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Legal implications of pushing the endovascular envelope
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.264
Endovascular technology continues to improve for the treatment of vascular disease. However, application of these technologies without first obtaining proper informed consent may result in medical mal...
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O. William Brown
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25 May 2012 |
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Endovascular vs open repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.12.067
Objective: Endovascular repair (EVAR) of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) has become first-line therapy at our institution and is performed under a standardized protocol. We compare periopera...
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April E. Nedeau,
Frank B. Pomposelli,
Allen D. Hamdan,
Mark C. Wyers,
Richard Hsu,
Teviah Sachs,
Jeffrey J. Siracuse,
Mark L. Schermerhorn
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25 May 2012 |
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A technical improvement in retropharyngeal carotid reconstruction
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.019
The carotid–carotid bypass via a retropharyngeal tunnel enables treating proximal occlusions. With reference to two clinical cases, we present a technique that consists of transposition of one of the ...
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José María Egaña,
Javier Sánchez,
Víctor Rodríguez,
Ainhoa García,
Mariano De Blas,
Francisco Ortiz
et al.
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Short communication
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21 May 2012 |
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Midterm outcome of endovascular treatment of traumatic aortic transection
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.259
Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze our experience of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with traumatic aortic transection. Methods: This was a single-center conse...
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Johnny Steuer,
Anders Wanhainen,
Stefan Thelin,
Rickard Nyman,
Mats-Ola Eriksson,
Martin Björck
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21 May 2012 |
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A “fall-back” technique for difficult inferior vena cava filter retrieval
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.063
Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the results of an alternative technique for inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) retrieval that can be used when the retrieval hook cannot be snared. M...
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Paul J. Foley,
Derek P. Nathan,
Grace J. Wang,
Edward Y. Woo,
S. William Stavropoulos,
Richard D. Shlansky-Goldberg,
Ronald M. Fairman,
Benjamin M. Jackson
et al.
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21 May 2012 |
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Treatment of primary infected aortic aneurysm without aortic resection
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.018
Background: We sought to determine the safety and efficacy of two different treatment strategies for patients with primary infected aortic aneurysms, including antibiotic treatment alone and endovascu...
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Sheng-Yueh Yu,
Chun-Hui Lee,
Hung-Chang Hsieh,
An-Hsun Chou,
Po-Jen Ko
et al.
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21 May 2012 |
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Wait times among patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis requiring carotid endarterectomy for stroke prevention
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.001
Background: Current Canadian and international guidelines suggest patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) or nondisabling stroke and ipsilateral internal carotid artery stenosis of 50% to 99% sh...
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Prasad Jetty,
Don Husereau,
Dalibor Kubelik,
Sudhir Nagpal,
Tim Brandys,
George Hajjar,
Andrew Hill,
Michael Sharma
et al.
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18 May 2012 |
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Altered in-stent hemodynamics may cause erroneous upgrading of moderate carotid artery restenosis when evaluated by duplex ultrasound
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.035
Objective: To assess the influence of stent application on in-stent hemodynamics under standardized conditions. Methods: Ovine common carotid arteries before and after stent (6 × 40 mm, sinus-Carotid-...
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Maani Hakimi,
Peter Knez,
Matthias Lippert,
Nicolas Attigah,
Karen Nelson,
Tanja Laub,
Dittmar Böckler,
Thomas Schmitz-Rixen,
Thomas Schmandra
et al.
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18 May 2012 |
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Changes in calf muscle deoxygenation after foam sclerotherapy in patients with superficial venous insufficiency
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.266
Objective: This study assessed changes in the calf muscle deoxygenated hemoglobin (HHb) level during light-intensity exercise after ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) for superficial venous i...
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Takashi Yamaki,
Hisato Konoeda,
Daisuke Fujisawa,
Kota Ogino,
Atsuyoshi Osada,
Atsumori Hamahata,
Motohiro Nozaki,
Hiroyuki Sakurai
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18 May 2012 |
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Discussion
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.038
Dr Kimberley Hansen (Winston Salem, NC). Dr Mitchell, Dr Endean, members, and guests: Thank you for the opportunity to open this discussion, and thank you Ali for your paper well in advance and your p...
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17 May 2012 |
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Superior outcomes for rural patients after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair supports a systematic regional approach to abdominal aortic aneurysm care
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.051
Objective: The impact of geographic isolation on abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) care in the United States is unknown. It has been postulated but not proven that rural patients have less access to end...
