Predicting the Need for Subclavian Artery Revascularization in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to investigate the effectiveness of left subclavian artery revascularization compared to non-revascularization in thoracic endovascular aortic repair, and to summarize the current evidence on its indications. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 13, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Tariq Alanezi, Abdulmajeed Altoijry, Sultan AlSheikh, Husain Al-Mubarak, Musaad Alhamzah, Faris Alomran, Omer Abdulrahim, Badr Aljabri, Elisa Greco, Mohamad A. Hussain, Mohammed Al-Omran Source Type: research
The Association Between Frailty and Outcomes Following Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is a less invasive method than the more physiologically stressful open surgical repair (OSR) for patients with anatomically appropriate abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Early postoperative outcomes are associated with both patients ’ physiologic reserve and the physiologic stresses of the surgical intervention. Among frail patients with reduced physiologic reserve, the stress of an aortic rupture in combination with the stress of an operative repair are less well tolerated, raising the risk of complications and mortality. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 11, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jia Yu, Yekaterina Khamzina, Jason Kennedy, Nathan L. Liang, Daniel E. Hall, Shipra Arya, Edith Tzeng, Katherine M. Reitz Source Type: research
Utility of Motor Evoked Potentials in Contemporary Open Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair
Paraplegia remains one of the major complications of contemporary open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair. Intraoperative motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) act as a surrogate measure for spinal cord homeostasis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of intraoperative neuromonitoring in contemporary TAAA repair and its association with postoperative spinal cord ischemia. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 11, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Roberto G. Aru, David P. Stonko, Li T. Tan, Rebecca A. Sorber, Caitlin W. Hicks, James H. Black Source Type: research
Assessment of fitness for open repair in patients with infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms
This study suggests that a subset of patient deemed unfit for open repair may be incorrectly classified. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Mitri K. Khoury, Micah A. Thornton, Matthew J. Eagleton, Sunita D. Srivastava, Nikolaos Zacharias, Anahita Dua, Abhisekh Mohapatra Source Type: research
An ex vivo study of infections of vascular grafts and endografts with scanning electron microscopy
Vascular graft and endograft infections (VGEIs) are complicated by high morbidity, mortality, and recurrence rates, notably due to biofilm formation on the graft surface, hardly dislodgeable by the sole anti-infectious treatment. The characteristics of this biofilm are still poorly documented. The aim of this study was to evaluate ex vivo biofilm on removed infected vascular grafts and endografts (VGEs). (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Mathilde Puges, Caroline Caradu, Isabelle Svahn, Etienne Gontier, Fatima Mzali, Carole Vignals, Charles Cazanave, Xavier B érard Source Type: research
Comparison of Mortality and Amputation after Lower Extremity Bypass vs. Peripheral Vascular Intervention in Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia and Comorbid Chronic Kidney Disease
Comorbid chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with worse outcomes for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). However, comparative effectiveness data is limited for lower extremity bypass (LEB) vs. peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) in patients with CLTI and CKD. We aimed to evaluate 1) 30-day all-cause mortality and amputation and 2) 5-year all-cause mortality and amputation for LEB vs. PVI in patients with comorbid CKD. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Jacob Cleman, Juan G. Sierra, Ga ëlle Romain, Bella Capuano, Lindsey Scierka, Santiago Callegari, Francky Jacque, Poghni Peri-Okonny, Sameer Nagpal, Kim G. Smolderen, Carlos Mena-Hurtado Source Type: research
Living in High-Poverty Areas is Associated with Reduced Survival in Patients with Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
In this retrospective observational study of 575 patients with TAAAs, mortality was significantly increased in patients living in high-poverty areas and reduced if living over 100 miles from the treatment center. Patients living in high-poverty areas may require more comprehensive medical care. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Karissa Yamaguchi, Karina Newhall, Natasha I. Edman, Sara L. Zettervall, Matthew P. Sweet Source Type: research
