2018
Natural history of aneurysmal aortic arch branch vessels in a single tertiary referral center
Brownstein AJ, Rajaee S, Erben Y, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Lyall V, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history of aneurysmal aortic arch branch vessels in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1631-1639.e1. PMID: 29803680, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.03.412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic RuptureAortographyBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationClinical Decision-MakingComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStentsTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWatchful WaitingYoung AdultConceptsAortic arch branch vesselsArch branch vesselsOperative repairNatural historyArtery aneurysmAortic aneurysmBranch vesselsCommon carotid artery aneurysmLeft subclavian artery aneurysmSingle tertiary referral centerSubclavian artery aneurysmTertiary referral centerCarotid artery aneurysmComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisBenign natural historyCross-sectional imagingAortic operationsChest painOperative interventionPatient demographicsPostoperative hemorrhageReferral centerAortic dissectionRight subclavian
2017
Overutilization of Cross-Sectional Imaging in the Lower Extremity Trauma Setting
Protack C, Wengerter B, Jean RA, Liu S, Mojibian H, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Maung AA, Erben Y. Overutilization of Cross-Sectional Imaging in the Lower Extremity Trauma Setting. International Journal Of Angiology 2017, 27: 023-028. PMID: 29483762, PMCID: PMC5825222, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity vascular injuriesComputed tomography angiographyHard signsOperative explorationClinical suspicionTrauma patientsPrimary end pointTrauma Center ExperienceHigh clinical suspicionExtremity vascular injuriesCross-sectional imagingOperative interventionCenter experienceRetrospective reviewPhysical examinationVascular injuryTomography angiographyTrauma settingInitial screening toolCTA studiesPatientsEnd pointInjuryScreening toolInitial evaluation