Natural history and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center
Erben Y, Brownstein AJ, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1079-1087. PMID: 29573962, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.12.057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal PainAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmAneurysm, RupturedAsymptomatic DiseasesCeliac ArteryClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleHumansMaleMesenteric ArteriesMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisReferral and ConsultationRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingSplenectomyTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsSplanchnic artery aneurysmsOperative interventionArtery aneurysmAbdominal operationsEndovascular embolizationOpen abdominal surgical proceduresPostoperative acute kidney injurySingle tertiary referral centerNatural historyUnderwent operative interventionAcute kidney injuryMultisystem organ failureSevere abdominal painSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerHistory of smokingPopulation of patientsAbdominal surgical proceduresAneurysm growth rateOpen abdominal operationsComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisRisk of ruptureAbdominal painAsymptomatic patientsIncreased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication
Erben Y, Mena‐Hurtado C, Miller S, Jean R, Sumpio BJ, Velasquez CA, Mojibian H, Aruny J, Dardik A, Sumpio B. Increased mortality in octogenarians treated for lifestyle limiting claudication. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018, 91: 1331-1338. PMID: 29405592, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27523.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityDatabases, FactualEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHealth StatusHumansIntermittent ClaudicationLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsCharlson Comorbidity IndexOpen surgeryTreatment modalitiesHigher Charlson comorbidity indexMean Charlson Comorbidity IndexYounger cohortsInfectious wound complicationsInfra-inguinal interventionsAcute kidney injuryPeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral artery diseaseCongestive heart failureNationwide Inpatient SampleBinary logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisSkilled nursing facilitiesTreatment of LLCHospital mortalityComorbidity indexExercise therapyHospital stayKidney injuryOverall morbidityWound complicationsLonger LOS