Neck-Targeted, Stand-Alone Coiling for Successful Treatment of Type 1A Endoleak Following Endovascular Repair
We describe a successful management of large T1A-E with solely coil embolization of the isolated leakage area. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Arici, V., Quaretti, P., Bozzani, A., Moramarco, L. P., Rossi, M., Carlino, M. Tags: Endovascular Techniques Source Type: research
The Upside Down Endurant Iliac Limb Stent Graft for Treatment of a Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm
We described the off-label use of the Endurant iliac limb stent graft in an upside down configuration to accommodate this diameter mismatch. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Koike, Y., Nishimura, J.-i., Hase, S., Yamasaki, M. Tags: Endovascular Techniques Source Type: research
New Trick for Removal of Intravascular Retained Foreign Body: A Case Report and Review of Literature
We report on a novel technique for removing such intravascular foreign bodies (FBs), which will add a valuable technical option to our existing armamentarium regarding intracorporeal FB removal. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Mousa, A. Y., Gill, G., AbuRahma, A. F. Tags: Endovascular Techniques Source Type: research
Initial Results of Transradial Iliac Artery Stenting
Conclusions:
Transradial iliac artery stenting is a feasible and safe alternative in carefully selected patients. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Shinozaki, N., Ogata, N., Ikari, Y. Tags: Endovascular Techniques Source Type: research
Diabetes Mellitus and Aortic Aneurysm Rupture: A Favorable Association?
Conclusions:
Diabetic patients with aortic aneurysms are significantly less likely to present with rupture or to die from aneurysm rupture when compared to nondiabetic patients with aortic aneurysms. We have identified association only, not causality. However, it is plausible that DM, or the treatment of DM, may have a protective effect on aortic aneurysm rupture. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Theivacumar, N. S., Stephenson, M. A., Mistry, H., Valenti, D. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Incidence and Risk Factors for Medical Complications and 30-Day End points After Carotid Artery Stenting
With the extensive use of carotid artery stenting (CAS) surgeries, scholars are paying more attention to the safety and efficiency of CAS. Our study aims to analyze the clinical efficiency, safety, and technical feasibility of CAS surgery in the treatment of carotid artery stenosis. A total of 379 cases of CAS were collected and retrospectively analyzed. The outcomes were summarized according to decrease in stenosis extent, incidence of early complications after procedure, 30-day end point events, and the follow-up data. Logistic regression was employed to analyze the correlations between risk factors and complications wit...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Wang, J., Si, Y., Li, S., Cao, X., Liu, X., Du, Z., Ge, A., Zhang, A., Li, B. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Amputation and Revascularization: A Nationwide Inpatient Sample Study
This study investigates whether ethnic minorities presenting with critical limb ischemia (CLI) are more likely to undergo major limb amputation compared to white patients. The Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was used to identify all patients admitted with CLI; lower extremity revascularization; and major lower extremity amputation from 1998 to 2005. The NIS identified 240 139 patients presenting with CLI—68.2% white, 19.5% black, 9.0% Hispanic, and 1.24% Asian. In all, 83 328 patients underwent revascularization—73.7% white, 15.9% black, 7.4% Hispanic, and 1.1% Asian. The majority of the intervention...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Hughes, K., Seetahal, S., Oyetunji, T., Rose, D., Greene, W., Chang, D., Cornwell, E., Obisesan, T. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Assessing the Perioperative Safety of Common Femoral Endarterectomy in the Endovascular Era
The objectives of this study are to delineate the safety of this open procedure in the endovascular era, establish contemporary benchmarks for morbidity and mortality after CFE, and identify the subgroup of patients at increased risk of postoperative adverse events.
