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    A Quarter Century of Organ Protection in Open Thoracoabdominal Repair by Estrera, Anthony L, Sandhu, Harleen K, Charlton-Ouw, Kristofer M, Afifi, Rana O, Azizzadeh, Ali, Miller, Charles C, Safi, Hazim J

    Published in Annals of surgery (01-10-2015)
    “…INTRODUCTION:Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) remains a challenging problem. We sought to examine our experience with thoracic and thoracoabdominal…”
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    Outcomes of open repairs of chronic distal aortic dissection anatomically amenable to endovascular repairs by Tanaka, Akiko, Sandhu, Harleen K., Afifi, Rana O., Miller, Charles C., Ray, Amberly, Hassan, Madiha, Safi, Hazim J., Estrera, Anthony L.

    “…To review short-term outcomes and long-term survival and durability after open surgical repairs for chronic distal aortic dissections in patients whose anatomy…”
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    Redo Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Single-Center Experience Over 25 Years by Afifi, Rana O., MD, Sandhu, Harleen K., MD, MPH, Trott, Amy. E., PhD, Nguyen, Tom C., MD, Miller, Charles C., PhD, Estrera, Anthony L., MD, Safi, Hazim J., MD

    Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-05-2017)
    “…Background Aortic disease is a lifelong, progressive illness that may require repeated intervention over time. We reviewed our 25-year experience with open…”
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    Open Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repairs in Patients Younger Than 50 Years Old by Tanaka, Akiko, Leonard, Samuel D., Sandhu, Harleen K., Afifi, Rana O., Miller, Charles C., Charlton-Ouw, Kristofer M., Ray, Amberly, Hassan, Madiha, Safi, Hazim J., Estrera, Anthony L.

    Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-09-2019)
    “…The purpose of this study was to redefine indications of open descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the younger population. Between 1991…”
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    Assessment of histological characteristics, imaging markers, and rt-PA susceptibility of ex vivo venous thrombi by Hendley, Samuel A., Dimov, Alexey, Bhargava, Aarushi, Snoddy, Erin, Mansour, Daniel, Afifi, Rana O., Wool, Geoffrey D., Zha, Yuanyuan, Sammet, Steffen, Lu, Zheng Feng, Ahmed, Osman, Paul, Jonathan D., Bader, Kenneth B.

    Published in Scientific reports (23-11-2021)
    “…Venous thromboembolism is a significant source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Catheter-directed thrombolytics is the primary treatment used to relieve…”
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    Preoperative Sarcopenia Portends Worse Outcomes After Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair by Tanaka, Akiko, Sandhu, Harleen K., Al Rstum, Zainulabdeen, Afifi, Rana O., Miller, Charles C., Charlton-Ouw, Kristofer M., Codreanu, Maria E., Saqib, Naveed U., Safi, Hazim J., Estrera, Anthony L.

    Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-11-2018)
    “…Sarcopenia may be an indicator of frailty. We used the total psoas area index (TPAI) to identify sarcopenia and evaluated the effect of preoperative TPAI on…”
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    New type A dissection after acute type B aortic dissection by Charlton-Ouw, Kristofer M., Sandhu, Harleen K., Leake, Samuel S., Miller, Charles C., Afifi, Rana O., Azizzadeh, Ali, Estrera, Anthony L., Safi, Hazim J.

    Published in Journal of vascular surgery (01-01-2018)
    “…Aortic dissection is a dynamic process that can progress both proximal and distal to the initial entry tear. We sought to determine associations for…”
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    Open repair with latissimus muscle flap coverage for treatment of infected thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair by Bernal, Lucas Ribé, Afifi, Rana O., Estrera, Anthony L.

    “…A male patient, 70 years of age, was evaluated for an infected thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR). After presenting with persistent fever, a…”
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    Early and late outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection with intramural hematoma by Estrera, Anthony L., MD, FACS, Sandhu, Harleen K., MD, MPH, Leake, Samuel S., BS, Charlton-Ouw, Kristofer M., MD, FACS, Afifi, Rana O., MD, Miller, Charles C., PhD, Safi, Hazim J., MD, FACS

    “…Introduction Controversy remains regarding management of acute type A dissection with intramural hematoma (IMH). Our purpose was to analyze our experience and…”
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    Insights From the Histopathologic Analysis of Acquired and Genetic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections by Buja, L Maximilian, Zhao, Bihong, Sadaf, Humaira, McDonald, Michelle, Segura, Ana M, Li, Li, Cecchi, Alana, Prakash, Siddharth K, Afifi, Rana O, Miller, Charles C, Estrera, Anthony L, Milewicz, Dianna M

    Published in Texas Heart Institute journal (12-02-2024)
    “…The purpose of this study was to apply contemporary consensus criteria developed by the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology and the Association for European…”
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    Successful Multistaged Surgical Management of Secondary Aortoesophageal Fistula With Graft Infection by Afifi, Rana O., MD, Mushtaq, Harith H., MD, Sandhu, Harleen K., MD, MPH, Khalil, Kamal, MD, Safi, Hazim J., MD, FACS, Estrera, Anthony L., MD, FACS

    Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-06-2016)
    “…Secondary aortoenteric fistula is a rare and dreaded complication of aortic graft replacement. This case demonstrates successful management of a patient with…”
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    Determinants of Operative Mortality in Patients With Ruptured Acute Type A Aortic Dissection by Afifi, Rana O., MD, Sandhu, Harleen K., MD, MPH, Leake, Samuel S., BS, Rice, Rob D., MD, Azizzadeh, Ali, MD, Charlton-Ouw, Kristofer M., MD, Nguyen, Tom C., MD, Miller, Charles C., PhD, Estrera, Anthony L., MD, Safi, Hazim J., MD

    Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-01-2016)
    “…Background Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a surgical emergency associated with high mortality and morbidity. We analyzed our 15-year experience in…”
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    Glossary of terms and concepts relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion to reflect on, debate, and raise awareness of: A report from the Society for Vascular Surgery Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee by Jazaeri, Omid, Afifi, Rana O.

    Published in Journal of vascular surgery (01-08-2021)
    “…The presented glossary highlights the concepts and terminology related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Although this list should not be considered…”
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    Management of Recurrent Delayed Neurologic Deficit After Thoracoabdominal Aortic Operation by Boutrous, Mina L., MD, Afifi, Rana O., MD, Safi, Hazim J., MD, Estrera, Anthony L., MD

    Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (2016)
    “…Delayed neurologic deficit (DND) is a devastating adverse event after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Multiple adjuncts have been devised to…”
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    Early and Late Outcomes After Complete Aortic Replacement by Estrera, Anthony L., MD, Sandhu, Harleen K., MD, MPH, Afifi, Rana O., MD, Nguyen, Tom C., MD, Charlton-Ouw, Kristofer M., MD, Azizzadeh, Ali, MD, Miller, Charles C., PhD, Safi, Hazim J., MD

    Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-08-2015)
    “…Background The purpose of this report was to analyze our experience with total aortic replacement during a 20-year period. Methods Between 1991 and 2013, 3,012…”
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    Impaled Aorta: A Rare Case of Aortic Perforation With a Vertebral Outgrowth by Afifi, Rana O., MD, Sandhu, Harleen K., MD, MPH, Fraser, Charles D., MS, Estrera, Anthony L., MD, FACS

    Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-04-2015)
    “…We describe an unusual case of aortic perforation by a vertebral osteophyte, complicated by a mycotic pseudoaneurysm, in a patient who underwent successful…”
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