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View article: Changes in monocyte subsets are associated with an increased risk of AAA and are surrogate markers for AAA morphology in patients with late-stage disease
Changes in monocyte subsets are associated with an increased risk of AAA and are surrogate markers for AAA morphology in patients with late-stage disease Open
Introduction Monocytes play a role in the pathology of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and can display immunophenotypic heterogeneity. Alterations in monocyte subsets are associated with cardiovascular risk, but their profile in AAA is poo…
View article: Changes in monocyte subsets can predict the risk of AAA and are surrogate markers for AAA morphology in patients with late-stage disease
Changes in monocyte subsets can predict the risk of AAA and are surrogate markers for AAA morphology in patients with late-stage disease Open
Background Monocytes play a pivotal role in pathology of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and can display an immunophenotypic heterogeneity with functionally distinct subpopulations. Alterations in monocyte subsets have been described in CV…
View article: Surgical and Oncologic Outcome following Sacrectomy for Primary Malignant Bone Tumors and Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer
Surgical and Oncologic Outcome following Sacrectomy for Primary Malignant Bone Tumors and Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer Open
Introduction: Bone sarcoma or direct pelvic carcinoma invasion of the sacrum represent indications for partial or total sacrectomy. The aim was to describe the oncosurgical management and complication profile and to analyze our own outcome…
View article: Macroscopic label-free biomedical imaging with shortwave infrared Raman scattering
Macroscopic label-free biomedical imaging with shortwave infrared Raman scattering Open
Summary Shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging provides enhanced tissue penetration and reduced autofluorescence in clinical and pre-clinical applications. However, existing applications often lack the ability to probe chemical composition and …
View article: Bypass Patency and Amputation-Free Survival after Popliteal Aneurysm Exclusion Significantly Depends on Patient Age and Medical Complications: A Detailed Dual-Center Analysis of 395 Consecutive Elective and Emergency Procedures
Bypass Patency and Amputation-Free Survival after Popliteal Aneurysm Exclusion Significantly Depends on Patient Age and Medical Complications: A Detailed Dual-Center Analysis of 395 Consecutive Elective and Emergency Procedures Open
Background/Objectives: A popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) is traditionally treated by an open PAA repair (OPAR) with a popliteo–popliteal venous graft interposition. Although excellent outcomes have been reported in elective cases, the resu…
View article: Abdominal aortic aneurysms’ histomorphology differs on the individual patient level and is not associated with classic risk factors – the HistAAA study
Abdominal aortic aneurysms’ histomorphology differs on the individual patient level and is not associated with classic risk factors – the HistAAA study Open
Objective Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) treatment is upon a diameter threshold by open (OAR) or endovascular aortic repair. So far, attempts for medical growth abrogation have failed. This study aims to elucidate the heterogeneity of AAA…
View article: Outcome of Endovascular and Open Treated Penetrating Aortic Ulcers
Outcome of Endovascular and Open Treated Penetrating Aortic Ulcers Open
Purpose: Penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) is a rare etiology of acute aortic syndrome. Few studies exist regarding the perioperative outcome. The aim was to analyze clinical outcome and risk factors of mortality in this treatment population.…
View article: Empfehlungen zur Fachweiterbildung von Pflegefachpersonen der Intensivstation bei der Behandlung des Bauchaortenaneurysmas: Ergebnisse eines modifizierten Delphi-Verfahrens mit Expert:innen
Empfehlungen zur Fachweiterbildung von Pflegefachpersonen der Intensivstation bei der Behandlung des Bauchaortenaneurysmas: Ergebnisse eines modifizierten Delphi-Verfahrens mit Expert:innen Open
View article: Open Retrograde Stenting of Proximal Innominate and Common Carotid Artery Stenosis
Open Retrograde Stenting of Proximal Innominate and Common Carotid Artery Stenosis Open
Purpose: The evidence regarding the treatment of open retrograde stenting of innominate artery (IA) or common carotid artery stenosis (CCA) is limited, and is suspected to carry a high risk of stroke and death. Therefore, the objective of …
View article: Aortic Vascular Graft and Endograft Infection–Patient Outcome Cannot Be Determined Based on Pre-Operative Characteristics
Aortic Vascular Graft and Endograft Infection–Patient Outcome Cannot Be Determined Based on Pre-Operative Characteristics Open
Vascular graft/endograft infection (VGEI) is a serious complication after aortic surgery. This study investigates VGEI and patient characteristics, PET/CT quantification before surgical or conservative management of VGEI and post-intervent…
View article: Outcome After Conservative and Endovascular Treatment of Stanford Type B Aortic Intramural Hematomas – A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Outcome After Conservative and Endovascular Treatment of Stanford Type B Aortic Intramural Hematomas – A Single-Center Retrospective Study Open
Objectives Aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) is a rare disease. Thus far, only limited data is available and the indications for conservative and endovascular treatment are not well defined. The aim of this study was to investigate clinical…
View article: Correction: Completing the view – histologic insights from circular AAA specimen including 3D imaging
Correction: Completing the view – histologic insights from circular AAA specimen including 3D imaging Open
View article: Radiation therapy for cancer is potentially associated with reduced growth of concomitant abdominal aortic aneurysm
Radiation therapy for cancer is potentially associated with reduced growth of concomitant abdominal aortic aneurysm Open
Purpose Co-prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and cancer poses a unique challenge in medical care since both diseases and their respective therapies might interact. Recently, reduced AAA growth rates were observed in cancer pati…
View article: Custom Made Candy Plug for Distal False Lumen Occlusion in Aortic Dissection: International Experience
Custom Made Candy Plug for Distal False Lumen Occlusion in Aortic Dissection: International Experience Open
View article: Results after intraoperative open and endovascular revascularization of acute mesenteric ischemia requiring a laparotomy
