Spontaneous ilio-iliac arteriovenous fistula from rupture of an iliac aneurysm: a systematic review
Spontaneous arteriovenous iliac fistulas (AVF) caused by iliac aneurysms are a rare condition with possible dramatic complications due to secondary haemodynamic changes. Diagnosis can be challenging since patients may present with progressive cardiac failure or even haemodynamic shock as primary symptom. Due to the rarity of the condition, data is scarce and treatment decisions are challenging. The aim of this systematic review is to give an overview of the symptoms, treatment possibilities and patient outcomes. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 4, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Stefanie Gijsels, Alexander Croo, Caren Randon Tags: General Review Source Type: research

An analysis of cost-effectiveness and clinical outcomes of a comprehensive aortic service in a tertiary centre over one year
Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is an established and attractive alternative to open surgical repair (OSR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) due to its superior short-term safety profile. However, opinions are divided regarding its long-term cost-effectiveness.We compared the total yearly cost of running endovascular and OSR services in a single tertiary centre, to determine whether fenestrated EVAR (FEVAR) represents a clinically efficacious, affordable treatment option. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Lalana A.K. Songra, Daryll M. Baker, Obiekezie Agu, Jason Constantinou, Niamh Hynes Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Biomarker Screening by LCMS and Liquid Chip Technology in Acute Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection (AD) is a serious disease. Previous study, the use of peripheral blood biomarkers to diagnose AD showed strong clinical feasibility, but the possible molecular mechanism is unclear. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Yong Ren, Yue Zhang, Bin Li, Juan Liu, Qun Rao, Qing Zhou, Qi Run Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Postoperative Myocardial Injury and Inflammatory biomarkers in Patients undergoing Vascular Surgery: A sub-analysis of the Platelet Reactivity and Postoperative Myocardial Injury after Major Vascular Surgery (PROMISE) study.
Postoperative myocardial injury (PMI) is associated with morbidity and mortality, but the aetiology remains unclear. We studied whether PMI is associated with perioperative systemic inflammation. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: K.L. Zheng, W.L. Bor, J.C. Kelder, C.M. Hackeng, R.H.J. Kropman, J.M. ten Berg, P.G. Noordzij Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Vascular Reconstruction and Limb Loss in Military Tibial Artery Injuries
Selective operative management of injuries to the tibial arteries is controversial, with the necessity of revascularization in the face of multiple tibial arteries debated. Tibial artery injuries are frequently encountered in military trauma, but revascularization practices and outcomes are poorly defined. We aimed to investigate associations between the number of injured vessels and reconstruction and limb loss rates in military casualties with tibial arterial trauma (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Christina S. Lee, Justin Scheidt, Marlin W. Causey, David S. Kauvar Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Small Arteriovenous Anastomosis In Fistula Creation: Establishing A Functional Vascular Access While Minimizing Steal Syndrome
The size selection of the arteriovenous (AV) anastomosis in dialysis access creation requires a careful balance: the diameter must be large enough to accommodate sufficient flow for hemodialysis, but small enough to minimize the complication of steal syndrome. Steal syndrome affects up to 10% of patients after creation of dialysis access with sometimes devastating consequences. Conventional teaching recommends an 7-10 mm anastomosis. We sought to assess the efficacy of using a smaller (5-6 mm) anastomosis in new arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Michael A. Turner, Asma Mathlouthi, Rohini J. Patel, Mark Perreault, Mahmoud B. Malas, Omar Al-Nouri Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Ultrasound surveillance is feasible after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Surveillance after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is traditionally done with computed tomography angiography (CTA) scans that exposes patient to radiation, nephrotoxic contrast media, and potentially increased risk for cancer. Ultrasound (US) is less labor intensive and expensive and might thus provide a good alternative for CTA surveillance. The aim of this study was to evaluate in real-life patient cohorts whether US is able to detect post-EVAR aneurysm-related complications similarly to CTA. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Lotta Rakemaa, Pekka S. Aho, Riikka Tulamo, Matti T. Laine, Sani J. Laukontaus, Harri Hakovirta, Maarit Venermo Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Risk analysis and clinical outcomes in chronic limb-threatening ischemia patients with surgical site infection after distal bypass
A recent randomized control study showed that long-term outcomes after surgical revascularization were superior to those after endovascular treatment (EVT) for cases with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) with an appropriate single-segment great saphenous vein. However, surgical site infection (SSI) in CLTI cases after infrapoplital bypass also resulted in a prolonged hospital stay and poor outcomes, including graft disruption. The aim of the current study was to analyze risk factors for SSI in CLTI patients after distal bypass and to compare outcomes in patients with and without SSI. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Taira Kobayashi, Masaki Hamamoto, Takanobu Okazaki, Ryo Okusako, Misa Hasegawa, Shinya Takahashi Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Internal Iliac Artery Patency as a Predictor of Above-Knee Amputation Stump Healing
The primary aim of this study was to assess the role of internal iliac patency in predicting outcomes of above-knee amputation (AKA) stump healing. The secondary objectives were to assess the accuracy of Wound, Ischemia, and Foot Infection (WIfI) classification system in predicting AKA stump healing and its association with delayed mortality. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Karthigesu Aimanan, Lynette Loi, Putera Mas Pian, Kumaraguru V.K. Pillay, Hanif Hussein Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Perceptions, experiences, barriers and facilitators regarding nutritional intake of patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia: a qualitative study.
Patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) are at high risk for amputation and other cardiovascular adverse events. Nutrition-related symptoms and malnutrition are common in the CLTI population, and lead to worse clinical outcomes. Understanding of the factors influencing nutritional intake is required to determine whether optimization of nutritional intake in this population requires interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to describe perceptions and experiences on nutrition of patients with CLTI, and to identify perceived barriers and facilitators influencing their nutritional intake. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Aniek M. Kolen, Harri ët Jager-Wittenaar, Jean-Paul P.M. de Vries, Martijn L. Dijkstra, Pieter U. Dijkstra, Rienk Dekker, Leonie.A. Krops, Jan H.B. Geertzen Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Internal iliac artery patency as a predictor of above knee amputation stump healing
The primary aim of this study is to assess role of internal iliac patency in predicting outcome of AKA stump healing. The secondary objectives were assess accuracy of Wound, Ischemia, and foot Infection (WIfI) classification system in predicting AKA stump healing and association of delayed mortality. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Karthigesu Aimanan, Lynette Loi, Putera Mas Pian, Kumaraguru VK. Pillay, Hanif Hussein Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

