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Contents of Volume 31
Volume 31 Contents Number 1, January 2006 How Much Evidence is Needed for the Introduction of New Technologies Into Clinical Practice in Vascular Surgery? J.T. Powell CAROTID DISEASE AND IMAGING Safety of Arch Aortography for Assessment of Carotid Arteries V. Berczi, M. Randall, R. Balamurugan, D. Shaw, G.S. Venables, T.J. Cleveland and P.A. Gaines Cerebral White Matter Hyperintense Lesions are Associated with Unstable Carotid Plaques N. Altaf, L. Daniels, P.S. Morgan, J. Lowe, J. Gladman, S.T. MacSweeney, A. Moody and D.P. Auer Changes in Internal Carotid Blood Flow after CEA Evaluated by Transit-time Flowmeter M. Aleksic, V. Matoussevitch, J. Heckenkamp and J. Brunkwall AORTIC AND ANEURYSMAL DISEASE Management of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury O. Nzewi, R.D. Slight and V. Zamvar Embolization-driven Occlusion of the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysmal Sac as the Basis of Prevention of Endoleaks in a New Swine Model P.H. Rolland, V. Vidal, C. Mekkaoui, M.-F. Bertrand, O. Levrier and J.-M. Bartoli Surgical Conversion of Abdominal Aortic Stent-grafts---Outcome and Technical Considerations K. Tiesenhausen, M. Hessinger, P. Konstantiniuk, M. Tomka, A. Baumann, M. Thalhammer and H. Portugaller Staged Endovascular Stent-grafting and Surgical Treatment of a Secondary Aortoduodenal Fistula F. Biancari, P. Romsi, J. Pera¨la¨, V. Koivukangas, R. Cresti and T. Juvonen INFRAINGUINAL DISEASE Outcome Assessment for Intermittent Claudication J. Golledge, C. Askew, A. Leicht and B. Oldenburg Assessing the Validity and Responsiveness of Disease-specific Quality of Life Instruments in Intermittent Claudication T. Mehta, A.V. Subramaniam, I. Chetter and P. McCollum Gadolinium-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Colour Duplex and Digital Subtraction Angiography of the Lower Limb Arteries from the Aorta to the Tibio-peroneal Trunk in Patients with Intermittent Claudication E. Gjønnæss, B. Morken, G. Sandbæk, E. Stranden, C.-E. Slagsvold, J.J. Jørgensen, M. Nylænde, M. Abdelnoor and R. Dullerud Association of Cardiovascular Risk Factors with Pattern of Lower Limb Atherosclerosis in 2659 Patients Undergoing Angioplasty N. Diehm, A. Shang, A. Silvestro, D.-D. Do, F. Dick, J. Schmidli, F. Mahler and I. Baumgartner
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RENAL DISEASE Preoperative Radiological Assessment for Vascular Access P.W.G. Brown The Brachial Artery-basilic Vein Arterio-venous Fistula in Vascular Access for Haemodialysis---A Review Paper F.P. Dix, Y. Khan and H. Al-Khaffaf Transposition of the Left Renal Vein in Nutcracker Syndrome J.Y. Kim, J.H. Joh, H.Y. Choi, Y.S. Do, S.W. Shin and D.I. Kim
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VENOUS DISEASE Duplex Ultrasound Investigation of the Veins in Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs---UIP Consensus Document. Part I. Basic Principles P. Coleridge-Smith, N. Labropoulos, H. Partsch, K. Myers, A. Nicolaides and A. Cavezzi
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Ultrasound-guided Foam Sclerotherapy Combined with Sapheno-femoral Ligation Compared to Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins: Early Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial D.G. Bountouroglou, M. Azzam, S.K. Kakkos, M. Pathmarajah, P. Young and G. Geroulakos Efficacy and Safety of Sclerotherapy Using Polidocanol Foam: A Controlled Clinical Trial J. Alo`s, P. Carren˜o, J.A. Lo´pez, B. Estadella, M. Serra-Prat and J. Marinel-lo
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Number 2, February 2006 AORTIC DISEASE Evolving Experience of Percutaneous Management of Type B Aortic Dissection R. Fattori, L. Lovato, K. Buttazzi and V. Russo Predictors of Success Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair: Mid-term Results M. Boult, W. Babidge, G. Maddern, M. Barnes and R. Fitridge on behalf of the Audit Reference Group Dynamic CE-MRA for Endoleak Classification after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair M.J. van der Laan, C.J.G. Bakker, J.D. Blankensteijn and L.W. Bartels Conversion to Open Repair After Endografting