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Matthew W. Mell,
Christie Bartels,
Amy Kind,
Glen Leverson,
Maureen Smith
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17 May 2012 |
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Critical analysis of renal duplex ultrasound parameters in detecting significant renal artery stenosis
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.036
Background: Several published studies have reported differing results of renal duplex ultrasound (RDU) imaging in detecting significant renal artery stenosis (RAS) using different Doppler parameters. ...
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Ali F. AbuRahma,
Mohit Srivastava,
Albeir Y. Mousa,
David D. Dearing,
Stephen M. Hass,
James R. Campbell,
L. Scott Dean,
Patrick A. Stone,
Tammi Keiffer
et al.
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17 May 2012 |
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A randomized double-blind trial of upward progressive vs degressive compressive stockings in patients with moderate to severe chronic venous insufficiency
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.060
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 d...
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Serge Couzan,
Alain Leizorovicz,
Silvy Laporte,
Patrick Mismetti,
Jean-François Pouget,
Céline Chapelle,
Isabelle Quéré
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17 May 2012 |
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Lack of thrombus organization in nonshrinking aneurysms years after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.015
Objective: During endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), blood is trapped in the aneurysm sac at the moment the endograft is deployed. It is generally assumed that this blood will coagu...
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Sandra A. Cornelissen,
Hence J.M. Verhagen,
Joost A. van Herwaarden,
Evert-Jan P.A. Vonken,
Frans L. Moll,
Lambertus W. Bartels
et al.
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17 May 2012 |
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Intermittent claudication caused by a giant atypical lipoma of the thigh
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.242
The main cause of intermittent claudication in lower limbs is peripheral vascular disease. Less commonly, the etiology can be extrinsic to vascular structures, as in the cases of tumors that, due to t...
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Juan Garrido-Gómez,
Maria L. Vizoso-Pérez,
Jose P. Linares-Palomino,
Miguel A. Arrabal-Polo,
Encarnacion Cárdenas-Grande
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Short communication
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14 May 2012 |
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Great saphenous vein diameter does not correlate with worsening quality of life scores in patients with great saphenous vein incompetence
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.065
Objective: Previous studies have correlated increasing great saphenous vein (GSV) diameter with increasing CEAP clinical classification. Some insurance carriers are currently using specific GSV diamet...
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Kathleen Gibson,
Mark Meissner,
David Wright
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14 May 2012 |
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Suprarenal graft fixation in endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is associated with a decrease in renal function
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.078
Introduction: Suprarenal endograft fixation is routinely used in the endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (EVAR) to enhance proximal endograft attachment but can be associated with an adv...
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Athanasios Saratzis,
Pantelis Sarafidis,
Nikolaos Melas,
James P. Hunter,
Nikolaos Saratzis,
Dimitrios Kiskinis,
George D. Kitas
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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Transcatheter arterial revascularization outcomes at vascular and general surgery teaching hospitals and nonteaching hospitals are comparable
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.12.083
Background: Outcomes following transcatheter interventions at vascular and general surgery teaching hospitals (STH) are unknown. We examine whether surgery training programs influence clinically relev...
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Castigliano M. Bhamidipati,
Damien J. LaPar,
George J. Stukenborg,
Charles J. Lutz,
Margaret C. Tracci,
Kenneth J. Cherry,
Gilbert R. Upchurch,
John A. Kern
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14 May 2012 |
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Comparison of carotid endarterectomy and stenting in real world practice using a regional quality improvement registry
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.009
Objective: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) vs endarterectomy (CEA) remains controversial and has been the topic of recent randomized controlled trials. The purpose of this study was to compare the pract...
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Brian W. Nolan,
Randall R. De Martino,
Philip P. Goodney,
Andres Schanzer,
David H. Stone,
David Butzel,
Christopher J. Kwolek,
Jack L. Cronenwett,
Vascular Study Group of New England
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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Feasibility and validation of spinal cord vasculature imaging using high resolution ultrasound
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.037
Background: A noninvasive method of visualization of the anterior spinal artery such as ultrasound that can be utilized in emergent or intraoperative settings can reduce the risk of spinal cord ischem...
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Foad Abd Allah,
Shahram Majidi,
Masaki Watanabe,
Saqib A. Chaudhry,
Adnan I. Qureshi
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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A pilot study of a triple antimicrobial-bonded Dacron graft for the prevention of aortic graft infection
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.008
Objective: Perioperative infection of an aortic graft is one of the most devastating complications of vascular surgery, with a mortality rate of 10% to 30%. The rate of amputation of the lower limbs i...
