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Burnout is not associated with trainee performance on the Vascular Surgery In-Training Exam.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · September 2, 2024 OBJECTIVES: The Vascular Surgery In-Training Examination (VSITE) is a yearly exam evaluating vascular trainees' knowledge base. While multiple studies have evaluated variables associated with exam outcomes, few have incorporated training program-specific m ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Diversity of Surgical Trainees Index identifies racial and ethnic disparities among surgical specialties.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · September 2024 OBJECTIVE: Racial and ethnic disparities have been well-described among surgical specialties; however, variations in underrepresented in medicine (URiM) representation between these specialties have not previously been quantified. METHODS: Data collected f ... Full text Link to item Cite

University surgeons: An ideal community for unity amid national discourse.

Journal Article Surgery · August 12, 2024 The current sociopolitical landscape continues to infiltrate our house of surgery, leaving faculty, staff, and learners challenged by uncertainty while introducing downstream interference to cohesive health care delivery for our patients. National surgical ... Full text Link to item Cite

Impact of Wound Closure Technique on Surgical Site Infection After Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · August 6, 2024 BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common complications after lower extremity bypass (LEB). Both patient and hospital-related factors have been associated with SSI after LEB; however, the impact of surgical closure technique on ... Full text Link to item Cite

Vascular In-person for Students In the match Trial: An investigation of postinterview site visits to address the limitations of virtual interviews.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · August 2024 PURPOSE: The graduate medical education community implemented virtual residency interviews in response to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this approach has persisted. Although many residency applicants wish to visit in-person prospect ... Full text Link to item Cite

Defining the Value of Vascular Surgery Service at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · July 24, 2024 BACKGROUND: Vascular surgeons play a critical role in the functioning of a healthcare system. As a service line, vascular surgery not only performs its own complex operations but also provides support to other surgical specialties by assisting in the manag ... Full text Link to item Cite

Fostering Psychological Safety and Supporting Mental Health Among Cardiovascular Health Care Workers: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association.

Journal Article Circulation · July 9, 2024 The psychological safety of health care workers is an important but often overlooked aspect of the rising rates of burnout and workforce shortages. In addition, mental health conditions are prevalent among health care workers, but the associated stigma is ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparative evaluation of transcutaneous oxygen tension and ankle-brachial index as predictors of reoperation following below-knee amputation.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · July 2024 OBJECTIVE: Decision-making regarding level of lower extremity amputation is sometimes challenging. Selecting an appropriate anatomic level for major amputation requires consideration of tradeoffs between postoperative function and risk of wound complicatio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reported pain at work is a risk factor for vascular surgery trainee burnout.

Conference J Vasc Surg · May 2024 BACKGROUND: Work-related pain is a known risk factor for vascular surgeon burnout. It risks early attrition from our workforce and is a recognized threat to the specialty. Our study aimed to understand whether work-related pain similarly contributed to vas ... Full text Link to item Cite

Perception of shared learning environment differs between vascular surgery and general surgery residents.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · May 2024 BACKGROUND: An enriching learning environment is integral to resident wellness and education. Integrated vascular (VS) and general surgery (GS) residents share 18 months of core GS rotations during the postgraduate years 1-3 (PGY1-3); differences in their ... Full text Link to item Cite

Natural history of visceral branch artery dissections and the influence of concurrent aortic dissection on overall and intervention-free survival.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · April 2024 OBJECTIVE: Visceral branch artery dissection (VBAD) is uncommon and may occur with or without an associated aortic dissection (AD). We hypothesized that isolated VBAD would have a more benign clinical course than those with concurrent AD and compared survi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Concerning Trends in Vascular Surgery Trainee Operative Experience in Venous Disease.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · March 2024 BACKGROUND: Comprehensive vascular care includes both arterial and venous disease management. However, operative training in venous disease is often significantly overshadowed by arterial procedures, despite the public health burden of acute and chronic ve ... Full text Link to item Cite

Barriers to Academic Surgery in the US Armed Forces: A Study of the AAS Military Committee.

Journal Article J Surg Res · January 2024 INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study is to explore current perceptions within the military surgery community to stratify key obstacles to pursuing a career in academic surgery and identify opportunities for mitigation. METHODS: After receiving instituti ... Full text Link to item Cite

A national analysis of vascular surgery resident operative experience in peripheral artery disease.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · December 2023 BACKGROUND: Endovascular and hybrid interventions have played an increasingly prominent role in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the past decade. This shift has prompted concerns about the adequacy of open surgical training for current ... Full text Link to item Cite

Genome-wide association meta-analysis identifies risk loci for abdominal aortic aneurysm and highlights PCSK9 as a therapeutic target.

Journal Article Nat Genet · November 2023 Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common disease with substantial heritability. In this study, we performed a genome-wide association meta-analysis from 14 discovery cohorts and uncovered 141 independent associations, including 97 previously unreported ... Full text Link to item Cite

Defining sources and ramifications of mistreatment among female vascular surgery trainees.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · September 2023 OBJECTIVE: Mistreatment among vascular surgery trainees is a known risk factor for physician burnout. This study aims to characterize forms of and identify sources of mistreatment. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study of United States vascular surgery ... Full text Link to item Cite

Thromboembolic outcomes are decreased with the use of a standardized venous thromboembolism risk assessment and prophylaxis protocol for patients undergoing superficial venous procedures.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · September 2023 OBJECTIVE: Patients with venous insufficiency can be treated with ablation or phlebectomy, or both. Patients undergoing superficial venous procedures have an elevated risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). At our institution, we in ... Full text Link to item Cite

Early findings and strategies for successful implementation of SIMPL workplace-based assessments within vascular surgery residency and fellowship programs.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · September 2023 OBJECTIVE: As medical education systems increasingly move toward competency-based training, it is important to understand the tools available to assess competency and how these tools are utilized. The Society for Improving Medical Professional Learning (SI ... Full text Link to item Cite