for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Causes, Incidence and Results F. Verzini, P. Cao, P. De Rango, G. Parlani, D. Xanthopoulos, G. Iacono and G. Panuccio PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE Review of Prevalence and Outcome of Vascular Disease in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus J.S. Weiss and B.E. Sumpio Trends in the Presentation and Surgical Management of the Acute Diabetic Foot D.J. Adam, S. Raptis and R.A. Fitridge Relative Tolerance to Upper- and Lower-Limb Aerobic Exercise in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease I. Zwierska, R.D. Walker, S.A. Choksy, J.S. Male, A.G. Pockley and J.M. Saxton Ischaemic Skeletal Muscle Increases Serum Ischaemia Modified Albumin M. Troxler, D. Thompson and S. Homer-Vanniasinkam The Role of Endothelial Cell Reactive Antibodies in Peripheral Arterial Disease J.D. Armitage, N.J. Lindsey and S. Homer-Vanniasinkam VASCULAR ACCESS Population Requirements for Vascular Access Surgery K. Donovan Depopulated Bovine Ureteric Xenograft for Complex Haemodialysis Vascular Access C.R. Darby, D. Roy, D. Deardon and A. Cornall
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DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS Venous Thromboembolic Complications Following Air Travel: What’s the Quantitative Risk? A Literature Review K.R. Aryal and H. Al-khaffaf Long-term Mortality in Patients with Thrombosis of the Inferior Vena Cava, Iliac and Femoral Veins A.M. Fink, N. Herzog, B. Borst-Krafek, W. Jurecka and A. Steiner Pulse-spray Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis for Proximal Deep Vein Thrombosis N. Yamada, K. Ishikura, S. Ota, A. Tsuji, M. Nakamura, M. Ito, N. Isaka and T. Nakano
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VARICOSE VEINS A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial of VNUS Closure versus Surgery for the Treatment of Recurrent Long Saphenous Varicose Veins R.J. Hinchliffe, J. Ubhi, A. Beech, J. Ellison and B.D. Braithwaite
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Neovascularization After Great Saphenous Vein Ablation N. Labropoulos, A. Bhatti, L. Leon, M. Borge, H. Rodriguez and P. Kalman CORRESPONDENCE EJVES EXTRA ABSTRACTS FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Number 3, March 2006 ANEURYSMAL DISEASE Growth Rate and Associated Factors in Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms M.V. de Ce´niga, R. Go´mez, L. Estallo, L. Rodrı´guez, M. Baquer and A. Barba The Small Abdominal Aortic Aneyrysm J. Golledge, J. Muller, D. Coomans, P.J. Walker and P.E. Norman Consumption of Mannan-binding Lectin During Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair M.G.A. Norwood, R.D. Sayers, S. Roscher, N.J. Lynch, A.J. Sutton and W.J. Schwaeble Homocysteine Levels, Haemostatic Risk Factors and Patency Rates After Endovascular Treatment of the Common Iliac Arteries E. Laxdal, J. Wirsching, G. Pedersen, A. Bertz, S.R. Amundsen, E. Dregelid, T. Jonung, T. Nyheim and S. Aune CAROTID DISEASE Spontaneous Resolution of Carotid Stenosis---A Case for Routine Preoperative Duplex Ultrasound M. Subramaniam, A.J. Barnett, T.M. Robinson, P. Murphy and P.M. Lamont
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PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE ‘Pole Test’ Measurements in Critical Leg Ischaemia N. Paraskevas, R. Ayari, S. Malikov, M. Mollo, P. Branchereau, F. Hut and A. Branchereau Functional Outcome of Distal Bypasses for Lower Limb Ischemia T. Kukkonen, J. Junnila, H. Tulla, V. Aittola and K. Ma¨kinen Remote Superficial Femoral Endarterectomy: Long-term Results K. Devalia, T.R. Magee and R.B. Galland A Preliminary Study on the Effects of Exercising to Maximum Walking Distance on Platelet and Endothelial Function in Patients with Intermittent Claudication P. Collins, I. Ford, D. Ball, E. Macaulay, M. Greaves and J. Brittenden Efficacy of Vancomycin, Teicoplanin and Fusidic Acid as Prophylactic Agents in Prevention of Vascular Graft Infection: An Experimental Study in Rat A. Yasim, M. Gul, E. Atahan, P. Ciragil, M. Aral and Y. Ergun The Retroperitoneum Protects Prosthetic Graft Material from Intraperitoneal Contamination: An Experimental Study K. Fujishiro, N. Nishikimi, N. Watanabe, T. Sakurai, K. Komori and M. Ohta