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Ibrahim Aboshady,
Issam Raad,
Aamir S. Shah,
Deborah Vela,
Tanya Dvorak,
Hazim J. Safi,
L. Maximilian Buja,
Kamal G. Khalil
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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Analysis of Florida and New York state hospital discharges suggests that carotid stenting in symptomatic women is associated with significant increase in mortality and perioperative morbidity compared with carotid endarterectomy
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.066
Background: Although large randomized studies have established the efficacy and safety of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and, recently, carotid artery stenting (CAS), the under-representation of women i...
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Ageliki G. Vouyouka,
Natalia N. Egorova,
Eugene A. Sosunov,
Alan J. Moskowitz,
Annetine Gelijns,
Michael Marin,
Peter L. Faries
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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Use, misuse, and underuse of work relative value units in a vascular surgery practice
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.03.013
Health care reform is forcing “alignment” between hospitals and physicians. The acceleration of employment of physicians by hospitals is bringing into focus contractual terms where compensation is tie...
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Bhagwan Satiani
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14 May 2012 |
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Longitudinal computational fluid dynamics study of aneurysmal dilatation in a chronic DeBakey type III aortic dissection
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.064
Computational fluid dynamics, which uses numeric methods and algorithms for the simulation of blood flow by solving the Navier-Stokes equations on computational meshes, is enhancing the understanding ...
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Christof Karmonik,
Sasan Partovi,
Matthias Müller-Eschner,
Jean Bismuth,
Mark G. Davies,
Dipan J. Shah,
Matthias Loebe,
Dittmar Böckler,
Alan B. Lumsden,
Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk
et al.
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Short communication
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14 May 2012 |
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Comparative outcomes of primary autogenous fistulas in elderly, multiethnic Asian hemodialysis patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.063
Background: The number of elderly (≥65 years) end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on hemodialysis is rapidly increasing. Vascular access outcomes remain contradictory and understudied across diffe...
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Claude J. Renaud,
Jackie Ho Pei,
Evan J.C. Lee,
Peter A. Robless,
Anantharaman Vathsala
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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Impact of endovascular options on lower extremity revascularization in young patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.073
Objective: This study assessed outcomes of revascularization strategies in young patients with premature arterial disease. Methods: Lower extremity revascularization (LER) outcomes from 2000 to 2008 w...
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Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar,
Michel S. Makaroun,
Luke K. Marone,
Robert Y. Rhee,
George Al-Khoury,
Jae S. Cho,
Steven A. Leers,
Rabih A. Chaer
et al.
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14 May 2012 |
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Multiple congenital ectatic and fusiform arterial aneurysms associated with lower limb hypoplasia
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.052
Aneurysmal disease is uncommon in children, and its presence often leads to suspicion of genetic disorders (Loeys-Dietz syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, tuberous sclerosis), trauma, ...
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Juan Carlos Lopez-Gutierrez,
Laura Cadenas Rodríguez,
Montserrat Bret Zurita,
Cristina Utrilla Contreras,
Arturo Álvarez-Luque,
Consuelo Prieto
et al.
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Short communication
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10 May 2012 |
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Successful thrombolysis, angioplasty, and stenting of delayed thrombosis in the vena cava following percutaneous vertebroplasty with polymethylmethacrylate cement
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.039
Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a widely used treatment for vertebral compression fracture. It is relatively safe, but it can be complicated by pulmonary or cerebral embolism caused by the cement injec...
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Suh Min Kim,
Seung-Kee Min,
Hwan Jun Jae,
Sang-Il Min,
Jongwon Ha,
Sang Joon Kim
et al.
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Short communication
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10 May 2012 |
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Midterm outcomes of endovascular aneurysm repair with selective internal iliac artery coverage without coil embolization
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.08.063
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 exter...
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Konstantinos O. Papazoglou,
George S. Sfyroeras,
Neofytos Zambas,
Konstantinos Konstantinidis,
Stavros K. Kakkos,
Maria Mitka
et al.
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10 May 2012 |
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Long-term results of femoral vein transposition for autogenous arteriovenous hemodialysis access
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.068
Introduction: When all access options in the upper limbs have been exhausted, an autogenous access in lower limb is a valuable alternative to arteriovenous grafts. We report our experience of transpos...
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Pierre Bourquelot,
Marek Rawa,
Olivier Van Laere,
Gilbert Franco
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10 May 2012 |
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The impact of gender on outcome after infrainguinal arterial reconstructions for peripheral occlusive disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.040
Objective: The role of gender on the outcome of infrainguinal arterial revascularization (IAR) for peripheral arterial occlusive disease remains uncertain. This study analyzed the outcome of IARs perf...
