Vascular
From the Journals
Very-low-volume vascular surgery practice linked to worse outcomes
Patients treated by very-low-volume surgeons had a twofold higher risk of death for open AAA repair.
Conference Coverage
New DES hailed for smallest coronary vessels
PARIS – "This dedicated size in Onyx really fills an important unmet clinical need because, at present, there are no great options to treat...
Conference Coverage
High readmits after peripheral arterial procedures
WASHINGTON – Why tying hospital reimbursement to readmissions won’t work in this case.
Conference Coverage
Observation works for most smaller splanchnic artery aneurysms
Most small splanchnic artery aneurysms of less than 25 mm did not grow or rupture over time.
Commentary
Point/Counterpoint: Is endograft PAA repair durable?
Should endovascular repair be the preferred approach over traditional surgery for popliteal artery aneurysm?
From the Journals
Vascular surgeons underutilize palliative care planning
Almost three-quarters of patients were transitioned to palliative care; of those, 14% presented with an advanced directive and 28% received a...
Point/Counterpoint
Open vs. endovascular for chronic mesenteric ischemia
Chronic mesenteric ischemia is best treated in an open operation. Chronic mesenteric ischemia is a rare disorder accounting for about 1 out of 100...
Conference Coverage
New auto-grafting techniques could advance wound healing
Dr. Robert Kirsner discusses advances in wound healing such as auto-grafting.
Conference Coverage
Pairing vascular reconstruction, pancreatic cancer resection
A more aggressive vascular resection and reconstruction in pancreatic cancer may improve outcomes and palliation.
Conference Coverage
VQI confirms improvements in vascular practice
CHICAGO – Hospital length of stay for carotid endarterectomy averages 1.6 days for VQI centers vs. 2.6 days for nonparticipating centers.
Conference Coverage
An alternative device for ESRD patients with central venous obstruction
CHICAGO – A device that combines a standard ePTFE arterial graft with an internalized central venous catheter may provide an option that can help...