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VASCULAR ACCESS Dialysis Access---Guidelines for Current Practice H.J.T.A.M. Huijbregts and P.J. Blankestijn
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DEEP VENOUS DISEASE Duplex Ultrasound Investigation of the Veins in Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs---UIP Consensus Document. Part II. Anatomy A. Cavezzi, N. Labropoulos, H. Partsch, S. Ricci, A. Caggiati, K. Myers, A. Nicolaides and P.C. Smith Haemodynamic Study Examining the Response of Venous Blood Flow to Electrical Stimulation of the Gastrocnemius Muscle in Patients with Chronic Venous Disease M.C. Moloney, G.M. Lyons, P. Breen, P.E. Burke and P.A. Grace
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The Impact of Differential Expression of Extracellular Matrix Metalloproteinase Inducer, Matrix Metalloproteinase-2, Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and PDGF-AA on the Chronicity of Venous Leg Ulcers B. Mwaura, B. Mahendran, N. Hynes, D. Defreitas, G. Avalos, T. Adegbola, M. Adham, C.E. Connolly and S. Sultan
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LYMPHOEDEMA Management of Lower Limb Lymphoedema in the United Kingdom A. Tiwari, F. Myint and G. Hamilton
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VARICOSE VEINS Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy: Not Enough Advantages? Review of the Literature V. Scave´e Clinical Significance of Ostial Great Saphenous Vein Reflux M.V.L. Barros, N. Labropoulos, A.L.P. Ribeiro, R.Y. Okawa and F.S. Machado Local Anaesthetic Flush Reduces Postoperative Pain and Haematoma Formation After Great Saphenous Vein Stripping---A Randomised Controlled Trial A. Nisar, J. Shabbir, M.A. Tubassam, A.R. Shah, N. Khawaja, E.G. Kavanagh, P.A. Grace and P.E. Burke Most Patients with Varicose Veins Have Fears or Concerns About the Future, in Addition to Their Presenting Symptoms W.B. Campbell, H. Decaluwe, J.B. MacIntyre, J.F. Thompson and A.R. Cowan EJVES EXTRA ABSTRACTS CORRESPONDENCE BOOK REVIEW FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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Number 4, April 2006 ANEURYSMAL DISEASE Hypotensive Resuscitation in Patients with Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm K. Roberts, M. Revell, H. Youssef, A.W. Bradbury and D.J. Adam Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured and Symptomatic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms S. Franks, G. Lloyd, G. Fishwick, M. Bown and R. Sayers b-Blockers Improve In-hospital and Long-term Survival in Patients with Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Major Vascular Surgery H.H.H. Feringa, J.J. Bax, O. Schouten, M.D. Kertai, L.L.M. van de Ven, S. Hoeks, M.R.H.M. van Sambeek, J. Klein and D. Poldermans Intraoperative Monitoring of Penile and Buttock Blood Flow During Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair K. Inuzuka, N. Unno, H. Mitsuoka, N. Yamamoto, K. Ishimaru, D. Sagara, M. Suzuki and H. Konno The Combined Effect of Iloprost and N-Acetylcysteine in Preventing Spinal Cord Ischemia in Rabbits M. Boga, B. Discigil, E.A. Ozkisacik, U. Gurcun, M.I. Badak, E. Dikicioglu, C. Yenisey and I. Meteoglu CAROTID DISEASE Carotid Plaque Texture Analysis Can Predict the Incidence of Silent Brain Infarcts Among Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy G. Madycki, W. Staszkiewicz and A. Gabrusiewicz Data Quality of Surgery for Carotid Artery Stenosis. Are the National Vascular Registries Reliable? T. Dahl, K. Rudjord, M. Altreuther and H.O. Myhre PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE Inflammation and Atherosclerosis E.A. Kaperonis, C.D. Liapis, J.D. Kakisis, D. Dimitroulis and V.G. Papavassiliou