Sensorized Endovascular Technologies: Additional Data to Enhance Decision-Making
Current endovascular procedures rely mostly on anatomic information, guided by fluoroscopy, to perform interventions (i.e. angioplasty, stent placement, coils). However, the structural parameters provided by these imaging technologies do not provide any physiological data on either the disease state or efficacy of intervention. Additional endovascular tools are needed to collect physiologic and other both anatomic and nonanatomic data to further individualize endovascular interventions with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Candice Kaminski, Luke A. Beardslee, Ravi Rajani Tags: Selected Papers from the Editorial Board Source Type: research

Test-retest Reliability and Minimal Detectable Change in Exercise Oximetry in Claudicants
Exercise transcutaneous oxygen pressure measurement (Exercise-TcPO2) can be used to diagnose Lower Extremity Artery Disease (LEAD) and allows the quantification of limb ischemia during exercise on treadmill. Exercise-TcPO2 test-retest reliability in patients with LEAD and severe walking impairment is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the test-retest reliability, standard error of measurement (SEM), and Minimal Detectable Change (MDC) of exercise-TcPO2 in patients with claudication. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Th érèse Tueguem Moyo, Pierre Jéhannin, Estelle Le Pabic, Alexis Le Faucheur, Loukman Omarjee, Guillaume Mahe Tags: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Source Type: research

“Catheter Kissing” Technique to Recanalize Chronic Total Occlusions in Iliac Artery with Wire-Catheter Approach
To describe a technique in which 2 5-F curved catheters were used to facilitate the wire-catheter approach for recanalizing chronic total occlusions (CTOs) in the iliac arteries concurrently affecting the common iliac artery and external iliac artery. (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Wei Zeng, Ya Zhang, Yang Liu, Qiqi Wang, Lifeng Zhang, Chunshui He Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research

The Contemporary Impact of the Temporal Trends for AAA Care in the United States
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Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Brian Gilmore, Salvatore Scali, David Stone, Mario D'Oria, Dan Neal Tags: Carotid Dissection Aneurysms Source Type: research