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<title>Upper extremity revascularization proximal to the wrist</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Upper extremity revascularization proximal to the wrist
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Anatomy and TechniqueDOI 10.1007/BF03036277Authors
		Ronald L. Dalman, Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery Stanford CACornelius Olcott, Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery Stanford CA
	

	
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<title>Sequential configuration for aorto-celiac-mesenteric bypass</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sequential configuration for aorto-celiac-mesenteric bypass
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Selected TechniqueDOI 10.1007/BF03036276Authors
		Yehuda G. Wolf, Hadassa University Hospital Departments of Surgery P.O. Box 12000 91120 Jerusalem IsraelYacov Berlatzky, Hadassa University Hospital Departments of Surgery P.O. Box 12000 91120 Jerusalem IsraelBruce L. Gewertz, Hadassa University Hospital Departments of Surgery P.O. Box 12000 91120 Jerusalem IsraelJerusalem Israel, Hadassa University Hospital Departments of Surgery P.O. Box 12000 91120 Jerusalem Israel
	

	
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<title>Intraarterial urokinase for acute native arterial occlusion of the limbs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;Since 1988, 49 limbs of 47 patients underwent intraarterial urokinase infusion for acute native artery occlusion. The time
 from the onset of ischemic symptoms ranged from 1 to 45 days (mean = 17.5). The arterial sectors involved were femoropopliteal
 in 32 cases, followed by aortoiliac in 13 cases, distal in three cases, and subclavian in one case. Treatment consisted of
 placing a catheter in the clot and the infusion of 4400 U/kg in 20′, followed by a series of 4400 U/kg weight/hour during
 6 hours. Clinical evaluation, hemodinamic and coagulation parameters, and angiographical changes were assessed periodically.
 Infusion time ranged from 6 to 24 hours (mean = 13.2 hours). Improvement of ischemia was achieved in 43 (87.75%) patients.
 In five patients (12.25%) there was no improvement. Total immediate lysis was achieved in 35 cases (71.5%), and among them,
 13 patients (26%) required no associated treatment, 16 (48%) underwent PTA, and four (12%) had surgery of underlying peripheral
 aneurysms revealed after thrombolysis. Partial lysis was achieved in 13 cases (26.5%), that was enough in four of them, but
 the remaining nine required further treatment (four PTA, and five arterial surgery). In one case no lysis was achieved, and
 arterial surgery was carried out. No mortality was recorded, and major complications included one upper gastrointestinal bleeding,
 and one cerebral hematoma. Late follow-up of successfully treated patients who did not require further surgery shows a cumulative
 patency rate of 81% at 24 months. (Ann Vasc Surg 1997; 11:565-573.)
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/BF03036275Authors
		M. Matas Docampo, Hospital General Vall D’Hebron Servicio de Angiologia y Cirugia Vascular (M.M.D., F.G.P., V.F.V.), Servicio de Angiorradiologia (A.S.M., M.M.B.) Paseo Vall d’Hebron s/n. 08035 Barcelona SpainF. Gomez Palones, Hospital General Vall D’Hebron Servicio de Angiologia y Cirugia Vascular (M.M.D., F.G.P., V.F.V.), Servicio de Angiorradiologia (A.S.M., M.M.B.) Paseo Vall d’Hebron s/n. 08035 Barcelona SpainV. Fernandez Valenzuela, Hospital General Vall D’Hebron Servicio de Angiologia y Cirugia Vascular (M.M.D., F.G.P., V.F.V.), Servicio de Angiorradiologia (A.S.M., M.M.B.) Paseo Vall d’Hebron s/n. 08035 Barcelona SpainA. Segarra Medrano, Hospital General Vall D’Hebron Servicio de Angiologia y Cirugia Vascular (M.M.D., F.G.P., V.F.V.), Servicio de Angiorradiologia (A.S.M., M.M.B.) Paseo Vall d’Hebron s/n. 08035 Barcelona SpainM. Moreiras Barreiro, Hospital General Vall D’Hebron Servicio de Angiologia y Cirugia Vascular (M.M.D., F.G.P., V.F.V.), Servicio de Angiorradiologia (A.S.M., M.M.B.) Paseo Vall d’Hebron s/n. 08035 Barcelona Spain
	

	
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<title>Endovascular treatment of focal aortic arch branch lesions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Endovascular treatment of focal aortic arch branch lesions
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Anatomy and TechniqueDOI 10.1007/BF03035366Authors
		Luis A. Queral, Mercy Medical Center Division Vascular Surgery 301 St. Paul Place, Suite 212, Burk Building 21202 Baltimore MD USA
	