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Enzo Ballotta,
Mario Gruppo,
Renata Lorenzetti,
Giacomo Piatto,
Giuseppe DaGiau,
Antonio Toniato
et al.
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10 May 2012 |
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Staged total abdominal debranching and thoracic endovascular aortic repair for thoracoabdominal aneurysm
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.11.149
Objective: Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) occur most commonly in elderly individuals, who are often suboptimal candidates for open repair because of significant comorbidities. The availabil...
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G. Chad Hughes,
Michael E. Barfield,
Asad A. Shah,
Judson B. Williams,
Maragatha Kuchibhatla,
Jennifer M. Hanna,
Nicholas D. Andersen,
Richard L. McCann
et al.
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10 May 2012 |
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Long-term result of endovascular treatment for patients with nutcracker syndrome
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.007
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 st...
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Xiaobai Wang,
Yan Zhang,
Chengzhi Li,
Hong Zhang
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10 May 2012 |
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Improved long-term results using Onyx glue for the treatment of persistent type 2 endoleak after endovascular aneurysm repair
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.038
Objective: Persistent type 2 (PT2) endoleaks (present ≥6 months) after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) are associated with adverse outcomes, and selective secondary intervention is indicated in th...
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Christopher J. Abularrage,
Virendra I. Patel,
Mark F. Conrad,
Eric B. Schneider,
Richard P. Cambria,
Christopher J. Kwolek
et al.
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10 May 2012 |
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Endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm does not confer survival benefits over open repair
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.081
Objective: Endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) is being increasingly performed despite lack of good-evidence for its superiority. Other reported studies suffer from patien...
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Naveed Saqib,
Sun Cheol Park,
Taeyoung Park,
Robert Y. Rhee,
Rabih A. Chaer,
Michel S. Makaroun,
Jae-Sung Cho
et al.
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10 May 2012 |
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Endovascular management of carotid artery stenosis secondary to sclerosing mediastinitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.058
Sclerosing mediastinitis is a rare, progressive condition characterized by extensive fibrotic reaction. We report the first known case of symptomatic, extrinsic compression of the carotid artery by fi...
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Christopher J. Smolock,
Shanda Blackmon,
Zsolt Garami,
Heitham T. Hassoun
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Short communication
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07 May 2012 |
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Peritherapeutic quantitative flow analysis of arteriovenous malformation on digital subtraction angiography
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.041
Background: Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) provides detailed hemodynamic information. However, the imaging interpretation is mainly based on the physician's experience and observation. We aimed...
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Tzung-Chi Huang,
Tung-Hsin Wu,
Chung-Jung Lin,
Greta S.P. Mok,
Wan-Yuo Guo
et al.
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Short communication
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07 May 2012 |
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Long segment thoracoabdominal aortic occlusions in childhood
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.083
Developmental coarctation, hypoplasia, and occlusion of the abdominal aorta is a rare disease encompassing many differing etiologies and diverse methods of treatment. Long segment thoracoabdominal aor...
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Dawn M. Coleman,
Jonathan L. Eliason,
Richard G. Ohye,
James C. Stanley
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Short communication
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07 May 2012 |
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Use of a postoperative insulin protocol decreases wound infection in diabetics undergoing lower extremity bypass
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.026
Objective: Strict glucose control in patients undergoing coronary bypass grafting has been shown to decrease infectious complications, arrhythmias, and mortality. Our objective was to determine if str...
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Fuyuki Hirashima,
Reshma B. Patel,
Julie E. Adams,
Daniel J. Bertges,
Peter W. Callas,
Georg Steinthorsson,
Janet McSorley,
Andrew C. Stanley
et al.
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07 May 2012 |
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Predictors of emergency department death for patients presenting with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.025
Objective: Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) is a critically time-sensitive condition with outcomes dependent on rapid diagnosis and definitive treatment. Emergency department (ED) death refle...
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Matthew W. Mell,
Rachael A. Callcut,
Fritz Bech,
M. Kit Delgado,
Kristan Staudenmayer,
David A. Spain,
Tina Hernandez-Boussard
et al.
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07 May 2012 |
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Accelerated aneurysmal dilation associated with apoptosis and inflammation in a newly developed calcium phosphate rodent abdominal aortic aneurysm model
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.038
Objective: The calcium chloride (CaCl2) model is a widely accepted rodent model for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Calcium deposition, mainly consisting of calcium phosphate (CaPO4) crystals, has ...
