Navigation Lymphatic Supermicrosurgery for the Treatment of Cancer-Related Peripheral Lymphedema
Conclusions:
Navigation lymphatic supermicrosurgery, in which lymphatic vessels are visualized with intraoperative microscopic ICG lymphography, allows a lymphatic supermicrosurgeon to find and dissect lymphatic vessels earlier and facilitates successful performance of lymphaticovenular anastomosis. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 9, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Yamamoto, T., Yamamoto, N., Numahata, T., Yokoyama, A., Tashiro, K., Yoshimatsu, H., Narushima, M., Koshima, I. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Noninvasive Evaluation of Endothelial Activity in Healthy and Diseased Individuals
Conclusions:
The results indicate that measuring EA using the iontophoresis of ACH or SNP and combined with either LDF or PPG is a viable approach that can discriminate between different clinical groups. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 9, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Fronek, A., Allison, M. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Limb Salvage in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease Managed by Endovascular First Approach
This study aims to review the outcome of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) managed with endovascular first approach for revascularization in a tertiary referral center. Revascularization procedures were performed in 202 patients with 229 symptomatic limbs. Angiogram was performed in all patients except those contraindicated for contrast agent. Angioplasty revascularization was carried out on the same setting whenever feasible based on the angiogram findings. Bypass surgery was performed in patients with arterial condition not feasible for endovascular intervention or in those with unsatisfactory revasculariza...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 9, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: May, K. K., Robless, P. A., Sidhu, H. R. S., Chua, B. S. Y., Ho, P. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus II C and D Iliac Lesions Can Be Treated by Endovascular and Hybrid Approach: A Single-Center Experience
Conclusions:
In contrast to TASC II guidelines, the endovascular or hybrid treatment should be considered a valid approach for type C and D lesions. The hybrid treatment, in selected cases, is an effective method to improve the runoff, which plays a key role in the success of the treatment of multilevel stenoocclusive lesions. In TASC II C to D iliac lesions, a specific overview of each axis is necessary in order to select the most appropriate treatment. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 9, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Taurino, M., Persiani, F., Fantozzi, C., Ficarelli, R., Rizzo, L., Stella, N. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Perioperative Cytokine Response to Infection Associated With Elective Arterial Surgery
Conclusion:
We have shown a positive correlation with perioperative infection for the proinflammatory cytokines and the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 as well as a number of chemokines. To our knowledge, this is the first report linking IL-10 and chemokine plasma levels to perioperative infection in vascular surgery. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 9, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Daryapeyma, A., Aarstad, H. J., Wahlgren, C.-M., Jonung, T. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Statins Promote Residual Aneurysm Sac Regression Following Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Background:
Regression of the residual sac is indicative of successful endovascular aortic aneurysm (EVAR) repair. Using color duplex ultrasound (CDU), we monitored the residual aneurysm sac following EVAR and correlated sac behavior with perioperative risk factors.
Methods:
Of 145 patients with EVAR, 106 (73.1%) patients between January 01, 2003, and July 01, 2010, had at least 2 consecutive postoperative scans and thus were eligible for inclusion. Mean (± standard deviation [SD]) CDU scans per person was 4.6 (±1.4). All were conducted by the same technologist using a standard protocol on the same machine. ...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 9, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Gray, C., Goodman, P., O'Malley, M. K., O'Donohoe, M. K., McDonnell, C. O. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
McCleery Syndrome: Etiology and Outcome
Conclusions:
First rib resection and scalenectomy is effective in relieving symptoms in patients with McCleery syndrome. These patients do not generally need a postoperative venogram unless they experience continuing symptoms. In patients with chronic thrombus, routine postoperative venography at 2 weeks is indicated. Patients can present with intermittent compression if an acute episode of deep vein thrombosis is not aggressively treated. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 9, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Likes, K., Rochlin, D. H., Call, D., Freischlag, J. A. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Gender and Outcomes of Carotid Artery Interventions
