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Year: 2018
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania/ University of Pittsburgh
Citation: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Abstract: Chronic DeBakey III aortic dissection is typically managed with open aortic reconstruction. Thoracic endovascular aortic grafting (TEVAR) has been attempted in patients with chronic DeBakey III with improved outcomes over medical management, however with frequent failures. This study investigates factors associated with positive aortic remodeling from a large aortic center.
Abstract: Many studies have found that preoperative aneurysm anatomy can determine the postoperative complication rates for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). With continual improvement in endograft technology, patients with challenging anatomy are increasingly able to undergo successful treatment with EVAR. This study aimed to quantify the influence of proximal neck anatomy on contemporary outcomes in a cohort of abdominal aortic aneurysm patients with highly angulated aneurysm necks.
Year: 2013
Affiliation: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Citation: Journal of Vascular Surgery
Abstract: In 2002, the Society for Vascular Surgery created the anatomic severity grading (ASG) score to classify abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Our objective was to identify the predictive capability and cutoff value of preoperative ASG score for reintervention after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).
Year: 2011
Affiliation: Society for Vascular Surgery
Citation: New England Journal of Medicine
Abstract: In 2002, a system for the grading of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) was developed by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). Because the correlation of the anatomic severity grading (ASG) score to patient outcomes has yet to be validated, we provide our experience with calculating the ASG score using three-dimensional (3-D) image-rendering software and provide the practical translation of this score into early outcomes and hospital charges
Year: 2011
Affiliation: New York University Langone Medical Center
Citation: Peripheral Vascular Society
Abstract: Endoleak and sac growth remain unpredictable occurrences after EVAR, necessitating regular surveillance imaging, including CT angiography. This study was designed to identify preoperative CT variables that predict AAA remodeling and sac behavior post-EVAR.
Year: 2009
Affiliation: U of Rochester Medical Center
Citation: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Abstract: A case series of 5 patients is presented assessing the utility of simulation case rehearsals of individual patients for carotid artery stenting on an endovascular simulator. Simulated and operative device dimensions were similar. Results of subjective surveys indicated that face and content validity were excellent. The simulations predicted difficulty with vessel cannulation, however had difficulty predicting post-stent changes in bifurcation angulation. Our experience suggests that it may be feasible to use patient-specific CTA-derived data in the creation of a realistic case rehearsal simulation. The overall utility of this concept, including cost-benefit analysis, has yet to be determined.
Year: 2017
Affiliation: NYU Langone Health
Citation: Endovascular Today
Abstract: "Endovascular aortic stent grafts have forever altered the techniques and strategies for manag- ing the pathology of the aorta. Although many cases still require open repair, large studies dem- onstrate that there has been a tremendous increase in the percentage of thoracic endovascular aneurysm repairs (TEVARs) of all descending thoracic aorta surgeries performed in the United States since 2005.1"
Year: 2017
Affiliation: U of Tennesee / U of Cincinnati
Citation: Noninvasive Vascular Diagnosis
Abstract: Ultrasound diagnosis has been used for abdominal aortic aneurysms and peripheral aneurysms for many years, yet the nuances required for proper interrogation and interpretation can be quite difficult. While CT and ultrasound have been used interchangeably, it is become clear that the measurements derived are not necessarily equivalent. Newer ultrasound technology allows CT and ultrasound images to be fused for correlation of differences between these modalities. This fusion technology may allow differences between the imaging techniques to be resolved during the real-time ultrasound evaluation.
Year: 2017
Affiliation: Dartmouth / Northwestern University / U of Utah / U of Florida / Cornell
Citation: Journal of Vascular Surgery
Abstract: Accurate and complete long-term postoperative outcome data are critical to improving value in health care delivery. The Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) is an important tool to achieve this goal in vascular surgery. To improve on the capture of long-term outcomes after vascular surgery procedures for patients in the VQI, we sought to match VQI data to Medicare claims for comprehensive capture of major clinical outcomes in the first several years after vascular procedures.
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