abstract：OBJECTIVE:Contemporary data on outcomes in open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair are limited to reports from major aortic referral centers showing excellent outcomes. This study aimed to characterize the national experience of open TAAA repair using national outcomes data, with a primary focus on the asso...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Polanco AR,D'Angelo AM,Shea NJ,Allen P,Takayama H,Patel VI

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reconstruction of infected aortic cases has shifted from extra-anatomic to in situ. This study reports the surgical strategy and early outcomes of abdominal aortic reconstruction in both native and graft-related aortic infection with in situ xenopericardial grafts. METHODS:Included in the analysis are 21 con...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Alonso W,Ozdemir B,Chassin-Trubert L,Ziza V,Alric P,Canaud L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Endovascular treatment of peripheral artery aneurysms (PAAs) in patients with Behçet disease is controversial. We report a single-institution experience of primary stent graft repair of PAAs in Behçet patients. METHODS:Behçet patients who had endovascular stent graft repair of PAAs at a single center between...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Eleshra A,Abdelgawwad M,Regal S,Soliman M,Khafagy T

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Creating a diverse workforce is paramount to the success of the surgical field. A diverse workforce allows us to meet the health needs of an increasingly diverse population and to bring new ideas to spur technical innovation. The purpose of this study was to assess trends in workforce diversity within vascul...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Dorsey C,Ross E,Appah-Sampong A,Vela M,Saunders M

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the preferred access for hemodialysis. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty(PTA) has become a choice for AVF stenosis and ultrasound has been used in PTA more frequently. METHODS:This single-center retrospective cohort study analyzed 129 patients who underwent PTA in the First...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Gu H,Wan Z,Lai QQ,Zhou Y,Tu B,Hu B,Chen L,Gao XJ

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Racial disparities in open thoracic aortic aneurysm repair have been well documented, with black patients reported to suffer from poor outcomes compared with their white counterparts. It is unclear whether these disparities extend to the less invasive thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). This study...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Yin K,Alhajri N,Rizwan M,Locham S,Dakour-Aridi H,Malas MB

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Foot complications in patients with diabetes or peripheral artery disease (PAD) are serious events in the life of these patients that often lead to amputations and mortality. No evidence synthesis has been reported on the mortality rates after minor lower extremity amputation; thus, a quantitative evidence sy...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Yammine K,Hayek F,Assi C

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vascular graft and endograft infection (VGEI) has high morbidity and mortality rates. Diagnosis is complicated because symptoms vary and can be nonspecific. A meta-analysis identified 18F-fluoro-d-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) as the most valuable tool for diag...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Reinders Folmer EI,von Meijenfeldt GCI,Te Riet Ook Genaamd Scholten RS,van der Laan MJ,Glaudemans AWJM,Slart RHJA,Zeebregts CJ,Saleem BR

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renovascular hypertension (RVH) associated with renal artery and abdominal aortic narrowings is the third most common cause of pediatric hypertension. Untreated children may experience major cardiopulmonary complications, stroke, renal failure, and death. The impetus of this study was to describe the increas...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Coleman DM,Eliason JL,Beaulieu R,Jackson T,Karmakar M,Kershaw DB,Modi ZJ,Ganesh SK,Khaja MS,Williams D,Stanley JC,University of Michigan Pediatric Renovascular Hypertension Center.

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal strategy for revascularization in chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is not yet completely known and is still under debate. Endovascular treatment methods predominate despite limited evidence for their advantage. In this concurrent, prospective observational cohort study, we investigated ou...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Perlander A,Jivegård L,Nordanstig J,Svensson M,Österberg K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine (a) whether patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who walked at least 7,000 and 10,000 steps/day had better ambulatory function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than patients who walked less than 7,000 steps/day, and (b) whether differences in ambulatory function and HRQoL in p...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Gardner AW,Montgomery PS,Wang M,Shen B

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Simulation has an increasingly prominent role in modern vascular surgery training. However, it is important to understand how simulation is most effectively delivered to best use the time and resources available. The aim of this narrative review is therefore to critically appraise open technical skill acquis...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Falconer R,Semple CM,Walker KG,Cleland J,Watson AJM

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:International guidelines recommend carotid revascularization within 14 days for patients with a symptomatic transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke event. However, significant delays in care persist, with only 9% of outpatients and 36% of inpatients in Ontario meeting this target. The study objective was t...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Gocan S,Bourgoin A,Shamloul R,Sivakumar B,Dowlatshahi D,Stotts G

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. More than 50% of all CLTI patients die within 5 years after presentation. Patient-specific survival prediction is critical for informing treatment strategies, even for those without a clear option for revasculariza...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Verwer MC,Wijnand JGJ,Teraa M,Gremmels H,Simons JP,Conte MS,Verhaar MC,de Borst GJ

