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Pairing vascular reconstruction, pancreatic cancer resection
A more aggressive vascular resection and reconstruction in pancreatic cancer may improve outcomes and palliation.
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VQI confirms improvements in vascular practice
CHICAGO – Hospital length of stay for carotid endarterectomy averages 1.6 days for VQI centers vs. 2.6 days for nonparticipating centers.
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Semaglutide compares well with sitagliptin
NEW ORLEANS – Semaglutide, a GLP-1 agonist for type 2 diabetes that’s dosed weekly, was superior to daily sitagliptin in improving glycemic...
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Vascular anomalies often misdiagnosed amidst confusion
CHICAGO – Vascular malformations are often misdiagnosed as hemangiomas because of poor understanding of the terminology and confusing reports in...
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An alternative device for ESRD patients with central venous obstruction
CHICAGO – A device that combines a standard ePTFE arterial graft with an internalized central venous catheter may provide an option that can help...
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Now is time to embrace emerging PAD interventions
CHICAGO – The future of minimally invasive revascularization hinges on reliably reopening stenosed or occluded arteries, maintaining patency and...
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Echocardiography can benefit use of stented bovine graft for MVR in infants
Preoperative echocardiography may help guide placement of modified stented jugular vein grafts in infants and small children with hypoplastic...
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Hybrid procedures may be better option for LVOTO in lower-weight neonates
Norwood procedures have best survival rates for neonates with critical LVOTO, but hybrid procedures may be better for those with lower birth...
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Sleeve lobectomy appears better than pneumonectomy for NSCLC
Sleeve lobectomy for NSCLC may lead to higher rates of overall and disease-free survival vs. pneumonectomy.
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How to limit radiation in endovascular procedures
Limiting radiation exposure for vascular surgeons, staff, and patients during endovascular procedures involves a thorough understanding of dose...
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New data signal paradigm shift in FMD and arterial disease
CHICAGO – Emerging recommendations call for routine imaging early on in the diagnosis of FMD to monitor for serious vascular events.
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How to reduce readmissions after vascular procedures
CHICAGO - A four-phase model that assesses readmission risks could help vascular surgeons and their institutions keep patients from returning...
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‘Stepping’ up robotic lobectomy instruction
Francis J. Podbielski, MD, FCCP, comments: This in an interesting and clinically relevant study given the emphasis many institutions have placed...
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Noncancerous disease has a significant impact on lung cancer surgery survival
Following curative-intent resection of stage I NSCLC, noncancer-specific mortality is a significant competing event, with an increasing impact as...
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Expandable cardiac valve in children found feasible
An expandable cardiac valve adapted for infants and children demonstrates acceptable function and can accommodate the child’s growth.