European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Oct 2018
Prevalence of the Computed Tomographic Morphological DISSECT Predictors in Uncomplicated Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection.
The aim was to analyse the prevalence of computed tomographic (CT) morphological predictors and their influence on early chronic phase aortic diameter expansion in patients with uncomplicated acute Stanford type B aortic dissection (ATBAD). ⋯ In the majority of patients, at least one of the investigated morphological predictors of disease progression in uncomplicated ATBAD was detected. An ADE ≥5 mm affected 38 of 65 BMT patients. CT based predictors help to define TBAD patients at risk of progression.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Oct 2018
Meta AnalysisSystematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials Examining the Benefit of Exercise Programmes Using Nordic Walking in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease.
An exercise programme is part of the initial management of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Nordic walking uses poles and a core-focused walking technique to reduce the load on the legs, which may have advantages as an exercise programme for PAD. This systematic review examined the benefit of a Nordic walking programme for treating PAD compared with other programmes. ⋯ This systematic review suggests no benefit of Nordic over standard walking as supervised exercise for PAD. Favourable results were reported for one home based Nordic walking programme. A larger trial is needed to assess whether this finding can be replicated or not.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Oct 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialA Randomised Clinical Trial Comparing N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate, Radiofrequency Ablation and Endovenous Laser Ablation for the Treatment of Superficial Venous Incompetence: Two Year Follow up Results.
To compare early and two year results for N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) in the treatment of varicose veins. ⋯ No differences were observed in occlusion rates between the three modalities, but NBCA appeared superior with respect to peri-procedural pain, return to work and decreased VCSS.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Sep 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyClosed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Reduces Surgical Site Infections in Vascular Surgery: A Prospective Randomised Trial (AIMS Trial).
Surgical site infections (SSIs) of the groin remain a crucial problem in vascular surgery, prompting great interest in preventative techniques, such as closed incision negative pressure therapy (ciNPT). This prospective randomised study aimed to assess the potential benefits of ciNPT application after groin incisions for vascular surgery. ⋯ The results confirmed a reduced superficial SSI rate after vascular surgical groin incision using ciNPT compared with standard wound dressings.