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Video-based microlearning improves vascular surgery resident proficiency in end-to-side anastomosis Open

Fatima Qamar, Bright Benfor, Albert Oh, C. Ford, Jacob Watson , et al. · 2025

Our study aimed to highlight the feasibility of video-based microlearning as a valuable adjunct to traditional vascular surgery residency training. As surgical training continues to evolve, such innovative learning approaches promise to op…

Global, regional, and national prevalence of kidney failure with replacement therapy and associated aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 Open

Quinn Rafferty, Lauryn K Stafford, Theo Vos, Fernando Saldanha Thomé, Hasan Aalruz , et al. · 2025

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Contemporary Natural History and Clinical Outcomes of Intermittent Claudication: Insights from the TriNetX Database Open

Bright Benfor, Omodele Durojaye, Eric K. Peden · 2025

Surfacer Inside-Out Central Venous Catheterization Through an Occluded Inferior Vena Cava Open

Rishik Puppala, Pallavi Gorantla, Bright Benfor, Eric K. Peden · 2025

This case describes the use of the Surfacer® Inside-Out Access Catheter System (SIO) from Merit Medical in an occluded inferior vena cava. The procedure typically utilizes right femoral vein access with contraindications of acute iliocaval…

Ai-Enhanced Computer Vision - an Efficiency Tool, Offers More Consistent, Accurate Tracking of Operating Room Events Versus Manual Documentation Open

Balázs Lengyel, Bright Benfor, Rose McCullough, Alan B. Lumsden · 2025

Developing a Scanning Electron Microscopy Approach to Evaluate Paclitaxel Deposition From Drug Coated Balloons in a Human Cadaveric Peripheral Artery Disease Model Open

Judit Csőre, Alexander Crichton, Jianhua Gu, Bright Benfor, Stuart J. Corr , et al. · 2025

This SEM based method effectively evaluated drug transfer in human PAD lesions, revealing greater drug delivery in smooth lesions and the impact of vessel preparation. This novel analytic model offers a platform for optimising DCB strategi…

Evaluation of sex-based differences in below-the-knee plaque histology in patients who underwent amputation for chronic limb-threatening ischemia Open

Fouzul Kansul, Deborah Vela, Judit Csőre, Bright Benfor, Sasha Suarez , et al. · 2024

Differences in the degree of calcification, incidence of atherosclerosis, and presence of luminal thrombus may pose important clinical implications for antiplatelet and anticoagulation regimen choice and guide treatment options. Further st…

Employing magnetic resonance histology for precision chronic limb-threatening ischemia treatment planning Open

Judit Csőre, Madeline Drake, Christof Karmonik, Bright Benfor, Péter Osztrogonácz , et al. · 2024

MRI histology could be a valuable tool for optimizing PVI patient selection and treatment strategies.

A rare case of spontaneous carotid sheath abscess presenting as a painful neck mass Open

Ahmad Tabatabaeishoorijeh, Bright Benfor, Simon Montelongo, Eric K. Peden · 2024

Successful mechanical thrombectomy of an intermediate-high risk acute pulmonary embolism using the Alpha Vac aspiration catheter Open

Bright Benfor, Jacob Basil Watson, Tarundeep Singh, Eric K. Peden · 2024

Large-bore aspiration thrombectomy is emerging as a promising alternative for thrombus removal in acute pulmonary embolism (PE). In this article, we report a successful case with the newly approved AlphaVac F18⁸⁵ device in a 76-…

Open thrombectomy, patch angioplasty, and retrograde stenting for isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection Open

Yuchi Ma, Bright Benfor, Shrishiv Timbalia, Mahnoor Zia, Eric K. Peden · 2024

Agreement of Surgeon's Choice of Arteriovenous Fistula With a Vascular Access Selection App and Correlation With 1-year Outcomes Open

Bright Benfor, Kihoon Bohle, Eric K. Peden · 2024

A Dedicated Device for Inside-Out Central Venous Catheterization Open

Bright Benfor, Eric K. Peden · 2024

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Validating Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Classification of Peripheral Arterial Disease Lesion Composition From 9.4 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Histology Open

Judit Csőre, Christof Karmonik, Bright Benfor, Péter Osztrogonácz, Trisha Roy · 2024

Institutional experience with a limb salvage quality improvement initiative to reduce length of stay and readmissions Open

Bright Benfor, Eric K. Peden, Maham Rahimi · 2024

BackgroundThis paper aims to outline the process and present preliminary outcomes of a local quality improvement initiative focusing on length-of-stay (LOS) and 30-day unplanned readmissions in patients undergoing treatment for peripheral …