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Aberrant subclavian artery (aSCA) is a rare anatomic variant whose association with other aortic branch variations and aortic pathology has yet to be established. Knowledge of such an association could be relevant to recommendations for screening and awareness as associated variations are important for operat...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Plotkin A,Ng B,Han SM,Weaver FA,Ham SW,Bowdish ME,Wilcox AG,Magee GA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Risk Analysis Index (RAI) has been used to evaluate preoperative frailty, which is associated with poor short- and long-term outcomes. We assessed this tool's ability to predict postoperative outcomes after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. METHODS:Institutional Review Board approval was obtained for ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Tse W,Newton D,Amendola M,George M,Pfeifer J

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The treatment of femoropopliteal peripheral artery disease (PAD) using paclitaxel-coated devices (PCDs) has been shown to improve patency in several randomized trials. However, a recent meta-analysis of trial data suggested an increased risk of mortality with PCD usage. Although subsequent studies have found ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kim TI,Kiwan G,Mohamedali A,Zhang Y,Mena-Hurtado C,Mojibian H,Guzman RJ,Ochoa Chaar CI

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Firearm injuries have traditionally been associated with worse outcomes compared with other types of penetrating trauma. Lower extremity trauma with vascular injury is a common presentation at many centers. Our goal was to compare firearm and non-firearm lower extremity penetrating injuries requiring vascular...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Siracuse JJ,Farber A,Cheng TW,Jones DW,Kalesan B

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Aortic geometry has been shown to influence the development of endograft malapposition (bird-beaking) in thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), but the extent of this relationship lacks clarity. The aim of this study was to develop a reproducible method of measuring bird-beak severity and to investigate...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Frohlich MM,Suh GY,Bondesson J,Leineweber M,Lee JT,Dake MD,Cheng CP

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Work-related pain and disability have been reported in the literature among surgeons. This national survey was designed to identify the prevalence and severity of these symptoms in vascular surgeons. METHODS:A survey was emailed to the 2910 members of the Society for Vascular Surgery. Physical pain was evalu...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Wohlauer M,Coleman DM,Sheahan MG,Meltzer AJ,Halloran B,Hallbeck S,Money SR,SVS Wellness Task Force.

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Surgical site infection (SSI) is an important complication of lower extremity bypass (LEB) and the rate of SSI after LEB varies widely in the existing literature, ranging from 4% to 31%. Prolonged length of stay (LOS) has been implicated in the occurrence of SSI across multiple surgical disciplines. The impac...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Stewart LM,Spangler EL,Sutzko DC,Pearce BJ,McFarland GE,Passman MA,Patterson MA,Haverstock B,Unger K,Novak Z,Beck AW

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel coronavirus that has typically resulted in upper respiratory symptoms. However, we have encountered acute arterial and venous thrombotic events after COVID-19 infection. Managing acute thrombotic events from the novel virus has presented unprecedented challenges...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Ilonzo N,Rao A,Safir S,Vouyouka A,Phair J,Baldwin M,Ting W,Soundararajan K,Han D,Tadros R,Marin M,Faries P

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to select branched endograft designs that could fit most aortic arch anatomies. Such off-the-shelf endografts, once available, would be an endovascular therapeutic option to consider in the acute setting and would shorten the design and manufacturing process. METHODS:We retrospecti...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Bosse C,Kölbel T,Mougin J,Kratzberg J,Fabre D,Haulon S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The problems with first-generation stent grafts for endovascular aneurysm repair are well known, but their long-term outcome remains to be established. The purpose of the study was to characterize the outcome of patients treated for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with a first-generation stent graft, Vanguard...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Väärämäki S,Salenius J,Pimenoff G,Uurto I,Suominen V

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Aortic arch aneurysmal disease remains a therapeutic challenge. For patients unsuitable for standard open surgery, hybrid repair with debranching of the supra-aortic arteries followed by thoracic endovascular grafting has been shown to be an effective solution. The aim of this study was to report the clinical...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Soares TR,Melo R,Amorim P,Ministro A,Sobrinho G,Silvestre L,Fernandes E Fernandes R,Martins C,Fernandes E Fernandes J,Pedro LM

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The external carotid artery (ECA) serves as a major collateral pathway for ophthalmic and cerebral artery blood supply. It is routinely examined as part of carotid duplex ultrasound, but criteria for determining ECA stenosis are poorly characterized and typically extrapolated from internal carotid artery data...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Kronick MD,Chopra A,Swamy S,Brar V,Jung E,Abraham CZ,Liem TK,Landry GJ,Moneta GL

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The development of in-stent restenosis (ISR) hinders the long-term patency of carotid artery stenting (CAS), yet no optimal treatment has been established. In the present study, we compared the outcomes of redo CAS (rCAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for ISR. METHODS:A systematic search using the terms "...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Guo Z,Liu C,Huang K,Yu N,Peng M,Starnes BW,Chow WB,Li Z,Zhang WW