International Multi-Institutional Experience with Presentation and Management of Aortic Arch Laterality in Aberrant Subclavian Artery and Kommerell's Diverticulum.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · September 2023 BACKGROUND: Aberrant subclavian artery (ASA) with or without Kommerell's diverticulum (KD) is a rare anatomic aortic arch anomaly that can cause dysphagia and/or life-threatening rupture. The objective of this study is to compare outcomes of ASA/KD repair ... Full text Link to item Cite

Burnout is not associated with trainee performance on the Vascular Surgery In-Training Exam.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · September 2, 2024 OBJECTIVES: The Vascular Surgery In-Training Examination (VSITE) is a yearly exam evaluating vascular trainees' knowledge base. While multiple studies have evaluated variables associated with exam outcomes, few have incorporated training program-specific m ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Diversity of Surgical Trainees Index identifies racial and ethnic disparities among surgical specialties.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · September 2024 OBJECTIVE: Racial and ethnic disparities have been well-described among surgical specialties; however, variations in underrepresented in medicine (URiM) representation between these specialties have not previously been quantified. METHODS: Data collected f ... Full text Link to item Cite

University surgeons: An ideal community for unity amid national discourse.

Journal Article Surgery · August 12, 2024 The current sociopolitical landscape continues to infiltrate our house of surgery, leaving faculty, staff, and learners challenged by uncertainty while introducing downstream interference to cohesive health care delivery for our patients. National surgical ... Full text Link to item Cite

Impact of Wound Closure Technique on Surgical Site Infection After Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · August 6, 2024 BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common complications after lower extremity bypass (LEB). Both patient and hospital-related factors have been associated with SSI after LEB; however, the impact of surgical closure technique on ... Full text Link to item Cite

Vascular In-person for Students In the match Trial: An investigation of postinterview site visits to address the limitations of virtual interviews.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · August 2024 PURPOSE: The graduate medical education community implemented virtual residency interviews in response to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this approach has persisted. Although many residency applicants wish to visit in-person prospect ... Full text Link to item Cite

Defining the Value of Vascular Surgery Service at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · July 24, 2024 BACKGROUND: Vascular surgeons play a critical role in the functioning of a healthcare system. As a service line, vascular surgery not only performs its own complex operations but also provides support to other surgical specialties by assisting in the manag ... Full text Link to item Cite

Fostering Psychological Safety and Supporting Mental Health Among Cardiovascular Health Care Workers: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association.

Journal Article Circulation · July 9, 2024 The psychological safety of health care workers is an important but often overlooked aspect of the rising rates of burnout and workforce shortages. In addition, mental health conditions are prevalent among health care workers, but the associated stigma is ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparative evaluation of transcutaneous oxygen tension and ankle-brachial index as predictors of reoperation following below-knee amputation.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · July 2024 OBJECTIVE: Decision-making regarding level of lower extremity amputation is sometimes challenging. Selecting an appropriate anatomic level for major amputation requires consideration of tradeoffs between postoperative function and risk of wound complicatio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reported pain at work is a risk factor for vascular surgery trainee burnout.

Conference J Vasc Surg · May 2024 BACKGROUND: Work-related pain is a known risk factor for vascular surgeon burnout. It risks early attrition from our workforce and is a recognized threat to the specialty. Our study aimed to understand whether work-related pain similarly contributed to vas ... Full text Link to item Cite

Perception of shared learning environment differs between vascular surgery and general surgery residents.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · May 2024 BACKGROUND: An enriching learning environment is integral to resident wellness and education. Integrated vascular (VS) and general surgery (GS) residents share 18 months of core GS rotations during the postgraduate years 1-3 (PGY1-3); differences in their ... Full text Link to item Cite

Natural history of visceral branch artery dissections and the influence of concurrent aortic dissection on overall and intervention-free survival.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · April 2024 OBJECTIVE: Visceral branch artery dissection (VBAD) is uncommon and may occur with or without an associated aortic dissection (AD). We hypothesized that isolated VBAD would have a more benign clinical course than those with concurrent AD and compared survi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Concerning Trends in Vascular Surgery Trainee Operative Experience in Venous Disease.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · March 2024 BACKGROUND: Comprehensive vascular care includes both arterial and venous disease management. However, operative training in venous disease is often significantly overshadowed by arterial procedures, despite the public health burden of acute and chronic ve ... Full text Link to item Cite

Barriers to Academic Surgery in the US Armed Forces: A Study of the AAS Military Committee.

Journal Article J Surg Res · January 2024 INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study is to explore current perceptions within the military surgery community to stratify key obstacles to pursuing a career in academic surgery and identify opportunities for mitigation. METHODS: After receiving instituti ... Full text Link to item Cite

A national analysis of vascular surgery resident operative experience in peripheral artery disease.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · December 2023 BACKGROUND: Endovascular and hybrid interventions have played an increasingly prominent role in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the past decade. This shift has prompted concerns about the adequacy of open surgical training for current ... Full text Link to item Cite

Genome-wide association meta-analysis identifies risk loci for abdominal aortic aneurysm and highlights PCSK9 as a therapeutic target.