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Near-infrared Spectroscopy in the Routine Diagnostic Work-up of Patients With Leg Ischaemia D.T. Ubbink and B. Koopman Foot Skin Blood Flow Following Infrainguinal Revascularization for Critical Lower Limb Ischemia F. Saucy, B. Dischl, A. Delachaux, F. Feihl, L. Liaudet, B. Waeber and J.-M. Corpataux The Distal Zone of the Deep Femoral Artery as the Inflow Site in Femorodistal Bypass Grafting F.C. Brochado-Neto, M. Albers and M. Romiti RENAL AND VASCULAR ACCESS Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of Renal Nutcracker Syndrome: A Review K. Ahmed, R. Sampath and M.S. Khan Temporary Access and Central Venous Catheters A. Frankel Internal Arteriovenous Fistula Within a Radial Forearm Flap -- A Novel Technique to Increase Femorodistal Bypass Graft Flow to the Diabetic Foot and Flap Covering Ischaemic Tissue Loss E. Tukiainen, K. Laurila, M. Kallio, F. Lorenzetti, I. Kantonen and M. Lepa¨ntalo Off-label Use of Angio-Seale Vascular Closure Device for Brachial Artery Puncture Closure--Deployment Modification and Initial Results After Transbrachial PTA D. Bilecen, G. Bongartz and W. Ostheim-Dzerowycz VENOUS DISEASE Contrasting Effects of Varicose Vein Surgery on Endothelial-dependent and -independent Cutaneous Vasodilation in the Perimalleolar Region M. Klonizakis, J.M.-C. Yeung, K. Lingam, J.R. Nash, G. Manning and R. Donnelly Anatomical Study of the Gastrocnemius Venous Network and Proposal for a Classification of the Veins J.A. Araga˜o, F.P. Reis, G.B.B. Pitta, F. Miranda Jr and L.F.P. de Figueiredo Common Peroneal Nerve Injury During Varicose Vein Operation J. Giannas, A. Bayat and S.J. Watson CORRESPONDENCE FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Number 5, May 2006 ANEURYSMAL DISEASE Chronic Inflammation, Immune Response, and Infection in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms J.S. Lindholt and G.-P. Shi Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Octogenarians: Outcomes and Predictors L. Dainese, F. Barili, R. Spirito, V.K. Topkara, G. Pompilio, M. Trezzi, G. Polvani and P. Biglioli Plasma D -Lactate as a Potential Early Marker for Colon Ischaemia After Open Aortic Reconstruction A. Assadian, O. Assadian, C. Senekowitsch, R. Rotter, S. Bahrami, W. Fu¨rst, W. Jaksch, G.W. Hagmu¨ller and W. Hu¨bl Mid-term Results of Conservative, Conventional and Endovascular Treatment for Acute Traumatic Aortic Lesions P. Stampfl, M. Greitbauer, D. Zimpfer, T. Fleck, M. Schoder, J. Lammer, E. Wolner, M. Grimm, V. Ve´csei and M. Czerny Complicated Acute Type B Dissections---An 8-years Experience of Endovascular Stent-graft Repair in a Single Centre N.V. Dias, B. Sonesson, B. Koul, M. Malina and K. Ivancev CAROTID DISEASE Ultrasound Based Measurement of ‘Carotid Stenosis >70%’: An Audit of UK Practice J. Walker and A.R. Naylor
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Duplex Scan Evaluation of Carotid Stenosis. Which Consensus is Necessary? P. Cao and P. De Rango PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE Meta-analysis of the Clinical Effectiveness of Venous Arterialization for Salvage of Critically Ischaemic Limbs X.W. Lu, M.M. Idu, D.T. Ubbink and D.A. Legemate Spinal Cord Stimulation is not Cost-effective for Non-surgical Management of Critical Limb Ischaemia H.M. Klomp, E.W. Steyerberg, H. van Urk and J.D.F. Habbema for the ESES Study Group Inflammation and Chlamydia pneumoniae Infection Correlate with the Severity of Peripheral Arterial Disease E.A. Kaperonis, C.D. Liapis, J.D. Kakisis, D. Dimitroulis, V.G. Papavassiliou, D. Perrea and A.G. Kostakis Expression of Growth Factors and Growth Factor Receptor in Non-healing and Healing Ischaemic Ulceration M.O. Murphy, J. Ghosh, P. Fulford, N. Khwaja, A.T. Halka, A. Carter, N.J. Turner and M.G. Walker ACCESS SURGERY Primary Vascular Access C.P. Gibbons Axillo-iliac Conduit for Haemodialysis Vascular Access M. Hamish, J. Shalhoub, C.D. Rodd and A.H. Davies VENOUS DISEASE Haemodynamic and Clinical Impact of Superficial, Deep and Perforator Vein Incompetence V. Ibegbuna, K.T. Delis and A.N. Nicolaides Compression Therapy: Effects of Posture and Application Techniques on Initial Pressures Delivered by Bandages of Different Physical Properties A.J. Lee, J.J. Dale, C.V. Ruckley, B. Gibson, R.J. Prescott and D. Brown Return to Work Following Varicose Vein Surgery: Influence of Type of Operation, Employment and Social Status A.P. Wright, D.C. Berridge and D.J.A. Scott Cement Embolization into the Vena Cava and Pulmonal Arteries After Vertebroplasty: Interdisciplinary Management A. Baumann, J. Tauss, G. Baumann, M. Tomka, M. Hessinger and K. Tiesenhausen CORRESPONDENCE EJVES EXTRA ABSTRACTS FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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Number 6, June 2006 ANEURYSMAL DISEASE Total Laparoscopic Aortic Repair for Occlusive and Aneurysmal Disease: First 95 Cases J. Cau, J.