A Rare Case of Internal Jugular Venous Malformation Treated by Surgical Excision Open

Rishik Puppala, Bright Benfor, Shri Timbalia, Tiffany G. Sheu, Alan B. Lumsden · 2024

This paper reports a case of an internal jugular venous malformation (IJVM) and route of treatment in a patient with limited symptoms. After history and imaging studies, a determination of surgical excision was made to rule out possible ma…

Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Histological Insights Into Deep Venous Arterialisation Open

Bright Benfor, Judit Csőre, Deborah C Vela, Miguel Montero-Baker, Trisha Roy · 2024

This case demonstrated unexpected histological changes occurring in the paired posterior tibial vein that did not undergo DVA. This warrants further investigations to fully understand the mechanisms at play in DVA and to explore the role o…

Internal mammary artery injury complicating a Surfacer inside-out central venous catheterization Open

Kihoon Bohle, Bright Benfor, Simon Montelongo, Dylan E. Brooks, Eric K. Peden · 2023

Scoping review of atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy with or without balloon angioplasty in below-the-knee lesions Open

Bright Benfor, Kavya Sinha, Alan B. Lumsden, Trisha Roy · 2023

Management of Critical Limb Ischemia Prognostic Factors Open

Samir El Youbi, Bright Benfor, Pr Hamza Naouli, Pr Hamid Jiber, Pr Abdellatif Bouarhroum · 2023

Introduction: Critical limb ischemia (CLI) represents the most severe form of Peripheral artery disease (PAD). Its prevalence is estimated to be between 0.5% and 2.3% of the population over 40 years old. Despite its importance, epidemiolog…

Cadaveric aortic aneurysm creation: A life-like model for training endovascular repair Open

Péter Osztrogonácz, Bright Benfor, Paul R. Haddad, Rebecca Barnes, Ponraj Chinnadurai , et al. · 2023

Utilization of EPIC Electronic Medical Records System for a Limb Salvage Quality Improvement Initiative Open

Bright Benfor, Eric K. Peden, Maha Rahimi · 2023

Stem Cell Therapy: A Possible Role in the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia? Open

A. Olson, Bright Benfor, Eric K. Peden · 2023

Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a severe form of peripheral arterial disease that portends high morbidity and mortality. Patients may undergo various endovascular or open procedures with the goal of limb salvage. No-option CLTI…

To Cross or Not to Cross: Using MRI-Histology to Characterize Dense Collagenous Plaque in Critical Limb Ischemia Open

Kajol J. Shah, Bright Benfor, Christof Karmonik, Alan B. Lumsden, Trisha Roy · 2023

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is caused by atherosclerotic buildup in the lower extremities, leading to obstruction and inadequate perfusion to the peripheral vasculature. Impenetrable plaques initially treated with percutaneous vascular…

Cardiovascular Collapse During Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism: The Role of Extracorporal Membrane Oxygenation in Patient Rescue Open

Bright Benfor, Paul B. Haddad, Marvin D. Atkins, Alan B. Lumsden, Eric K. Peden · 2022

From bench to bedside: A narrative review and institutional experience with experimental models for vascular device design and translation Open

Bright Benfor, Kavya Sinha, Christof Karmonik, Alan B. Lumsden, Trisha Roy · 2022

The past 2 decades have seen a rise in vascular innovations and a rapid evolution in endovascular device technology, with the emergence of atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, drug elution technology, thrombectomy devices, and many more…

Human Cadaveric Model for Vessel Preparation Device Testing in Calcified Tibial Arteries Open

Bright Benfor, Kavya Sinha, Christof Karmonik, Alan B. Lumsden, Trisha Roy · 2022

Inside-out central venous catheter placement through an occluded stent Open

Bright Benfor, Ponraj Chinnadurai, Eric K. Peden · 2022

Postoperative Outcomes and Reinterventions Following Fenestrated/Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair in Post-Dissection and Complex Degenerative Abdominal and Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Open

Bright Benfor, Julia Högl, Ryan Gouveia e Melo, Jan Stana, Carlota Fernández Prendes , et al. · 2022

Background: The outcome of FBEVAR in post-dissection thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms has not been well established in the literature. The aim of this study was to compare midterm outcomes following FBEVAR in post-dissection aneurysms to …

Anatomical analysis of the aortic arch and feasibility study of double and triple branched thoracic endografts in the treatment of isolated arch pathologies Open

Bright Benfor, Carlota Fernández Prendes, Sven Peterß, Konstantinos Stavroulakis, Jan Stana , et al. · 2022

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of patients undergoing open arch repair who would be anatomically suitable for multi-branched endovascular arch repair. METHODS This study was a single-centre review of patie…

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