Journal Article Nat Genet · November 2023 Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common disease with substantial heritability. In this study, we performed a genome-wide association meta-analysis from 14 discovery cohorts and uncovered 141 independent associations, including 97 previously unreported ... Full text Link to item Cite

Defining sources and ramifications of mistreatment among female vascular surgery trainees.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · September 2023 OBJECTIVE: Mistreatment among vascular surgery trainees is a known risk factor for physician burnout. This study aims to characterize forms of and identify sources of mistreatment. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study of United States vascular surgery ... Full text Link to item Cite

Thromboembolic outcomes are decreased with the use of a standardized venous thromboembolism risk assessment and prophylaxis protocol for patients undergoing superficial venous procedures.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · September 2023 OBJECTIVE: Patients with venous insufficiency can be treated with ablation or phlebectomy, or both. Patients undergoing superficial venous procedures have an elevated risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). At our institution, we in ... Full text Link to item Cite

Early findings and strategies for successful implementation of SIMPL workplace-based assessments within vascular surgery residency and fellowship programs.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · September 2023 OBJECTIVE: As medical education systems increasingly move toward competency-based training, it is important to understand the tools available to assess competency and how these tools are utilized. The Society for Improving Medical Professional Learning (SI ... Full text Link to item Cite

International Multi-Institutional Experience with Presentation and Management of Aortic Arch Laterality in Aberrant Subclavian Artery and Kommerell's Diverticulum.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · September 2023 BACKGROUND: Aberrant subclavian artery (ASA) with or without Kommerell's diverticulum (KD) is a rare anatomic aortic arch anomaly that can cause dysphagia and/or life-threatening rupture. The objective of this study is to compare outcomes of ASA/KD repair ... Full text Link to item Cite

Nonatherosclerotic Renovascular Hypertension.

Journal Article Surg Clin North Am · August 2023 Renovascular hypertension (RVH) is a secondary form of high blood pressure resulting from impaired blood flow to the kidneys with subsequent activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Often, this occurs due to abnormally small, narrowed, or bl ... Full text Link to item Cite

Contemporary outcomes after treatment of aberrant subclavian artery and Kommerell's diverticulum.

Conference J Vasc Surg · May 2023 OBJECTIVE: Aberrant subclavian artery (ASA) and Kommerell's diverticulum (KD) are rare vascular anomalies that may be associated with lifestyle-limiting and life-threatening complications. The aim of this study is to report contemporary outcomes after inva ... Full text Link to item Cite

Persistent racial discrimination among vascular surgery trainees threatens wellness.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · January 2023 OBJECTIVE: Racial/ethnic discrimination is one form of mistreatment and a known risk factor for physician burnout. In the present study, we aimed to characterize the forms and identify the sources of racial/ethnic discrimination among vascular surgery trai ... Full text Link to item Cite

Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Are Dimorphic Sex-Specific Diseases With Shared Complex Genetic Architecture.

Journal Article Circ Genom Precis Med · December 2022 BACKGROUND: The risk of arterial diseases may be elevated among family members of individuals having multifocal fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD). We sought to investigate the risk of arterial diseases in families of individuals with FMD. METHODS: Family histo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Physician Wellness in Academic Cardiovascular Medicine: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.

Journal Article Circulation · October 18, 2022 Academic medicine as a practice model provides unique benefits to society. Clinical care remains an important part of the academic mission; however, equally important are the educational and research missions. More specifically, the sustainability of healt ... Full text Link to item Cite

In-situ bypass is associated with superior infection-free survival compared with extra-anatomic bypass for the management of secondary aortic graft infections without enteric involvement.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · August 2022 OBJECTIVE: The optimal revascularization modality following complete resection of aortic graft infection (AGI) without enteric involvement remains unclear. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the revascularization approach associated with the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Histologic and morphologic character of pediatric abdominal aortic developmental coarctation and hypoplasia.

Conference J Vasc Surg · August 2022 OBJECTIVES: Abdominal aortic coarctation and hypoplasia are uncommon diseases, recognized most often in pediatric-aged individuals. Comprehensive studies regarding the pathologic spectrum of these aortopathies are nonexistent. This investigation was undert ... Full text Link to item Cite

Endovascular surgery is not protective against new persistent opioid use development compared to open vascular surgery.

Journal Article Vascular · August 2022 OBJECTIVE: Endovascular techniques continue to be increasingly utilized to treat vascular disease, but the effect of these minimally invasive techniques on opioid use following surgery is not known. METHODS: Using Medicare data, we identified opioid-naive ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hardship and Humanity: A Closer Qualitative Look at Surgical Training and Its Effects on Trainees From the Perspectives of Loved Ones.

Journal Article Ann Surg · April 1, 2022 OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to obtain novel perspectives regarding the effects that surgical training has on the well-being of trainees. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Improving trainee well-being is a national concern given high rates of burnout, depre ... Full text Link to item Cite

A gender-based analysis of predictors and sequelae of burnout among practicing American vascular surgeons.

Conference J Vasc Surg · April 2022 OBJECTIVE: Surgeons report higher burnout and suicidal ideation (SI) rates than the general population. This study sought to identify the prevalence and gender-specific risk factors for burnout and SI among men and women vascular surgeons to guide future i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Overcoming COVID-19: Strategies to Mitigate the Perpetuated Gender Achievement Gap.

Journal Article Ann Surg · March 1, 2022 Sex inequity in academic achievement was well documented before the COVID-19 pandemic, and evolving data suggest that women in academic surgery are disproportionately disadvantaged by the pandemic. This perspective piece reviews currently accepted solution ... Full text Link to item Cite

Molecular genetic evaluation of pediatric renovascular hypertension due to renal artery stenosis and abdominal aortic coarctation in neurofibromatosis type 1.

Journal Article Hum Mol Genet · February 3, 2022 The etiology of renal artery stenosis (RAS) and abdominal aortic coarctation (AAC) causing the midaortic syndrome (MAS), often resulting in renovascular hypertension (RVH), remains ill-defined. Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is frequently observed in chil ... Full text Link to item Cite

Malpractice allegations against vascular surgeons: Prevalence, risk factors, and impact on surgeon wellness.