-B. Ricco, C. Marchand, A. Lecis, H. Habbibeh, M. Guillou, G. Febrer and J.-P. Bossavy Experimental Study of Aortic Anastomosis Using a Circular Stapling Device in the Porcine Model K. Yoshida, H. Ohtake, K. Kimura and G. Watanabe Intra-Abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Following Surgery for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm K. Djavani, A. Wanhainen and M. Bjo¨rck Femoral Pseudoaneurysm in Drug Addicts---Excision without Revascularization is a Viable Option S.A. Naqi, H.M. Khan, S. Akhtar and T.A. Shah
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MISCELLANEOUS Virtual Reality Simulation Training can Improve Inexperienced Surgeons’ Endovascular Skills R. Aggarwal, S.A. Black, J.R. Hance, A. Darzi and N.J.W. Cheshire The Vascular Surgeon Facing Clinical Ethical Dilemmas (The VASCUETHICS Study): ‘V’Shaped Association Between Compassionate Attitudes and Professional Seniority A. Clara´, J. Merino, E. Mateos, A. Ysa, B. Roma´n and F. Vidal-Barraquer for the VASCUETHICS Study Group Vascular Knowledge in Medieval Times was the Turning Point for the Humanistic Trend E. Ducasse, F. Speziale, J.C. Baste and D. Midy An Audit Demonstrating a Reduction in MRSA Infection in a Specialised Vascular Unit Resulting from a Change in Infection Control Protocol M. Thompson CAROTID DISEASE Cognitive Function Remains Unchanged After Endarterectomy of Unilateral Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis Under Local Anaesthesia M. Aleksic, W. Huff, B. Hoppmann, J. Heckenkamp, R. Pukrop and J. Brunkwall Does the Type, Number or Combinations of Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors Affect Early Outcome After Carotid Endarterectomy? E. Debing and P. Van den Brande INFRAINGUINAL DISEASE The Mechanical Properties of Infrainguinal Vascular Bypass Grafts: Their Role in Influencing Patency S. Sarkar, H.J. Salacinski, G. Hamilton and A.M. Seifalian Should Pre-operative Troponin be a Standard Requirement in Patients Undergoing Major Lower Extremity Amputation? S.C. Gibson, A. Marsh, C. Berry, C. Payne, D.S. Byrne, P.N. Rogers, A.J. McKay, H. Dargie and D.B. Kingsmore Use of a Pneumatic Tourniquet Improves Outcome Following Trans-tibial Amputation A.M. Wolthuis, E. Whitehead, B.M.F. Ridler, A.R. Cowan, W.B. Campbell and J.F. Thompson A Randomised Controlled Trial of the Use of a Tourniquet to Reduce Blood Loss During Transtibial Amputation for Peripheral Arterial Disease S.A. Choksy, P.L. Chong, C. Smith, M. Ireland and J. Beard Thrombolysis for Acute Lower Limb Ischaemia---A Prospective, Randomised, Multicentre Study Comparing Two Strategies G. Plate, I. Jansson, C. Forssell, P. Weber and S. Oredsson
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ACCESS SURGERY Autogenous Options in Secondary and Tertiary Access for Haemodialysis J.H.M. Tordoir, X. Keuter, N. Planken, M.W. de Haan and F.M. van der Sande
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VENOUS DISEASE Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis in Childhood; Developing a Management Protocol R.E. Brightwell and I.S. Osman BOOK REVIEW FORTHCOMING EVENTS CONTENTS OF VOLUME 31 AUTHOR INDEX SUBJECT INDEX
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RENAL DISEASE Preoperative Radiological Assessment for Vascular Access P.W.G. Brown The Brachial Artery-basilic Vein Arterio-venous Fistula in Vascular Access for Haemodialysis---A Review Paper F.P. Dix, Y. Khan and H. Al-Khaffaf Transposition of the Left Renal Vein in Nutcracker Syndrome J.Y. Kim, J.H. Joh, H.Y. Choi, Y.S. Do, S.W. Shin and D.I. Kim
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VENOUS DISEASE Duplex Ultrasound Investigation of the Veins in Chronic Venous Disease of the Lower Limbs---UIP Consensus Document. Part I. Basic Principles P. Coleridge-Smith, N. Labropoulos, H. Partsch, K. Myers, A. Nicolaides and A. Cavezzi