	
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<title>Endovascular treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Endovascular treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Basic Data Underlying Clinical decision makingDOI 10.1007/BF03035365Authors
		James May, University of Sydney D06 Department of Surgery 2006 New South Wales AustraliaKenneth Woodburn, University of Sydney D06 Department of Surgery 2006 New South Wales AustraliaGeoffrey White, University of Sydney D06 Department of Surgery 2006 New South Wales Australia
	

	
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<title>Measurement of endothelial permeability</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Conclusions&nbsp;&nbsp;Endothelial permeability is now well characterized as a closely regulated process of reversible structural modification which
 controls passage of a wide range of circulating elements. The variety of experimental methodologies presented in this review
 mirrors the complexity of this essential function. These recent advances in experimental technique have already greatly contributed
 to our understanding of basic pathophysiological processes such as sepsis, atherosclerosis, and ischemia/reperfusion injury.
 In the future, such methodologies will doubtless illuminate other important clinical problems such as the mechanisms of metastasis,
 immune deposition, and autoimmunity.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Basic ScienceDOI 10.1007/BF03035364Authors
		Benjamin C. Marcus, University of Chicago Department of Surgery 5841 S. Maryland-MC5029 60637 Chicago IL USABruce L. Gewertz, University of Chicago Department of Surgery 5841 S. Maryland-MC5029 60637 Chicago IL USA
	

	
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<title>Book reviews</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Book reviews
	Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10016-001-0165-xAuthors
		Ahmed M. Abou-ZamzamRobert A. CambriaStephen P. Johnson
	

	
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<title>In Memoriam: Donald Eugene Strandness, Jr., M. D. (1928&#x2013;2002)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In Memoriam: Donald Eugene Strandness, Jr., M. D. (1928–2002)
	Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10016-001-0185-6Authors
		David S. Sumner, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Springfield Illinois
	

	
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<title>Giant venous aneurysm associated with hypogastric arteriovenous malformation</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/2574t7v657513q57/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;Venous aneurysms are extremely rare. They may be congenital or acquired in origin and occasionally related to arteriovenous
 communications. A 58-year-old man complained of dull left lower quadrant pain and constipation. On physical examination a
 soft deep mass was palpated. Ultrasonogram and CT scan revealed a cystic formation in the pelvic cavity. Angiograms disclosed
 an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) at the pelvic floor draining into a large cavity. The patient was successfully managed
 by intraoperative selective embolization of the AVM and partial resection of a 10.6×8×6.7 cm venous aneurysm. The histopathologic
 studies of the wall confirmed a venous structure. Venous dilatation has been reported in high flow vein grafts, blood access
 V fistulas and rarely, proximal to traumatic AV fistulas of the lower extremities. The etiology of the present case is probably
 congenital, being to the best of our knowledge, the first case affecting the hypogastric territory, reported in the English
 literature.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportsDOI 10.1007/BF02732471Authors
		Francisco Valdes, Catholic University Hospital and School of Medicine Department of Vascular Surgery Marcoleta 347 Santiago ChileAlbrecht Kramer, Catholic University Hospital and School of Medicine Department of Vascular Surgery Marcoleta 347 Santiago ChileMario Fava, Catholic University Hospital and School of Medicine Department of Vascular Surgery Marcoleta 347 Santiago ChileFrancisco Cruz, Catholic University Hospital and School of Medicine Department of Vascular Surgery Marcoleta 347 Santiago ChileHector Croxatto, Catholic University Hospital and School of Medicine Department of Vascular Surgery Marcoleta 347 Santiago Chile
	

	
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<title>Intraoperative autotransfusion with a new disposable system</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/h56074n023h66531/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;In the past 2 years we have used a simple, disposable set for Intraoperative autotransfusion. The system consists of a rigid
 plastic case with a flexible bag inside constituting a 600 ml reservoir which can be connected to any suitable vacuum source.
 We used it so far in 56 patients undergoing various vascular operations who were autotransfused a total of about 160 units
 of blood without any complications with regard to blood coagulation or hemolysis.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical NotesDOI 10.1007/BF02732468Authors
		Maria Imhoff, Institut für Anaesthesiologie der Universität zu Köln Joseph-Stelzman-Stra\e 9. 5000 Köln 41 (Lindenthal) West GermanyRainer Schmidt, Institut für Anaesthesiologie der Universität zu Köln Joseph-Stelzman-Stra\e 9. 5000 Köln 41 (Lindenthal) West GermanySvante Horsch, Institut für Anaesthesiologie der Universität zu Köln Joseph-Stelzman-Stra\e 9. 5000 Köln 41 (Lindenthal) West Germany
	

