Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 2004 - 2005
  • Vascular Surgery Fellow, Baylor University 2002 - 2004
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Wright State University 2001 - 2003
  • Surgical Resident, Wright State University 1996 - 2001
  • M.D., Case Western Reserve University 1996
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Surgery 2016 - 2020
  • Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Surgery 2012 - 2016
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery, Surgery, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Surgery 2009 - 2012
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • BEST Registry (vCLI) -BEST- Real World Outcomes in Critical Limb Ischemia Registry awarded by DCRI-Duke-Site 2019 - 2022
  • Exercise, Nitric Oxide Bioavailability and Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation awarded by National Institutes of Health 2014 - 2017
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  External Relationships

  • Silk Road Medical
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Williams, Zachary F., Brian Gilmore, Hope Weissler, Chandler Long, Kevin Southerland, and Mitchell W. Cox. “Retrograde Transamputation Revascularization: A Case Report.” Ann Vasc Surg 74 (July 2021): 511–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2021.02.019.
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    • Olivere, Lindsey A., James Ronald, Zachary Williams, Mitchell W. Cox, Chandler Long, Cynthia K. Shortell, and Kevin W. Southerland. “Cerebral monitoring during transcarotid artery revascularization with flow reversal via transcranial doppler ultrasound examination.” J Vasc Surg 73, no. 1 (January 2021): 125–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2020.03.051.
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    • Williams, Zachary, Lindsey A. Olivere, Brian Gilmore, Hope Weissler, Mitchell W. Cox, Chandler Long, Cynthia K. Shortell, Jacob Schroder, and Kevin W. Southerland. “Safety and Feasibility of Simultaneous Transcarotid Revascularization With Flow Reversal and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Concomitant Carotid Artery Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease.” Vasc Endovascular Surg 54, no. 5 (July 2020): 395–99. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574420918971.
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    • Benrashid, Ehsan, Linda M. Youngwirth, Kimberly Guest, Mitchell W. Cox, Cynthia K. Shortell, and Ellen D. Dillavou. “Negative pressure wound therapy reduces surgical site infections.” J Vasc Surg 71, no. 3 (March 2020): 896–904. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2019.05.066.
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    • VanDusen, Keith W., Sarada Eleswarpu, Eugene W. Moretti, Michael J. Devinney, Donna M. Crabtree, Daniel T. Laskowitz, Marty G. Woldorff, et al. “The MARBLE Study Protocol: Modulating ApoE Signaling to Reduce Brain Inflammation, DeLirium, and PostopErative Cognitive Dysfunction.” J Alzheimers Dis 75, no. 4 (2020): 1319–28. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-191185.
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    • Berger, Miles, Deborah Oyeyemi, Mobolaji O. Olurinde, Heather E. Whitson, Kent J. Weinhold, Marty G. Woldorff, Lewis A. Lipsitz, et al. “The INTUIT Study: Investigating Neuroinflammation Underlying Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction.” J Am Geriatr Soc 67, no. 4 (April 2019): 794–98. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.15770.
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    • Gilmore, Brian F., Charles Fang, Megan C. Turner, Uttara P. Nag, Ryan Turley, Richard L. McCann, and Mitchell W. Cox. “Jejunal arterial access for retrograde mesenteric stenting.” J Vasc Surg 67, no. 5 (May 2018): 1613–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2017.12.041.
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    • Adkar, Shaunak S., Ryan S. Turley, Ehsan Benrashid, Mitchell W. Cox, Leila Mureebe, and Cynthia K. Shortell. “Laparotomy during endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms increases mortality.” J Vasc Surg 65, no. 2 (February 2017): 356–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2016.04.051.
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    • Jacob, R., M. Cox, K. Koral, C. Greenwell, Y. Xi, L. Vinson, K. Reeder, B. Weprin, R. Huang, and T. N. Booth. “MR Imaging of the Cervical Spine in Nonaccidental Trauma: A Tertiary Institution Experience.” Ajnr Am J Neuroradiol 37, no. 10 (October 2016): 1944–50. https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A4817.
