2023
Safety and efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute Stanford type B aortic dissection with retrograde type A intramural hematoma
Wang J, Li M, Li J, He H, Zhou Y, Li X, Li Q, Gu F, Ye Z, Dardik A, Shu C. Safety and efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute Stanford type B aortic dissection with retrograde type A intramural hematoma. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: 61-69.e4. PMID: 36921645, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.02.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracic endovascular aortic repairType B aortic dissectionAcute Stanford type B aortic dissectionStanford type B aortic dissectionB aortic dissectionEndovascular aortic repairHematoma thicknessAortic dissectionRetrograde typeIntramural hematomaAortic repairMaximal diameterAcute type B aortic dissectionOverall cumulative survival rateCumulative survival rateCumulative freedomAortic remodelingComplication rateEndovascular repairMedian intervalPatient characteristicsSymptom onsetAortic diameterAlternative treatmentPatients
2018
Increased 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
2017
Meta-analysis of individual-patient data from EVAR-1, DREAM, OVER and ACE trials comparing outcomes of endovascular or open repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm over 5 years
Powell J, Sweeting M, Ulug P, Blankensteijn J, Lederle F, Becquemin J, Greenhalgh R, , Greenhalgh R, Beard J, Buxton M, Brown L, Harris P, Powell J, Rose J, Russell I, Sculpher M, Thompson S, Lilford R, Bell P, Greenhalgh R, Whitaker S, Poole‐Wilson T, Ruckley C, Campbell W, Dean M, Ruttley M, Coles E, Powell J, Halliday A, Gibbs S, Brown L, Epstein D, Sculpher M, Thompson S, Hannon R, Johnston L, Bradbury A, Henderson M, Parvin S, Shepherd D, Greenhalgh R, Mitchell A, Edwards P, Abbott G, Higman D, Vohra A, Ashley S, Robottom C, Wyatt M, Rose J, Byrne D, Edwards R, Leiberman D, McCarter D, Taylor P, Reidy J, Wilkinson A, Ettles D, Clason A, Leen G, Wilson N, Downes M, Walker S, Lavelle J, Gough M, McPherson S, Scott D, Kessell D, Naylor R, Sayers R, Fishwick N, Harris P, Gould D, Walker M, Chalmers N, Garnham A, Collins M, Beard J, Gaines P, Ashour M, Uberoi R, Braithwaite B, Whitaker S, Davies J, Travis S, Hamilton G, Platts A, Shandall A, Sullivan B, Sobeh M, Matson M, Fox A, Orme R, Yusef W, Doyle T, Horrocks M, Hardman J, Blair P, Ellis P, Morris G, Odurny A, Vohra R, Duddy M, Thompson M, Loosemore T, Belli A, Morgan R, Adiseshiah M, Brookes J, McCollum C, Ashleigh R, Aukett M, Baker S, Barbe E, Batson N, Bell J, Blundell J, Boardley D, Boyes S, Brown O, Bryce J, Carmichael M, Chance T, Coleman J, Cosgrove C, Curran G, Dennison T, Devine C, Dewhirst N, Errington B, Farrell H, Fisher C, Fulford P, Gough M, Graham C, Hooper R, Horne G, Horrocks L, Hughes B, Hutchings T, Ireland M, Judge C, Kelly L, Kemp J, Kite A, Kivela M, Lapworth M, Lee C, Linekar L, Mahmood A, March L, Martin J, Matharu N, McGuigen K, Morris‐Vincent P, Murray S, Murtagh A, Owen G, Ramoutar V, Rippin C, Rowley J, Sinclair J, Spencer S, Taylor V, Tomlinson C, Ward S, Wealleans V, West J, White K, Williams J, Wilson L, Grobbee D, Blankensteijn J, Bak A, Buth J, Pattynama P, Verhoeven E, van Voorthuisen A, Blankensteijn J, Balm R, Buth J, Cuypers P, Grobbee D, Prinssen M, van Sambeek M, Verhoeven E, Baas A, Hunink M, van Engelshoven J, Jacobs M, de Mol B, van Bockel J, Balm R, Reekers J, Tielbeek X, Verhoeven