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Ultrasound-guided Foam Sclerotherapy Combined with Sapheno-femoral Ligation Compared to Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins: Early Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial D.G. Bountouroglou, M. Azzam, S.K. Kakkos, M. Pathmarajah, P. Young and G. Geroulakos Efficacy and Safety of Sclerotherapy Using Polidocanol Foam: A Controlled Clinical Trial J. Alo`s, P. Carren˜o, J.A. Lo´pez, B. Estadella, M. Serra-Prat and J. Marinel-lo
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Number 2, February 2006 AORTIC DISEASE Evolving Experience of Percutaneous Management of Type B Aortic Dissection R. Fattori, L. Lovato, K. Buttazzi and V. Russo Predictors of Success Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair: Mid-term Results M. Boult, W. Babidge, G. Maddern, M. Barnes and R. Fitridge on behalf of the Audit Reference Group Dynamic CE-MRA for Endoleak Classification after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair M.J. van der Laan, C.J.G. Bakker, J.D. Blankensteijn and L.W. Bartels Conversion to Open Repair After Endografting for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Causes, Incidence and Results F. Verzini, P. Cao, P. De Rango, G. Parlani, D. Xanthopoulos, G. Iacono and G. Panuccio PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE Review of Prevalence and Outcome of Vascular Disease in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus J.S. Weiss and B.E. Sumpio Trends in the Presentation and Surgical Management of the Acute Diabetic Foot D.J. Adam, S. Raptis and R.A. Fitridge Relative Tolerance to Upper- and Lower-Limb Aerobic Exercise in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease I. Zwierska, R.D. Walker, S.A. Choksy, J.S. Male, A.G. Pockley and J.M. Saxton Ischaemic Skeletal Muscle Increases Serum Ischaemia Modified Albumin M. Troxler, D. Thompson and S. Homer-Vanniasinkam The Role of Endothelial Cell Reactive Antibodies in Peripheral Arterial Disease J.D. Armitage, N.J. Lindsey and S. Homer-Vanniasinkam VASCULAR ACCESS Population Requirements for Vascular Access Surgery K. Donovan Depopulated Bovine Ureteric Xenograft for Complex Haemodialysis Vascular Access C.R. Darby, D. Roy, D. Deardon and A. Cornall
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DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS Venous Thromboembolic Complications Following Air Travel: What’s the Quantitative Risk? A Literature Review K.R. Aryal and H. Al-khaffaf Long-term Mortality in Patients with Thrombosis of the Inferior Vena Cava, Iliac and Femoral Veins A.M. Fink, N. Herzog, B. Borst-Krafek, W. Jurecka and A. Steiner Pulse-spray Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis for Proximal Deep Vein Thrombosis N. Yamada, K. Ishikura, S. Ota, A. Tsuji, M. Nakamura, M. Ito, N. Isaka and T. Nakano
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VARICOSE VEINS A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial of VNUS Closure versus Surgery for the Treatment of Recurrent Long Saphenous Varicose Veins R.J. Hinchliffe, J. Ubhi, A. Beech, J. Ellison and B.D. Braithwaite
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Neovascularization After Great Saphenous Vein Ablation N. Labropoulos, A. Bhatti, L. Leon, M. Borge, H. Rodriguez and P. Kalman CORRESPONDENCE EJVES EXTRA ABSTRACTS FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Number 3, March 2006 ANEURYSMAL DISEASE Growth Rate and Associated Factors in Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms M.V. de Ce´niga, R. Go´mez, L. Estallo, L. Rodrı´guez, M. Baquer and A. Barba The Small Abdominal Aortic Aneyrysm J. Golledge, J. Muller, D. Coomans, P.J. Walker and P.E. Norman Consumption of Mannan-binding Lectin During Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair M.G.A. Norwood, R.D. Sayers, S. Roscher, N.J. Lynch, A.J. Sutton and W.J. Schwaeble Homocysteine Levels, Haemostatic Risk Factors and Patency Rates After Endovascular Treatment of the Common Iliac Arteries E. Laxdal, J. Wirsching, G. Pedersen, A. Bertz, S.R. Amundsen, E. Dregelid, T. Jonung, T. Nyheim and S. Aune CAROTID DISEASE Spontaneous Resolution of Carotid Stenosis---A Case for Routine Preoperative Duplex Ultrasound M. Subramaniam, A.J. Barnett, T.M. Robinson, P. Murphy and P.M. Lamont