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    • Benrashid, Ehsan, Christopher C. McCoy, Henry E. Rice, Cynthia K. Shortell, and Mitchell W. Cox. “Mycotic Saccular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in an Infant after Cardiac Catheterization: A Case Report.” Ann Vasc Surg 29, no. 7 (October 2015): 1447.e5-1447.e11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2015.06.061.
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    • Bennett, Kyla M., John E. Scarborough, Mitchell W. Cox, and Cynthia K. Shortell. “The impact of intraoperative shunting on early neurologic outcomes after carotid endarterectomy.” J Vasc Surg 61, no. 1 (January 2015): 96–102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2014.06.105.
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    • Benrashid, Ehsan, Shaunak Sanjay Adkar, Kyla Megan Bennett, Sabino Zani, and Mitchell Wayne Cox. “Total laparoscopic retrieval of inferior vena cava filter.” Sage Open Med Case Rep 3 (2015): 2050313X15597356. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X15597356.
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    • McGinigle, Katharine L., Luigi Pascarella, Cynthia K. Shortell, Mitchell W. Cox, Richard L. McCann, and Leila Mureebe. “Spliced arm vein grafts are a durable conduit for lower extremity bypass.” Ann Vasc Surg 29, no. 4 (2015): 716–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2014.11.013.
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    • Bennett, Kyla M., John E. Scarborough, Cynthia K. Shortell, and Mitchell W. Cox. “Outcomes of surgical revascularization for lower extremity arterial thromboembolism in patients with advanced malignancy.” J Vasc Surg 60, no. 4 (October 2014): 987–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2014.04.064.
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    • Turley, Ryan S., Joshua Unger, Mitchell W. Cox, Jeffrey Lawson, Richard L. McCann, and Cynthia K. Shortell. “Atypical aortic thrombus: should nonoperative management be first line?” Ann Vasc Surg 28, no. 7 (October 2014): 1610–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2014.03.028.
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    • O’Brien, Patrick J., Mitchell W. Cox, Cynthia K. Shortell, and John E. Scarborough. “Risk factors for early failure of surgical amputations: an analysis of 8,878 isolated lower extremity amputation procedures.” J Am Coll Surg 216, no. 4 (April 2013): 836–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.12.041.
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    • Schechter, Matthew Adam, Patrick Joshua O’Brien, and Mitchell Wayne Cox. “Retrieval of iatrogenic intravascular foreign bodies.” J Vasc Surg 57, no. 1 (January 2013): 276–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2012.09.002.
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    • Pascarella, Luigi, Mitchell W. Cox, and P Joshua O’Brien. “Venous thromboembolism: diagnosis and current anticoagulation strategies for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.” Hosp Pract (1995) 40, no. 3 (August 2012): 58–70. https://doi.org/10.3810/hp.2012.08.990.
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    • Scarborough, John E., Mitchell W. Cox, Leila Mureebe, Theodore N. Pappas, and Cynthia K. Shortell. “A novel scoring system for predicting postoperative venous thromboembolic complications in patients after open aortic surgery.” Journal of the American College of Surgeons 214, no. 4 (April 2012): 620–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2011.12.031.
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    • Scarborough, John E., Theodore N. Pappas, Mitchell W. Cox, Kyla M. Bennett, and Cynthia K. Shortell. “Surgical trainee participation during infrainguinal bypass grafting procedures is associated with increased early postoperative graft failure.” Journal of Vascular Surgery 55, no. 3 (March 2012): 715–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2011.06.122.
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    • Diesen, D. L., and M. W. Cox. “Popliteal artery injury.” Journal of Surgical Radiology 2, no. 3 (December 1, 2011): 316–17.
    • O’Brien, P Joshua, and Mitchell W. Cox. “A modern approach to cervical vascular trauma.” Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther 23, no. 2 (June 2011): 90–97. https://doi.org/10.1177/1531003511408337.