Conference J Vasc Surg · February 2022 OBJECTIVE: The contemporary medicolegal environment has been linked to procedure overuse, health care variation, and higher costs. For physicians accused of malpractice, there is also a personal toll. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevale ... Full text Link to item Cite

Interview experience, post-interview communication, and gender-based differences in the integrated vascular surgery residency match.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · January 2022 OBJECTIVE: Integrated vascular surgery residency (IVSR) applicant perspective about the match process has been rarely studied, yet this has important implications on trainee recruitment. We sought to better understand the nature of the interview process an ... Full text Link to item Cite

Prevalence and risk factors for burnout in U.S. vascular surgery trainees.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · January 2022 OBJECTIVE: Burnout and suicidality are known risks for vascular surgeons above other surgical subspecialties, with surgical trainees at risk for exposure to factors that increase burnout. This study aimed to inform initiatives to improve wellness by assess ... Full text Link to item Cite

How We Do It: A Multicenter National Experience of Virtual Vascular Surgery Rotations.

Journal Article J Surg Educ · 2022 OBJECTIVE: To describe the development and implementation of virtual vascular surgery rotations among 6 integrated vascular surgery programs. DESIGN: A collaborative teleconference retrospectively discussing 6 independently developed virtual vascular surge ... Full text Link to item Cite

Society for Vascular Surgery best practice recommendations for use of social media.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · December 2021 The use of social media (SoMe) in medicine has demonstrated the ability to advance networking among clinicians and other healthcare staff, disseminate research, increase access to up-to-date information, and inform and engage medical trainees and the publi ... Full text Link to item Cite

The initial experience and response of vascular surgeons in Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Journal Article Vascular · December 2021 BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: The unprecedented pandemic spread of the novel coronavirus has severely impacted the delivery of healthcare services in the United States and around the world, and has exposed a variety of inefficiencies in healthcare infrastructure. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Genetic investigation of fibromuscular dysplasia identifies risk loci and shared genetics with common cardiovascular diseases.

Journal Article Nat Commun · October 15, 2021 Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is an arteriopathy associated with hypertension, stroke and myocardial infarction, affecting mostly women. We report results from the first genome-wide association meta-analysis of six studies including 1556 FMD cases and 7100 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Contemporary Outcomes After Partial Resection of Infected Aortic Grafts.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · October 2021 INTRODUCTION: Aortic graft infection remains a considerable clinical challenge, and it is unclear which variables are associated with adverse outcomes among patients undergoing partial resection. METHODS: A retrospective, multi-institutional study of patie ... Full text Link to item Cite

Factors influencing medical student choices in the integrated vascular surgery match: Implications for future post-pandemic residency matches.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · October 2021 OBJECTIVE: Integrated vascular surgery residency is among the most competitive specialties, but little is known about the applicant perspective. The coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak impacted the 2021 integrated vascular surgery residency match because of ... Full text Link to item Cite

Not Just Bystanders: A Qualitative Study on the Vicarious Effects of Surgical Training on the Wellness of Support Persons for Trainees.

Journal Article Ann Surg · September 1, 2021 OBJECTIVE: To obtain insights into the effects of surgical training on the well-being of support persons. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Surgical trainee wellness is a critical priority among surgical educators and leaders. The impact of surgical training on the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Building high performing teams: Opportunities and challenges of inclusive recruitment practices.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · August 2021 Healthcare is most effectively delivered by high-performance teams, which require, not simply talent, but also diversity in their members, supported by a culture of equity that is open, supportive, and inclusive. Cognitive diversity offers a performance ad ... Full text Link to item Cite

Invited commentary.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · June 2021 Full text Link to item Cite

Vascular surgeon wellness and burnout: A report from the Society for Vascular Surgery Wellness Task Force.

Conference J Vasc Surg · June 2021 INTRODUCTION: Physician burnout has been linked to medical errors, decreased patient satisfaction, and decreased career longevity. In light of the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disease, vascular surgeon burnout presents a legitimate public health ... Full text Link to item Cite

T-Minus 10 Days: The Role of an Academic Medical Institution in Field Hospital Planning.

Journal Article Prehosp Disaster Med · June 2021 Alternate care sites (ACS) are locations that can be converted to provide either in-patient and/or out-patient health care services when existing facilities are compromised by a hazard impact or the volume of patients exceeds available capacity and/or capa ... Full text Link to item Cite

Brazilian vascular surgeons experience during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Journal Article Vascular · June 2021 BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has made a significant impact on all spheres of society. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of COVID-19 on the practices, finances, and social aspects of Brazilian vascular surgeons' lives. METHODS: This ... Full text Link to item Cite

Trainee Wellness and Safety in the Context of COVID-19: The Experience of One Institution.

Journal Article Acad Med · May 1, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant ramifications for provider well-being. During these unprecedented and challenging times, one institution's Department of Surgery put in place several important initiatives for promoting the well-being of trainees a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Physical pain and musculoskeletal discomfort in vascular surgeons.

Conference J Vasc Surg · April 2021 OBJECTIVE: Work-related pain and disability have been reported in the literature among surgeons. This national survey was designed to identify the prevalence and severity of these symptoms in vascular surgeons. METHODS: A survey was emailed to the 2910 mem ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Vascular Surgery Trainees in the United States.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · April 2021 BACKGROUND: The impact of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic on health care workers has been substantial. However, the impact on vascular surgery (VS) trainees has not yet been determined. The goals of our study were to gauge the impact of COVI ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Global vascular surgeons' experience, stressors, and coping during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Conference J Vasc Surg · March 2021 BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented challenges for health care systems globally. We designed and administered a global survey to examine the effects of COVID-19 on vascular surgeons and explore the COVID-19 ... Full text Link to item Cite

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vascular surgery practice in the United States.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · March 2021 BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to widespread postponement and cancelation of elective surgeries in the United States. We designed and administered a global survey to examine the impact of COVID-19 on vascular surgeons. ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Classification and treatment of endothermal heat-induced thrombosis: Recommendations from the American Venous Forum and the Society for Vascular Surgery This Practice Guidelines document has been co-published in Phlebology [DOI: 10.1177/0268355520953759] and Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.06.008]. The publications are identical except for minor stylistic and spelling differences in keeping with each journal's style. The contribution has been published under a Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