E, Wisselink W, Boekema N, Heuveling L, Sikking I, Prinssen M, Balm R, Blankensteijn J, Buth J, Cuypers P, van Sambeek M, Verhoeven E, de Bruin J, Baas A, Blankensteijn J, Prinssen M, Buth J, Tielbeek A, Blankensteijn J, Balm R, Reekers J, van Sambeek M, Pattynama P, Verhoeven E, Prins T, van der Ham A, van der Velden J, van Sterkenburg S, ten Haken G, Bruijninckx C, van Overhagen H, Tutein Nolthenius R, Hendriksz T, Teijink J, Odink H, de Smet A, Vroegindeweij D, van Loenhout R, Rutten M, Hamming J, Lampmann L, Bender M, Pasmans H, Vahl A, de Vries C, Mackaay A, van Dortmont L, van der Vliet A, Schultze Kool L, Boomsma J, van Dop H, de Mol van Otterloo J, de Rooij T, Smits T, Yilmaz E, Wisselink W, van den Berg F, Visser M, van der Linden E, Schurink G, de Haan M, Smeets H, Stabel P, van Elst F, Poniewierski J, Vermassen F, Lederle F, Freischlag J, Kohler T, Latts E, Matsumura J, Padberg F, Kyriakides T, Swanson K, Guarino P, Peduzzi P, Antonelli M, Cushing C, Davis E, Durant L, Joyner S, Kossack T, Kyriakides T, LeGwin M, McBride V, O'Connor T, Poulton J, Stratton T, Zellner S, Snodgrass A, Thornton J, Swanson K, Haakenson C, Stroupe K, Jonk Y, Hallett J, Hertzer N, Towne J, Katz D, Karrison T, Matts J, Marottoli R, Kasl S, Mehta R, Feldman R, Farrell W, Allore H, Perry E, Niederman J, Randall F, Zeman M, Beckwith T, O'Leary T, Huang G, Latts E, Bader M, Ketteler E, Kingsley D, Marek J, Massen R, Matteson B, Pitcher J, Langsfeld M, Corson J, Goff J, Kasirajan K, Paap C, Robertson D, Salam A, Veeraswamy R, Milner R, Kasirajan K, Guidot J, Lal B, Busuttil S, Lilly M, Braganza M, Ellis K, Patterson M, Jordan W, Whitley D, Taylor S, Passman M, Kerns D, Inman C, Poirier J, Ebaugh J, Raffetto J, Chew D, Lathi S, Owens C, Hickson K, Dosluoglu H, Eschberger K, Kibbe M, Baraniewski H, Matsumura J, Endo M, Busman A, Meadows W, Evans M, Giglia J, El Sayed H, Reed A, Ruf M, Ross S, Jean‐Claude J, Pinault G, Kang P, White N, Eiseman M, Jones T, Timaran C, Modrall J, Welborn M, Lopez J, Nguyen T, Chacko J, Granke K, Vouyouka A, Olgren E, Chand P, Allende B, Ranella M, Yales C, Whitehill T, Krupski T, Nehler M, Johnson S, Jones D, Strecker P, Bhola M, Shortell C, Gray J, Lawson J, McCann R, Sebastian M, Kistler Tetterton J, Blackwell C, Prinzo P, Lee N, Padberg F, Cerveira J, Lal B, Zickler R, Hauck K, Berceli S, Lee W, Ozaki C, Nelson P, Irwin A, Baum R, Aulivola B, Rodriguez H, Littooy F, Greisler H, O'Sullivan M, Kougias P, Lin P, Bush R, Guinn G, Bechara C, Cagiannos C, Pisimisis G, Barshes N, Pillack S, Guillory B, Cikrit D, Lalka S, Lemmon G, Nachreiner R, Rusomaroff M, O'Brien E, Cullen J, Hoballah J, Sharp W, McCandless J, Beach V, Minion D, Schwarcz T, Kimbrough J, Ashe L, Rockich A, Warner‐Carpenter J, Moursi M, Eidt J, Brock S, Bianchi C, Bishop V, Gordon I, Fujitani R, Kubaska S, Behdad M, Azadegan R, Ma Agas C, Zalecki K, Hoch J, Carr S, Acher C, Schwarze M, Tefera G, Mell M, Dunlap B, Rieder J, Stuart J, Weiman D, Abul‐Khoudoud O, Garrett H, Walsh S, Wilson K, Seabrook G, Cambria R, Brown K, Lewis B, Framberg S, Kallio C, Barke R, Santilli S, d'Audiffret A, Oberle N, Proebstle C, Johnson L, Jacobowitz G, Cayne N, Rockman C, Adelman M, Gagne P, Nalbandian M, Caropolo L, Pipinos I, Johanning J, Lynch T, DeSpiegelaere H, Purviance G, Zhou W, Dalman R, Lee J, Safadi B, Coogan S, Wren S, Bahmani D, Maples D, Thunen S, Golden M, Mitchell M, Fairman R, Reinhardt S, Wilson M, Tzeng E, Muluk S, Peterson N, Foster M, Edwards