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    • O’Brien, P Joshua, Shalini Ramasunder, and Mitchell W. Cox. “Venous thoracic outlet syndrome secondary to first rib osteochondroma in a pediatric patient.” J Vasc Surg 53, no. 3 (March 2011): 811–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2010.09.067.
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    • O’Brien, Patrick Joshua, David Peterson, and Mitchell Wayne Cox. “Spontaneous rupture of a carotid artery aneurysm.” Vasc Endovascular Surg 45, no. 2 (February 2011): 202–4. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574410393035.
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    • O’Brien, P. J., and M. W. Cox. “Stents in tents: Endovascular therapy on the battlefields of the global war on terror.” Journal of Surgical Radiology 2, no. 1 (January 1, 2011): 50–56.
    • Zani, Sabino, Maggie Stoecker, Mitchell W. Cox, Angeles Alvarez Secord, and Dan G. Blazer. “Recurrent granulosa cell tumor presenting with spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage: A case report.” Gynecol Oncol Case Rep 1, no. 1 (2011): 14–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gynor.2011.09.003.
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    • Burkhardt, Gabriel E., Mitchell Cox, W Darrin Clouse, Chantel Porras, Shaun M. Gifford, Ken Williams, Brandon W. Propper, and Todd E. Rasmussen. “Outcomes of selective tibial artery repair following combat-related extremity injury.” J Vasc Surg 52, no. 1 (July 2010): 91–96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2010.02.017.
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    • White, Paul W., David L. Gillespie, Irwin Feurstein, Gilbert Aidinian, Samuel Phinney, Mitchell W. Cox, Eric Adams, and Charles J. Fox. “Sixty-four slice multidetector computed tomographic angiography in the evaluation of vascular trauma.” J Trauma 68, no. 1 (January 2010): 96–102. https://doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e318190c4ca.
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    • Aidinian, Gilbert, Charles J. Fox, Paul W. White, Mitchell W. Cox, Eric D. Adams, and David L. Gillespie. “Intravascular ultrasound--guided inferior vena cava filter placement in the military multitrauma patients: a single-center experience.” Vasc Endovascular Surg 43, no. 5 (October 2009): 497–501. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574409334824.
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    • Vertrees, Amy, Charles J. Fox, Reagan W. Quan, Mitchell W. Cox, Eric D. Adams, and David L. Gillespie. “The use of prosthetic grafts in complex military vascular trauma: a limb salvage strategy for patients with severely limited autologous conduit.” J Trauma 66, no. 4 (April 2009): 980–83. https://doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e31819c59ac.
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    • Cox, Mitchell Wayne, Shyam Krishnan, and Gilbert Aidinian. “Fatal pulmonary embolus associated with asymptomatic popliteal venous aneurysm.” J Vasc Surg 48, no. 4 (October 2008): 1040. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2008.04.014.
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    • Woodward, E Baylor, W Darrin Clouse, Jonathan L. Eliason, Michael A. Peck, Andrew N. Bowser, Mitchell W. Cox, W Tracey Jones, and Todd E. Rasmussen. “Penetrating femoropopliteal injury during modern warfare: experience of the Balad Vascular Registry.” J Vasc Surg 47, no. 6 (June 2008): 1259–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2008.01.052.
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    • Rasmussen, Todd E., W Darrin Clouse, Michael A. Peck, Andrew N. Bowser, Jonathan L. Eliason, Mitchell W. Cox, E Baylor Woodward, W Tracey Jones, and Donald H. Jenkins. “Development and implementation of endovascular capabilities in wartime.” J Trauma 64, no. 5 (May 2008): 1169–76. https://doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e31816b6564.
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    • Cox, Mitchell W., David R. Whittaker, Christopher Martinez, Charles J. Fox, Irwin M. Feuerstein, and David L. Gillespie. “Traumatic pseudoaneurysms of the head and neck: early endovascular intervention.” J Vasc Surg 46, no. 6 (December 2007): 1227–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2007.08.021.
