Confirmation of and differentiation among primary vascular lesions using ultrasonography.

Purpose: To demonstrate the utility of orbital ultrasound in the evaluation and management of suspected orbital vascular lesions.

Methods: Clinical case series of 15 patients with suspected orbital vascular lesions seen in the Neuro-ophthalmology clinic of the Wilmer Eye Institute. The techniques of standardized echography (combined use of a contact B-scan and standardized A-scan) were performed by an experienced echographer, and data obtained were compared with other available imaging modalities to determine appropriate management.

Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in the octogenarian: is it worthwhile?

Hypothesis: During the past decade, endovascular stent graft repair (EVSG) of abdominal aortic aneurysms has emerged as a less invasive and less morbid alternative to open surgical repair. We hypothesize that EVSG may become the treatment method of choice among patients older than 80 years.

Design: Retrospective case series.

Endovascular stent graft repair of abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms: a ten-year experience with 817 patients.

Objective: On November 23, 1992, the first endovascular stent graft (ESG) repair of an aortic aneurysm was performed in North America. Following the treatment of this patient, we have continued to evaluate ESG over the past 10 years in the treatment of 817 patients.

Summary And Background Data: Abdominal (AAA) or thoracic (TAA) aortic aneurysms are a significant health concern traditionally treated by open surgical repair.