J, Moneta G, Landry G, Taylor L, Yeager R, Cannady E, Treiman G, Hatton‐Ward S, Salabsky T, Kansal N, Owens E, Estes M, Forbes B, Sobotta C, Rapp J, Reilly L, Perez S, Yan K, Sarkar R, Dwyer S, Perez S, Chong K, Kohler T, Hatsukami T, Glickerman D, Sobel M, Burdick T, Pedersen K, Cleary P, Back M, Bandyk D, Johnson B, Shames M, Reinhard R, Thomas S, Hunter G, Leon L, Westerband A, Guerra R, Riveros M, Mills J, Hughes J, Escalante A, Psalms S, Day N, Macsata R, Sidawy A, Weiswasser J, Arora S, Jasper B, Dardik A, Gahtan V, Muhs B, Sumpio B, Gusberg R, Spector M, Pollak J, Aruny J, Kelly E, Wong J, Vasilas P, Joncas C, Gelabert H, DeVirgillio C, Rigberg D, Cole L, Becquemin J, Marzelle J, Becquemin J, Sapoval M, Becquemin J, Favre J, Watelet J, Lermusiaux P, Sapoval M, Lepage E, Hemery F, Dolbeau G, Hawajry N, Cunin P, Harris P, Stockx L, Chatellier G, Mialhe C, Fiessinger J, Pagny L, Kobeiter H, Boissier C, Lacroix P, Ledru F, Pinot J, Deux J, Tzvetkov B, Duvaldestin P, Watelet J, Jourdain C, David V, Enouf D, Ady N, Krimi A, Boudjema N, Jousset Y, Enon B, Blin V, Picquet J, L'Hoste P, Thouveny F, Borie H, Kowarski S, Pernes J, Auguste M, Becquemin J, Desgranges P, Allaire E, Marzelle J, Kobeiter H, Meaulle P, Chaix D, Juliae P, Fabiani J, Chevalier P, Combes M, Seguin A, Belhomme D, Sapoval M, Baque J, Pellerin O, Favre J, Barral X, Veyret C, Watelet J, Peillon C, Plissonier D, Thomas P, Clavier E, Lermusiaux P, Martinez R, Bleuet F, C D, Verhoye J, Langanay T, Heautot J, Koussa M, Haulon S, Halna P, Destrieux L, Lions C, Wiloteaux S, Beregi J, Bergeron P, Pinot J, Patra P, Costargent A, Chaillou P, D'Alicourt A, Goueffic Y, Cheysson E, Parrot A, Garance P, Demon A, Tyazi A, Pillet J, Lescalie F, Tilly G, Steinmetz E, Favier C, Brenot R, Krause D, Cercueil J, Vahdat O, Sauer M, Soula P, Querian A, Garcia O, Levade M, Colombier D, Cardon J, Joyeux A, Borrelly P, Dogas G, Magnan P, Branchereau A, Bartoli J, Hassen‐Khodja R, Batt M, Planchard P, Bouillanne P, Haudebourg P, Bayne J, Gouny P, Badra A, Braesco J, Nonent M, Lucas A, Cardon A, Kerdiles Y, Rolland Y, Kassab M, Brillu C, Goubault F, Tailboux L, Darrieux H, Briand O, Maillard J, Varty K, Cousins C. Meta-analysis of individual-patient data from EVAR-1, DREAM, OVER and ACE trials comparing outcomes of endovascular or open repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm over 5 years. British Journal Of Surgery 2017, 104: 166-178. PMID: 28160528, PMCID: PMC5299468, DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10430.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective endovascular aneurysm repairEarly survival advantageEVAR groupOpen repairIndividual patient dataAbdominal aortic aneurysmSurvival advantageEVAR-1Artery diseaseAortic aneurysmPrevious coronary artery diseaseBrachial pressure indexModerate renal dysfunctionPeripheral artery diseaseCoronary artery diseaseEndovascular aneurysm repairPrespecified analysis planOperative mortalityRenal dysfunctionAneurysm repairEarly mortalityACE trialLower ankleLower mortalityMortality advantage
2015
Modified Petticoat Technique with Pre-placement of a Distal Bare Stent Improves Early Aortic Remodeling after Complicated Acute Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection
