,Carpenter JP,Trani J,Caputo F,Taylor N

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intimal hyperplasia is a major obstacle to patency in grafted veins. Although migration and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) pivotally affect the vascular remodeling process, no therapy has been established to prevent intimal hyperplasia of vein grafts. We previously reported that the acti...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Miyachi H,Mii S,Enomoto A,Murakumo Y,Kato T,Asai N,Komori K,Takahashi M

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of pre-existing radial artery macrocalcification (Mönckeberg type of arteriosclerosis) on patency rates of radiocephalic fistulas (RCFs) in diabetic end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis. METHODS:In this observational prospective stud...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Georgiadis GS,Georgakarakos EI,Antoniou GA,Panagoutsos S,Argyriou C,Mourvati E,Passadakis P,Lazarides MK

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients presenting with occluded aortobifemoral (ABF) bypass grafts are managed with a variety of techniques. Redo ABF (rABF) bypass procedures are infrequently performed because of concerns about procedural complexity and morbidity. The purpose of this analysis was to compare midterm results of rABF bypass ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Scali ST,Schmit BM,Feezor RJ,Beck AW,Chang CK,Waterman AL,Berceli SA,Huber TS

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Outcomes of revascularization for critical limb ischemia (CLI) have historically been patency, limb salvage, and survival. Functional status and quality of life have not been well described. This study used functional and quality of life assessments to measure patient-centered outcomes after revascularizatio...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Landry GJ,Esmonde NO,Lewis JR,Azarbal AF,Liem TK,Mitchell EL,Moneta GL

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Long-term results of precuffed expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) grafts used for peripheral bypass surgery are lacking. The aim of this study was to obtain the long-term outcomes of precuffed ePTFE grafts compared with autologous saphenous vein (ASV) grafts used in patients with peripheral arterial dis...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： van der Slegt J,Steunenberg SL,Donker JM,Veen EJ,Ho GH,de Groot HG,van der Laan L

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The application of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has changed treatment paradigms for thoracic aortic disease. We sought to better define specific treatment patterns and outcomes for type B aortic dissection treated with TEVAR or open surgical repair (OSR). METHODS:Medicare patients undergoing t...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Jones DW,Goodney PP,Nolan BW,Brooke BS,Fillinger MF,Powell RJ,Stone DH

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lauded alike by ancient civilizations and modern society, pharaonic Egyptian medicine remains an object of fascination today. This article discusses its surprisingly sophisticated understanding of a cardiovascular system. The term "cardiovascular system," however, carries assumptions and meanings to a modern audience,...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Barr J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plasma 25 hydroxycholecalciferol (vitamin D) deficiency has been associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in epidemiologic studies. Chronic kidney disease is associated with loss of 1α-hydroxylase and consequently vitamin D deficiency. We hypothesized that vitamin D deficiency was associated with incr...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Walker JP,Hiramoto JS,Gasper WJ,Auyang P,Conte MS,Rapp JH,Lovett DH,Owens CD

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to review our 27-year clinical experience with open proximal abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs, with a focus on long-term survival. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was undertaken of all patients who underwent proximal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair between 1986 and 2013...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kabbani LS,West CA,Viau D,Nypaver TJ,Weaver MR,Barth C,Lin JC,Shepard AD

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The sandwich technique is an endovascular off-the-shelf solution for patients with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs). In a sandwich configuration, the chimney stent runs in the middle of a space created by two or three aortic endografts. METHODS:All patients with TAAAs who were treated with the sand...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Schwierz E,Kolvenbach RR,Yoshida R,Yoshida W,Alpaslan A,Karmeli R

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of extremity vascular complications (EVCs, including ischemia or vessel trauma) on the outcomes of patients receiving cardiac support devices (CSDs, including ventricular assist device [VAD] and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation [ECMO]). METHODS:Institutional Review Board-approved, ret...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Ohman JW,Vemuri C,Prasad S,Silvestry SC,Jim J,Geraghty PJ

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and primary stenting are commonly used endovascular therapeutic procedures for the treatment of infrapopliteal arterial occlusive disease. However, which procedure is more beneficial for patients with infrapopliteal arterial occlusive disease is unknown. METHODS A...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Wu R,Yao C,Wang S,Xu X,Wang M,Li Z,Wang S

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 78-year-old man with coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic renal insufficiency with an enlarging 6.7-cm infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. He also had a 4-cm right common iliac artery aneurysm, and right external iliac artery occlusion. The patient had a...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Garg K,Berland TL,Veith FJ,Cayne NS

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of gender on the long-term outcome after iliac artery stenting and to assess gender-specific differences of the influence of risk factors on treatment success and patency rates. METHODS:Between January 2000 and December 2006, 404 percutaneous translu...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Bechter-Hugl B,Falkensammer J,Gorny O,Greiner A,Chemelli A,Fraedrich G

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the most prevalent, morbid, and mortal diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate mortality rates of patients with atherosclerotic PAD stratified according to age and diabetes and to determine predictors of death. METHODS:We studied 487 patient...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Mueller T,Hinterreiter F,Luft C,Poelz W,Haltmayer M,Dieplinger B

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Open surgical repair (OSR) for chronic type B aortic dissection (CTBAD) has an associated morbidity and mortality. The role of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in CTBAD has not been determined. We analyzed our contemporary experience of CTBAD undergoing OSR to identify high-risk patients who may be...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Conway AM,Sadek M,Lugo J,Pillai JB,Pellet Y,Panagopoulos G,Carroccio A,Plestis K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of an acute type B aortic dissection in association with an unknown isthmic coarctation in a 53-year-old man. An intimal tear was located just distal to the coarctation, and the intimal flap extended to the level of the renal arteries. Hybrid repair was performed successfully 4 months later, without...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Li Y,Fan Z,Huang L,Xue Y,Sun L

