Publications by authors named "Kapland Owens"
Background: With the growing utilization of general endovascular techniques, iatrogenic endovascular foreign bodies have become more prevalent. Contact aspiration has proven to be a valuable technique in treating ischemic strokes by removing the intraluminal thrombus causing cerebral perfusion deficits and neurological symptoms. The authors present a case of the removal of a foreign body from the vasculature via contact aspiration, which had embolized in a delayed fashion after aortic valve replacement.
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- The study analyzed outcomes from a 14-year period of surgeries for pediatric bone tumors with blood vessel involvement, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective review of 117 tumor resections that involved both orthopedic and vascular surgeons, focusing on cases with major blood vessel involvement.
- The findings showed that a vessel-sparing technique resulted in minimal complications, with clear margins in all cases and only one local recurrence, indicating its effectiveness in managing such complex surgeries.