2019
Paraspinous muscle gene expression profiling following simulated staged endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: exploring potential therapeutic pathways
Lewis ER, Geisbüsch S, Chang YJ, Costa V, Husain S, Soteropoulos P, Griepp RB, Di Luozzo G. Paraspinous muscle gene expression profiling following simulated staged endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: exploring potential therapeutic pathways. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2019, 57: 30-38. PMID: 31006003, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAneurysm repairGene expression profilingCollateral networkThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairSpinal collateral networkSpinal segmental arteriesSuch extensive proceduresThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsAortic aneurysm repairSpinal cord perfusionSpinal cord injuryPotential therapeutic pathwayExpression profilingArteriolar remodellingTAAA repairCord perfusionNeurological complicationsEndovascular repairNeuroprotective effectsEndovascular techniquesCord injuryAortic aneurysmCoil embolizationEndovascular coilingEndovascular intervention
2013
Endovascular coil embolization of segmental arteries prevents paraplegia after subsequent thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: An experimental model
Geisbüsch S, Stefanovic A, Koruth JS, Lin HM, Morgello S, Weisz DJ, Griepp RB, Di Luozzo G. Endovascular coil embolization of segmental arteries prevents paraplegia after subsequent thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: An experimental model. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2013, 147: 220-227. PMID: 24220154, PMCID: PMC3918675, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.09.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationEmbolization, TherapeuticEndovascular ProceduresHindlimbLumbosacral RegionModels, AnimalMuscle, SkeletalParaplegiaRecovery of FunctionRegional Blood FlowSpinal Cord IschemiaSwineThoracic ArteriesTime FactorsVideo RecordingConceptsSpinal cord injuryThoracoabdominal aneurysm repairHind limb functionSegmental arteriesTAAA repairAneurysm repairCord injuryGroup 2Tarlov scoreLimb functionCoil embolizationExperimental modelSpinal cordGroup 1Ischemic spinal cord injuryPostoperative spinal cord injuryHybrid TAAA repairJuvenile Yorkshire pigsLumbar segmental arteriesModified Tarlov scoreEndovascular coil embolizationLower thoracic/upper lumbar regionUpper lumbar regionPrevents paraplegiaHistopathologic injury
2012
Quality of life and survival of septuagenarians and octogenarians after repair of descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
Di Luozzo G, Shirali AS, Varghese R, Lin HM, Weiss AJ, Bischoff MS, Griepp RB. Quality of life and survival of septuagenarians and octogenarians after repair of descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2012, 145: 378-384. PMID: 22365063, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.01.068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicFemaleHospital MortalityHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLogistic ModelsMaleOdds RatioProportional Hazards ModelsQuality of LifeRespiratory Distress SyndromeRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsQuality of lifeBody mass indexGender-matched populationLong-term survivalHospital mortalityMass indexThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairAcute respiratory distress syndromeHigher body mass indexComplex aortic operationsOne-year survivalThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsAortic aneurysm repairItem Health SurveyRespiratory distress syndromeLower vitality scoresTAAA repairAortic operationsElderly patientsAneurysm repairDistress syndromePostoperative qualityRetrospective reviewThoracic aneurysmLife scores
2009
Redo Lateral Thoracotomy for Reoperative Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair: A Consecutive Series of 60 Patients
Etz CD, Zoli S, Kari FA, Mueller CS, Bodian CA, Di Luozzo G, Plestis KA, Griepp RB. Redo Lateral Thoracotomy for Reoperative Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair: A Consecutive Series of 60 Patients. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2009, 88: 758-767. PMID: 19699894, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic CoarctationAortic DiseasesAortic DissectionAtherosclerosisCardiopulmonary BypassCirculatory Arrest, Deep Hypothermia InducedEvoked Potentials, MotorEvoked Potentials, SomatosensoryFemaleHeart Bypass, LeftHospital MortalityHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMarfan SyndromeMiddle AgedNeurologic ExaminationPostoperative ComplicationsReoperationSurvival RateThoracotomyYoung AdultConceptsPartial left heart bypassSegmental artery pairsHypothermic circulatory arrestLeft heart bypassPartial cardiopulmonary bypassPermanent dialysisAtherosclerotic aneurysmsCirculatory arrestCardiopulmonary bypassHeart bypassAdverse outcomesExtensive adhesionsThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgeryArtery pairsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseAortic aneurysm surgeryIntensive care unit recoveryObstructive pulmonary diseaseThoracoabdominal aortic repairCoronary artery diseaseAneurysm extentHospital mortalityRedo thoracotomyTAAA repairRespiratory complications