2019
Natural history and management of Kommerell's diverticulum in a single tertiary referral center
Erben Y, Brownstein AJ, Velasquez CA, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Tanweer M, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of Kommerell's diverticulum in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 71: 2004-2011. PMID: 31708305, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.08.260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortaAortic RuptureAortographyCardiovascular AbnormalitiesComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionDiverticulumFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSubclavian ArteryTertiary Care CentersTreatment OutcomeVascular MalformationsVascular Surgical ProceduresYoung AdultConceptsAberrant subclavian arteryKommerell's diverticulumNatural historyOperative interventionBack painCT scanChest/back painLeft aberrant subclavian arteryRight aberrant subclavian arterySingle tertiary referral centerRight-sided aortaSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerDeep vein thrombosisSerial CT scansComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisRare developmental abnormalityAsymptomatic patientsHemorrhagic transformationDistal emboliEndovascular repairIschemic strokeMost patientsReferral centerPatient perspectives on inferior vena cava filter retrieval
Aurshina A, Brahmandam A, Zhang Y, Yang Y, Mojibian H, Sarac T, Ochoa Chaar CI. Patient perspectives on inferior vena cava filter retrieval. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2019, 7: 507-513. PMID: 30850353, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.11.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityDevice RemovalDirect-to-Consumer AdvertisingFemaleHealth CommunicationHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient CompliancePatient Education as TopicPatientsPulmonary EmbolismRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsVena Cava FiltersConceptsIVC filter placementMajority of patientsFilter placementIVC filtersPatient's perspectiveRetrospective single-center reviewSingle-center reviewLong-term complicationsPrimary care providersTelephone surveyInferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval RatesInferior vena cava filter retrievalTeam of physiciansFilter retrieval ratesElectronic medical recordsTerms of demographicsHealth-related communicationPatient demographicsPatient characteristicsPatient factorsMedical recordsPatient awarenessVascular specialistsOverall retrieval rateLong-term effects
2018
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 patientsNatural history and management of renal artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center
Brownstein AJ, Erben Y, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of renal artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 137-144. PMID: 29398313, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.10.086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleFlank PainHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPostoperative ComplicationsRenal ArteryRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresWatchful WaitingConceptsRenal artery aneurysmBenign natural historyOperative repairRenal arteryNatural historyArtery aneurysmSingle tertiary referral centerMean overall diameterHistory of hypertensionRenal function changesSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerProximal renal arteriesComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisDistal renal arteryUncontrolled hypertensionAsymptomatic patientsFlank painPostoperative complicationsOpen resectionReferral centerSmoking historyRetrospective reviewAneurysm characteristics