Is Repeat PTA of a Failing Hemodialysis Fistula Durable?

Purpose. Our objective was to evaluate the outcome of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and particularly rePTA in a failing arteriovenous fistula (AV-fistula). Are multiple redilations worthwhile? Patients and Methods.

The Hardman index in patients operated on for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: A systematic review.

Background: The aims of the present study were to (1) analyze preoperative predictors for outcome suggested by Hardman and surgical mortality after open repair and endovascular repair (EVAR) of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA), and (2) further evaluate the Hardman index in a systematic review.

Methods: Patients operated on for rAAA during a 5-year period between 2000 and 2004 were scored according to Hardman-1 point for either age >76 years, loss of consciousness after presentation, hemoglobin <90 g/L, serum creatinine >190 micromol/L or electrocardiographic (ECG) signs of ischemia-with blinded evaluation of ECGs by a specialist in clinical physiology. The results were included in a systematic review of studies evaluating the Hardman index.

Predictors for outcome after open and endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Objectives: The aims of the present study were to analyze patient- and management-related predictors for outcome after open (OR) and endovascular repair (EVAR) of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA).

Design: Retrospective study.

Materials: The in-hospital registry of Malmö University Hospital identified 162 patients operated on due to rAAA between 2000 and 2004.

Increasing incidence of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: a population-based study.

Objective: The aim of the present population-based study was to assess the trends of age- and gender-specific incidence of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA).

Methods: Patients with rAAA from the city of Malmö, Sweden, were studied between 2000 and 2004. An analysis of trends of incidence and mortality of rAAA in Malmö was possible because of a previous population-based study on patients with rAAA between 1971 and 1986 (autopsy rate 85% compared with 25% for the time period 2000 to 2004).

Outcome of treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms depending on the type of hospital.

Objective: To compare the outcome of patients operated on acutely for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) or otherwise symptomatic aortic aneurysms in a university hospital and in two county hospitals by the same group of vascular surgeons.

Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: 1 university and 2 county hospitals, Sweden.