2019
Natural history and management of Kommerell's diverticulum in a single tertiary referral center
Erben Y, Brownstein AJ, Velasquez CA, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Tanweer M, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of Kommerell's diverticulum in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 71: 2004-2011. PMID: 31708305, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.08.260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortaAortic RuptureAortographyCardiovascular AbnormalitiesComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionDiverticulumFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSubclavian ArteryTertiary Care CentersTreatment OutcomeVascular MalformationsVascular Surgical ProceduresYoung AdultConceptsAberrant subclavian arteryKommerell's diverticulumNatural historyOperative interventionBack painCT scanChest/back painLeft aberrant subclavian arteryRight aberrant subclavian arterySingle tertiary referral centerRight-sided aortaSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerDeep vein thrombosisSerial CT scansComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisRare developmental abnormalityAsymptomatic patientsHemorrhagic transformationDistal emboliEndovascular repairIschemic strokeMost patientsReferral center
2018
Natural history of aneurysmal aortic arch branch vessels in a single tertiary referral center
Brownstein AJ, Rajaee S, Erben Y, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Lyall V, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history of aneurysmal aortic arch branch vessels in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1631-1639.e1. PMID: 29803680, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.03.412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic RuptureAortographyBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationClinical Decision-MakingComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStentsTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWatchful WaitingYoung AdultConceptsAortic arch branch vesselsArch branch vesselsOperative repairNatural historyArtery aneurysmAortic aneurysmBranch vesselsCommon carotid artery aneurysmLeft subclavian artery aneurysmSingle tertiary referral centerSubclavian artery aneurysmTertiary referral centerCarotid artery aneurysmComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisBenign natural historyCross-sectional imagingAortic operationsChest painOperative interventionPatient demographicsPostoperative hemorrhageReferral centerAortic dissectionRight subclavianNatural history and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center
Erben Y, Brownstein AJ, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 68: 1079-1087. PMID: 29573962, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.12.057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal PainAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAneurysmAneurysm, RupturedAsymptomatic DiseasesCeliac ArteryClinical Decision-MakingComorbidityComputed Tomography AngiographyConnecticutDatabases, FactualDisease ProgressionEmbolization, TherapeuticFemaleHumansMaleMesenteric ArteriesMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisReferral and ConsultationRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingSplenectomyTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsSplanchnic artery aneurysmsOperative interventionArtery aneurysmAbdominal operationsEndovascular embolizationOpen abdominal surgical proceduresPostoperative acute kidney injurySingle tertiary referral centerNatural historyUnderwent operative interventionAcute kidney injuryMultisystem organ failureSevere abdominal painSingle-center experienceTertiary referral centerHistory of smokingPopulation of patientsAbdominal surgical proceduresAneurysm growth rateOpen abdominal operationsComputed tomography scanMultivariable regression analysisRisk of ruptureAbdominal painAsymptomatic patientsNatural 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
2016
Simple Renal Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic Disease
Ziganshin BA, Theodoropoulos P, Salloum MN, Zaza KJ, Tranquilli M, Mojibian HR, Dahl NK, Fang H, Rizzo JA, Elefteriades JA. Simple Renal Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic Disease. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2016, 5: e002248. PMID: 26746998, PMCID: PMC4859353, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.002248.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicAortic DissectionAortographyConnecticutFemaleHumansKidney Diseases, CysticMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex DistributionTomography, X-Ray ComputedYoung AdultConceptsPrevalence of SRCThoracic aortic diseaseSimple renal cystsAortic aneurysmAortic dissectionControl groupAortic diseaseRenal cystsPresence of SRCType B aortic dissectionAortic disease patientsType B dissectionAbdominal computed tomographyB aortic dissectionAbdominal aortic aneurysmMagnetic resonance imagingB dissectionMale predominanceDisease patientsSilent diseaseClinical markersComputed tomographyPatientsAneurysmsResonance imaging
2015
Atypical aortic arch branching variants: A novel marker for thoracic aortic disease
Dumfarth J, Chou AS, Ziganshin BA, Bhandari R, Peterss S, Tranquilli M, Mojibian H, Fang H, Rizzo JA, Elefteriades JA. Atypical aortic arch branching variants: A novel marker for thoracic aortic disease. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2015, 149: 1586-1592. PMID: 25802134, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.02.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAneurysmAorta, ThoracicAortic DiseasesAortographyCardiovascular AbnormalitiesCase-Control StudiesConnecticutDeglutition DisordersFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrevalenceRisk FactorsSubclavian ArteryTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedVascular MalformationsVertebral ArteryConceptsThoracic aortic diseaseAberrant right subclavian arteryLeft vertebral arteryRight subclavian arteryBovine aortic archAortic arch variationsAortic archControl groupSubclavian arteryAortic diseaseVertebral arteryArch anatomyAortic branch variationsNormal arch anatomyBicuspid aortic valveHistorical control groupAortic arch variantsAortic arch anatomySignificant higher prevalenceChart reviewBranch patternAortic aneurysmAortic valveHigh prevalenceGeneral population
2010
VenaTrac™ Device for Over-the-Wire Placement of Chronic Dialysis Catheters
Mojibian HR, Oneal P, Eliseo D, Tal MG. VenaTrac™ Device for Over-the-Wire Placement of Chronic Dialysis Catheters. The Journal Of Vascular Access 2010, 11: 342-345. PMID: 20853251, DOI: 10.5301/jva.2010.4717.Peer-Reviewed Original Research