	
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<title>Intracaval and intracardiac leiomyomatosis of uterine origin</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/r3741683t1x11g63/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;Intracaval leiomyomatosis of uterine origin is a rare disease. Extension to the right heart is exceptional. Based on the review
 of 11 cases reported in the literature and the case presented herein, which was treated successfully, the diagnostic and therapeutic
 problems are discussed. Diagnosis should be suggested when a female patient operated on previously for myofibroma of the uterus
 by hysterectomy, presents with a picture of cardiac myxoma. Diagnosis can be confirmed by iliocavogram and computerized tomography
 of the abdomen. Excision calls for a cardiac procedure under extracorporeal circulation and caval exploration which may be
 performed either simultaneously or as a two stage procedure.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportsDOI 10.1007/BF02732469Authors
		Alessandro Mazzola, Ospedale Civile Department of Cardiac Surgery Piazza d'Italia 64100 Teramo ITALYRenato Gregorini, Ospedale Civile Department of Cardiac Surgery Piazza d'Italia 64100 Teramo ITALYBeniamino Procaccini, Ospedale Civile Department of Cardiac Surgery Piazza d'Italia 64100 Teramo ITALYVincenzo Moretti, Ospedale Civile Department of Cardiac Surgery Piazza d'Italia 64100 Teramo ITALYRicardo Lucantoni, Ospedale Civile Department of Cardiac Surgery Piazza d'Italia 64100 Teramo ITALYWilmo Lorenzi, Ospedale Civile Department of Cardiac Surgery Piazza d'Italia 64100 Teramo ITALYGiuseppe di Eusanio, Ospedale Civile Department of Cardiac Surgery Piazza d'Italia 64100 Teramo ITALYMauro Colombati, Ospedale Civile Department of Cardiac Surgery Piazza d'Italia 64100 Teramo ITALY
	

	
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<title>Announcements</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/9071066618632853/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Announcements
	Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/BF02732467

	
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<title>Popliteal aneurysm: a celebration of the bicentennial of John Hunter&#x27;s operation</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/q34h531034qx5tw5/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;Analysis of the original documents on Hunter's operation revealed that Hunter himself never realized the theoretical implications
 of his operation, particularly that collateral circulation could develop following ligation of the main arterial trunk of
 a limb. This operation, however, marks a monumental step in the history of vascular surgery. Even though supplanted only one
 century later by Matas' obliterating endoaneurysmorraphy, this technique became the first efficient means of managing popliteal
 aneurysms, the prognosis of which had been absolutely disastrous until that time, leading to either amputation or death in
 most cases.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlesDOI 10.1007/BF02732465Authors
		David C. Schechter, New York Medical College Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Valhalla New YorkJohn J. Bergan, New York Medical College Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Valhalla New York
	

	
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<title>The short retropharyngeal route for arterial bypass across the neck</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/1v00m413583l4kr2/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;Occasionally, in order to revascularize the carotid bifurcation one may need to cross the neck with a bypass that originates
 in the opposite subclavian or common carotid artery. This report describes a short, natural route behind the pharynx that
 permits using a shorter bypass as well as a direct reimplantation of one common carotid into its opposite without an intervening
 graft.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical NotesDOI 10.1007/BF02732466Authors
		Ramon Berguer, Wayne State University School of Medicine Department of Surgery Detroit Michigan
	

