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Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome (aTOS) is characterized by compression of the subclavian artery as it exits the thoracic girdle. Chronic and repetitive compression leads to several degrees of arterial wall […]
» Read moreDurability of low-profile branched aortic stent-grafts (LPSG) in the treatment of patients with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) remains unclear. Objective of this study is to compare the outcomes of LPSG […]
» Read moreThe study sought to compare the safety and effectiveness of drug-coated balloon(DCBs) with bare nitinol stent in patients with complex femoropopliteal(FP) lesions in real-world practice.Patients with symptomatic (Rutherford stage 2 […]
» Read moreDetermine the influence of sarcopenia on the prognosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD).A systematic search of the Pubmed and Cochrane Library databases was performed with the keywords and medical subject […]
» Read moreThe administration of unfractionated heparin (UFH) during endovascular repair of blunt traumatic aortic injury (BTAI) is controversial. The aim of the study is to report the early outcomes of patients […]
» Read moreEndovascular treatment of iliofemoral occlusive disease is a challenging approach, especially for TASC C and D lesions. Therefore, the revascularization procedure in such situations is preferably performed by bypass graft […]
» Read morePeripheral vascular interventions (PVI) utilize iodinated contrast medium (ICM) to visualize intravascular lesions and guide therapy. The use of ICM carries a risk of postcontrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI), which […]
» Read moreThe standard abdominal aortic duplex ultrasound protocol requires fasting for 8-12 hours prior to examination in attempt to reduce bowel gas and improve visualization. Such practice results in frequent testing […]
» Read morePercutaneous Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) and peripheral interventions using the Perclose Proglide suture mediated system has not been adequately studied in patients with synthetic grafts at access sites.We report the […]
» Read moreFrailty has been increasingly recognized as an important risk factor for vascular procedures. To assess the impact of frailty on clinical outcomes and resource utilization in patients undergoing carotid revascularization […]
» Read moreHigh-output cardiac failure is a rare form of heart failure associated with the formation of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in haemodialysis patients. The pathophysiology underlying the HOCF is complex and multifactorial. […]
» Read moreThe purpose of this study was to evaluate how a multidisciplinary approach, including patients and familiar genetic counseling, preoperative succinate-dehydrogenase (SDH) gene mutation analysis, preoperative adjunctive endovascular procedures (PAEPs) and […]
» Read morePrior studies have suggested a higher prevalence of simple renal cysts (SRC) among patients with aortic disease, including abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). Thus, the aim of this study was to […]
» Read moreRecent guidelines raise the concept of the importance of health-related quality of life (QoL). Change in QoL after amputation in ischemic patients is not well described. We aim to evaluate […]
» Read moreto evaluate the impact of bi- and three-dimensional preoperative aortic morphological features and their immediate postoperative variations on the outcome of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) treated by endovascular exclusion with […]
» Read moreTo compare the perioperative outcome of patients treated with elective or urgent fenestrated and branched stent grafting (fbEVAR) for pararenal (pAAA) and thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) after previous open with […]
» Read moreThe aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on vascular surgery practice in a regional hub center for complex vascular disease.This is an observational single-center […]
» Read moreClinically significant endoleaks remain costly, time-consuming, morbid and even mortal following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Perigraft arterial sac embolization (PASE) has been utilized to treat type II endoleaks (T2EL) diagnosed […]
» Read moreIn chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), although recent studies suggested that limbs classified as a higher Wound, Ischemia, foot Infection (WIfI) stage would benefit more from bypass surgery than endovascular therapy […]
» Read moreExercise program has been recommended for the treatment of symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients. However, whether exercise promotes reduction in arterial stiffness in these patients, who exhibit high arterial […]
» Read moreRadiocephalic arteriovenous fistula (RCAVF) creation is the preferred first line hemodialysis access procedure. Analysis of diabetic rat arteriovenous fistula model indicates improved vascular function with HMG-CoA-Reductase Inhibitor (statin) use. We […]
» Read moreFrailty has gained prominence as a predictor of postoperative outcomes across a number of surgical specialties, vascular surgery included. The role of frailty is less defined in the acute surgical […]
» Read moreType Ia endoleaks after endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) almost always mandate secondary percutaneous reinterventions. Several patients, however, will require conversion to open surgical repair with complete graft explant, which is […]
» Read moreː Vascular trauma comprises a diagnostic and surgical challenge. Aim of this study was to present the vascular traumas treated in our Tertiary Hospital during the last 5 years.ː We […]
» Read morePeripheral vascular graft infections, a serious concern after open lower extremity interventions, are treated using multiple strategies yet, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment. This study summarized the […]
» Read moreThe aim in this study was to systematically review the literature to identify the time of occurrence of a newly diagnosed Type II endoleak (T2E) following an endovascular aneurysm repair […]
» Read moreRecently, there has been an abundance of encouraging data regarding the creation of percutaneous arteriovenous fistulas. Despite promising data regarding their clinical maturation, a paucity of data exists which provides […]
» Read moreThe transaxillary approach to resection of the first rib is one of several operative techniques for treating thoracic outlet syndrome. Unfortunately, moderate to severe postoperative pain is anticipated for patients […]
» Read moreDuring endovascular treatment of pararenal aortic aneurysms (PAA) and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA), our antegrade vascular access of choice is a lateral axillary exposure (LAE). We directly access the axillary […]
» Read moreTranscatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures have revolutionized the treatment of aortic stenosis. However, due to large sheaths, improperly deployed closure devices, and the comorbidities and challenges innate to this […]
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