Vascular
From the Journals
Gastrointestinal complications are a key risk factor for death after AEF repair
The presence of gastrointestinal complications increased the risk of mortality for AEF repair more than threefold.
Point/Counterpoint
Point/Counterpoint: Should FEVAR be used for a short neck?
Dr. Mouawad and Dr. Weaver debate the benefits and risks of using fenestrated EVAR for aneurysms with short necks.
Conference Coverage
New anticoagulants pose challenges for surgeons
SAN DIEGO – Surgeons need to educate themselves on the details of the latest generation of anticoagulants.
From the Journals
Major venous injury tied to adverse events in aortic reconstruction
Major venous injury during surgical aortic reconstruction can result in sudden, massive blood loss leading to higher morbidity and mortality.
From the Journals
Study: Varicose vein procedures should be offered to patients 65 years and older
Benefits of varicose vein procedures were similar for younger patients and those over 65 years of age.
From the Journals
Vascular surgery trainees perceive weakness in venous education, case volumes
Students desire more didactic education and case exposure.
Conference Coverage
Prehospital tourniquets in civilian settings significantly decreased mortality
BALTIMORE – Tourniquets no longer belong just on the battlefield.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA warns of endoleaks associated with endovascular grafts for AAA
Report device-related adverse events associated with EVAR as well as those that result from treating Type III endoleaks to MedWatch.
From the Journals
Elective open conversion after failed EVAR safer than emergent
Failed EVAR best served by elective rather than emergent open conversion.
From the Journals
VA cohort study: Individualize SSI prophylaxis based on patient factors
New combination against surgical site infections is associated with both benefits and harms.
From the Journals
Multiple factors predict surgical site infection risk after lower extremity revascularization
Targeted preoperative improvements may lower SSIs after open lower extremity revascularization.