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this systematic review is to describe the literature and assessment tools evaluating vascular surgical operative performance that could potentially be used for the assessment of educational outcomes applicable to the Milestone Project and the Next Accreditation System. METHODS:A systematic review ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Mitchell EL,Arora S,Moneta GL,Kret MR,Dargon PT,Landry GJ,Eidt JF,Sevdalis N

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 86-year-old man presented with a recurrent groin lymphocele following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair using an aorto-uni-iliac reconstruction with polytetrafluoroethylene femoral-femoral crossover. Following this procedure, the patient developed a groin lymphocele. This fluid collection was treated wi...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Weaver MV,Tadros RO,Phangureh VS,Faries PL,Lookstein RA,Marin ML

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to determine the sensitivity and specificity of laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) measurements for digital obstructive arterial disease (DOAD) using angiography as the reference standard and to compare the accuracy of different classical tests used to assess DOAD. Diagnosis of vascular ab...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Mahe G,Liedl DA,McCarter C,Shepherd R,Gloviczki P,McPhail IR,Rooke TW,Wennberg PW

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The simulation and rehearsal of virtual endovascular procedures are anticipated to improve the outcomes of actual procedures. Contemporary, high-fidelity simulation is based on feedback systems that combine concepts of mechanical, electrical, computer, and control systems engineering to reproduce an interact...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Eslahpazir BA,Goldstone J,Allemang MT,Wang JC,Kashyap VS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study analyzed predictors and the long-term consequence of type II endoleak in a large series of elective endovascular abdominal aneurysm repairs (EVARs). METHODS:Baseline characteristics and operative and follow-up data of consecutive patients undergoing EVAR were prospectively collected. Patients who...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Cieri E,De Rango P,Isernia G,Simonte G,Ciucci A,Parlani G,Verzini F,Cao P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have reported that echolucent carotid lesions, as determined by grayscale median (GSM) analysis, are associated with increased perioperative embolic complications during carotid artery stenting (CAS). However, there is limited research of the predictive value of GSM analysis comparing values ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Pavela J,Ahanchi S,Steerman SN,Higgins JA,Panneton JM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thrombolysis as a treatment for acute limb ischemia (ALI) has become a first-line therapy based on studies published over 2 decades ago. The purpose of this study was to assess outcomes of patients treated for ALI using contemporary thrombolytic agents and endovascular techniques. METHODS:Consecutive patient...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Byrne RM,Taha AG,Avgerinos E,Marone LK,Makaroun MS,Chaer RA

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most commonly used outcome measures in peripheral arterial disease (PAD) provide scarce information about achieved patient benefit. Therefore, patient-reported outcome measures have become increasingly important as complementary outcome measures. The abundance of items in most health-related quality of life ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Nordanstig J,Wann-Hansson C,Karlsson J,Lundström M,Pettersson M,Morgan MB

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systemic inflammation has been implicated in the development of cognitive dysfunction following carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a reliable measure of systemic inflammation. We hypothesize that patients with elevated preoperative NLR have increased risk of cognitive dysfunct...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Halazun HJ,Mergeche JL,Mallon KA,Connolly ES,Heyer EJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Constrictive extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling contributes significantly to restenosis after arterial reconstruction, but its molecular regulation is poorly defined. Hyaluronan (HA) accumulates within ECM at sites of injury where it is thought to facilitate smooth muscle cell (SMC) trafficking and collage...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Ma X,Pearce JD,Wilson DB,English WP,Edwards MS,Geary RL

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of endovascular stent grafting for surgical management of aortic pseudoaneurysm in patients with Behcet's disease (BD). METHODS:We present a single-institution retrospective cohort of patients with aortic pseudoaneurysm and BD treated with aortic stent grafting. Computed tomogra...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kim SW,Lee DY,Kim MD,Won JY,Park SI,Yoon YN,Choi D,Ko YG

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracranial carotid artery aneurysm is a rare condition with relatively significant morbidity and mortality. When surgery is not indicated, endovascular techniques are emerging as the preferred treatment. However, even this approach may be contraindicated due to anatomic factors. We present a case of a high-lying ext...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Nigro G,Gatta E,Pagliariccio G,Grilli C,Carbonari L

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular treatment of aneurysmal disease has become the predominant form of repair for all aneurysms. Some areas continue to pose specific challenges to stay within the general tenets of successful repair, mainly achieving adequate seal without sacrificing other arterial pathways. Following aortic aneurysm repair,...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Cuff R,Banegas S,Mansour A,Chambers C,Wong P,Slaikeu J

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study assessed predictive factors for reintervention after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for complicated aortic dissection (C-AD). METHODS:An institutional review of consecutive TEVAR for C-AD was performed. RESULTS:Between 2000 and 2011, 41 patients underwent TEVAR for a C-AD involving t...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Faure EM,Canaud L,Agostini C,Shaub R,Böge G,Marty-ané C,Alric P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients with symptomatic spontaneous isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery (SIDSMA) who were treated with conservative management. METHODS:This retrospective study included 27 consecutive patients who were diagnosed with symptomatic SIDS...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kim HK,Jung HK,Cho J,Lee JM,Huh S

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to determine the differences in the diameter of the thoracic aorta when measured from electrocardiographic (ECG)-gated and nongated computed tomography (CT) angiography. Another aim was to define the difference in the aortic diameter when it is measured at peak systole and end diastol...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Parodi J,Berguer R,Carrascosa P,Khanafer K,Capunay C,Wizauer E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00