2024
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Reconstruction With Autogenous Vein Graft for Perivisceral Mycotic Aneurysm
Schwartz A, Setia O, Loh S, Tonnessen B, Assi R, Kuwayama D. Thoracoabdominal Aortic Reconstruction With Autogenous Vein Graft for Perivisceral Mycotic Aneurysm. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 80: e43. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.06.076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVascular Quality Initiative Compliance With Society for Vascular Surgery Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Claudication with Peripheral Vascular Intervention
Iannuzzi J, Animilli S, Koleilat I, Indes J, Simons J, Tonnessen B, Conte M, Eldrup-Jorgensen J. Vascular Quality Initiative Compliance With Society for Vascular Surgery Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Claudication with Peripheral Vascular Intervention. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 80: e95. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.06.157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Degree of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Tilt Associated with Challenging Retrieval
Kostiuk V, Grubman S, Brahmandam A, Schneider E, Tonnessen B, Perez Lozada J, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. The Degree of Inferior Vena Cava Filter Tilt Associated with Challenging Retrieval. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 109: 135-142. PMID: 39025218, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.06.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIVC filter tiltInferior vena cavaInferior vena cava filter retrievalFilter tiltEndovascular techniquesFilter retrievalInferior vena cava axisRight jugular vein accessInferior vena cava diameterElectronic charts of patientsInferior vena cava filter removalAssociated with technical difficultiesCharts of patientsFailed retrievalJugular vein accessLowest renal veinRight jugular veinRegression analysisFilter placementIVC filtersRenal veinVein accessVena cavaProcedural characteristicsFilter removalThoracic endovascular aneurysm repair of a ruptured zone 0 mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm
Kostiuk V, Vallabhajosyula P, Nassiri N, Tonnessen B. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair of a ruptured zone 0 mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm. Annals Of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports And Innovations 2024, 4: 100302. DOI: 10.1016/j.avsurg.2024.100302.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThoracic endovascular aneurysm repairEndovascular aneurysm repairAneurysm repairAcute type B aortic dissectionAcute onset chest painWeeks of antibiotic treatmentType B aortic dissectionAnti-impulse therapyExclusion of hemorrhageOnset chest painAortic arch debranchingPost-operative courseB aortic dissectionComputed tomography angiogramThoracic aortic aneurysmZone 0 TEVARArch debranchingMediastinal infectionChest painContrast extravasationBack painAntibiotic treatmentAortic aneurysmPost-operativelyFollow-upEndoscopic Transaxillary First Rib Resection
Setia O, Strosberg D, Blasberg J, Schwartz J, Tonnessen B, Cardella J, Zwibelman H, Guzman R. Endoscopic Transaxillary First Rib Resection. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 79: e115. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.03.139.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntravascular Ultrasound Use is Associated with Improved Patency in Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Interventions
Brahmandam A, Kim T, Parziale S, Deng Y, Setia O, Tonnessen B, Ochoa Chaar C, Guzman R, Aboian E. Intravascular Ultrasound Use is Associated with Improved Patency in Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Interventions. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 106: 410-418. PMID: 38810722, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.03.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic limb-threatening ischemiaChronic limb threatening ischemia patientsGeneralized estimating equationsPeripheral vascular interventionsPeripheral arterial diseaseAssociated with improved patencyPredictors of 1-year outcomeIntravascular ultrasound useVascular Quality InitiativeSubgroup analysisAdjunctive useD lesionsTASC CPropensity matchingTreatment modalitiesTrans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) classificationMajor amputationLimb-threatening ischemiaBalloon angioplastyIntravascular ultrasoundImproved patencyUltrasound useOne-year followQuality InitiativePredictors of patencyFasting Duration Prior to Venography Is Associated with Stent Size in Patients with Iliac Vein Compression
Schultz K, Rodriguez P, Hamdi S, Attaran R, Lozada J, Huber S, Tonnessen B, Aboian E, Guzman R, Chaar C. Fasting Duration Prior to Venography Is Associated with Stent Size in Patients with Iliac Vein Compression. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2024, 12: 101774. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.101774.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinician perspectives regarding CYP2C19 genotype testing in patients with critical limb ischemia: A Delphi approach.
Regan C, Scierka L, Dardik A, Tonnessen B, Iyad Ochoa Chaar C, Ionescu C, Aboian E, Cardella J, Nassiri N, Guzman R, Attaran R, Nagpal S, Shah S, Smolderen K, Mena-Hurtado C. Clinician perspectives regarding CYP2C19 genotype testing in patients with critical limb ischemia: A Delphi approach. Vascular 2024, 17085381241246318. PMID: 38669051, DOI: 10.1177/17085381241246318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDual antiplatelet therapyPeripheral arterial diseaseCYP2C19 testingCYP2C19 mutationsHeterogeneity of treatment effectsPeripheral vascular interventionsConsensus statementKnowledge questionsAntiplatelet therapyGenetic testingVascular surgeryAcademic health systemBarriers to implementationInterquartile rangeCYP2C19 genotype testingVascular diseaseInterventional cardiologyModified Delphi methodPatient's metabolic statusManagement of patientsCritical limb ischemiaPerceived barriersPeripheral vascular diseaseArterial vascular diseaseClinician perspectivesLong-term limb salvage and functional outcomes for patients undergoing partial calcanectomy.