Journal Article Phlebology · February 2021 The American Venous Forum (AVF) and the Society for Vascular Surgery set forth these guidelines for the management of endothermal heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT). The guidelines serve to compile the body of literature on EHIT and to put forth evidence-based ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Fenestrated repair improves perioperative outcomes but lacks a hospital volume association for complex abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Conference J Vasc Surg · February 2021 BACKGROUND: Complex abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) have traditionally been treated with an open surgical repair (OSR). During the past decade, fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) has emerged as a viable option. Hospital procedural volume to ... Full text Link to item Cite

Classification and treatment of endothermal heat-induced thrombosis: Recommendations from the American Venous Forum and the Society for Vascular Surgery.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · January 2021 The American Venous Forum (AVF) and the Society for Vascular Surgery set forth these guidelines for the management of endothermal heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT). The guidelines serve to compile the body of literature on EHIT and to put forth evidence-based ... Full text Link to item Cite

Gendered risk factors for burnout- Work-life integration and other workplace challenges

Chapter · January 1, 2021 Women vascular surgeons face a variety of significant challenges rooted in gender inequality and discrimination that threaten gender differences in career satisfaction and wellness. Unconscious bias, explicit bias, pay inequity, challenges and opposition t ... Full text Cite

Trainee Reliance on Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Journal Article J Surg Educ · 2021 OBJECTIVE: The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is an option to trainees to help alleviate federal education debt. The prevalence of PSLF utilization and how this may impact career decisions of trainees is unknown. The purpose of this study w ... Full text Link to item Cite

In situ bypass and extra-anatomic bypass procedures result in similar survival in patients with secondary aortoenteric fistulas.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · January 2021 OBJECTIVE: The optimal revascularization modality in secondary aortoenteric fistula (SAEF) remains unclear in the literature. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the revascularization approach associated with the lowest morbidity and mortali ... Full text Link to item Cite

Closed plication is a safe and effective method for treating popliteal vein aneurysm.

Conference J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · January 2021 BACKGROUND: Popliteal vein aneurysms are a rare vascular anomaly first reported in the 1980s. Degeneration of elastic fibers and smooth muscle cell reduction, possibly secondary to inflammation, are implicated as integral steps in the development of these ... Full text Link to item Cite

Histologic and morphologic character of pediatric renal artery occlusive disease.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · January 2021 OBJECTIVE: The pathologic nature of pediatric renal artery occlusive lesions causing renovascular hypertension has been the subject of numerous anecdotal reports. This study was undertaken to define the character of childhood renal artery stenoses. A bette ... Full text Link to item Cite

Surgical management of pediatric renin-mediated hypertension secondary to renal artery occlusive disease and abdominal aortic coarctation.

Conference J Vasc Surg · December 2020 BACKGROUND: Renovascular hypertension (RVH) associated with renal artery and abdominal aortic narrowings is the third most common cause of pediatric hypertension. Untreated children may experience major cardiopulmonary complications, stroke, renal failure, ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Novel Recurrent COL5A1 Genetic Variant Is Associated With a Dysplasia-Associated Arterial Disease Exhibiting Dissections and Fibromuscular Dysplasia.

Journal Article Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol · November 2020 OBJECTIVE: While rare variants in the COL5A1 gene have been associated with classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and rarely with arterial dissections, recurrent variants in COL5A1 underlying a systemic arteriopathy have not been described. Monogenic forms of m ... Full text Link to item Cite

Chromosome 1q21.2 and additional loci influence risk of spontaneous coronary artery dissection and myocardial infarction.

Journal Article Nat Commun · September 4, 2020 Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a non-atherosclerotic cause of myocardial infarction (MI), typically in young women. We undertook a genome-wide association study of SCAD (Ncases = 270/Ncontrols = 5,263) and identified and replicated an ass ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines on the management of visceral aneurysms.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · July 2020 These Society for Vascular Surgery Clinical Practice Guidelines describe the care of patients with aneurysms of the visceral arteries. They include evidence-based size thresholds for repair of aneurysms of the renal arteries, splenic artery, celiac artery, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of Mentoring on Match Rank of Integrated Vascular Surgery Residents.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · April 2020 BACKGROUND: Mentoring relationships have been encouraged for medical students interested in surgical specialties. We investigated the role of mentoring relationships of integrated vascular surgery residents, while in medical school. We hypothesized that me ... Full text Link to item Cite

The decline of open abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery among individual training programs and vascular surgery trainees.

Conference J Vasc Surg · April 2020 OBJECTIVE: In the past decade, treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has dramatically shifted from open repair to an endovascular approach. The decreasing number of open AAA repairs (OAR) has raised concerns regarding future vascular surgeons' compe ... Full text Link to item Cite

Computational analysis of renal artery flow characteristics by modeling aortoplasty and aortic bypass interventions for abdominal aortic coarctation.

Conference J Vasc Surg · February 2020 OBJECTIVE: Suprarenal abdominal aortic coarctation (SAAC) alters flow and pressure patterns to the kidneys and is often associated with severe angiotensin-mediated hypertension refractory to drug therapy. SAAC is most often treated by a thoracoabdominal by ... Full text Link to item Cite

A multi-institutional experience in vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome diagnosis.

Conference J Vasc Surg · January 2020 OBJECTIVE: Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is a rare disorder and 1 of 13 types of EDS. The syndrome results in aortic and arterial aneurysms and dissections at a young age. Diagnosis is confirmed with molecular testing via skin biopsy or genetic te ... Full text Link to item Cite

Gender-based discrimination is prevalent in the integrated vascular trainee experience and serves as a predictor of burnout.