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of obesity on procedural metrics, radiation exposure, quality of life (QOL), and clinical outcomes of fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair (FB-EVAR) of pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. METHODS:We reviewed the clinical data from...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Sen I,Tenorio ER,Pitcher G,Mix D,Marcondes GB,Lima GBB,Ozbek P,Oderich GS

更新日期：2020-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms is becoming increasingly popular in clinical practice, mainly because of its reduced perioperative mortality and morbidity. However, the custom-made stent graft platform that companies offer requires detailed preoperative planning and production tim...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Konstantinou N,Antonopoulos CN,Jerkku T,Banafsche R,Kölbel T,Fiorucci B,Tsilimparis N

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine whether calf muscle hemoglobin oxygen saturation (Sto2) obtained during a standardized treadmill test is associated with ambulatory function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD). We hypothesized tha...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Gardner AW,Montgomery PS,Wang M,Shen B

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair (F-BEVAR) of pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysms or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) in patients with a solitary functional kidney (SFK). METHODS:We analyzed the outcomes of 287 consecutive patients (2...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Pather K,Tenorio ER,Kärkkäinen JM,Mendes BC,DeMartino RR,Macedo TA,Gloviczki P,Oderich GS

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) examination is an integral technique used for treating type B aortic dissection (TBAD) because it verifies true lumen access. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of IVUS, to determine factors associated with IVUS use, and to investigate the potential survival bene...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Belkin N,Jackson BM,Foley PJ,Damrauer SM,Kalapatapu V,Golden MA,Fairman RM,Wang GJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the long-term results of elective abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair with a single stent graft system. METHODS:Patients undergoing elective, infrarenal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) with a single-stent graft system between 1998 and 2012 were analyzed retrospectively registering pre-, intr...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Abdulrasak M,Sonesson B,Singh B,Resch T,Dias NV

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lingual arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are extremely rare in clinical practice, which has limited comprehensive research to find standard treatment protocols. This study summarizes the clinical features of lingual AVMs and assesses the safety and efficacy of ethanol embolotherapy in the management of thes...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Zheng L,Su L,Wang D,Wang Z,Wen M,Yang X,Han Y,Li X,Fan X,Tao X

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vascular surgical groin wound infection (VS-GWI) has multiple causes and frequently is manifested as a limb- or life-threatening problem, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. For patients undergoing operative extirpation, in situ repair, extra-anatomic bypass, or ligation can be used; however, li...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Scali ST,Lala S,Giles KA,Back MR,Arnaoutakis DJ,Cooper MA,Shah SK,Berceli SA,Upchurch GR Jr,Huber TS

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Wound complications after major lower extremity amputations (LEAs) are a cause of significant morbidity in vascular surgery patients. Recent publications have demonstrated the efficacy of the closed incision negative pressure dressing at preventing surgical site infections (SSIs); however, there are few data ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Chang H,Maldonado TS,Rockman CB,Cayne NS,Berland TL,Barfield ME,Jacobowitz GR,Sadek M

更新日期：2020-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is the preferred operative treatment of blunt thoracic aortic injuries (BTAIs). Its use is associated with improved outcomes compared with open surgical repair and nonoperative management. However, the optimal time from injury to repair is unknown and remains a subj...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Alarhayem AQ,Rasmussen TE,Farivar B,Lim S,Braverman M,Hardy D,Jenkins DJ,Eastridge BJ,Cestero RF

更新日期：2020-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previous publications have clearly established a correlation between timing of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and complications after treatment of complicated acute type B aortic dissection (ATBAD). However, the temporal association of TEVAR with morbidity after uncomplicated presentations is poo...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Torrent DJ,McFarland GE,Wang G,Malas M,Pearce BJ,Aucoin V,Neal D,Spangler EL,Novak Z,Scali ST,Beck AW

更新日期：2020-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our study aimed to perform a meta-analysis based on current evidence to investigate the efficacy of different debulking devices in the treatment of femoropopliteal in-stent restenosis (FP-ISR). METHODS:We systematically searched for articles reporting treatment of FP-ISR patients in the MEDLINE, Embase, and ...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Li X,Zhou M,Ding Y,Wang Y,Cai L,Shi Z

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimum management of isolated penetrating aortic ulceration (PAU), with no associated intramural hematoma or aortic dissection is not clear. We evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes in isolated PAU to better inform management strategies. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of 43 consecutiv...

journal_title：Journal of vascular surgery

authors： Salim S,Locci R,Martin G,Gibbs R,Jenkins M,Hamady M,Riga C,Bicknell C,Imperial Vascular Unit Collaborators.

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00