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Dai Yamanouchi,
Stephanie Morgan,
Colin Stair,
Stephen Seedial,
Justin Lengfeld,
K. Craig Kent,
Bo Liu
et al.
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07 May 2012 |
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Test characteristics of the ankle-brachial index and ankle-brachial difference for medial arterial calcification on X-ray in type 1 diabetes
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.042
Objective: Medial arterial calcification (MAC) is common in diabetes, has a characteristic appearance on X-ray imaging, and has been linked with peripheral arterial stiffness and cardiovascular diseas...
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Joachim H. Ix,
Rachel G. Miller,
Michael H. Criqui,
Trevor J. Orchard
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07 May 2012 |
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Efficacy and durability of endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair using the caudally directed cuff technique
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.006
Purpose: This study determined early and intermediate results of multibranched endovascular thoracoabdominal (TAAA) and pararenal aortic aneurysm (PRAA) repair using a uniform operative technique. Met...
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Linda M. Reilly,
Joseph H. Rapp,
S. Marlene Grenon,
Jade S. Hiramoto,
Julia Sobel,
Timothy A.M. Chuter
et al.
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07 May 2012 |
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Implantation of amniotic membrane as a vascular substitute in the external jugular vein of juvenile sheep
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.036
Objective: Amniotic membrane, as a natural biomaterial, has many advantages, such as low immunogenicity, anti-inflammation, antifibrosis, and rich extracellular matrix components, which make it a prom...
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Habibollah Peirovi,
Navid Rezvani,
Mostafa Hajinasrollah,
Seied Sajjad Mohammadi,
Hassan Niknejad
et al.
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07 May 2012 |
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Regional use of combined carotid endarterectomy/coronary artery bypass graft and the effect of patient risk
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.028
Introduction: Although carotid artery stenosis and coronary artery disease often coexist, many debate which patients are best served by combined concurrent revascularization (carotid endarterectomy [C...
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Douglas W. Jones,
David H. Stone,
Mark F. Conrad,
Yvon R. Baribeau,
Benjamin M. Westbrook,
Donald S. Likosky,
Jack L. Cronenwett,
Philip P. Goodney
et al.
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07 May 2012 |
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Clopidogrel use before renal artery angioplasty with/without stent placement resulted in tertiary procedure risk reduction
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.027
Objective: Contrary to coronary artery literature, the effect of preprocedural clopidogrel on renal artery restenosis (RAR) has not been characterized. This study was designed to evaluate the effect o...
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Albeir Y. Mousa,
Mike Broce,
John Campbell,
Aravinda Nanjundappa,
Patrick A. Stone,
Mark C. Bates,
Ali F. AbuRahma,
Shadi Abu-Halimah,
Mohit Srivastava
et al.
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07 May 2012 |
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Endovascular treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.008
Background: Development in endograft design has extended endovascular treatment to include thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA). We report our experience using fenestrated and branched endografts ...
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Matthieu Guillou,
Aurelia Bianchini,
Jonathan Sobocinski,
Blandine Maurel,
Piervito D'elia,
Mark Tyrrell,
Richard Azzaoui,
Stéphan Haulon
et al.
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07 May 2012 |
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Long-term limb salvage and survival after endovascular and open revascularization for critical limb ischemia after adoption of endovascular-first approach by vascular surgeons
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.054
Objective: The adoption of endovascular interventions has been reported to lower amputation rates, but patients who undergo endovascular and open revascularization are not directly comparable. We have...
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Hasan H. Dosluoglu,
Purandath Lall,
Linda M. Harris,
Maciej L. Dryjski
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07 May 2012 |
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Incidence and predisposing factors of cold intolerance after arterial repair in upper extremity injuries
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.060
Objective: The purpose of this report was to present abnormal posttraumatic cold intolerance in patients that previously underwent repair of arterial injuries after civilian upper limb trauma in our i...
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Josef Klocker,
Tobias Peter,
Lukas Pellegrini,
Monika Mattesich,
Wolfgang Loescher,
Michael Sieb,
Peter Klein-Weigel,
Gustav Fraedrich
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07 May 2012 |
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A comparison of outcomes associated with carotid artery stent placement performed within and outside clinical trials in the United States
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.030
Background: A discrepancy between characteristics of patients treated with carotid angioplasty and stent placement (CAS) within and outside clinical trials, particularly characteristics with direct im...