Conference J Vasc Surg · January 2020 OBJECTIVE: Trainee burnout is on the rise and negative training environments may contribute. In addition, as the proportion of women entering vascular surgery increases, identifying factors that challenge recruitment and retention is vital as we grow our w ... Full text Link to item Cite

Current issues and future directions for vascular surgery training from the results of the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery annual training survey.

Conference J Vasc Surg · December 2019 BACKGROUND: Surgical training is constantly adapting to better prepare trainees for an evolving landscape of surgical practice. Training in vascular surgery additionally underwent a paradigm shift with the introduction of the integrated training pathway no ... Full text Link to item Cite

A multi-institutional experience in the aortic and arterial pathology in individuals with genetically confirmed vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Conference J Vasc Surg · November 2019 OBJECTIVE: Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is a rare connective tissue disorder owing to pathogenic variants in COL3A1 that lead to impaired type III collagen production. We aim to describe the contemporary multi-institutional experience of aortic a ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Association of Intracranial Aneurysms in Women with Renal Artery Aneurysms.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · October 2019 BACKGROUND: Renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) may reflect a systemic dysplastic arteriopathy, independent of a recognized connective tissue disease. It is hypothesized that RAAs are associated with an increased risk of intracranial aneurysms (IcAs). The object ... Full text Link to item Cite

Defining Barriers and Facilitators to Advancement for Women in Academic Surgery.

Journal Article JAMA Netw Open · August 2, 2019 IMPORTANCE: Sex equity is elusive in academic surgery departments across the United States. Persistent inequities remain a considerable problem and inhibit professional advancement for female surgeons. Identifying the factors that promulgate sex discrepanc ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pediatric deep venous thrombosis.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · May 2019 BACKGROUND: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in the pediatric population is rare, occurring in about 10 to 14 out of 10,000 pediatric admissions annually, but with serious consequences such as pulmonary embolism and/or post-thrombotic syndrome. There is a dear ... Full text Link to item Cite

Stent Placement Across the Renal Vein Inflow in Patients Undergoing Venous Reconstruction Preserves Renal Function and Renal Vein Patency: Experience in 93 Patients.

Journal Article J Endovasc Ther · April 2019 PURPOSE: To determine if stent placement across the renal vein inflow affects kidney function and renal vein patency. METHODS: Between June 2008 and September 2016, 93 patients (mean age 39 years, range 15-70; 54 women) with iliocaval occlusion underwent v ... Full text Link to item Cite

Prioritizing personal well-being during vascular surgery training.

Journal Article Semin Vasc Surg · 2019 Burnout among vascular surgery trainees is a significant problem and needs to be addressed at the level of the individual, training program duties, and at each institution. The clinical challenges and patient-oriented care required of a vascular surgeon ge ... Full text Link to item Cite

Attrition rates in integrated vascular and cardiothoracic surgery residency and fellowship programs.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · January 2019 BACKGROUND: Attrition in surgical programs remains a significant problem resulting in trainee dissatisfaction and wasted time and educational dollars. Attrition rates in general surgery training programs approximate 5% per year (30% cumulative). Attrition ... Full text Link to item Cite

Aggressive Phenotype of Intravascular Lymphoma Relative to Other Malignant Intraabdominal Tumors Requiring Vascular Reconstruction.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · January 2019 BACKGROUND: Safe resection of intraabdominal and retroperitoneal malignancies with a goal of negative margins may require vascular surgical assistance with grafting of the aorta and/or vena cava. The current report reviews malignancies associated with majo ... Full text Link to item Cite

#VascularSurgery.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · November 2018 BACKGROUND: To characterize the vascular surgery Twitter network. METHODS: A total of 20,841 consecutive tweets by 8,282 unique Twitter accounts regarding vascular surgery from October 23, 2014 to January 15, 2018 were analyzed. Twitter analytics, includin ... Full text Link to item Cite

Arterial reconstructions for pediatric splanchnic artery occlusive disease.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · October 2018 OBJECTIVE: Pediatric splanchnic arterial occlusive disease is uncommon and a rare cause of clinically relevant intestinal ischemia. This study was undertaken to better define the clinical manifestations and appropriate treatment of celiac artery (CA) and s ... Full text Link to item Cite

A pilot study of venous duplex ultrasound parameters in healthy children.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · May 2018 OBJECTIVE: The spectrum of chronic venous disease (CVD) in adults is well documented, whereas there is a paucity of data published commenting on pediatric CVD. We previously identified that there is often venous reflux present in cases of pediatric lower e ... Full text Link to item Cite

Arterial reconstructions for chronic lower extremity ischemia in preadolescent and adolescent children.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · April 2018 OBJECTIVE: Chronic lower extremity ischemia in pediatric patients is uncommon. The intent of this study was to better define the arterial reconstructive options and their long-term durability in preadolescent and adolescent children having clinically relev ... Full text Link to item Cite

The natural history and outcomes of line-associated upper extremity deep venous thromboses in critically ill patients.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · September 2017 OBJECTIVE: Anticoagulation remains the standard of care for line-associated upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT). This treatment carries the risk of hemorrhagic complications, possibly more so in surgical patients. Considering the low-risk profil ... Full text Link to item Cite

The effects of preoperative cardiology consultation prior to elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair on patient morbidity.

Journal Article Vascular · August 2017 Objectives The relationship between preoperative medical consultations and postoperative complications has not been extensively studied. Thus, we investigated the impact of preoperative consultation on postoperative morbidity following elective abdominal a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Natural History of Iatrogenic Pediatric Femoral Artery Injury.

