Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
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To describe the efficacy and morbidity of intentionally covering a main renal artery during symptomatic juxtarenal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). ⋯ Intentional coverage of a main renal artery during EVAR for a symptomatic juxtarenal aneurysm resulted in effective short-term AAA repair with no need for dialysis. Despite the increased requirement for antihypertensive medications and the observed decline in renal function, this technique provides an option for treatment of this difficult patient subset.
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To evaluate the clinical safety and efficacy of the TrapEase vena cava filter in a 4-year single-center experience. ⋯ The TrapEase vena cava filter is effective in the prevention of pulmonary embolism, with minimal complications.
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Comment Letter Case Reports
Stent-grafting of an infected aortoesophageal fistula following ingestion of a fish bone.
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To develop customized duplex ultrasound criteria for assessment of in-stent restenosis in the carotid arteries. ⋯ PSV and ICA/CCA increase with stenosis to a greater extent in stented carotid arteries, necessitating revision of existing US criteria to follow CAS patients. To determine > or = 70% in-stent stenosis, PSV > or = 350 cm/s and ICA/CCA ratio > or = 4.75 are sensitive criteria. To determine > or = 50% stenosis, combining PSV > or = 225 cm/s and ICA/PCA ratio > or = 2.5 is optimal.