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VARICOSE VEINS Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy: Not Enough Advantages? Review of the Literature V. Scave´e Clinical Significance of Ostial Great Saphenous Vein Reflux M.V.L. Barros, N. Labropoulos, A.L.P. Ribeiro, R.Y. Okawa and F.S. Machado Local Anaesthetic Flush Reduces Postoperative Pain and Haematoma Formation After Great Saphenous Vein Stripping---A Randomised Controlled Trial A. Nisar, J. Shabbir, M.A. Tubassam, A.R. Shah, N. Khawaja, E.G. Kavanagh, P.A. Grace and P.E. Burke Most Patients with Varicose Veins Have Fears or Concerns About the Future, in Addition to Their Presenting Symptoms W.B. Campbell, H. Decaluwe, J.B. MacIntyre, J.F. Thompson and A.R. Cowan EJVES EXTRA ABSTRACTS CORRESPONDENCE BOOK REVIEW FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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Number 4, April 2006 ANEURYSMAL DISEASE Hypotensive Resuscitation in Patients with Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm K. Roberts, M. Revell, H. Youssef, A.W. Bradbury and D.J. Adam Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured and Symptomatic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms S. Franks, G. Lloyd, G. Fishwick, M. Bown and R. Sayers b-Blockers Improve In-hospital and Long-term Survival in Patients with Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Major Vascular Surgery H.H.H. Feringa, J.J. Bax, O. Schouten, M.D. Kertai, L.L.M. van de Ven, S. Hoeks, M.R.H.M. van Sambeek, J. Klein and D. Poldermans Intraoperative Monitoring of Penile and Buttock Blood Flow During Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair K. Inuzuka, N. Unno, H. Mitsuoka, N. Yamamoto, K. Ishimaru, D. Sagara, M. Suzuki and H. Konno The Combined Effect of Iloprost and N-Acetylcysteine in Preventing Spinal Cord Ischemia in Rabbits M. Boga, B. Discigil, E.A. Ozkisacik, U. Gurcun, M.I. Badak, E. Dikicioglu, C. Yenisey and I. Meteoglu CAROTID DISEASE Carotid Plaque Texture Analysis Can Predict the Incidence of Silent Brain Infarcts Among Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy G. Madycki, W. Staszkiewicz and A. Gabrusiewicz Data Quality of Surgery for Carotid Artery Stenosis. Are the National Vascular Registries Reliable? T. Dahl, K. Rudjord, M. Altreuther and H.O. Myhre PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE Inflammation and Atherosclerosis E.A. Kaperonis, C.D. Liapis, J.D. Kakisis, D. Dimitroulis and V.G. Papavassiliou
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Near-infrared Spectroscopy in the Routine Diagnostic Work-up of Patients With Leg Ischaemia D.T. Ubbink and B. Koopman Foot Skin Blood Flow Following Infrainguinal Revascularization for Critical Lower Limb Ischemia F. Saucy, B. Dischl, A. Delachaux, F. Feihl, L. Liaudet, B. Waeber and J.-M. Corpataux The Distal Zone of the Deep Femoral Artery as the Inflow Site in Femorodistal Bypass Grafting F.C. Brochado-Neto, M. Albers and M. Romiti RENAL AND VASCULAR ACCESS Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of Renal Nutcracker Syndrome: A Review K. Ahmed, R. Sampath and M.S. Khan Temporary Access and Central Venous Catheters A. Frankel Internal Arteriovenous Fistula Within a Radial Forearm Flap -- A Novel Technique to Increase Femorodistal Bypass Graft Flow to the Diabetic Foot and Flap Covering Ischaemic Tissue Loss E. Tukiainen, K. Laurila, M. Kallio, F. Lorenzetti, I. Kantonen and M. Lepa¨ntalo Off-label Use of Angio-Seale Vascular Closure Device for Brachial Artery Puncture Closure--Deployment Modification and Initial Results After Transbrachial PTA D. Bilecen, G. Bongartz and W. Ostheim-Dzerowycz VENOUS DISEASE Contrasting Effects of Varicose Vein Surgery on Endothelial-dependent and -independent Cutaneous Vasodilation in the Perimalleolar Region M. Klonizakis, J.M.-C. Yeung, K. Lingam, J.R. Nash, G. Manning and R. Donnelly Anatomical Study of the Gastrocnemius Venous Network and Proposal for a Classification of the Veins J.A. Araga˜o, F.P. Reis, G.B.B. Pitta, F. Miranda Jr and L.F.P. de Figueiredo Common Peroneal Nerve Injury During Varicose Vein Operation J. Giannas, A. Bayat and S.J. Watson CORRESPONDENCE FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Number 5, May 2006 ANEURYSMAL DISEASE Chronic Inflammation, Immune Response, and Infection in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms J.S. Lindholt and G.