He H, Yao K, Nie W, Wang Z, Liang Q, Shu C, Dardik A. Modified Petticoat Technique with Pre-placement of a Distal Bare Stent Improves Early Aortic Remodeling after Complicated Acute Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection. European Journal Of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2015, 50: 450-459. PMID: 26100449, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.04.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdultAorta, ThoracicAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic DissectionAortographyBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationChinaEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsProsthesis DesignRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesStentsTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeVascular RemodelingConceptsDistal bare stentAcute Stanford type B aortic dissectionStanford type B aortic dissectionType B aortic dissectionTrue-lumen collapseB aortic dissectionBare stentsAortic remodelingAortic dissectionComplete false lumen thrombosisLumen volumeDistal stent graftLate stent complicationsPrimary technical successLumen collapseDay mortality rateFalse lumen thrombosisTransient renal failureEndovascular aortic repairLong-term followFalse lumen volumeComputed tomography angiographyTrue lumen volumeDay morbidityPETTICOAT technique
2010
Expression and localization of vascular endothelial growth factor in normal abdominal aorta and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Nishibe T, Dardik A, Kondo Y, Kudo F, Muto A, Nishi M, Nishibe M, Shigematsu H. Expression and localization of vascular endothelial growth factor in normal abdominal aorta and abdominal aortic aneurysm. International Angiology 2010, 29: 260-5. PMID: 20502414.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular endothelial growth factorAbdominal aortic aneurysmSmooth muscle cellsAortic aneurysmEndothelial growth factorEndothelial cellsAbdominal aortaPositive vascular endothelial growth factorNormal abdominal aortaAbdominal aortic aneurysm surgeryLocalization of VEGFExpression of VEGFGrowth factorNormal aortic samplesAbdominal aortic aneurysm samplesAortic aneurysm surgeryAneurysm samplesHuman abdominal aortic aneurysmImmunofluorescent double stainingAbdominal aorta samplesAneurysm surgeryRegulators of angiogenesisNormal human aortaAneurysm formationAutopsy specimens
2009
Stent placement in the superficial femoral artery for patients on chronic hemodialysis with peripheral artery disease.
Nishibe T, Kondo Y, Dardik A, Muto A, Koizumi J, Nishibe M. Stent placement in the superficial femoral artery for patients on chronic hemodialysis with peripheral artery disease. International Angiology 2009, 28: 484-9. PMID: 20087287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngiography, Digital SubtractionAngioplasty, BalloonAnkle Brachial IndexCase-Control StudiesChronic DiseaseFemaleFemoral ArteryHemodynamicsHumansIschemiaKaplan-Meier EstimateKidney DiseasesLimb SalvageMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Vascular DiseasesRenal DialysisRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUltrasonography, Doppler, DuplexVascular PatencyConceptsPeripheral artery diseaseSuperficial femoral arteryChronic hemodialysisStent placementNondialysis groupPrimary patencyDialysis groupLimb ischemiaSFA lesionsArtery diseaseLimb salvageFemoral arteryFirst-choice therapeutic optionSymptomatic limb ischemiaCritical limb ischemiaPrimary stent placementClinical outcomesTherapeutic optionsHigh prevalenceOutcome measuresHemodialysisLower limbsPatientsSurvival ratePatencyFate of varicose veins after great saphenous vein stripping alone.
