The results of superficial femoral, popliteal, and tibial artery stenting for peripheral vascular occlusive disease.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the patentcy rates and physiological effectiveness of angioplasty and stenting as a primary therapy for superficial femoral (SFA), popliteal (POP), and tibial (TIB) arterial occlusive disease. Seventy-eight patients had stents placed in the infra-inguinal vessels between January 1, 2001, and July 31, 2004. We collected data on patient demographics, symptoms, as well as pre- and postprocedure ankle-brachial index (ABI) and angiographic findings.

The natural history of untreated penetrating diaphragm injury: an animal model.

Background: Surgical repair of diaphragm injuries is rather straightforward, but diagnosis can be difficult. The natural history of diaphragm injury is quite controversial. Undoubtedly, many diaphragmatic injuries are missed at the initial evaluation.