Vascular Surgery
Recommendations for Invasive Procedures in Patients with Diseases of the Liver and Biliary Tract
12 Sep, 2019 | 07:58h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Treatments for Varicose Veins Compared
6 Sep, 2019 | 09:02h | UTCFive-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Trial of Treatments for Varicose Veins – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: QoL Better With Laser Ablation, Surgery for Varicose Veins – Drugs.com (free) Laser and Surgery Rule for Varicose Veins – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Randomized Trial: Is Internal Jugular or Subclavian Safer Under Ultrasound Guidance?
30 Aug, 2019 | 08:52h | UTCIs IJ or Subclavian Safer Under Ultrasound Guidance? – Journal Feed (free)
Original Article: Complications in internal jugular vs subclavian ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization: a comparative randomized trial – Intensive Care Medicine (free)
Meta-Analysis: Comparative Efficacy of Various Antimicrobial Lock Solutions for Preventing Catheter-related Bloodstream Infections
27 Aug, 2019 | 00:11h | UTC
Optimal Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:35h | UTCRelated: 2012 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections (free) AND Osteomyelitis in diabetic foot: A comprehensive overview – World Journal of Diabetes (free) AND Osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot – Diabetic Foot and Ankle (free) AND Diabetic foot – The BMJ (free) AND Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications – American Diabetes Association (free)
AHA Scientific Statement: Perfusion Assessment in Critical Limb Ischemia
13 Aug, 2019 | 07:52h | UTCNews Release: Evaluating blood flow is key to early diagnosis and treatment for people with critical limb ischemia – American Heart Association (free)
Commentary: AHA Outlines Diagnosis, Treatment Options for Underrecognized Critical Limb Ischemia – TCTMD (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Inguinal Vascular Surgical Wound Protection by Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
27 Jul, 2019 | 20:00h | UTCInguinal Vascular Surgical Wound Protection by Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial—INVIPS Trial – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
Related Commentary on Twitter
In a new randomized trial of 139 vascular surgery patients @lunduniversity , incisional wound vacs reduced rates of groin wound infections. https://t.co/5DwYYYKsOG pic.twitter.com/itycVS4SXF
— Annals of Surgery (@AnnalsofSurgery) July 15, 2019
Consensus: Refining Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Venous Disease
24 Jul, 2019 | 01:57h | UTCRelated Guidelines: Management of Chronic Venous Disease: Clinical Practice Guidelines of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (free) AND The care of patients with varicose veins and associated chronic venous diseases: Clinical practice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum (free)
Guideline on Peri- and Postoperative Care of Arteriovenous Fistulas and Grafts for Hemodialysis in Adults
23 Jul, 2019 | 01:58h | UTC
Cohort Study: Microvascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation
11 Jul, 2019 | 10:33h | UTCMicrovascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation – Circulation (free PDF)
Commentaries: Microvascular Disease Quadruples Risk of Leg Amputation – TCTMD (free) AND Microvascular Disease Anywhere in the Body May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Leg Amputations – American Heart Association (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Prophylactic Vena Cava Filters Do Not Improve Outcomes After Major Trauma
9 Jul, 2019 | 10:10h | UTCA Multicenter Trial of Vena Cava Filters in Severely Injured Patients – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Liberal IVC Filter Use Not Warranted in Severe Trauma Patients – TCTMD (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Early prophylactic placement of a vena cava filter after major trauma does not result in a lower incidence of symptomatic pulmonary embolism or death at 90 days than no placement of a filter. #ISTH2019 https://t.co/ZjMqDcaOL5 pic.twitter.com/7jXvYAW5hx
— NEJM (@NEJM) July 8, 2019
Guidelines for the Periprocedural Management of Thrombotic and Bleeding Risk in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Image-Guided Interventions
30 Jun, 2019 | 17:15h | UTCPart II: Recommendations (free)
Study: Association of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients
21 Jun, 2019 | 08:50h | UTCAssociation of Coworker Reports About Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons With Surgical Complications in Their Patients – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients’ Health May Suffer – NPR (free) AND Unprofessional Behavior by Surgeons Linked to Surgical Complications in Their Patients – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND After surgery, how patients fare may depend on how their doctor behaves, study says – CNN (free)
USPSTF Draft Statement: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurism
19 Jun, 2019 | 08:26h | UTCScreening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurism – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (free)
Commentary: USPSTF Reaffirms Recommendations on AAA Screening in Draft Statement – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Global Vascular Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Limb-threatening Ischemia
6 Jun, 2019 | 06:34h | UTCEditorial: Global Vascular Guidelines for patients with critical limb-threatening ischemia (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Open vs. Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
30 May, 2019 | 08:25h | UTCOpen versus Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Endovascular Aneurysm Procedure as Effective as Open Surgery, Study Finds – Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (free)
Guideline: Current Endovascular Strategies for Posterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke
29 May, 2019 | 10:37h | UTC
Systematic Review: Diagnostic Modalities for Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Extremities
7 May, 2019 | 01:05h | UTCDiagnostic Modalities for Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Extremities: A Systematic Review – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Systematic Review: Vascular Trauma of the Hand
4 May, 2019 | 17:16h | UTCVascular trauma of the hand: a systematic review – Vasa (free)
Management of Transient Ischemic Attack or Nondisabling Stroke Related to Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis
17 Apr, 2019 | 05:53h | UTCManagement of transient ischemic attack or nondisabling stroke related to extracranial internal carotid artery stenosis – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free for a limited period)
Review: Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access in Critical Illness
15 Apr, 2019 | 00:37h | UTCUltrasound-guided vascular access in critical illness – Intensive Care Medicine (free PDF)
Review: Clinical Management of Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
30 Mar, 2019 | 17:08h | UTCClinical management of chronic mesenteric ischemia – United European Gastroenterology Journal (free)
Study: Impact of Procedure Time on Outcomes of Thrombectomy for Stroke
7 Mar, 2019 | 12:58h | UTCImpact of Procedure Time on Outcomes of Thrombectomy for Stroke – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: When Is It Time to Abandon Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke? New Clues – TCTMD (free) AND When should stroke thrombectomy be considered futile? – Cardiovascular Business (free) AND Impact of Procedure Time on Stroke Outcomes – American College of Cardiology (free)
German Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Type B Aortic Dissection
6 Mar, 2019 | 01:38h | UTCS2k guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of type B aortic dissection – Gefässchirurgie (free)
Related Guidelines: 2014 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases: Document covering acute and chronic aortic diseases of the thoracic and abdominal aorta of the adult (free) AND 2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease (free)
Consensus Statement: Unresolved Questions on Venous Thromboembolic Disease
20 Feb, 2019 | 02:56h | UTCUnresolved questions on venous thromboembolic disease. Consensus statement of the French Society for Vascular Medicine (SFMV) – JMV-Journal de Médecine Vasculaire (free for a limited period)