-P. Shi Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Octogenarians: Outcomes and Predictors L. Dainese, F. Barili, R. Spirito, V.K. Topkara, G. Pompilio, M. Trezzi, G. Polvani and P. Biglioli Plasma D -Lactate as a Potential Early Marker for Colon Ischaemia After Open Aortic Reconstruction A. Assadian, O. Assadian, C. Senekowitsch, R. Rotter, S. Bahrami, W. Fu¨rst, W. Jaksch, G.W. Hagmu¨ller and W. Hu¨bl Mid-term Results of Conservative, Conventional and Endovascular Treatment for Acute Traumatic Aortic Lesions P. Stampfl, M. Greitbauer, D. Zimpfer, T. Fleck, M. Schoder, J. Lammer, E. Wolner, M. Grimm, V. Ve´csei and M. Czerny Complicated Acute Type B Dissections---An 8-years Experience of Endovascular Stent-graft Repair in a Single Centre N.V. Dias, B. Sonesson, B. Koul, M. Malina and K. Ivancev CAROTID DISEASE Ultrasound Based Measurement of ‘Carotid Stenosis >70%’: An Audit of UK Practice J. Walker and A.R. Naylor
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Number 6, June 2006 ANEURYSMAL DISEASE Total Laparoscopic Aortic Repair for Occlusive and Aneurysmal Disease: First 95 Cases J. Cau, J.-B. Ricco, C. Marchand, A. Lecis, H. Habbibeh, M. Guillou, G. Febrer and J.-P. Bossavy Experimental Study of Aortic Anastomosis Using a Circular Stapling Device in the Porcine Model K. Yoshida, H. Ohtake, K. Kimura and G. Watanabe Intra-Abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Following Surgery for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm K. Djavani, A. Wanhainen and M. Bjo¨rck Femoral Pseudoaneurysm in Drug Addicts---Excision without Revascularization is a Viable Option S.A. Naqi, H.M. Khan, S. Akhtar and T.A. Shah
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MISCELLANEOUS Virtual Reality Simulation Training can Improve Inexperienced Surgeons’ Endovascular Skills R. Aggarwal, S.A. Black, J.R. Hance, A. Darzi and N.J.W. Cheshire The Vascular Surgeon Facing Clinical Ethical Dilemmas (The VASCUETHICS Study): ‘V’Shaped Association Between Compassionate Attitudes and Professional Seniority A. Clara´, J. Merino, E. Mateos, A. Ysa, B. Roma´n and F. Vidal-Barraquer for the VASCUETHICS Study Group Vascular Knowledge in Medieval Times was the Turning Point for the Humanistic Trend E. Ducasse, F. Speziale, J.C. Baste and D. Midy An Audit Demonstrating a Reduction in MRSA Infection in a Specialised Vascular Unit Resulting from a Change in Infection Control Protocol M. Thompson CAROTID DISEASE Cognitive Function Remains Unchanged After Endarterectomy of Unilateral Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis Under Local Anaesthesia M. Aleksic, W. Huff, B. Hoppmann, J. Heckenkamp, R. Pukrop and J. Brunkwall Does the Type, Number or Combinations of Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors Affect Early Outcome After Carotid Endarterectomy? E. Debing and P. Van den Brande INFRAINGUINAL DISEASE The Mechanical Properties of Infrainguinal Vascular Bypass Grafts: Their Role in Influencing Patency S. Sarkar, H.J. Salacinski, G. Hamilton and A.M. Seifalian Should Pre-operative Troponin be a Standard Requirement in Patients Undergoing Major Lower Extremity Amputation? S.C. Gibson, A. Marsh, C. Berry, C. Payne, D.S. Byrne, P.N. Rogers, A.J. McKay, H. Dargie and D.B. Kingsmore Use of a Pneumatic Tourniquet Improves Outcome Following Trans-tibial Amputation A.M. Wolthuis, E. Whitehead, B.M.F. Ridler, A.R. Cowan, W.B. Campbell and J.F. Thompson A Randomised Controlled Trial of the Use of a Tourniquet to Reduce Blood Loss During Transtibial Amputation for Peripheral Arterial Disease S.A. Choksy, P.L. Chong, C. Smith, M. Ireland and J. Beard Thrombolysis for Acute Lower Limb Ischaemia---A Prospective, Randomised, Multicentre Study Comparing Two Strategies G. Plate, I. Jansson, C. Forssell, P. Weber and S. Oredsson
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VENOUS DISEASE Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis in Childhood; Developing a Management Protocol R.E. Brightwell and I.S. Osman BOOK REVIEW FORTHCOMING EVENTS CONTENTS OF VOLUME 31 AUTHOR INDEX SUBJECT INDEX
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