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    • Johnson, O. N., C. J. Fox, P. White, E. Adams, M. Cox, N. Rich, and D. L. Gillespie. “Physical exam and occult post-traumatic vascular lesions: implications for the evaluation and management of arterial injuries in modern warfare in the endovascular era.” J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 48, no. 5 (October 2007): 581–86.
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    • Johnson, Owen N., Charles J. Fox, Sean O’Donnell, Michael Weber, Eric Adams, Mitchell Cox, Reagan Quan, Norm Rich, and David L. Gillespie. “Arteriography in the delayed evaluation of wartime extremity injuries.” Vasc Endovascular Surg 41, no. 3 (June 2007): 217–24. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574407299601.
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    • Peck, Michael A., W Darrin Clouse, Mitchell W. Cox, Andrew N. Bowser, Jonathan L. Eliason, Donald H. Jenkins, David L. Smith, and Todd E. Rasmussen. “The complete management of extremity vascular injury in a local population: a wartime report from the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group/Air Force Theater Hospital, Balad Air Base, Iraq.” J Vasc Surg 45, no. 6 (June 2007): 1197–1204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2007.02.003.
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    • Clouse, W Darrin, Todd E. Rasmussen, Michael A. Peck, Jonathan L. Eliason, Mitchell W. Cox, Andrew N. Bowser, Donald H. Jenkins, David L. Smith, and Norman M. Rich. “In-theater management of vascular injury: 2 years of the Balad Vascular Registry.” J Am Coll Surg 204, no. 4 (April 2007): 625–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.01.040.
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    • Fox, Charles J., David L. Gillespie, Michael A. Weber, Mitchell W. Cox, Jason S. Hawksworth, Chad M. Cryer, Norman M. Rich, and Sean D. O’Donnell. “Delayed evaluation of combat-related penetrating neck trauma.” J Vasc Surg 44, no. 1 (July 2006): 86–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2006.02.058.
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    • Quan, Reagan W., Eric D. Adams, Mitchell W. Cox, Matthew J. Eagleton, Michael A. Weber, Charles J. Fox, and David L. Gillespie. “The management of trauma venous injury: civilian and wartime experiences.” Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther 18, no. 2 (June 2006): 149–56. https://doi.org/10.1177/1531003506293452.
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    • Weber, Michael A., Charles J. Fox, Eric Adams, Rob D. Rice, Reagan Quan, Mitchell W. Cox, and David L. Gillespie. “Upper extremity arterial combat injury management.” Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther 18, no. 2 (June 2006): 141–45. https://doi.org/10.1177/1531003506293451.
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    • Zhou, Wei, Peter H. Lin, Ruth L. Bush, Thomas T. Terramani, John H. Matsuura, Mitchell Cox, Eric Peden, et al. “In situ reconstruction with cryopreserved arterial allografts for management of mycotic aneurysms or aortic prosthetic graft infections: a multi-institutional experience.” Tex Heart Inst J 33, no. 1 (2006): 14–18.
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    • Zhou, W., T. T. Terramani, P. H. Lin, R. L. Bush, J. H. Matsuura, M. Cox, and A. B. Lumsden. “In situ reconstruction with cryopreserved arterial allograft in mycotic aneurysms or aortoiliac prosthetic grafts infection: A multi-institutional experience.” Jornal Vascular Brasileiro 4, no. 2 (June 1, 2005): 123–28.
    • Cox, Mitchell W., Weiping Fu, Hong Chai, Ramesh Paladugu, Peter H. Lin, Alan B. Lumsden, Qizhi Yao, and Changyi Chen. “Effects of progesterone and estrogen on endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries.” J Surg Res 124, no. 1 (March 2005): 104–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2004.09.003.