	
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<title>Spectral analysis of EEG during carotid endarterectomy</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/g608671n47718323/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;Spectral analysis of the electroencephalogram (EEG) was monitored during 105 carotid endarterectomies. Seventy-eight percent
 of the patients showed no significant change in EEG spectral power as a result of clamping of the internal carotid artery.
 Two patterns of change were observed in the remaining 22% of patients: partial reduction (significant decrease of power in
 one or two of three frequency bands) and global reduction (significant decrease of power in all three frequency bands). High
 frequencies (over 10.5 Hz) changed more frequently with clamping than did low frequencies (less than 6 Hz), but reduction
 of high frequencies alone was tolerated with no postoperative deficits. The only non-shunted patient demonstrating global
 EEG reduction for the duration of carotid clamping suffered a transient hemiparesis.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlesDOI 10.1007/BF02732464Authors
		Lou V. Ivanovic, University of Chicago Medical Center Department of Neurology 5841 S. maryland Ave Box 129 60037 Chicago IllRichard S. Rosenberg, University of Chicago Medical Center Department of Neurology 5841 S. maryland Ave Box 129 60037 Chicago IllVernon L. Towle, University of Chicago Medical Center Department of Neurology 5841 S. maryland Ave Box 129 60037 Chicago IllAlan M. Graham, University of Chicago Medical Center Department of Neurology 5841 S. maryland Ave Box 129 60037 Chicago IllBruce L. Gewertz, University of Chicago Medical Center Department of Neurology 5841 S. maryland Ave Box 129 60037 Chicago IllChristopher Zarins, University of Chicago Medical Center Department of Neurology 5841 S. maryland Ave Box 129 60037 Chicago IllJean-Paul Spire, University of Chicago Medical Center Department of Neurology 5841 S. maryland Ave Box 129 60037 Chicago Ill
	

	
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<title>Detection of stenoses in the internal carotid artery by waveform analysis of continuous wave ultrasound signals (II)</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/86167070377j3605/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;Analysis of the morphological aspects of continuous-wave Doppler examination is a reliable means of detecting carotid stenosis
 involving 50% or more of the diameter of the arterial lumen. This study was undertaken to evaluate the indexes likely to increase
 the diagnostic accuracy of this noninvasive investigation method. The indexes studied were the variations of the maximal frequency
 and the systolic peak frequencies, measured proximal to and at the level of stenosis, and the ratio of the systolic peak frequency
 measured in the internal carotid artery and in the common carotid artery. After obtaining data on an experimental model, the
 study was conducted in healthy volunteers (n=24) and in patients with carotid atherosclerotic disease (n=23). The experimental
 study confirmed that stenosis greater than 50% leads to a reduction of blood flow and that there is a mathematical relationship
 between the frequency measured proximal to and at the level of the stenosis and the degree of stenosis. Clinical data showed
 that there was a significant decrease in the frequency of the systolic peak in elderly «healthy» subjects as compared with
 younger subjects. However there was no difference between patients with and without stenosis. The index was 0.8 in young subjects,
 1.3 in healthy elderly subjects, and greater than 1.3 in subjects who had a stenosis. There was no statistically significant
 difference between these two last groups. At the threshold value of 2.3, the sensitivity of the Fl index was 22% and the specificity
 wss 94% in the detection of carotid artery stenosis. In the assessment of the tight stenosis, sensitivity was 44%. In patients
 considered to be normal after study of the frequency of systolic peak only, the index FI was able to screen patients with
 carotid stenosis with a sensitivity of 17% and a specificity of 97% and in patients with severe stenosis the sensitivity was
 57%. In conclusion, measurements of the maxima frequency or the frequency of systolic peak are unable to increase the accuracy
 of diagnosis in the detection of stenosis of 50% or less in the carotid bifurcation. The Fl index is a reliable measurement
 when stenosis is greater than 50%.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlesDOI 10.1007/BF02732463Authors
		William F. Tait, University Hospital of South Manchester University Department of Surgery West Didsbury M20 8LR Manchester UKDavid Charlesworth, University Hospital of South Manchester University Department of Surgery West Didsbury M20 8LR Manchester UK
	

	
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<title>Detection of stenoses in the internal carotid artery by waveform analysis of continuous wave ultrasound signals (I)</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/p168825616013149/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;In this prospective study, the reliability of the morphologic analysis of the continuous Doppler signal was evaluated. Three
 parameteres were considered: the maximum systollc frequency (max A), a resistance parameter (RP) and the degree of spectral
 broadening (SB). The apparatus used allowed us to construct a color arterial image. Seventy-four subjects were included in
 this study: 17 volunteers Investigated by ultrasound only, and 57 patients investigated by ultrasound and arteriography. Anatomic
 correlation was obtained in 31 operated cases. The threshold values, as determined in the volunteers, were as follows: 3.5
 kHz for max A, 0.86 for RP and 58% for SB. Sensitivity was 94% when max A, SB and cartography were combined to detect tight
 stenoses. The senstivity for each of the parameters alone was much weaker (61% for max A and 33% for RP). For all carotid
 lesions, the sensitivity of detection when all parameters were combined was 68%. Specificity was 77%. The study of the carotid
 bifurcation by the continuous Doppler effect allowed us to identify tight stenosis with reliability. On the other hand, it
 was impossible to distinguish between normal arteries and moderate stenosis, or between tight stenosis and complete occlusion.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlesDOI 10.1007/BF02732462Authors
		William F. Tait, University Hospital of South Manchester University Department of Surgery West Didsbury M20 1LR Manchester UKDavid Charlesworth, University Hospital of South Manchester University Department of Surgery West Didsbury M20 1LR Manchester UK
	

