The Reintervention Index: A New Outcome Measure for Comparative Effectiveness of Lower Extremity Revascularization
Ochoa Chaar CI, Gholitabar N, DeTrani M, Jorshery S, Zhuo H, Zhang Y, Dardik A. The Reintervention Index: A New Outcome Measure for Comparative Effectiveness of Lower Extremity Revascularization. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2020, 69: 52-61. PMID: 32474144, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.05.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAmputation, SurgicalComparative Effectiveness ResearchEndarterectomyEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansLimb SalvageLower ExtremityMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Arterial DiseasePostoperative ComplicationsRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular GraftingConceptsOpen lower extremity revascularizationLower extremity revascularizationPeripheral artery diseaseEndovascular groupExtremity revascularizationOutcome measuresEndovascular lower extremity revascularizationFrequency of reinterventionsTertiary care centerCurrent outcome measuresNew outcome measureType of procedureCardiovascular comorbiditiesMajor amputationEndovascular revascularizationReintervention ratePatient characteristicsArtery diseaseConsecutive patientsMultivariable analysisRetrospective reviewOpen groupCare centerEndovascular proceduresReintervention