Mechanochemical ablation for symptomatic great saphenous vein reflux: A two-year follow-up.

Background Several studies have shown comparable early efficacy of mechanochemical ablation to endothermal techniques. The goal of this report was to show if early efficacy is maintained at 24 months. Methods This was a two-year analysis on the efficacy of mechanochemical ablation in patients with symptomatic C2 or more advanced chronic venous disease.

Mechanochemical ablation in patients with chronic venous disease: a prospective multicenter report.

Background: There are several endovenous methods to ablate the saphenous vein, all of which require tumescent anesthesia. This report was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a tumescent-free technique using mechanochemical ablation (MOCA).

Methods: This was a prospective observational multicenter report on the efficacy of MOCA in selected patients with lower extremity chronic venous disease.

The natural history of extremity venous repair performed for trauma.

Surgical repair of extremity venous injuries remains controversial. Literature supports both ligation and repair when analyzed for functional recovery. However, few studies review the natural history of venous repair for trauma.

Sustained pulmonary hypertension in surgical patients.

Twenty-two consecutive critically ill surgical patients who had a Swan-Ganz thermodilution catheter inserted as part of their intensive care unit therapy were studied prospectively. Patients were divided into two groups. Group I consisted of 17 patients whose pulmonary artery diastolic pressure minus pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PADP-PAWP) gradient was less than 5 mm Hg or if greater than 5 mm Hg persisted for less than 12 hours.