Nishibe T, Kondo Y, Dardik A, Muto A, Nishibe M. Fate of varicose veins after great saphenous vein stripping alone. International Angiology 2009, 28: 311-4. PMID: 19648875.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHybrid surgical and endovascular therapy in multifocal peripheral TASC D lesions: up to three-year follow-up.
Nishibe T, Kondo Y, Dardik A, Muto A, Koizumi J, Nishibe M. Hybrid surgical and endovascular therapy in multifocal peripheral TASC D lesions: up to three-year follow-up. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2009, 50: 493-9. PMID: 19734834.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplasty, BalloonArterial Occlusive DiseasesCombined Modality TherapyConstriction, PathologicEndarterectomyFemaleFemoral ArteryHemodynamicsHumansIliac ArteryIschemiaKaplan-Meier EstimateLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Vascular DiseasesRadiographyReoperationStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyConceptsCommon femoral artery endarterectomyFemoral artery endarterectomyTASC D lesionsLimb salvage ratePrimary patency rateCritical limb ischemiaPeripheral artery diseaseCommon femoral arteryEndovascular therapySuperficial femoral arteryFemoral arteryPatency ratesArtery endarterectomyIntermittent claudicationArtery diseaseD lesionsLimb ischemiaSalvage rateLower limbsSurvival rateAssisted primary patencyVascular Surgery guidelinesThree-year experienceHemodynamic successPrimary patency
2008
Relationship between parameters of air plethysmography and types of superficial venous reflux in patients with primary varicose veins.
Nishibe T, Kudo F, Miyazaki K, Kondo Y, Nishibe M, Muto A, Dardik A. Relationship between parameters of air plethysmography and types of superficial venous reflux in patients with primary varicose veins. International Angiology 2008, 27: 385-8. PMID: 18974700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary varicose veinsVenous filling indexSuperficial venous refluxAir plethysmographyVaricose veinsVenous refluxSaphenous veinGL groupL groupGreat saphenous veinLesser saphenous veinResidual volume fractionEjection fractionHemodynamic severityVenous hemodynamicsVenous volumeFilling indexVein segmentsPatientsVenographyRefluxVeinLimbIncompetenceSignificant differences
2007
Laser Doppler skin perfusion pressure in the diagnosis of limb ischemia in patients with diabetes mellitus and/or hemodialysis.
Kondo Y, Muto A, Dardik A, Nishibe M, Nishibe T. Laser Doppler skin perfusion pressure in the diagnosis of limb ischemia in patients with diabetes mellitus and/or hemodialysis. International Angiology 2007, 26: 258-61. PMID: 17622208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnkle-brachial pressure indexSkin perfusion pressureFontaine stage IIPeripheral artery diseaseFontaine stage IIIFontaine stage IVDiabetes mellitusStage IILimb ischemiaPerfusion pressureStage IIIStage IVLaser Doppler skin perfusion pressureSeverity of PADBrachial pressure indexArtery diseaseHemodialysis patientsLaser Doppler techniqueLower limbsPatientsPressure indexLaser DopplerDoppler techniqueLimbMellitusIntermediate-term results of angioscopy-assisted anterior valve sinus plication for primary deep venous insufficiency.
Nishibe T, Kudo F, Miyazaki K, Kondo Y, Koizumi J, Dardik A, Nishibe M. Intermediate-term results of angioscopy-assisted anterior valve sinus plication for primary deep venous insufficiency. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2007, 48: 21-5. PMID: 17308518.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary deep venous insufficiencyDeep venous insufficiencySuperficial femoral veinVenous insufficiencyAir plethysmographyFemoral veinClass 6 diseaseDistinct clinical improvementIntermediate-term efficacyVenous filling indexIntermediate-term resultsHemodynamic improvementClinical improvementSubjective symptomsSkin changesClinical evaluationFilling indexSurgical techniqueGrade 3Normal rangePlicationPatientsHigher diseaseInsufficiencySingle limb
2006
Relationship between air-plethysmographic venous function and clinical severity in primary varicose veins.