	
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<title>Supraceliac aorta-to-lower extremity arterial bypass</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/y21r2k6561uu5132/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1979 to 1986, ten patients had a revascularization procedure using the supracellac portion of the aorta. Six patients
 had aortofemoral or aortoiliac bypasses and four others had additional procedures for revascularization of the lower extremities
 or of the visceral arteries. The latter included four renal, three superior mesenteric and three hepatic artery revascularizations.
 There were no postoperative deaths. One patient with chronic renal failure underwent temporary hemodialysis after the operation.
 The postoperative course was uneventful in the nine remaining patients. Postoperative arteriograms showed all visceral artery
 revascularizations to be patent. All patients were symptom-free at follow-up (mean 3.8 years, range 1 month to 7 years). One
 patient had a successful percutaneous balloon angioplasty for a late anastomotic stenosis in a renal artery. The operative
 technique is described and the specific indications for the technique are discussed in patients with renal and suprarenal
 aortic disease.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlesDOI 10.1007/BF02732452Authors
		Xavier Barral, CHU Nord Saint-Etienne Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire 42270 Saint-Priest en Jarez FrancePhilippe Youvarlakis, CHU Nord Saint-Etienne Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire 42270 Saint-Priest en Jarez FranceChristian Boissier, CHU Nord Saint-Etienne Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire 42270 Saint-Priest en Jarez FranceGérard Cavallo, CHU Nord Saint-Etienne Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire 42270 Saint-Priest en Jarez France
	

	
		Journal Annals of Vascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 1615-5947Print ISSN 0890-5096
	
		Journal Volume Volume 1
	
		Journal Issue Volume 1, Number 1 / May, 1986
	
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<title>Aortoiliac endarterectomy in young patients</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/06675w5830876h16/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Abstract&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1976 to 1981 a total of 304 aortoiliac thromboendarterectomles (TEA) were carried out. Of these, 47 (16%) were performed
 in young patients: 25 cases were done through a transperltoneal and 22 through a retroperitoneal approach. All retroperitoneal
 operations were unllateral. All patients were smokers. Twenty-seven patients had incapacitant claudication, 14 had rest pain
 and 6 had necrotic lesions. Patency rates at four years were 78% for transperitoneal TEA and 79% for retroperitoneal unllateral
 TEA. These patency rates compared favorably with those obtained using similar techniques in patients over 50 years of age.
 In this older group, similar 4 year patency rates were 85% and 82%, respectively. The morbidity and mortality of these approaches
 was analyzed in patients above and below the age of 50. Our results support the use of TEA in young patients with symptomatic
 advanced atherosclerosis and question the wisdom of limiting the use of TEA to localized segmental lesions of the aortoiliac
 segment.
 
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlesDOI 10.1007/BF02732451Authors
		José M. Capdevila, Hospital de Bellvitge «Princeps d’Espanya» Servicio de Cirugia Vascular Barcelona SpainMiguel A. Marco-Luque, Hospital de Bellvitge «Princeps d’Espanya» Servicio de Cirugia Vascular Barcelona SpainMarco A. Cairols, Hospital de Bellvitge «Princeps d’Espanya» Servicio de Cirugia Vascular Barcelona SpainJorge Rancaño, Hospital de Bellvitge «Princeps d’Espanya» Servicio de Cirugia Vascular Barcelona SpainJosé M. Simeon, Hospital de Bellvitge «Princeps d’Espanya» Servicio de Cirugia Vascular Barcelona Spain
	

	
		Journal Annals of Vascular SurgeryOnline ISSN 1615-5947Print ISSN 0890-5096
	
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<title>Arterial reconstructions: fundamental questions</title>
<link>http://www.springerlink.com/content/7428l34w8814q017/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Arterial reconstructions: fundamental questions
	Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialDOI 10.1007/BF02732449Authors
		Allan D. Callow, New England Medical Center Hospital Department of Surgery 171 Harrison Avenue 02111 Boston MA
	

	
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