Publications by authors named "Lujain Bakkar"
Purpose: This study aimed to elucidate the impact of three different mapping methods on the outcomes of arteriovenous fistula (AVF), including the traditional physical examination (PE) method, color duplex ultrasonography (CDU) mapping conducted by a radiologist (CDU-R), and CDU mapping performed by the operating surgeon (CDU-S).
Patients And Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary center in Jordan. Patients were divided into three groups based on the venous mapping method: PE, CDU-R, and CDU-S.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on chronic limb-threatening ischemia in diabetic patients, highlighting the need for effective management strategies and introducing a new revascularization index (RI) to predict treatment outcomes.
- A review of electronic medical records from 187 patients showed a significant major limb amputation rate of 19.3%, with the RI effectively predicting the need for further revascularization and major amputations.
- The RI proved to be a useful tool for assessing risks; an RI of less than 1.21 indicates a higher likelihood of major amputation, while an RI below 1.3 signals increased risk for secondary revascularization.
Nonhealing Leg Ulcer as the Presentation of Sarcoidosis: A Case Report.
Int J Low Extrem Wounds
December 2023
Chronic leg ulcers (CLUs) are common, with increasing prevalence in the elderly population. Circulatory dysfunctions are responsible for 90% to 95% of all causes, while 5% to 10% of CLUs are associated with underlying chronic systemic disorders. Sarcoidosis is a complex multisystemic disease characterized by noncaseating granulomas affecting mainly the pulmonary system, with cutaneous manifestation in 25% to 30% of cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To determine if further endovascular infrapopliteal angioplasty in combination with femoropopliteal revascularization improves the clinical outcomes regarding major amputation rate, rate of secondary interventions, and mortality in diabetic type-II patients presented with critical lower limb ischemia (CLI).
Patients And Methods: This is a retrospective study in which all type-II diabetic patients with CLI at King Abdullah University Hospital between October 2015 and September 2019 were identified. Patients with concomitant femoropopliteal and infrapopliteal vessels atherosclerotic lesions (total occlusion or more than 50% stenosis) who received successful endovascular treatment were included.