2023
High Incidence of Subclavian Vein Stenosis at the Thoracic Outlet in Patients with Ipsilateral Upper Extremity Hemodialysis Access
Harris S, Guzman R, Tonnessen B, Nassiri N, Chaar C, Aboian E, Cardella J, Strosberg D. High Incidence of Subclavian Vein Stenosis at the Thoracic Outlet in Patients with Ipsilateral Upper Extremity Hemodialysis Access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: e140. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.07.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCarotid Artery Operation Delay During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Results of a Multicenter International Study
Kabeil M, Wohlauer M, D'Oria M, Khetarpaul V, Gillette R, Moore E, Colborn K, Cuff R, O'Banion L, Koleilat I, Aziz F, Mouawad N, Kabeil M, Wohlauer M, D’Oria M, Khetarpaul V, Gillette R, Moore E, Colborn K, Cuff R, O’Banion L, Ali A, Lucero L, Costanza M, Hammond E, Motaganahalli R, Samra H, Westin G, Allen K, Sachdev U, Andraska E, Sharafuddin M, Pena-Quevedo J, Koleilat I, Carnevale M, Batarseh P, Tonnessen B, Harroun N, Sataviciute A, Aziz F, Tinelli G, Chuen J, Bath J, Mills J, Afifi R, Coscas R, Shalhub S, Nkansah R, Beck A, St. John R, Malekpour F, Siah M, Kim S, Davies M, Todd G, Busby C, Nelson P, Wyatt S, Ahmed S, Cosentino A, Ghosh A, Miranda J, Torres I, Fakhradiyev I, Kota A, Mier y Teran-Ellis S, Lopez G, Hinojosa C, Gunawansa N, Mouawad N, Singh K. Carotid Artery Operation Delay During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Results of a Multicenter International Study. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 96: 44-56. PMID: 37355018, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.05.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCarotid artery stenosisArtery stenosisCarotid stenosisCOVID-19 pandemicCohort of patientsManagement of patientsSignificant carotid stenosisCarotid artery operationsMulticenter international studyCarotid operationsEmergency surgeryMost patientsNeurological deteriorationSurgical delayUrgent operationCarotid endarterectomyMedian lengthOperative delayMedian delayVascular operationsPatientsHospital policiesStenosisCOVID-19International studies
2022
Placement and retrieval of bilateral iliac vein filters in patients with mega cava
Brahmandam A, Grubman S, Salem R, Davis KA, Tonnessen BH, Guzman RJ, Chaar C. Placement and retrieval of bilateral iliac vein filters in patients with mega cava. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2022, 8: 610-615. PMID: 36248380, PMCID: PMC9556588, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2022.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVenous thromboembolismTherapeutic anticoagulationTemporary inferior vena cava filterInferior vena cava filterRecurrent venous thromboembolismBilateral iliac veinsInferior vena cavaVena cava filtersPulmonary embolismIliac veinVena cavaCava filtersPatientsSuccessful placementTemporary interruptionAnticoagulationContraindicationsCavaPresent reportThromboembolismEmbolismComplicationsPlacementIncidence and Characteristics of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated for Superficial Venous Disease with Ablation
Satam K, Aurshina A, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Cardella J, Aboian E, Tonnessen B, Guzman R, Chaar C. Incidence and Characteristics of Deep Venous Reflux in Patients Treated for Superficial Venous Disease with Ablation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2022, 10: 568-570. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2021.12.055.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Eligibility of Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia for Deep Venous Arterialization Before Amputation
Satam K, Aboian E, Huttler J, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Tonnessen B, Cardella J, Guzman R, Chaar C. Eligibility of Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia for Deep Venous Arterialization Before Amputation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2021, 74: e175. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.06.262.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Coronary Artery Revascularization Before Elective Major Vascular Surgery
Tonnessen B, Money S. Coronary Artery Revascularization Before Elective Major Vascular Surgery. Perspectives In Vascular Surgery And Endovascular Therapy 2005, 17: 182-1-183. PMID: 16110401, DOI: 10.1177/153100350501700230.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCoronary artery revascularizationElective major vascular surgeryMajor vascular surgeryArtery revascularizationVascular surgeryVeterans Affairs Medical CenterElective vascular surgeryAbdominal aortic aneurysmRevascularization groupBypass surgeryOcclusive diseaseAortic aneurysmMedical CenterRevascularizationSurgeryPercutaneous proceduresPatientsAneurysmsGroupDiseaseFarction
2004
Late problems at the proximal aortic neck: Migration and dilation
Tonnessen B, Sternbergh W, Money S. Late problems at the proximal aortic neck: Migration and dilation. Seminars In Vascular Surgery 2004, 17: 288-293. PMID: 15614753, DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2004.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndovascular aneurysm repairAortic neck dilationAortic neckNeck dilationProximal aortic neckSubset of patientsLate-term complicationsAneurysm repairEndograft fixationExcessive oversizingActive fixationEndograftDilationSubsequent ruptureType INeckLater problemsFixationAdditional mechanismComplicationsPatientsAneurysmsEtiologyDegenerationMedical Management of Intermittent Claudication
Casey K, Tonnessen B, Sternbergh W, Money S. Medical Management of Intermittent Claudication. Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2004, 38: 391-399. PMID: 15490035, DOI: 10.1177/153857440403800501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntermittent claudicationSymptoms of ICLifestyle-limiting claudicationLimb-threatening ischemiaMultitude of drugsClaudication symptomsAdjuvant therapyCardiovascular riskMedical managementCerebrovascular diseaseRisk factorsInvasive testingMedical attentionMinority of peopleClaudicationSubstantial riskSymptomsNumerous trialsPatientsDrugsRiskIschemiaTherapyWorkupDiseaseLow-Molecular-Weight Heparin Versus Coumarin for the Prevention of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Cancer
Tonnessen B, Money S. Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Versus Coumarin for the Prevention of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Cancer. Perspectives In Vascular Surgery And Endovascular Therapy 2004, 16: 144-146. DOI: 10.1177/153100350401600217.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWeight heparin groupRecurrent venous thromboembolismRecurrent thromboembolismVenous thromboembolismWeight heparinAnticoagulation groupHeparin groupOpen-label clinical trialLowmolecular-weight heparinAcute venous thromboembolismOral anticoagulant therapyDeep vein thrombosisGroup of patientsMolecular weight heparinLower mortality rateOral anticoagulantsAnticoagulant therapyPulmonary embolismVein thrombosisCancer patientsClinical trialsEffective therapyThromboembolismMortality ratePatients
2003
Brave new world: the role for endovascular aneurysm repair in contemporary vascular surgery.