Long-Term Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Revascularization versus Medical Therapy for Intermittent Claudication
This study examines the relationship between IC treatment modality (operative vs. non-operative optimal medical management) and patient reported outcomes for physical function (PROMIS-PF) and satisfaction in social roles and activities (PROMIS-SA). (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Teryn A. Holeman, Cassidy Chester, Julie B. Hales, Yue Zhang, Cali E. Johnson, Benjamin S. Brooke Source Type: research
5-year Outcomes of Fenestrated and Branched Endovascular Repair of Complex Aortic Aneurysms Based on Aneurysm Extent
To evaluate the 5-year outcomes of fenestrated/branched endovascular aortic repair (F/BEVAR) for the treatment of complex aortic aneurysms stratified by the aneurysm extent. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Stephen J. Raulli, Vivian Carla Gomes, F. Ezequiel Parodi, Priya Vasan, Dichen Sun, William A. Marston, Luigi Pascarella, Katharine L. McGinigle, Jacob C. Wood, Mark A. Farber Source Type: research
Analysis Of Oklahoma Amputation Trends and Identification of Risk Factors to Target Areas For Limb Preservation Interventions
Using Oklahoma ’s hospital discharge data, the lower limb amputation rate was found to have nearly doubled in 12 years. Factors significantly associated with amputation include American Indian and Black race, unmarried social status, no insurance, and geography. There is an urgent need to implement limb preserva tion programs in Oklahoma. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Kelly Kempe, Juell Homco, Wato Nsa, Marianna Wetherill, Martina Jelley, Blake Lesselroth, Todd Hasenstein, Peter R. Nelson Source Type: research
Long-term outcomes of chimney endovascular aneurysm repair procedure for complex abdominal aortic pathologies
To update our earlier experience and to evaluate long-term outcomes of chimney endovascular aortic repair performed for selected cases with complex abdominal aortic aneurysm. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Paolo Verlato, Leonardo Foresti, Trijntje Bloemert –Tuin, Santi Trimarchi, Constantijn E.V.B. Hazenberg, Joost A. van Herwaarden Source Type: research
Center-level Outcomes Following Elective Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair in the Vascular Quality Initiative Database
This retrospective review of a prospectively collected vascular surgery registry found that hospital volume does not impact risk-adjusted perioperative mortality for complex branched and fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair. The authors conclude that these procedures may not require the same center volume benchmarks as open surgical repair. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Andrew Hawkins, Ruyun Jin, W. Darrin Clouse, Margaret Tracci, M. Libby Weaver, Behzad Farivar Source Type: research
Management of depth to achieve timely arterio-venous fistula utilization
This study evaluates the outcomes of radio cephalic (RCF) and brachiocephalic (BCF) fistula elevation required for access utilization. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 8, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Tracy J. Cheun, Joseph P. Hart, Mark G. Davies Source Type: research
Age is not a sole predictor of outcomes in octogenarians undergoing complex endovascular aortic repair
To examine the perioperative, postoperative, and long-term outcomes of fenestrated/branched endovascular aneurysm repair (F/BEVAR) in octogenarians compared to nonoctogenarians. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 8, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Tiam Feridooni, Lauren Gordon, Daniyal N. Mahmood, Asha Behdinan, Naomi Eisenberg, Sean Crawford, Thomas F. Lindsay, Graham Roche-Nagle Source Type: research
Post hoc analysis of the SuperB and Zilverpass trials for treatment of long and complex superficial femoral artery lesions
In two randomized controlled trials, the outcomes of endovascular treatment of complex femoropopliteal arterial lesions were compared with bypass surgery and considered a valid alternative treatment. The aim of this study was to compare both endovascular treatment options with the hypothesis that implantation of heparin-bonded self-expanding covered stents (Viabahn, SECS) or drug-eluting stents (ZilverPTX, DES) are related to similar clinical outcomes at one-year follow-up. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 8, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Laurens A. van Walraven, M.D. Vit ória Kalil, Daphne van der Veen, Michel J. Bosiers, Koen Deloose, Suzanne Holewijn, Clark J. Zeebregts, Michel M.P.J. Reijnen Source Type: research