Kostiuk V, Gazes M, Fereydooni S, Chaar C, Guzman R, Tonnessen B. Long-term limb salvage and functional outcomes for patients undergoing partial calcanectomy. Vascular 2024, 17085381241247627. PMID: 38631330, DOI: 10.1177/17085381241247627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMajor limb amputationPeripheral arterial diseasePartial calcanectomyAmbulatory statusLimb amputationRisk of major limb amputationNon-invasive vascular testingRisk of amputationVascular testingAnkle brachial indexEnd-stage renal diseaseAbsence of peripheral arterial diseaseMultivariate logistic regression analysisLogistic regression analysisAssociated with increased mortalityAmputation-free survivalHeel ulcersChronic heel ulcersLower extremity revascularizationBrachial indexSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomePodiatric procedureAmputationCalcanectomyEndovascular stenting of external iliac vein injury during anterior spine exposure
Arun A, Yue J, Khachane V, Sumpio B, Tonnessen B. Endovascular stenting of external iliac vein injury during anterior spine exposure. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2024, 10: 101506. PMID: 38812729, PMCID: PMC11133885, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2024.101506.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnterior lumbar interbody fusionIliac vein injuryExternal iliac vein injuryVein injurySurgical management of patientsLong-term follow-upAnterior spine exposureLumbar 4-5Endovascular stent graftingManagement of patientsLumbar interbody fusionBail-out optionSpine exposureEndovascular repairSurgical managementRetroperitoneal exposureStent graftFollow-upInterbody fusionVascular injuryEndovascular stentingL5-S1L4-L5Bailout optionLumbosacral (L5-S1The infraclavicular approach for venous thoracic outlet syndrome
Loh S, Tonnessen B. The infraclavicular approach for venous thoracic outlet syndrome. Seminars In Vascular Surgery 2024, 37: 74-81. PMID: 38704187, DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2024.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe role of intravascular ultrasound in peripheral vascular interventions
Tonnessen B, Aulivola B. The role of intravascular ultrasound in peripheral vascular interventions. JVS-Vascular Insights 2024, 2: 100055. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsvi.2024.100055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRepresentation of female vascular surgeons in national clinical trial leadership: analysis of trends over 20 years
Kostiuk V, Thaxton C, Loh S, Cardella J, Dardik A, Tonnessen B. Representation of female vascular surgeons in national clinical trial leadership: analysis of trends over 20 years. JVS-Vascular Insights 2024, 2: 100077. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsvi.2024.100077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical trialsFemale vascular surgeonsVascular surgeonsMethods Clinical trialsArtery diseaseClinical trial leadershipSite principal investigatorsVascular conditionsAbdominal aortic aneurysmSurgeon-investigatorInvestigator-led trialsCarotid artery diseasePeripheral arterial diseaseCarotid diseaseProportion of womenVenous thrombectomyBoard certificationAortic aneurysmPercentage of womenIndustry-sponsored trialsTrial leadershipHemodialysis accessSubgroup analysisVascular surgerySurgeons
2023
Arterial dissection during peripheral vascular interventions
Damara F, Alameddine D, Slade M, Cardella J, Tonnessen B, Guzman R, Ochoa Chaar C. Arterial dissection during peripheral vascular interventions. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 79: 339-347.e6. PMID: 37838217, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral vascular interventionsReintervention-free survivalPeripheral arterial diseasePrimary patencyArterial dissectionLower primary patencyArterial diseaseVascular interventionsVascular Quality Initiative databaseLonger occlusion lengthAmputation-free survivalOutcomes of patientsHistory of smokingKaplan-Meier curvesProportional hazards regressionTrend of incidencePrimary endpointFemoropopliteal diseaseLimb outcomesEndovascular therapyFemoropopliteal segmentHazards regressionOpen surgeryOcclusion lengthTreatment modalitiesHigh Incidence of Subclavian Vein Stenosis at the Thoracic Outlet in Patients with Ipsilateral Upper Extremity Hemodialysis Access
Harris S, Guzman R, Tonnessen B, Nassiri N, Chaar C, Aboian E, Cardella J, Strosberg D. High Incidence of Subclavian Vein Stenosis at the Thoracic Outlet in Patients with Ipsilateral Upper Extremity Hemodialysis Access. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: e140. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.07.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNext Generation IVC Filter Retrieval