Results after intraoperative open and endovascular revascularization of acute mesenteric ischemia requiring a laparotomy Open
Background Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a dreaded condition with a difficult diagnosis and high mortality. Due to different baseline situations, the frequently performed comparison between endovascular and open surgical treatment is …
View article: Associations of Tissue and Soluble LOX‐1 with Human Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Associations of Tissue and Soluble LOX‐1 with Human Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open
Background Indication for prophylactic surgical abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair depends on the maximal aortic diameter. The lectin‐like oxidized low‐density lipoprotein receptor‐1 (LOX‐1) is the major receptor for uptake of oxidized…
View article: Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) Rescues the Contractile Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotype in Popliteal Artery Aneurysm Disease
Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) Rescues the Contractile Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotype in Popliteal Artery Aneurysm Disease Open
Popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) is the most frequent peripheral aneurysm, primarily seen in male smokers with a prevalence below 1%. This exploratory study aims to shed light on cellular mechanisms involved in PAA progression. Sixteen huma…
View article: Single-center initial experience with inner-branch complex EVAR in 44 patients
Single-center initial experience with inner-branch complex EVAR in 44 patients Open
Purpose The use of inner-branch aortic stent grafts in the treatment of complex aortic pathologies aims at broad applicability and stable bridging stent sealing compared to other endovascular technologies. The objective of this study was t…
View article: Limb salvage in traumatic hemipelvectomy: case series with surgical management and review of the literature
Limb salvage in traumatic hemipelvectomy: case series with surgical management and review of the literature Open
View article: The Incidence of IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Is Rare in a 101 Patient Cohort
The Incidence of IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Is Rare in a 101 Patient Cohort Open
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are the most frequent aortic dilation, with considerable morbidity and mortality. Inflammatory (infl) and IgG4-positive AAAs represent specific subtypes of unclear incidence and clinical significance. Here,…
View article: Completing the view – histologic insights from circular AAA specimen including 3D imaging
Completing the view – histologic insights from circular AAA specimen including 3D imaging Open
View article: Practice of neuromonitoring in open and endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic repair—an international expert-based modified Delphi consensus study
Practice of neuromonitoring in open and endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic repair—an international expert-based modified Delphi consensus study Open
OBJECTIVES Spinal cord injury is detrimental for patients undergoing open or endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair. The aim of this survey and of the modified Delphi consensus was to gather information on current prac…
View article: Regulation of CD163 Receptor in Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Associations with Antioxidant Enzymes HO-1 and NQO1
Regulation of CD163 Receptor in Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Associations with Antioxidant Enzymes HO-1 and NQO1 Open
Red blood cells are found within the abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), in the intraluminal thrombus (ILT), and in neovessels. Hemolysis promotes aortic degeneration, e.g., by heme-induced reactive oxygen species formation. To reduce its tox…
View article: Custom Made Candy Plug for Distal False Lumen Occlusion in Aortic Dissection: International Experience
Custom Made Candy Plug for Distal False Lumen Occlusion in Aortic Dissection: International Experience Open
View article: Results after intraoperative open and endovascular revascularization of acute mesenteric ischemia
Results after intraoperative open and endovascular revascularization of acute mesenteric ischemia Open
Background : Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a dreaded condition with a difficult diagnosis and high mortality. Due to different baseline situations, the frequently performed comparison between endovascular and open surgical treatment i…
View article: Thoracoabdominal Aortic Replacement Together with Curative Oncological Surgery in Retroperitoneal and Spinal Tumours
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Replacement Together with Curative Oncological Surgery in Retroperitoneal and Spinal Tumours Open
Malignancies with an extended encasement or infiltration of the aorta were previously considered inoperable. This series demonstrates replacement and subsequent resection of the thoracoabdominal aorta and its large branches as an adjunct t…
View article: NOX4 mRNA correlates with plaque stability in patients with carotid artery stenosis
NOX4 mRNA correlates with plaque stability in patients with carotid artery stenosis Open
View article: Pharmacotherapies and Aortic Heme Oxygenase-1 Expression in Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Pharmacotherapies and Aortic Heme Oxygenase-1 Expression in Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open
Background: Treatment of cardiovascular risk factors slows the progression of small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is a stress- and hemin-induced enzyme providing cytoprotection against oxidative stress when over…
View article: Effect of Blasting Treatments on the Surface Topography and Cell Adhesion on Biodegradable FeMn‐Based Stents Processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Effect of Blasting Treatments on the Surface Topography and Cell Adhesion on Biodegradable FeMn‐Based Stents Processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Open
Despite all progresses made so far, in‐stent restenosis (ISR) is still a vital problem after angioplasty and stenting with permanent stents. Therefore, the effects of microblasting on laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufactured biodegradab…
View article: Radiation and Chemotherapy are Associated with Altered Aortic Aneurysm Growth in Patients with Cancer: Impact of Synchronous Cancer and Aortic Aneurysm
Radiation and Chemotherapy are Associated with Altered Aortic Aneurysm Growth in Patients with Cancer: Impact of Synchronous Cancer and Aortic Aneurysm Open