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Increasing use of open conversion for late complications after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair by Mohapatra, Abhisekh, Robinson, Darve, Malak, Othman, Madigan, Michael C., Avgerinos, Efthimios D., Chaer, Rabih A., Singh, Michael J., Makaroun, Michel S.

“…Open procedures are often required for late complications after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Our aim was to describe the indications for open…”
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Comparative effectiveness of endovascular versus surgical revascularization for acute lower extremity ischemia by Taha, Ashraf G., MD, Byrne, Raphael M., BA, Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Marone, Luke K., MD, Makaroun, Michel S., MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD, MSc

“…Objective Thrombolysis and open surgical revascularization are current options for the treatment of acute limb ischemia (ALI). Despite the several randomized…”
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Meta-analysis of open and endovascular repair of popliteal artery aneurysms by Leake, Andrew E., MD, Segal, Michael A., BS, Chaer, Rabih A., MD, Eslami, Mohammad H., MD, Al-Khoury, Georges, MD, Makaroun, Michel S., MD, Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD

“…Abstract Objective Endovascular popliteal artery aneurysm repair (EPAR) is increasingly used over open surgical repair (OPAR). The purpose of this study was to…”
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Type II endoleaks by Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD, Makaroun, Michel S., MD

“…Type II endoleaks after endovascular aneurysm repair are the most common type of endoleak and generate the majority of secondary interventions. Their natural…”
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Catheter-directed interventions for acute pulmonary embolism by Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD

“…Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality. Systemic anticoagulation is the standard of care, and treatment can be escalated…”
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Clopidogrel Resistance in Lower Extremity Arterial Endovascular Interventions by Markel, Kyle M, Avgerinos, Efthymios D

“…Antiplatelet pharmacotherapy for endovascular interventions has been widely adopted, with clopidogrel being one of the most common agents prescribed. A…”
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Combined heart and liver transplantation: an updated systematic review by Frountzas, M, Karampetsou, N, Nikolaou, C, Schizas, D, Tsapralis, D, Avgerinos, D, Toutouzas, K

“…Combined heart and liver transplantation (CHLT) is one of the most complex procedures of surgery that has been implemented in the last 35 years. The aim of our…”
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Contemporary outcomes of civilian lower extremity arterial trauma by Liang, Nathan L., MD, MS, Alarcon, Louis H., MD, Jeyabalan, Geetha, MD, Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Makaroun, Michel S., MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD, MSc

“…Objective Lower extremity arterial injury may result in limb loss after blunt or penetrating trauma. This study examined outcomes of civilian lower extremity…”
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Comparative effectiveness of anticoagulation on midterm infrainguinal bypass graft patency by Liang, Nathan L., MD, MS, Baril, Donald T., MD, Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Leers, Steven A., MD, Makaroun, Michel S., MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD, MSc

“…Abstract Objective Therapeutic anticoagulation (AC) is used clinically for prolongation of infrainguinal bypass patency, but evidence for the efficacy of this…”
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Does Prophylactic Biologic Mesh Placement Protect Against the Development of Incisional Hernia in High-risk Patients? by Llaguna, O. H., Avgerinos, D. V., Nagda, P., Elfant, D., Leitman, I. M., Goodman, E.

“…Background The purpose of this study was to determine whether the prophylactic use of a biologic prosthesis protects against the development of incisional…”
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Primary closure after carotid endarterectomy is not inferior to other closure techniques by Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD, Naddaf, Abdallah, MD, El-Shazly, Omar M., MD, Marone, Luke, MD, Makaroun, Michel S., MD

“…Objective Primary closure after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has been much maligned as an inferior technique with worse outcomes than in patch closure. Our…”
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Contemporary outcomes of open and endovascular popliteal artery aneurysm repair by Leake, Andrew E., MD, Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD, Singh, Michael J., MD, Makaroun, Michel S., MD, Marone, Luke K., MD

“…Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate contemporary practice and outcomes of open repair (OR) or endovascular repair (ER) for popliteal artery…”
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Conversion to Open Repair after Endografting for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Review of Causes, Incidence, Results, and Surgical Techniques of Reconstruction by Moulakakis, Konstantinos G., Dalainas, Ilias, Mylonas, Spyridon, Giannakopoulos, Triantafillos G., Avgerinos, Efthimios D., Liapis, Christos D.

“…Purpose: To review the incidence, causes, and mortality rates of early and late conversion to open surgery after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of…”
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Autologous alternative veins may not provide better outcomes than prosthetic conduits for below-knee bypass when great saphenous vein is unavailable by Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Sachdev, Ulka, MD, Naddaf, Abdallah, MD, Doucet, Dannielle R., MD, Mohapatra, Abhisekh, MD, Leers, Steven A., MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD, Makaroun, Michel S., MD

“…Background There is a need to better define the role of alternative autologous vein (AAV) segments over contemporary prosthetic conduits in patients with…”
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Branched iliac bifurcation: 6 years experience with endovascular preservation of internal iliac artery flow by Ziegler, Peter, MD, Avgerinos, Efthimios D., MD, PhD, Umscheid, Thomas, MD, Perdikides, Theodossios, MD, Erz, Kerstin, MD, Stelter, Wolf J., MD, PhD

“…Objective The objective of the current study was to share a 6-year experience with the iliac bifurcation device (IBD) and determine its safety and…”
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Management of Peripheral and Truncal Venous Injuries by Giannakopoulos, Triantafillos G, Avgerinos, Efthymios D

“…Civilian injuries are increasing according to the World Health Organization, and this is attributed mainly to road traffic accidents and urban interpersonal…”
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Carotid artery disease progression and related neurologic events after carotid endarterectomy by Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Go, Catherine, MD, Ling, Jennifer, MD, Naddaf, Abdallah, MD, Steinmetz, Amy, RDMS, RVT, Abou Ali, Adham N., MD, Makaroun, Michel S., MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD

“…Objective During the last decade, there has been a dramatic improvement in best medical treatment for patients with vascular disease. Yet, there is a paucity…”
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Outcomes of left renal vein stenting in patients with nutcracker syndrome by Avgerinos, Efthymios D., MD, Saadeddin, Zein, MD, Humar, Rishab, BS, Salem, Karim, MD, Singh, Michael, MD, Hager, Eric, MD, Makaroun, Michel, MD, Chaer, Rabih A., MD, MSc

“…AbstractBackgroundNutcracker syndrome (NCS) is a rare condition that can be manifested with hematuria, flank pain, pelvic varicosities, or chronic pelvic…”
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Diagnostic accuracy of somatosensory evoked potential and electroencephalography during carotid endarterectomy by Thirumala, Parthasarathy D., Natarajan, Piruthiviraj, Thiagarajan, Karthy, Crammond, Donald J., Habeych, Miguel E., Chaer, Rabih A., Avgerinos, Efthymios D., Friedlander, Robert, Balzer, Jeffrey R.

“…Background and Purpose: Perioperative stroke risk following carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is reported to be approximately 2-3%. The diagnostic accuracies of…”
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Outcomes of catheter-directed thrombolysis vs. standard medical therapy in patients with acute submassive pulmonary embolism by D’Auria, Stephen, Sezer, Ahmet, Thoma, Floyd, Sharbaugh, Michael, McKibben, Jeffrey, Maholic, Robert, Avgerinos, Efthymios D., Rivera-Lebron, Belinda N., Toma, Catalin

“…Background Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDL) is increasingly being used for the treatment of submassive and massive pulmonary embolism. Although this…”
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