Endovascular Literature Watch - First Quarter 2010

A Contemporary Comparison of Aortofemoral Bypass and Aortoiliac Stenting in the Treatment of Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease.
Burke CR, Henke PK, Hernandez R, Rectenwald JE, Krishnamurthy V, Englesbe MJ, Kubus JJ, Escobar GA, Upchurch GR, & Eliason JL.
Ann Vasc Surg 2010;24:4-13.
http://www.annalsofvascularsurgery.com/article/S0890-5096(09)00253-2/abstract

Internal Iliac Artery Angioplasty and STenting: An Underutilized Therapy.
Thompson K, Cook P, Dilley R, Saeed M, Knowles H, Terramani T, & Kansal N.
Ann Vasc Surg 2010;24:23-27.
http://www.annalsofvascularsurgery.com/article/S0890-5096(09)00095-8/abstract

A comparative analysis of the outcomes of carotid stenting and carotid endarterectomy in women.
De Rango P, Parlani G, Caso V, Verzini F, Giordano G, Cieri E, & Cao P.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:337-44.

Carotid Artery Stenting in the Nation: The Influence of Hospital and Physician.
Vogel TR, Dombrovskiy VY, & Graham AM.
Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010;44:89-94.

Cervical Access for Filter-protected Carotid Artery Stenting: A Useful Tool to Reduce Cerebral Embolisation.
Palmoboa G, Stellaa N, Faragliaa V, Rizzoa L, Fantozzia C, Bozzaob A, & Taurinoa M.
Euro J Vasc and Endovasc Surg 2010;39:252-57.

Comparison of conservative and operative treatment for blunt carotid injuries: Analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank.
Li W, D’Ayala M, Hirshberg A, Briggs W, Wise L, & Tortolani A.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:593-99.

Octogenerians are not at Increased Risk for Periprocedural Stroke following Carotid Artery Stenting.
Ann Vasc Surg 2010;24:153-9.
Bacharach JM, Slovut DP, Ricotta J, & Sullivan TM.

Predicting embolic potential during carotid angioplasty and stenting: Analysis of captured particulate debris, ultrasound characteristics, and prior carotid endarterectomy.
Malik RK, Landis GS, Sundick S, Cayne N, Marin M, & Faries PL.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:317-22.

Balloon expandable stents facilitate right renal artery reconstruction during complex open aortic aneurysm repair.
Patel R, Conrad MF, Paruchuri V, Kwolek CJ, & Cambria RP.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:310-15.

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair with Preservation of the Internal Iliac Artery Using the Iliac Branch Graft Device.
Karthikesalingam A, Hinchliffe RJ, Holt PJE, Boyle JR, Loftus IM, & Thompson MM.
Euro J Vasc and Endovasc Surg 2010;39:285-94.

Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair with the Endurant Stent-graft: Early and 1-year Results from a European Multicenter Experience.
Torsello G Troisi N, Tessarek J, Torsello GF, Dorigo W, Pulli R, & Pratesi C.
J Vasc and Interv Rad 2010;21:71-80.

Endovascular Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in High-Surgical-Risk Patients Using Commercially Available Stents-Grafts.
Mendonca CT, de Carvalho A, Weingartner J, Yoshiharu A, de Melo Costa DS, Rocha Moreira RC, & D’Agnoluzzo Moreira B.
J EndovascTher 2010;17:89-94.

Five-year results for the Talent enhanced Low Profile System abdominal stent graft pivotal trial including early and long-term safety and efficacy.
Turnbull IC, Criado FJ, Sanchez L, Sadek M, Malik R, Ellozy SH, Marin ML, & Faries PL.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:537-44.

Inferior Mesenteris Artery Embolization before Endovascular Repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Effect on Type II Endoleak and Aneurysm Shrinkage.
Nevala T, Biancari F, Manninen H, Matsi P, Makinen K, Ylonen K, & Perala J.
J Vasc and Interv Rad 2010;21:181-85.

Long-term outcomes and resource utilization of endovascular versus open repair of abdominal aneurysms in Ontario.
Jetty P, Hebert P, & van Walraven C.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:571-83.

Management of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in the endovascular era.
Starnes BW, Quiroga E, Hutter C, Tran NT, Hatsukami T, Meissner M, Tang G, & Kohler T.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:9-18.

Patient Preference for Surgical Method of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Postal Survey.
Reise JA, Sheldon H, Eamshaw J, Naylor AR, Dick F, Powella JT, & Greenhalgh RM.
Euro J Vasc and Endovasc Surg 2010;39:55-61.

Thirty-day NSQIP database outcomes of open versus endoluminal repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Davenport DL, O’Keeffe SD, Minion DJ, Sorial EE, Endean ED, & Xenos ES.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:305-309.

Endovascular Management of the Popliteal Artery: Comparison of Atherectomy and Angioplasty.
Semaan E, Hamburg N, Nasr W, Shaw P, Eberhardt R, Woodson J, Doros G, Rydin D, & Farber A.
Vasc and Endo Surg;44:25-31.

Endovascular Treatment of Profunda Femoris Artery Obstructive Disease: Nonsense or Useful Tool in Selected Cases?
Donas KP, Pitoulias GA, Schwindt A, Schulte S, Camci M, Schlabach R, & Torsello G.
Euro J Vasc and Endo Surg 2010;39:308-13.

