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
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
Intermediate-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
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
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 experienceSuccessful delayed bilateral renal revascularization during active phase of Takayasu's arteritis
Dardik A, Ballermann B, Williams G. Successful delayed bilateral renal revascularization during active phase of Takayasu's arteritis. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1998, 27: 552-554. PMID: 9546244, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(98)70332-5.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsBilateral renal revascularizationTakayasu arteritisRenal revascularizationRenal failureAnuric acute renal failureBilateral renal artery thrombosisActive-phase diseaseAggressive surgical revascularizationLonger ischemic timesRenal artery thrombosisAcute renal failureRenal arterial occlusionDevelopment of angiotensinSurgical revascularizationArtery thrombosisIschemic timeArterial occlusionArteritisRevascularizationPatientsExcellent resultsActive phaseThrombosisAngiotensinFailureInfluence 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
1997
Vena cava filter ensnarement and delayed migration: An unusual series of cases
Dardik A, Campbell K, Yeo C, Lipsett P, From the Department of Surgery J. Vena cava filter ensnarement and delayed migration: An unusual series of cases. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1997, 26: 869-874. PMID: 9372827, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(97)70102-2.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
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 fistulaA 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: 336-46. PMID: 3123718, DOI: 10.1067/mva.1988.avs0070336.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 dilatationGraft replacementDistal anastomosisPeroneal bypassVein graftsPatency ratesArteriovenous fistula