Nishibe T, Kudo F, Miyazaki K, Kondo Y, Nishibe M, Dardik A. Relationship between air-plethysmographic venous function and clinical severity in primary varicose veins. International Angiology 2006, 25: 352-5. PMID: 17164740.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic venous insufficiencyVenous filling indexPrimary varicose veinsVenous insufficiencyAir plethysmographyClinical severityVenous diseaseVaricose veinsAPG parametersChronic venous diseaseResidual volume fractionClass 2Venous functionEjection fractionUseful diagnostic parameterVascular surgeryFilling indexNorth American ChapterCardiovascular surgeryClinical classificationInsufficiencyAd Hoc CommitteeSeverityPatientsSurgery
2004
Improved outcomes of carotid endarterectomy: the critical role of vascular surgeons.
Teso D, Frattini J, Dardik A. Improved outcomes of carotid endarterectomy: the critical role of vascular surgeons. Seminars In Vascular Surgery 2004, 17: 214-8. PMID: 15449243, DOI: 10.1016/s0895-7967(04)00051-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCarotid StenosisClinical CompetenceEndarterectomy, CarotidFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysician's RolePostoperative ComplicationsPrognosisQuality of Health CareRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeUltrasonography, Doppler, DuplexUnited StatesVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsCarotid endarterectomyVascular surgeonsStroke-free survivalHigh-volume hospitalsAnti-platelet agentsHigh-volume surgeonsRecognition of patientsVolume hospitalsAdjunctive medicationsPostoperative patientsVascular patientsVolume surgeonsExcellent outcomesProcedural resultsSurrogate markerVascular careVascular surgeryImproved outcomesHigh riskPatientsProcedural variablesSurgical judgmentUnclear significanceSurgeonsSurgical talent
2001
Aneurysmal expansion of the visceral patch after thoracoabdominal aortic replacement: An argument for limiting patch size?
Dardik A, Perler B, Roseborough G, Williams G. Aneurysmal expansion of the visceral patch after thoracoabdominal aortic replacement: An argument for limiting patch size? Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2001, 34: 405-410. PMID: 11533590, DOI: 10.1067/mva.2001.117149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracoabdominal aortic replacementVisceral patchAneurysmal expansionConnective tissue disordersAortic replacementRenal arteryOriginal operationTomography scanTissue disordersThoracoabdominal aortic graftsLeft renal arteryComputed tomography scanJohns Hopkins HospitalVessel revascularizationAortic graftAortic prosthesisCarrel patchAtherosclerotic diseaseBack painPatch aneurysmsYearly surveillanceAneurysmal diseaseHigh riskPatientsMaximal diameter
2000
Acute Abdomen With Colonic Necrosis Induced by Kayexalate-Sorbitol
DARDIK A, MOESINGER R, EFRON G, BARBUL A, HARRISON M. Acute Abdomen With Colonic Necrosis Induced by Kayexalate-Sorbitol. Southern Medical Journal 2000, 93: 511-513. PMID: 10832954, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-200005000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsColonic necrosisAcute abdomenTransverse colonUnusual complicationPrompt surgical resectionTreatment of hyperkalemiaCases of necrosisBowel functionNecrotic bowelSurgical resectionPrompt recognitionSurgical cureInitial administrationRectal administrationHigh indexNecrosisComplicationsHyperkalemiaRapid recoverySodium polystyrene sulfonateColonAbdomenAdministrationBowelResection
1999
Results of elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the 1990s: A population-based analysis of 2335 cases
Dardik A, Lin J, Gordon T, Williams G, Perler B. Results of elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the 1990s: A population-based analysis of 2335 cases. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1999, 30: 985-995. PMID: 10587382, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(99)70036-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective AAA repairAbdominal aortic aneurysm repairNonfederal acute care hospitalsOperative mortality rateAortic aneurysm repairAAA repairAcute care hospitalsMortality rateHospital volumeAneurysm repairCare hospitalSurgeon volumeMaryland Health Services Cost Review Commission databaseConventional abdominal aortic aneurysm repairElective abdominal aortic aneurysm repairCurrent population-based studyLow hospital volumeLow surgeon volumeHospital mortality rateTertiary referral institutionLow-volume hospitalsLow-volume institutionsPopulation-based studyPopulation-based analysisMultivariate analysis results