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Adnan I. Qureshi,
Saqib A. Chaudhry,
Haitham M. Hussein,
Shahram Majidi,
Rakesh Khatri,
Gustavo J. Rodriguez,
M. Fareed K. Suri
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07 May 2012 |
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Small skin incision and fistula elevation for hemodialysis using the femoral vein
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.077
Background: Wound morbidity commonly accompanies transposition of the femoral vein when used for hemodialysis access, mainly because of the length of the skin incision. A short incision may reduce wou...
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Francisco Alcocer,
Saul Perez,
Camilo Martinez
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03 May 2012 |
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Prediction of asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm expansion by means of rate of variation of C-reactive protein plasma levels
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.003
Objective: C-reactive protein (CRP) is an independent risk factor for arteriosclerosis, but its role in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) expansion remains not completely verified. There are no data abo...
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Joaquin De Haro,
Francisco Acin,
Silvia Bleda,
Cesar Varela,
Francisco J. Medina,
Leticia Esparza
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03 May 2012 |
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Physician-modified endovascular grafts for the treatment of elective, symptomatic, or ruptured juxtarenal aortic aneurysms
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.011
Objective: To determine if a physician-modified endovascular graft (PMEG) is a safe and effective method of treating juxtarenal aortic aneurysms in patients considered to be unsuitable for open surgic...
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Benjamin W. Starnes
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03 May 2012 |
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Eight-year follow-up of endovascular repair of a brachiocephalic trunk aneurysm due to Takayasu's arteritis
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.031
Aneurysms of the brachiocephalic trunk are rare but their clinical outcomes are potentially devastating; they include rupture, cerebral or arm ischemia secondary to thromboembolism, and compression of...
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Domenico Angiletta,
Davide Marinazzo,
Gloria Guido,
Martinella Fullone,
Raffaele Pulli,
Guido Regina
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03 May 2012 |
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Negative pressure wound therapy on exposed prosthetic vascular grafts in the groin
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.007
Objective: This study assessed the outcome of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) as primary therapy for exposed prosthetic vascular grafts in the groin (Szilagyi III). Methods: The study included all conse...
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Paul Berger,
Dennis de Bie,
Frans L. Moll,
Gert-Jan de Borst
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03 May 2012 |
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Combination therapy with warfarin plus clopidogrel improves outcomes in femoropopliteal bypass surgery patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.004
Background: Patients having undergone femoropopliteal bypass surgery remain at significant risk of graft failure. Although antithrombotic therapy is of paramount importance in these patients, the effe...
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Mario Monaco,
Luigi Di Tommaso,
Giovanni Battista Pinna,
Stefano Lillo,
Vincenzo Schiavone,
Paolo Stassano
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03 May 2012 |
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Hemodynamic conditions in a failing peripheral artery bypass graft
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.045
Objective: The mechanisms of restenosis in autogenous vein bypass grafts placed for peripheral artery disease are not completely understood. We investigated the role of hemodynamic stress in a case st...
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Patrick M. McGah,
Daniel F. Leotta,
Kirk W. Beach,
R. Eugene Zierler,
James J. Riley,
Alberto Aliseda
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03 May 2012 |
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An integrated biochemical prediction model of all-cause mortality in patients undergoing lower extremity bypass surgery for advanced peripheral artery disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.034
Background: Patients with advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD) have a high prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and shortened life expectancy. However, CV risk factors poorly predict mid...
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Christopher D. Owens,
Ji Min Kim,
Nathanael D. Hevelone,
Warren J. Gasper,
Michael Belkin,
Mark A. Creager,
Michael S. Conte
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03 May 2012 |
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The role of open and endovascular treatment with fenestrated and chimney endografts for patients with juxtarenal aortic aneurysms
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.043
Objective: To present endovascular techniques in the treatment of juxtarenal aortic aneurysms (JAAAs) in relation to surgical repair; this is the “gold standard.” Methods: Between January 2008 and Dec...
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Konstantinos P. Donas,
Markus Eisenack,
Giuseppe Panuccio,
Martin Austermann,
Nani Osada,
Giovanni Torsello
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03 May 2012 |
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Ethnic differences in arm vein diameter and arteriovenous fistula creation rates in men undergoing hemodialysis access
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.01.029
Objective: The National Kidney Foundation recommends that arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) be placed in at least 65% of hemodialysis patients. Some studies suggest that African American patients are less ...
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Brandon Ishaque,
Mohamed A. Zayed,
Jessica Miller,
David Nguyen,
Amy H. Kaji,
Jason T. Lee,
Jessica O'Connell,
Christian de Virgilio
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02 May 2012 |