The benefits of carotid artery revascularization in women have been debated since the publication of large randomized clinical trials comparing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) to medical therapy. Institutional series have historically had an underrepresentation of women and/or have lacked power for adequate analysis. Recent evidence from large databases reveals possible gender-based differences in outcomes of carotid artery stenting versus CEA. In this review, we evaluated clinical articles from 1991 to 2012, using Pubmed and Web of Science, which addressed gender and outcomes of carotid artery revascularization procedures. O...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 9, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Hedayati, N., Humphries, M. D., Zhou, W. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Review and Update on New Horizon in the Management of Venous Ulcers
Chronic venous ulcers (CVUs) contribute to functional deficits and are a source of significant morbidity among the affected population. In addition, they directly impact the quality of life of patients and are a significant economic burden on the health care system. In this review, we critically evaluate the current strategies for treating CVUs that have emerged within the last decade and outlined a suggested algorithm for treating patients with this difficult condition. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - January 9, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Mousa, A. Y., Richmond, B. K., AbuRahma, A. F. Tags: Clinical Controversy Article Source Type: research
True Lumen Stenting for a Spontaneously Dissected Superior Mesenteric Artery May Compromise Major Intestinal Branches and Aggravate Bowel Ischemia
Optimal endovascular therapy for isolated superior mesenteric artery (SMA) dissection remains undetermined. Here, we report a 56-year-old male with ischemic bowel syndrome caused by such a serious vascular disease. He was treated with endovascular true lumen stenting yet got aggravated in bowel ischemia from unexpected jail of major intestinal branches perfused by the false lumen, requiring subsequent complex rewiring and dilatation procedures to resolve at the cost of excessive fluoroscopic and contrast medium exposure. Thus, when treating patients with isolated SMA dissection with a functioning false lumen, true lumen st...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Chang, C.-F., Lai, H.-C., Yao, H.-Y., Cheng, Y.-T., Lee, W.-L., Wang, K.-Y., Liu, T.-J. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Open Repair of Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Aortocaval Fistula Using Retrograde Balloon Occlusion
Conclusions:
Retrograde balloon occlusion of the inferior vena cava can be used to control hemorrhage during the open repair of an ACF, especially in the challenging setting of an inflammatory AAA. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Madani, A., Leung, S., Obrand, D. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Percutaneous Endovascular Y-Stenting of a Malignant Superior Vena Cava and Innominate Vein Obstruction
This report describes endovascular stenting of the SVC as a palliation therapy to overcome the severe clinical symptoms of SVCS besides surgical or chemotherapy in mediastinal malignancy masses. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Cordial, R., Moussavian, M. R., Corvalan, J., Gortz, H., Tessarek, J. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Endovascular Coil Embolization of a Costocervical Trunk Pseudoaneurysm After Bullectomy With Pleural Abrasion
Transarterial embolization (TAE) is less invasive than surgery for the treatment of pseudoaneurysms. Costocervical trunk (CCT) pseudoaneurysms are extremely rare. We herein report an unusual case of a 45-year-old man with a CCT pseudoaneurysm caused by a bullectomy with pleural abrasion, which had been performed to manage a spontaneous pneumothorax. The patient presented with chronic chest pain and successfully underwent TAE with a metallic coil. The chest pain completely disappeared 2 weeks after the TAE, and follow-up computed tomography showed that the pseudoaneurysm had almost completely disappeared 9 months after the ...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Yu, D., Sun, X.-W., Chen, C., Jie, B., Jiang, S. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Pneumatic Compression for Embolic Protection During Upper Extremity Endovascular Intervention
We report a patient with giant cell arteritis and symptomatic axillary artery stenosis, with a perceived elevated risk of distal embolization during endovascular intervention. We describe a straightforward embolic protection technique of brachial pressure cuff inflation during endovascular intervention and aspiration of displaced thrombotic material from the static column of blood. This novel, effective, and cost-free technique could also be employed in other vascular beds during endovascular intervention. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Cassar, A., Barsness, G. W., Wysokinski, W. E., Gifford, S. M., Bower, T. C., Edwards, W. D., Gulati, R. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report and Review of Literature
We report a case of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that underwent inflammatory transformation which we treated medically with corticosteroids. Medical therapy resulted in resolution of presenting symptoms and observed inflammatory changes. We review the clinical features, associated pathology, diagnostic, and therapeutic options in the management of inflammatory AAA. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Ketha, S. S., Warrington, K. J., McPhail, I. R. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
