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Commentary on “Outcomes of Self Expanding Polytetrafluoroethylene Covered Stent versus Bare Metal Stent for Chronic Iliac Artery Occlusion in Matched Cohorts Using Propensity Score Modeling” by Vikatmaa, P

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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: a Systematic Review on Effectiveness and Safety by Vikatmaa, P, Juutilainen, V, Kuukasjärvi, P, Malmivaara, A

“…Abstract Objectives We reviewed the use of negative pressure wound treatment (NPWT) for problematic wounds. Methods A systematic literature review was…”
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Randomized clinical trial of mechanochemical and endovenous thermal ablation of great saphenous varicose veins by Vähäaho, S., Mahmoud, O., Halmesmäki, K., Albäck, A., Noronen, K., Vikatmaa, P., Aho, P., Venermo, M.

“…Background A variety of minimally invasive techniques are available for the treatment of varicose great saphenous vein (GSVs). Non‐tumescent, non‐thermal…”
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Editor's Choice – Treatment of Aortic Prosthesis Infections by Graft Removal and In Situ Replacement with Autologous Femoral Veins and Fascial Strengthening by Heinola, I, Kantonen, I, Jaroma, M, Albäck, A, Vikatmaa, P, Aho, P, Venermo, M

“…Introduction Aortic prosthetic graft infection (AGI) is a major challenge in vascular surgery. Eradicating the infection requires prosthetic material removal,…”
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Randomized clinical trial comparing surgery, endovenous laser ablation and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for the treatment of great saphenous varicose veins by Venermo, M., Saarinen, J., Eskelinen, E., Vähäaho, S., Saarinen, E., Railo, M., Uurto, I., Salenius, J., Albäck, A.

“…Background Endovenous ablation techniques and ultrasound‐guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) have largely replaced open surgery for treatment of great saphenous…”
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Strategies for Free Flap Transfer and Revascularisation with Long-term Outcome in the Treatment of Large Diabetic Foot Lesions by Kallio, M, Vikatmaa, P, Kantonen, I, Lepäntalo, M, Venermo, M, Tukiainen, E

“…Objective/Background To analyse the impact of ischaemia and revascularisation strategies on the long-term outcome of patients undergoing free flap transfer…”
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Variation in Clinical Practice in Carotid Surgery in Nine Countries 2005–2010. Lessons from VASCUNET and Recommendations for the Future of National Clinical Audit by Vikatmaa, P, Mitchell, D, Jensen, L.P, Beiles, B, Björck, M, Halbakken, E, Lees, T, Menyhei, G, Palombo, D, Troëng, T, Wigger, P, Venermo, M

“…Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to analyse variation in carotid surgical practice, results and effectiveness in nine countries. Patients and…”
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Pilot Assessment of the Repeatability of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging and Correlation with Traditional Foot Perfusion Assessments by Venermo, M, Settembre, N, Albäck, A, Vikatmaa, P, Aho, P.-S, Lepäntalo, M, Inoue, Y, Terasaki, H

“…Background Ankle brachial index (ABI), toe pressures (TP), and transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2 ) are traditionally used in the assessment of critical…”
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Compression Therapy Versus Surgery in the Treatment of Patients with Varicose Veins: A RCT by Sell, H, Vikatmaa, P, Albäck, A, Lepäntalo, M, Malmivaara, A, Mahmoud, O, Venermo, M

“…Objective Superficial venous reflux and varicose veins are common. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to assess effectiveness of compression…”
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Treatment of Aortic Prosthesis Infections by Graft Removal and In Situ Replacement with Autologous Femoral Veins and Fascial Strengthening by Heinola, I, Kantonen, I, Jaroma, M, Albäck, A, Vikatmaa, P, Aho, P, Venermo, M

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The Influence of Heating on Toe pressure in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease by Settembre, N., Kagayama, T., Kauhanen, P., Vikatmaa, P., Inoue, Y., Venermo, M.

“…Background and Aim: The toe skin temperature in vascular patients can be low, making reliable toe pressure measurements difficult to obtain. The aim of this…”
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Perioperative Myocardial Infarction in Non-Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Prospective Observational Study by Ollila, A., Vikatmaa, L., Virolainen, J., Vikatmaa, P., Leppäniemi, A., Albäck, A., Salmenperä, M., Pettilä, V.

“…Background and Aims: Perioperative myocardial infarction is an underdiagnosed complication causing morbidity, mortality, and considerable costs. However,…”
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Strategies for Free Flap Transfer and Revascularisation with Long-term Outcome in the Treatment of Large Diabetic Foot Lesions by Kallio, M, Vikatmaa, P, Kantonen, I, Lepäntalo, M, Venermo, M, Tukiainen, E

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Editor's Choice - Safety of Carotid Endarterectomy After Intravenous Thrombolysis for Acute Ischaemic Stroke: A Case-Controlled Multicentre Registry Study by Rathenborg, L.K, Venermo, M, Troëng, T, Jensen, L.P, Vikatmaa, P, Wahlgren, C, Ijäs, P, Björck, M, Kragsterman, B

“…Objective Few studies have been published on the safety of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). Registry reports have been…”
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Mechanochemical Ablation vs. Thermoablation in the Treatment of GSV Reflux: A Randomized Trial by Vähäaho, S, Mahmoud, O, Halmesmäki, K, Albäck, A, Vikatmaa, P, Noronen, K, Venermo, M, Hasaballah, A

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Compression Therapy Versus Surgery in the Treatment of Patients With Varicose Veins: A RCT by Sell, H, Vikatmaa, P, Albäck, A, Lepäntalo, M, Malmivaara, A, Mahmoud, O, Venermo, M

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Decreasing the Delay to Carotid Endarterectomy in Symptomatic Patients with Carotid Stenosis – Outcome of an Intervention by Noronen, K, Vikatmaa, P, Sairanen, T, Lepäntalo, M, Venermo, M

“…Abstract Objectives Surgical treatment of carotid stenosis after the onset of ischaemic symptoms should be performed within 2 weeks. This aim was accomplished…”
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Outcome after Injections of Crushed Tablets in Intravenous Drug Abusers in the Helsinki University Central Hospital by Partanen, T.A, Vikatmaa, P, Tukiainen, E, Lepäntalo, M, Vuola, J

“…Abstract Objective To retrospectively analyse injection drug users (IDUs) with complications after intra- or extra-vasal administration of dissolved tablets…”
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Structure of Delay in Carotid Surgery – An Observational Study by Vikatmaa, P, Sairanen, T, Lindholm, J.-M, Capraro, L, Lepäntalo, M, Venermo, M

“…Abstract Objectives and design Undelayed investigation and surgical treatment of symptomatic carotid artery stenosis are recommended as per guidelines on…”
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Elevated MMP-8 and Decreased Myeloperoxidase Concentrations Associate Significantly with the Risk for Peripheral Atherosclerosis Disease and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Pradhan-Palikhe, P, Vikatmaa, P, Lajunen, T, Palikhe, A, Lepäntalo, M, Tervahartiala, T, Salo, T, Saikku, P, Leinonen, M, Pussinen, P.J, Sorsa, T

“…Matrix metalloproteinases are responsible for degradation and remodelling of extracellular matrix and exert important roles in initiation and progression of…”
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