Outcomes after retroflexed gracilis muscle flap for vascular infections in the groin
3/10/2021
Ahsan T. Ali, MD,a Mario Rueda, MD,b Sarasijhaa Desikan, MD,a Mohammed M. Moursi, MD,a Ruosu An, MD,a Horace Spencer, MS,a Steven Rueda, MD,c and John F. Eidt, MD,d Little Rock, Ark; Baltimore, Md; Cleveland, Ohio; and Dallas, Tex
Many patients suffer from infections of the groin which require vascular surgery, mainly femoral artery bypass. To make sure that there are no new infections post surgery, GMF(gracilis muscle flap) is an effective option.
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Unilateral inline replacement of infected aortofemoral graft limb with femoral vein
3/10/2021 Christian D. Simmons, MD,a Ahsan T. Ali, MD,a Kousta Foteh, MD,b Matthew R. Abate, MD,a Matthew R. Smeds, MD,a Horace J. Spencer, BS,a and G. Patrick Clagett, MD,c Little Rock, Ark; Houston, Tex; and Upper Malboro, MD
An aortofemoral bypass graft (AFBG) infection is dangerous and in 10 to 43% cases can lead to death. When this happens, the entire prosthetic graft material should be removed preferably.
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Delayed management of Grade III blunt aortic injury: Series from a Level I trauma center
3/10/2021 Matthew R. Smeds, MD, Mark P. Wright, MD, John F. Eidt, MD, Mohammed M. Moursi, MD, Guillermo A. Escobar, MD, Horace J. Spencer, and Ahsan T. Ali, MD
This study reviews a single center's experience comparing urgent (<24 hours) thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR) versus delayed (>24 hours) TEVAR for Grade III BAI. BAIs (Blunt aortic injuries) are dangerous & need to be treated asap.
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Endovascular Approach to Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
3/10/2021 AHSAN T. ALI and MATTHEW R. ABATE
Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia can be fatal in a severely malnourished patient. This is why an endovascular approach is the best option. It acts as a bridge to an open and more durable procedure.
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Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
3/10/2021 -
This is a study about the effectiveness of Computed-tomography (CTA) in vein mapping the GSV(greater saphenous vein).
Earlier, catheter based angiography has been used to assess the status of arterial and venous anatomy, & especially peripheral vascular disease.
Long term results of the treatment of aortic graft infection by in situ replacement with femoral popliteal vein grafts
3/10/2021 Ahsan T. Ali, MD,a J. Gregory Modrall, MD,b Jennie Hocking, PA,b R. James Valentine, MD,b
Horace Spencer, PhD,a John F. Eidt, MD,a and G. Patrick Clagett, MD,b Little Rock, Ark; and Dallas, TexGraft excision and neo-aortoiliac system (NAIS) reconstruction is the best treatment for aortic graft infection (AGI). A study of 16 years from 1990 to 2006, for all the patients treated for AGIs was done.
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Esophageal Stent Erosion into the Common Carotid Artery
3/10/2021Ahsan T. Ali, MD, Mimi S. Kokoska, MD, Eren Erdem, MD, and John F. Eidt, MD
A patient who had previously had surgery to remove laryngeal tumor was experiencing difficulty in swallowing. When examined it was revealed that the oesophageal stent which was helping her speak, was protruding into her common carotid artery.
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Complex Venous and Arterial Reconstruction with Deep Vein After Pelvic Exenterative Surgery
3/10/2021 AHSAN T. A£I, M.D.,* G. PATRICK CLA GETT, M.O.,I MICHAEL J. E DWAIt DS, M.D.*
A patient with recurrent rectal cancer had the cancerous mass at the middle of the an iliac vein & an iliac artery. To remove it, vascular surgery & reconstruction was required.
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Iliac Conduit for Deploying Aortic Endografts
3/10/2021 John F. Eidt, MD, and Ahsan T. Ali, MD
Aortic & common iliac artery aneurysm can be tricky. When revascularization of the internal iliac artery is necessary, an iliac artery conduit “chimney” can be used to deliver the large caliber endoprosthesis using a Dacron graft sewn onto the iliac bifurcation.
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Endovascular Techniques
3/10/2021 Venkat R. Kalapatapu, MD, Ahsan T. Ali, MD, Farzad Masroor, BS, Mohammed M. Moursi, MD, and John F. Eidt, MD, Little Rock, AR
An arterial catheter allows doctors to draw blood easily without having to stick the patient with a needle. It is a thin, hollow tube that is placed into an artery (blood vessel) in the wrist, groin, or any other location to measure blood pressure more accurately.
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Graft associated hemorrhage from femoropopliteal vein grafts
3/10/2021 Ahsan T. Ali, MD,a Christopher Bell, MD,b J. Gregory Modrall, MD,b R. James Valentine, MD,b and G. Patrick Clagett, MD,b Dallas, Tx
The femoropopliteal vein (FPV), or deep vein, has been used extensively for arterial and venous reconstructions due to its resistance to infection, durability & excellent long-term patency.
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Femorofemoral bypass with femoral popliteal vein
3/10/2021 Victor D’Addio, MD,a Ahsan Ali, MD,b Carlos Timaran, MD,a Tif Siragusa, MD,a James Valentine, MD,a Frank Arko, MD,a J. Gregory Modrall, MD,a and G. Patrick Clagett, MDa Dallas, Tex; and Little Rock, ArkVascular diseases like aortic graft infection, ischemia, thrombosis, occlusive disease form a blockage in arteries. The standard method to remove arterial blockages is an aortic-based procedure.
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CT Scan
3/10/2021-
A CT scan is one of the most important diagnostic testing procedures. It can sometimes be the difference between a life & death.
A patient was experiencing abdominal pain, fever and vomiting blood.