Conference Ann Vasc Surg · July 2017 BACKGROUND: Iatrogenic femoral artery trauma complicates the course of critically ill neonates and children. Complications from persistent arterial occlusion may include claudication and limb length discrepancies. Data supporting risk factors for such and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pancreaticoduodenal and Gastroduodenal Artery Aneurysms Associated with Celiac Artery Occlusive Disease.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · May 2017 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to better define the clinical relevance of aneurysms affecting collateral vessels in patients with celiac artery (CA) occlusive disease. METHODS: True pancreaticoduodenal artery (PDA) and gastroduodenal artery (GDA) ... Full text Link to item Cite

Apixaban Versus Warfarin for Mechanical Heart Valve Thromboprophylaxis in a Swine Aortic Heterotopic Valve Model.

Journal Article Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol · May 2017 OBJECTIVE: Warfarin is the current standard for oral anticoagulation therapy in patients with mechanical heart valves, yet optimal therapy to maximize anticoagulation and minimize bleeding complications requires routine coagulation monitoring, possible die ... Full text Link to item Cite

Superficial thrombophlebitis

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Internal iliac venous aneurysm associated with pelvic venous insufficiency.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · March 2017 Aneurysmal disease of the internal iliac vein is rare, with no standard indication for or accepted modality of treatment. Here we report an instance of unilateral, primary left internal iliac venous aneurysm and associated pelvic venous insufficiency. Foll ... Full text Link to item Cite

Endovascular/open central and peripheral venous reconstruction

Chapter · January 1, 2017 Venous reconstruction techniques can be used to treat acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and chronic venous disorders (CVDs). Venous reconstruction may also be considered in other less common clinical scenarios, including venous disruption due to malignancy ... Full text Cite

Surgical management of adult and pediatric renovascular hypertension

Chapter · January 1, 2017 Open renal revascularization for arteriosclerotic and fibrodysplastic renovascular hypertension (RVH)1-9 in adults has been performed less often in recent years given the advances in endovascular therapy of these diseases. However, conventional open arteri ... Full text Cite

Renal artery aneurysms

Chapter · January 1, 2017 Symptomatic renal artery aneurysms and those coexisting with functionally important renal artery stenoses warrant operative treatment.1-3 Asymptomatic aneurysms >2 cm in diameter, especially in hypertensive patients, justify treatment by experienced interv ... Full text Cite

Ruptured external jugular varix.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · January 2017 Venous dilations of the jugular veins are uncommon and external jugular varix even rarer. We present the case of a 57-year-old woman with ruptured external jugular varix and the surgical repair of such. Surgical intervention is warranted in these rare veno ... Full text Link to item Cite

The natural history of type II endoleaks after endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Conference J Vasc Surg · December 2016 OBJECTIVE: The natural history of type II endoleak (T2EL) after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) remains elusive; as such, treatment guidelines are ill defined. The purpose of this study was to better deline ... Full text Link to item Cite

Surgical treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms in infancy and early childhood.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · November 2016 OBJECTIVE: Pediatric abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are rare. The intent of this report was to review the presentation and surgical management of AAAs in infancy and early childhood. METHODS: The clinical courses of young children undergoing AAA surgery ... Full text Link to item Cite

Alterations in macrophage phenotypes in experimental venous thrombosis.

Conference J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · October 2016 OBJECTIVE: Macrophages are involved in venous thrombus (VT) resolution and vein wall remodeling. This study was undertaken to identify variations in macrophage phenotypes in thrombi and vein wall in multiple models of VT to clarify the natural history of m ... Full text Link to item Cite

Patterns of pediatric venous disease.

Conference J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · October 2016 BACKGROUND: The spectrum of chronic venous disease (CVD) is well documented in adults; clinical guidelines standardize diagnosis and treatment. There is a paucity of data published commenting on pediatric CVD exclusive of Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome (KTS) a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Outcomes associated with ablation compared to combined ablation and transilluminated powered phlebectomy in the treatment of venous varicosities.

Journal Article Phlebology · October 2016 BACKGROUND: Patients with painful varicose veins and venous insufficiency can be treated by eliminating axial reflux only or by eliminating axial reflux plus phlebectomy with transilluminated powered phlebectomy. This study was undertaken with the aim of d ... Full text Link to item Cite

Infantile Renovascular Hypertension with Failure to Thrive.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · May 2016 Severe hypertension in infancy is a rare cause of failure to thrive. The successful surgical management of this disease in an infant having refractory renovascular hypertension and growth failure is reported. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Remedial operations for failed endovascular therapy of 32 renal artery stenoses in 24 children.

Journal Article Pediatr Nephrol · May 2016 BACKGROUND: Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) for the treatment of pediatric renovascular hypertension (RVH) in contemporary practice is accompanied with ill-defined complications. This study examines the mode of pediatric renal PTA failures and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pediatric nonaortic arterial aneurysms.

Conference J Vasc Surg · February 2016 OBJECTIVE: Pediatric arterial aneurysms are extremely uncommon. Indications for intervention remain poorly defined and treatments vary. The impetus for this study was to better define the contemporary surgical management of pediatric nonaortic arterial ane ... Full text Link to item Cite

Contemporary Management of Secondary Aortoduodenal Fistula.

Conference Ann Vasc Surg · November 2015 BACKGROUND: Secondary aortoduodenal fistula (SADF) is a rare, life-threatening complication of abdominal aortic reconstruction. Clinical presentation varies and treatment requires complex surgical repair associated with considerable morbidity and mortality ... Full text Link to item Cite

Renal artery aneurysms.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · September 2015 Renal artery aneurysms are rare in the general population, although the true incidence and natural history remain elusive. Controversy over criteria for repair persists across decades. Indications for repair presently include aneurysm size >2 cm, female ge ... Full text Link to item Cite

Predictors of compliance with surveillance after endovascular aneurysm repair and comparative survival outcomes.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · July 2015 OBJECTIVE: Although imaging surveillance is mandatory for all patients after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), many patients are not compliant with follow-up. We sought to determine predictors of compliance with EVAR surveillance and to examine how comp ... Full text Link to item Cite

The contemporary management of renal artery aneurysms.