Methods:
Patients undergoing elective CFE in the 2007 to 2010 National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database were examined. Univariate analyses were used to identify the factors associated with major morbidity and mortality. Significant variables by univariate analysis were used to create multivariate logistic regression models for morbidity and mortal...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Siracuse, J. J., Gill, H. L., Schneider, D. B., Graham, A. R., Connolly, P. H., Jones, D. W., Meltzer, A. J. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Balloon Angioplasty Versus Primary Stenting in the Infrapopliteal Disease
Conclusion:
Primary BMS implantation had no advantage over balloon angioplasty in reducing restenosis or revascularization for infrapopliteal disease. Primary DES implantation seems to be a promising treatment for focal infrapopliteal lesions. Publication bias could not be ruled out, and the results should be treated with caution. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Yang, X., Lu, X., Ye, K., Li, X., Qin, J., Jiang, M. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Systems Biology of Human Atherosclerosis
Systems biology describes a holistic and integrative approach to understand physiology and pathology. The "omic" disciplines include genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolic profiling (metabonomics and metabolomics). By adopting a stance, which is opposing (yet complimentary) to conventional research techniques, systems biology offers an overview by assessing the "net" biological effect imposed by a disease or nondisease state. There are a number of different organizational levels to be understood, from DNA to protein, metabolites, cells, organs and organisms, even beyond this to an organism’s context. Sy...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Shalhoub, J., Sikkel, M. B., Davies, K. J., Vorkas, P. A., Want, E. J., Davies, A. H. Tags: Basic Science Review Article Source Type: research
Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting as Critical Lower Limb Ischemia
A 62-year-old woman presented with ischemic pain of her lower limb on 2 occasions, without upper limb or cranial vessel involvement. She was treated with open bypass of her left lower limb when she presented with critical limb ischemia during her second admission. Although bilateral temporal artery biopsies were negative, superficial femoral artery biopsy at the time of surgery confirmed the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis. Corticosteroid therapy was promptly commenced. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 10, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Loo, Z. Y., Thwaites, S., Kyaw, P. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
A "Blush Sign": Radiological Harbinger of Delayed Pseudoaneurysm Formation After Vein Graft Angioplasty
We present 2 cases of delayed pseudoaneurysm formation after balloon angioplasty of vein graft stenoses. Both cases showed a persistent contrast stain or blush as an indication of vein wall damage and propose that this is a radiological harbinger of delayed rupture and pseudoaneurysm formation. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 10, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Hollingsworth, A., Duddy, M., Tiwari, A. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Pseudoaneurysm Associated With an Arteriovesical Fistula After Bladder Substitution Surgery Definitively Treated With a Covered Stent: A Report of 3 Cases
In conclusion, the placement of a covered stent is a valuable therapeutic treatment option in the management of hematuria due to an arteriovesical fistula after urinary diversion surgery. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 10, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Haegeman, S., Vaninbroukx, J., Heye, S., Joniau, S., Van Poppel, H., Oyen, R., Maleux, G. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Retrievable Stent Technique and Coil Embolization of High-Flow Iatrogenic Cervical Vertebral Arteriovenous Fistula: Technical Note
We report the first approach in the literature experience in the treatment of high-flow VAF caused by percutaneous catheterization of the internal jugular vein, which was successfully occluded with coils and Solitaire AB neurovascular remodeling device system that can be fully retrieved even when fully deployed for procedural control. Complete angiographic and clinical cure was achieved, and no complications related to the new embolization procedure occurred. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 10, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Buyukkaya, R., Hakyemez, B., Erdogan, C. Tags: Endovascular Techniques Source Type: research
Hybrid Treatment in a Patient With Acute Aortic Syndrome and an Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery
A 57-year-old man was admitted to our department with recent onset of chest pain. Computed tomography (CT) scans revealed an acute aortic syndrome manifested by a penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer and contained rupture at the level of origin of an aberrant right subclavian artery. A combined vascular and endovascular approach was selected. The entire arch was rerouted, a reversed bifurcated Dacron prosthesis was placed, and a bypass was created between the right common carotid artery and the lusorian artery, followed by thoracic endovascular aortic repair. The clinical course was uneventful. The CT scan obtained after the ...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 10, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Folkmann, S., Waldenberger, F., Weiss, G., Mertikian, G., Moidl, R., Gorlitzer, M., Grabenwoeger, M. Tags: Endovascular Techniques Source Type: research
