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 center
2018
Endovascular iliac vein recanalization after Palma procedure for treatment of recalcitrant venous ulcer
Aurshina A, Mojibian H, Chaar C. Endovascular iliac vein recanalization after Palma procedure for treatment of recalcitrant venous ulcer. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2018, 6: 762-764. PMID: 30336904, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.05.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPalma procedureIliac veinIliac vein recanalizationRecalcitrant venous ulcersPost-thrombotic syndromeResolution of symptomsRight iliac veinNonhealing ulcerationsVein recanalizationEndovascular stentingUlcer healingVascular clinicVenous ulcersBypass graftVeinRecanalizationStentingUlcerationUlcersVenographySyndromeBypassClinicGraftHyperpigmentationNatural 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 LOSNatural 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
2008
Open thoracic or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair after previous abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
Schlösser FJ, Mojibian H, Verhagen HJ, Moll FL, Muhs BE. Open thoracic or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair after previous abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2008, 48: 761-768. PMID: 18486428, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.02.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairAortic aneurysm repairAortic aneurysm surgeryThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsPrior AAA repairAbdominal aortic aneurysm surgeryThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgeryAneurysm repairAAA surgerySignificant risk factorsAneurysm surgeryThoracic aortic aneurysmAortic aneurysmAAA repairRisk factorsRelative riskInfrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm surgeryOpen thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairThoracic aortic aneurysm repairThoracic aortic aneurysm surgeryDistal aortic perfusionIncidence of thoracicInfrarenal AAA surgeryVisceral ischemic timeAortic clamp time