Kostiuk V, Rodriguez P, Tonnessen B, Lozada J, Guzman R, Chaar C. Next Generation IVC Filter Retrieval. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 78: e130. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.07.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffect of inferior vena cava filter placement position on device complications
Grubman S, Kostiuk V, Brahmandam A, Tonnessen B, Mojibian H, Schneider E, Guzman R, Chaar C. Effect of inferior vena cava filter placement position on device complications. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2023, 11: 1165-1174.e2. PMID: 37356713, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.05.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDevice-related mortalityDeep vein thrombosisIVC thrombosisIVC filtersRenal veinDevice complicationsCause mortalityPulmonary embolismVein thrombosisGroup CInferior vena cava filterAccess site hematomaPrimary end pointBaseline patient characteristicsSingle tertiary centerLong-term complicationsLong-term outcomesMultivariate logistic regressionRisk of thrombosisVena cava filtersLong-term thrombosisDistribution of sexEligible patientsSite hematomaPatient characteristicsCarotid Artery Operation Delay During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Results of a Multicenter International Study
Kabeil M, Wohlauer M, D'Oria M, Khetarpaul V, Gillette R, Moore E, Colborn K, Cuff R, O'Banion L, Koleilat I, Aziz F, Mouawad N, Kabeil M, Wohlauer M, D’Oria M, Khetarpaul V, Gillette R, Moore E, Colborn K, Cuff R, O’Banion L, Ali A, Lucero L, Costanza M, Hammond E, Motaganahalli R, Samra H, Westin G, Allen K, Sachdev U, Andraska E, Sharafuddin M, Pena-Quevedo J, Koleilat I, Carnevale M, Batarseh P, Tonnessen B, Harroun N, Sataviciute A, Aziz F, Tinelli G, Chuen J, Bath J, Mills J, Afifi R, Coscas R, Shalhub S, Nkansah R, Beck A, St. John R, Malekpour F, Siah M, Kim S, Davies M, Todd G, Busby C, Nelson P, Wyatt S, Ahmed S, Cosentino A, Ghosh A, Miranda J, Torres I, Fakhradiyev I, Kota A, Mier y Teran-Ellis S, Lopez G, Hinojosa C, Gunawansa N, Mouawad N, Singh K. Carotid Artery Operation Delay During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Results of a Multicenter International Study. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 96: 44-56. PMID: 37355018, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.05.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCarotid artery stenosisArtery stenosisCarotid stenosisCOVID-19 pandemicCohort of patientsManagement of patientsSignificant carotid stenosisCarotid artery operationsMulticenter international studyCarotid operationsEmergency surgeryMost patientsNeurological deteriorationSurgical delayUrgent operationCarotid endarterectomyMedian lengthOperative delayMedian delayVascular operationsPatientsHospital policiesStenosisCOVID-19International studiesOpen management of complex infrarenal aortic occlusive disease.
Ilagan-Ying Y, Tonnessen B. Open management of complex infrarenal aortic occlusive disease. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2023, 64: 361-371. PMID: 37162241, DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.23.12680-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic occlusive diseaseOcclusive diseaseAortic surgeryComplex aortoiliac occlusive diseaseInfrarenal aortic occlusive diseaseChronic limb threatening ischemiaAortoiliac occlusive diseaseLimb threatening ischemiaOpen aortic surgeryAdvanced endovascular techniquesSenior author's experienceAortic bypassAortoiliac revascularizationMultilevel diseaseAortic reconstructionIliofemoral bypassEndovascular techniquesOperative approachPertinent articlesDiseaseOpen managementSurgeryBypassComprehensive literature reviewLiterature reviewDevelopment of an international glossary for clinical guidelines collaboration
Christensen R, Yi M, Kang B, Ibrahim S, Anvery N, Dirr M, Adams S, Amer Y, Bisdorff A, Bradfield L, Brown S, Earley A, Fatheree L, Fayoux P, Getchius T, Ginex P, Graham A, Green C, Gresele P, Hanson H, Haynes N, Hegedüs L, Hussein H, Jakhmola P, Kantorova L, Krishnasamy R, Krist A, Landry G, Lease E, Ley L, Marsden G, Meek T, Meremikwu M, Moga C, Mokrane S, Mujoomdar A, Newton S, O'Flynn N, Perkins G, Smith E, Prematunge C, Rychert J, Saraco M, Schünemann H, Senerth E, Sinclair A, Shwayder J, Stec C, Tanni S, Taske N, Temple-Smolkin R, Thomas L, Thomas S, Tonnessen B, Turner A, Van Dam A, van Doormaal M, Wan Y, Ventura C, McFarlane E, Morgan R, Ogunremi T, Alam M. Development of an international glossary for clinical guidelines collaboration. Journal Of Clinical Epidemiology 2023, 158: 84-91. PMID: 37019344, DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2023.03.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical practice guidelinesVirtual consensus meetingTwo-round Delphi processMultidisciplinary panelPractice guidelinesConsensus meetingGuideline developmentStudy designDelphi processCollaborative guidelinesDelphi surveyPoor communicationDelphi participantsPanel membersWorking GroupLiterature reviewGuidelinesReviewGroupGlossary of terms