1998
Surgical repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in the state of Maryland: Factors influencing outcome among 527 recent cases
Dardik A, Burleyson G, Bowman H, Gordon T, Williams G, Webb T, Perler B. Surgical repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in the state of Maryland: Factors influencing outcome among 527 recent cases. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1998, 28: 413-421. PMID: 9737450, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(98)70126-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOperative mortality rateHigh-volume surgeonsRAAA repairMortality rateHospital lengthHospital chargesLow operative mortality rateHigh operative mortality rateRuptured abdominal aortic aneurysmStatewide mortality rateTotal AAA volumeAbdominal aortic aneurysm ruptureAbdominal aortic aneurysmCross-sectional studyAortic aneurysm ruptureIncidence of rAAAPercentage of operationsPatient ageAAA repairPulmonary diseaseSurgical repairMean ageStable incidenceAortic aneurysmSurgeon experienceInfluence of age and hospital volume on the results of carotid endarterectomy: A statewide analysis of 9918 cases
Perler B, Dardik A, Burleyson G, Gordon T, Williams G. Influence of age and hospital volume on the results of carotid endarterectomy: A statewide analysis of 9918 cases. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1998, 27: 25-33. PMID: 9474079, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(98)70288-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElective carotid endarterectomyHigh-volume hospitalsCarotid endarterectomyHospital volumeMaryland Health Services Cost Review Commission databaseGreater medical complexityModerate-volume hospitalsLow-volume hospitalsNeurologic complication rateAcute care hospitalsMajority of hospitalsInfluence of ageNeurologic complicationsPostoperative deathsCare hospitalComplication ratePatient ageHospital chargesSafe procedurePrimary procedureMedical complexityMortality rateHospitalPatientsMean length
1991
Infrapopliteal prosthetic graft patency by use of the distal adjunctive arteriovenous fistula
Dardik H, Berry S, Dardik A, Wolodiger F, Pecoraro J, Ibrahim I, Kahn M, Sussman B. Infrapopliteal prosthetic graft patency by use of the distal adjunctive arteriovenous fistula. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1991, 13: 685-691. PMID: 2027208, DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(91)90354-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDistal arteriovenous fistulaArteriovenous fistulaPatent fistulaAdjunctive arteriovenous fistulaProsthetic graft patencyCumulative patency rateVascular reconstructive proceduresPeak systolic velocityCrural reconstructionsPostoperative arteriographyDistal anastomosisFistula patencyGraft patencyPatent graftsDuplex ultrasonographyProsthetic graftsAutologous veinDistal arteriesGraft flowGraft surveillancePatency ratesSystolic velocityDuplex sonographyTherapeutic resultsDistal vessels
1988
A decade of experience with the glutaraldehyde-tanned human umbilical cord vein graft for revascularization of the lower limb
Dardik H, Miller N, Dardik A, Ibrahim I, Sussman B, Berry S, Wolodiger F, Kahn M, Dardik I. A decade of experience with the glutaraldehyde-tanned human umbilical cord vein graft for revascularization of the lower limb. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1988, 7: 336-346. DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(88)90153-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGraft failureHuman umbilical cord vein graftAdjunctive distal arteriovenous fistulasCumulative graft patency rateSuccessful graft replacementGraft patency rateLower limb bypassOverall clinical impactDistal arteriovenous fistulaLimited life expectancyOverall infection rateSitu saphenous veinKnee poplitealPopliteal reconstructionAnastomotic aneurysmsFoot gangreneGraft aneurysmGraft thrombosisGraft replacementDistal anastomosisPeroneal bypassVein graftsGraft dilationPatency ratesArteriovenous fistula