Excimer Laser Ablation in the Treatment if Total Chronic Obstructions in Critical Limb Ischaemia in Diabetic Patients. Sustained Efficacy of Plaque Recanalization in Mid-term Results.
Serino F, Cao Y, Renzi C, Mascellari L, Toscanella F, Raskovic D, Tempesta P, Bandiera G, & Santini A.
Euro J Vasc and Endo Surg 2010;39:234-38.

In-Hospital Safety and Effectiveness of Bivalirudin in Percutaneous Peripheral Interventions: Data From a Real-World Registry.
Shammas NW, Shammas GA, Jerin M, Dippel EJ, & Shammas AN.
J Endo Ther 2010 17:31-36.

Prospective, Randomized Single-center Trial to Compare Cryoplasty versus Conventional Angioplasty in the Popliteal Artery: Midterm Results of the COLD Study.
Jahnke T, Mueller-Huelsbeck S, Charalambous N, Trentmann J, Jamili A, TH Huemme T, Bolte H, Heller M, & Schaefer PJ.
J Vasc Interv Rad 2010;21:186-94.

The StarClose Vascular Closure Device in Antegrade and Retrograde Punctures: A Single-Center Experience.
Yuen Chiu AH , Coles SR, Tibballs J, & Nadkarn S.
J Endo Ther 2010;17:46-50.

Intermediate-term outcomes of endovascular treatment for symptomatic chronic mesenteric ischemia.
Peck MA, Conrad MF, Kwolek CJ, MaMuraglia GM, Paruchuri V, & Cambria RP.
J Vasc Surg 2010; 51:140-47.

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting as first-choice treatment in patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia.
Fioole B, Van de Rest HJM, Meijer JRM, Van Leersum M, Van Koeverden S, Moll FL, Van de Berg JC, & de Vries JPPM.
J Vasc Surg 2010;386-91.

Changes in Left-Ventricular Structure and Function following Renal Artery Revascularization.
Corriere MA, Hoyle JR, Craven TE, D’Agostino RB, Edwards MS, Moore PS, & Hansen KJ.
Ann Vasc Surg 2010;24:80-84.

Predicting blood pressure response after renal artery stenting.
Beck AW, Nolan BW, De Martino R, Yuo TH, Tanski WJ, Walsh DB, Powell RP, & Cronenwett J.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:380-85.

Aorto-oesophageal and Aortobronchial Fistulae Following Throacic Endovascular Aortic Repair: A National Survey.
Chiesa R, Melissano G, Marone EM, Marrocco-Trishitta MM, & Kahlberg A.
Euro J Vasc and Endo Surg 2010;39:273-79.

Endovascular repair of ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysms is associated with high perioperative mortality and morbidity.
Geisbusch P, Kotelis D, Weber TF, Hyhlik-Durr A, & Bockler D.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:299-304.

Endovascular Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
Haulon S, D’Elia P, O’Brien N, Sobocinski J, Perrot C, Lerussi G, Koussa M, & Azzaoui R.
Euro J Vasc and Endo Surg 2010;39:171-78.

Spinal Cord Injury is Not Negligible after TEVAR for Lower Descending Aorta.
Matsuda H, Fukuda T, Iritani O, Nakazawa T, Tanaka H, Sasaki H, Minatoya K, & Ogino H.
Euro J Vasc and Endo Surg 2010;39:179-86.

Ten Years of Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair.
Chiesa R, Melissano G, Tshomba Y, Civilini E, Marone EM, Bertoglio L, & Calliari FM.
J Endo Ther 2010 17:1-11.

The role of anatomic factors in predicting success of endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm.
Bowman JN, Silverberg D, Ellozy S, Teodorescu V, Poblete H, Marin M, & Faries P.
Vasc Endo Surg 2010;44:101-4.

Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Type-B Aortic Dissection.
Younes HK, Harris PW, Bismuth J, Charlton-Ouw K, Peden EK, Lumsden AB, & Davies MG.
Ann Vasc Surg 2010;24:39-43.

Trends and outcomes of endovascular and open treatment for traumatic thoracic aortic injury.
FHW Jonker, Giacovelli JK, Muhs BE, Sosa JA, & Indes JE.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:565-71.

Endovenous Laser Ablation (980nm) of the Small Saphenous Vein in a Series of 147 Limbs with a 3-Year Follow-up.
J. Desmyttère, C. Grard, G. Stalnikiewicz, B. Wassmer, S. Mordon
Euro J Vasc and Endo Surg 2010;39:99-103.

Longterm Results After Surgical Thrombectomy and Simultaneous Stenting for Symptomatic Iliofemoral Venous Thrombosis.
Hölper P, Kotelis D, Attigah N, Hyhlik-Dürr A, & Böckler D.
Euro J Vasc and Endo Surg 2010;39:349-55.

Radiofrequency Ablation vs Conventional Surgery for Varicose Veins – a Comparison of Treatment Costs in a Randomised Trial.
Subramonia S & Lees T.
Euro J Vasc and Endo Surg 2010;39:104-11.

Unexpected major role for venous stenting in deep reflux disease.
Raju S, Darcey R, & Neglén P.
J Vasc Surg 2010;51:401-8.

Use of a New Endovenous Laser Device: Results of the 1,500 nm Laser.
Vuylsteke ME, Vandekerckhove PJ, De Bo Th., Moons P, & Mordon S.
Ann Vasc Surg 2010;24:205-11.