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    • Lin, Peter H., Ruth L. Bush, Dieter F. Lubbe, Mitchell M. Cox, Wei Zhou, Sally A. McCoy, Deborah Felkai, Ramesh Paladugu, and Alan B. Lumsden. “Carotid artery stenting with routine cerebral protection in high-risk patients.” Am J Surg 188, no. 6 (December 2004): 644–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.08.035.
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    • Guerrero, M. A., M. Cox, A. B. Lumsden, M. Reardon, and J. Howell. “Embolus of surgical adhesive to the extremities causing acute ischemia: report of two cases.” J Vasc Surg 40, no. 3 (September 2004): 571–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2004.06.014.
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    • Spencer, Todd A., Hong Chai, Weiping Fu, Ganesh Ramaswami, Mitchell W. Cox, Brian S. Conklin, Peter H. Lin, Alan B. Lumsden, Qizhi Yao, and Changyi Chen. “Estrogen blocks homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries(1,2).” J Surg Res 118, no. 1 (May 1, 2004): 83–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2004.01.021.
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    • Cox, Mitchell W., Peter H. Lin, Ruth L. Bush, and Alan B. Lumsden. “Reversal of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)-induced hepatic encephalopathy using a strictured self-expanding covered stent.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 26, no. 6 (November 2003): 539–42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-003-0016-y.
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    • Cox, M. W., M. McCarthy, G. Lemmon, and J. Wenker. “Cervical spine instability: Clearance using dynamic fluoroscopy.” Current Surgery 58, no. 1 (January 1, 2001): 96–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0149-7944(00)00441-4.
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    • Ranney, David N., Ehsan Benrashid, James M. Meza, Jeffrey E. Keenan, Desiree Bonadonna, Leila Mureebe, Mitchell W. Cox, and Mani A. Daneshmand. “Vascular Complications and Use of a Distal Perfusion Cannula in Femorally Cannulated Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.” Asaio J 64, no. 3 (n.d.): 328–33. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000000656.
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  • Book Sections

    • Desai, S. S., E. Mowatt-Larssen, and M. Cox. “Upper deep vein disease.” In Phlebology, Vein Surgery and Ultrasonography: Diagnosis and Management of Venous Disease, 207–16, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01812-6_15.
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    • Markovic, J. N., and M. Cox. “Lower deep vein disease.” In Phlebology, Vein Surgery and Ultrasonography: Diagnosis and Management of Venous Disease, 217–32, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01812-6_16.
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    • Kougias, P., M. Cox, and P. H. Lin. “Mesenteric Artery Occlusive Disease.” In Endovascular Therapy: Principles of Peripheral Interventions, 139–53, 2008. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470994863.ch9.
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    • Cox, M. W., A. B. Lumsden, R. L. Bush, and P. H. Lin. “Neurovascular anatomy for carotid angiography and interventions.” In Carotid Interventions, 1–14, 2004.

  • Other Articles

    • Jones, W Schuyler, Lesley H. Curtis, Mitchell W. Cox, and Manesh R. Patel. “Regarding "stroke and death after carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting with and without high risk criteria".” J Vasc Surg, July 2011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2011.01.081.
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  • Conference Papers

    • Williams, Zachary F., Lindsey A. Olivere, Jacob Schroder, Mitchell W. Cox, Chandler A. Long, and Kevin W. Southerland. “Simultaneous transcarotid artery revascularization with flow reversal and coronary artery bypass grafting: A novel hybrid technique.” In J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech, 5:572–75, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.08.010.
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    • Benrashid, Ehsan, Linda M. Youngwirth, Kimberly Guest, Mitchell W. Cox, Cynthia K. Shortell, and Ellen D. Dillavou. “Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Reduces Surgical Site Infections.” In Journal of Vascular Surgery, 68:e14–15. Elsevier BV, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2018.05.056.
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    • Pascarella, Luigi, Leila Mureebe, Mitchell W. Cox, and Richard L. McCann. “Spliced Arm Vein Grafts for Critical Lower Limb Ischemia.” In Journal of Vascular Surgery, 56:1826–1826. Elsevier BV, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2012.10.047.
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