2018
Natural 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
2017
Overutilization of Cross-Sectional Imaging in the Lower Extremity Trauma Setting
Protack C, Wengerter B, Jean RA, Liu S, Mojibian H, Sumpio B, Dardik A, Maung AA, Erben Y. Overutilization of Cross-Sectional Imaging in the Lower Extremity Trauma Setting. International Journal Of Angiology 2017, 27: 023-028. PMID: 29483762, PMCID: PMC5825222, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity vascular injuriesComputed tomography angiographyHard signsOperative explorationClinical suspicionTrauma patientsPrimary end pointTrauma Center ExperienceHigh clinical suspicionExtremity vascular injuriesCross-sectional imagingOperative interventionCenter experienceRetrospective reviewPhysical examinationVascular injuryTomography angiographyTrauma settingInitial screening toolCTA studiesPatientsEnd pointInjuryScreening toolInitial evaluation
2016
Systemic Inflammatory Disease and its Association With Type II Endoleak and Late Interventions After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Shalaby SY, Foster TR, Hall MR, Brownson KE, Vasilas P, Federman DG, Mojibian HR, Dardik A. Systemic Inflammatory Disease and its Association With Type II Endoleak and Late Interventions After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. JAMA Surgery 2016, 151: 147. PMID: 26501863, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2015.3219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic inflammatory diseaseEndovascular aneurysm repairType II endoleakAneurysm repairInflammatory diseasesPostoperative complicationsSignificant endoleakChronic inflammationSac expansionVeterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare SystemLate sac expansionPersistent autoimmune responseSac diameter increaseSimilar comorbid conditionsMajor postoperative complicationsOverall postoperative complicationsAbdominal aortic aneurysmMore endoleaksYearly imagingAortic remodelingRetrospective reviewComorbid conditionsAutoimmune responseSac ruptureAortic aneurysm
2010
The Value of Preprocedure Computed Tomography for Planning Insertion of Inferior Vena Cava Filters
Jaskolka JD, Kwok RP, Gray SH, Mojibian HR. The Value of Preprocedure Computed Tomography for Planning Insertion of Inferior Vena Cava Filters. Canadian Association Of Radiologists Journal 2010, 61: 223-229. PMID: 20083369, DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2009.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overContrast MediaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPreoperative CareRadiographic Image EnhancementReference StandardsRenal VeinsRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityTomography, X-Ray ComputedTriiodobenzoic AcidsVena Cava FiltersVena Cava, InferiorVenous ThrombosisYoung AdultConceptsInferior vena cava filterIVC filter insertionRenal veinVena cava filtersMean IVC diameterComputed tomographyIVC diameterFilter insertionCava filtersAccessory renal veinsCircumaortic renal veinLowest renal veinAbdominal computed tomographyLumbar vertebral bodyReference standardIliocaval thrombosisRetrospective reviewCavagramIVC filtersIliocaval thrombusCatheter tipCriterion standardVertebral bodyIVC anatomyVeinPrevious PICC Placement May Be Associated With Catheter-Related Infections in Hemodialysis Patients
Butler PJ, Sood S, Mojibian H, Tal MG. Previous PICC Placement May Be Associated With Catheter-Related Infections in Hemodialysis Patients. CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2010, 34: 120-123. PMID: 20857109, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-010-9974-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHemodialysis catheter placementPICC placementHemodialysis patientsVenous thrombosisCatheter placementPICC line useCatheter-related complicationsMethodsA retrospective reviewModifiable risk factorsCatheter-related infectionsNumber of cathetersResultsOne hundred eightyLarge university hospitalRadiologic recordsCentral cathetersRetrospective reviewVascular damageVascular accessUniversity HospitalRisk factorsImproved outcomesPatientsCatheterInfectionThrombosisAssociation Between Disruption of Fibrin Sheaths Using Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Balloons and Late Onset of Central Venous Stenosis
Ni N, Mojibian H, Pollak J, Tal M. Association Between Disruption of Fibrin Sheaths Using Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Balloons and Late Onset of Central Venous Stenosis. CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2010, 34: 114-119. PMID: 20440497, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-010-9875-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral venous stenosisPercutaneous transluminal angioplasty balloonCatheter exchange groupBalloon disruptionVenous stenosisCatheter exchangeFibrin sheathAngioplasty balloonStenosis developmentHuman Investigation CommitteeWire catheter exchangeRetrospective reviewPatientsStenosisPossible associationLate onsetΧ2 testT-testBalloonGroupAssociationDisruptionExchange groupSheathHemodialysis