Technique for a lateral approach to a superficial femoral artery-femoral vein thigh loop arteriovenous graft placement in avoidance of a traditional groin incision.

Introduction: The number of patients with end stage renal disease reliant on long-term hemodialysis access continues to grow. When traditional upper extremity hemodialysis sites are exhausted, lower extremity access should be considered. Although autogenous lower extremity options are available, prosthetic lower extremity grafts are frequently used.

Impact of the Timing of Foot Tissue Resection on Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Revascularization for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia.

The objective of this study is to describe utilization of revascularization and tissue resection in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and determine whether the timing of resection impacts outcomes. Revascularizations for CLTI were queried (ACS-NSQIP 2011-2015). Outcomes included 30-day major adverse limb events (MALE), major adverse cardiac events (MACE), length of stay (LOS), operative time, 30-day readmissions, and wound infections.

The association of statin therapy with the primary patency of femoral and popliteal artery stents.

Objective: It has long been known that hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) broadly reduce cardiovascular events in patients with peripheral vascular disease. It was the goal of this study to determine whether there is an association between statin therapy and primary patency after stenting of superficial femoral and popliteal arteries.

Methods: The records of all patients undergoing primary nitinol stenting of the femoral and popliteal arteries at a single institution and by a single surgeon during a 10-year period were reviewed.