Tonnessen B, Sternbergh W, Money S. Brave new world: the role for endovascular aneurysm repair in contemporary vascular surgery. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2003, 44: 535-42. PMID: 14627226.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repairAneurysm repairSecondary proceduresAbdominal aortic aneurysm repairAortic aneurysm repairEndovascular aneurysm repairLimb occlusionPatient selectionAnatomic criteriaTechnical successVascular surgeryVascular surgeonsLower mortalitySuccess rateRepairEndoleakMorbidityComplicationsPatientsSurgeryMortalitySurgeonsOcclusionAortic Aneurysm Sac Shrinkage after Endovascular Repair Is Device-dependent: A Comparison of Zenith and AneuRx Endografts
Sternbergh W, Conners M, Tonnessen B, Carter G, Money S. Aortic Aneurysm Sac Shrinkage after Endovascular Repair Is Device-dependent: A Comparison of Zenith and AneuRx Endografts. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2003, 17: 49-53. PMID: 12545252, DOI: 10.1007/s10016-001-0334-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAneurysm sac shrinkageEndovascular aneurysm repairSac shrinkageZenith groupZenith endograftSac diameterSac shrinkage rateSuccessful aneurysm exclusionAneurysm sac diameterComputed tomography measurementsAneuRx deviceAneuRx endograftEndovascular repairAneurysm exclusionAneurysm repairOutcome parametersSingle institutionMean reductionEndograftPatientsEndoleakObjective evidenceMonthsStatistical significanceHigh rate
2002
Mid-term results of patients undergoing endovascular aortic aneurysm repair
Tonnessen B, Conners M, Sternbergh W, Carter G, Yoselevitz M, Money S. Mid-term results of patients undergoing endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. The American Journal Of Surgery 2002, 184: 561-566. PMID: 12488168, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9610(02)01053-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndovascular aneurysm repairSecondary proceduresAneurysm repairEndovascular aortic aneurysm repairMid-term outcomesAortic aneurysm repairMid-term resultsAneuRx endograftPersistent endoleakOpen conversionVascular insufficiencyPersistent leakSecondary interventionsAneurysm sizePatientsLate groupEarly groupSuccess rateType IEar deviceRepairEndoleakComplicationsEndograftGroupSecondary procedures after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair
Conners M, Sternberg W, Carter G, Tonnessen B, Yoselevitz M, Money S. Secondary procedures after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2002, 36: 992-996. PMID: 12422089, DOI: 10.1067/mva.2002.127966.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndovascular aortic aneurysm repairAortic aneurysm repairSecondary proceduresLimb occlusionAneurysm repairEarly limb occlusionTreatment of endoleaksType II endoleakBasis of indicationsLimb ischemiaEndograft migrationSingle institutionAneurysm expansionPeripheral proceduresLaparoscopic interventionAneurysm ruptureEndoleakEndoluminal interventionsPatientsDifferent endograftsLimb failureStenosisMean timeDevice malfunctionOcclusionDoes ASA Classification Impact Success Rates of Endovascular Aneurysm Repairs?
Conners M, Tonnessen B, Sternbergh W, Carter G, Yoselevitz M, Money S. Does ASA Classification Impact Success Rates of Endovascular Aneurysm Repairs? Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2002, 16: 550-555. PMID: 12203004, DOI: 10.1007/s10016-001-0274-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndovascular aneurysm repairASA classificationAneurysm repairMortality ratePostoperative complication rateClinical success rateSuccess rateAcceptable anatomyPatient demographicsPostoperative complicationsComplication rateRetrospective reviewPatient populationSecondary proceduresTechnical successMedical recordsClinical successAmerican SocietyPatientsRepairComplicationsAnesthesiologists