Conference J Vasc Surg · April 2015 BACKGROUND: Renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) are rare, with little known about their natural history and growth rate or their optimal management. The specific objectives of this study were to (1) define the clinical features of RAAs, including the precise gro ... Full text Link to item Cite

Transmetatarsal amputation

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Renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia

Chapter · February 24, 2015 Cite

Pediatric midabdominal coarctation

Chapter · February 24, 2015 Cite

Cigarette smoke-induced MMP2 and MMP9 secretion from aortic vascular smooth cells is mediated via the Jak/Stat pathway.

Journal Article Hum Pathol · February 2015 It is hypothesized that cigarette smoke may increase MMP2 and MMP9 secretion through Jak/Stat pathway in the aorta, thereby facilitating abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation/progression in smokers. We observed through zymograms that treatment of male ... Full text Link to item Cite

Superficial Thrombophlebitis

Chapter · January 1, 2015 Superficial venous thrombophlebitis (SVT) is a relatively common problem that may yield under-appreciated complications of venous thromboembolism including deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) . Duplex ultrasonography remains the diagno ... Full text Cite

Rifampin soaking dacron-based endografts for implantation in infected aortic aneurysms--new application of a time-tested principle.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · April 2014 Infections involving the aorta are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, and their management is complex. Saturating Dacron grafts in rifampin (60 mg/mL) inhibits the growth of organisms commonly found to be involved in both primary aortic ... Full text Link to item Cite

ATDC/TRIM29 phosphorylation by ATM/MAPKAP kinase 2 mediates radioresistance in pancreatic cancer cells.

Journal Article Cancer Res · March 15, 2014 Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is characterized by therapeutic resistance for which the basis is poorly understood. Here, we report that the DNA and p53-binding protein ATDC/TRIM29, which is highly expressed in PDAC, plays a critical role in DNA d ... Full text Link to item Cite

Aneurysms in abdominal organ transplant recipients.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · March 2014 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to characterize the prevalence and natural history of aneurysms among abdominal transplant recipients. METHODS: This article is a retrospective review of adult patients who underwent a kidney or liver transplant at ... Full text Link to item Cite

Renal malperfusion: spontaneous renal artery dissection and with aortic dissection.

Journal Article Semin Vasc Surg · December 2013 Renal malperfusion associated with renal artery dissection can present as either an isolated disease process or in the setting of branch vessel stenosis complicating aortic dissection. Isolated renal artery dissection is a rare disorder, the clinical prese ... Full text Link to item Cite

Outcomes after late explantation of aortic endografts depend on indication for explantation.

Journal Article Ann Vasc Surg · October 2013 BACKGROUND: With the growing prevalence of endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), the number of patients requiring graft explantation is increasing. Therefore, knowledge related to outcomes after explantation may lead to improvement in su ... Full text Link to item Cite

Contemporary outcomes after distal vertebral reconstruction.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · July 2013 INTRODUCTION: Flow-limiting lesions or embolic phenomena can produce vertebrobasilar ischemia. This study aims to differentiate the pathophysiology of vertebral ischemia and examine contemporary outcomes after distal vertebral reconstruction. METHODS: Betw ... Full text Link to item Cite

Outcomes of endovascular interventions for salvage of renal transplant allografts.

Conference J Vasc Surg · June 2013 INTRODUCTION: Renal transplantation has been performed with increasing frequency, and interventions to preserve graft function and integrity have been steadily increasing. This study examines the outcomes of endovascular therapy based on indication for ren ... Full text Link to item Cite

Contemporary results after sapheno-popliteal bypass for chronic femoral vein occlusion.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord · January 2013 BACKGROUND: Chronic occlusion of the femoral or the proximal popliteal vein responsible for venous obstruction and the constellation of clinical sequelae that ensue remains a surgical challenge that carries notable patient morbidity. Sapheno-popliteal bypa ... Full text Link to item Cite

Implications of the expanded venous reflux study

Journal Article Journal for Vascular Ultrasound · January 1, 2013 Background. - Duplex ultrasonography remains the diagnostic modality of choice used to assess for venous reflux. Historically, our institution's practice assessed for deep venous reflux at the level of the common femoral and femoral veins, and the saphenou ... Full text Cite

Prevention of restenosis: medical treatment and procedures for iliac occlusive disease.

Journal Article Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther · September 2012 The treatment of occlusive vascular disease has evolved considerably over the past decades, with management strategies shifting from open surgical approaches toward less-invasive endovascular solutions or hybrid open and endovascular therapies. The treatme ... Full text Link to item Cite

Long-segment thoracoabdominal aortic occlusions in childhood.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · August 2012 Developmental coarctation, hypoplasia, and occlusion of the abdominal aorta is a rare disease encompassing many differing etiologies and diverse methods of treatment. Long-segment thoracoabdominal aortic occlusion, an extreme manifestation of this disorder ... Full text Link to item Cite

Biomarkers for the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis.

Journal Article Expert Opin Med Diagn · July 2012 Venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) remains a significant source of morbidity and mortality. As non-specific subjective complaints and a paucity of objective clinical examination findings complicate the diagnosis of both deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pu ... Full text Link to item Cite

Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair with carbon dioxide-guided angiography in patients with renal insufficiency.

Journal Article J Vasc Surg · June 2012 OBJECTIVE: Renal dysfunction following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) remains a significant source of morbidity and mortality. We studied the use of carbon dioxide (CO(2)) as a non-nephrotoxic contrast agent for EVAR. METHODS: Recorde ... Full text Link to item Cite

Midterm outcomes after treatment of type II endoleaks associated with aneurysm sac expansion.

Journal Article J Endovasc Ther · April 2012 PURPOSE: To examine the outcomes following interventions for type II endoleaks in patients with aneurysm sac expansion after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted of all patients who underwent treatment for type ... Full text Link to item Cite