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Influence of diagnostic criteria on the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysmA Wanhainen
Department of Surgery Ornsköldsvik, Ornsköldsvik County Hospital, Sweden
J Vasc Surg 34:229-35. 2001..We studied the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in a population with high incidences of cardiovascular diseases and analyzed how the prevalence varies according to methodology and criteria...
First report of a late type III endoleak from fabric tears of a Zenith stent graftAnders Wanhainen
Department of Surgery, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
J Vasc Surg 48:723-6. 2008..The defect was repaired by a relining procedure with an Excluder stent graft. The patient, however, died 3 weeks after admission...- Immune-response against Streptococcus pyogenes in the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm--a population-based case-control studyA Wanhainen
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Vasa 37:143-9. 2008..In a population-based case-control study the association between antibodies to Streptococcus pyogenes antigens and the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was analysed... - The value of a nationwide vascular registry in understanding contemporary time trends of abdominal aortic aneurysm repairA Wanhainen
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Scand J Surg 97:142-5. 2008..Most nationwide studies report a reducing mortality over time after intact AAA repair, while time trends on the mortality after ruptured AAA repair are more heterogenic... - Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm--areas where information is still inadequateA Wanhainen
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Scand J Surg 97:131-5. 2008..Furthermore, therapeutic options for small AAA as well as secondary prevention programmes have to be developed... - How to define an abdominal aortic aneurysm--influence on epidemiology and clinical practiceA Wanhainen
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Scand J Surg 97:105-9; discussion 109. 2008..Thus, a fixed diameter does not serve as a proper definition of an aneurysm, but rather as a cut-off level for further assessment and/or follow-up... - Outcome after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in Sweden 1994-2005A Wanhainen
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Br J Surg 95:564-70. 2008..The aim was to study the epidemiology of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in Sweden... - Thoracic and abdominal aortic dimension in 70-year-old men and women--a population-based whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studyAnders Wanhainen
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden
J Vasc Surg 47:504-12. 2008..The aim of this population-based study was to determine the optimal dividing-line between normal aorta and aneurysm for different aortic segments in 70-year-old men and women by means of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging... - Elevated tissue plasminogen activator in patients with screening-detected abdominal aortic aneurysmAnders Wanhainen
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
J Vasc Surg 45:1109-13. 2007.... - Risk factors associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm: a population-based study with historical and current dataAnders Wanhainen
Department of Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, SE 372 Uppsala, Sweden
J Vasc Surg 41:390-6. 2005..To define risk factors associated with the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in a population-based case-control study... - [Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening starts now. First out with the invitation of all 65-year old men is the county of Uppsala]Anders Wanhainen
Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala
Lakartidningen 103:2038-9. 2006 - Cost-effectiveness of screening women for abdominal aortic aneurysmAnders Wanhainen
Department of Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
J Vasc Surg 43:908-14; discussion 914. 2006..This position may, however, be questioned given the higher risk of rupture and the longer life expectancy among women. The purpose of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of screening 65-year-old women for AAA... - Cost-effectiveness of different screening strategies for abdominal aortic aneurysmAnders Wanhainen
Department of Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, SE 371 85 Uppsala, Sweden
J Vasc Surg 41:741-51; discussion 751. 2005..The primary objective of this study was to develop a simulation model to assess the cost-effectiveness of different screening strategies for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in men... - Selective screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm among patients referred to the vascular laboratoryM Alund
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 35:669-74. 2008..The objective of this study was to study the prevalence of AAA found at this selective high-risk screening... - Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm among patients referred to the vascular laboratory is cost-effectiveK Mani
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, SE 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 39:208-16. 2010..We evaluated the long-term outcome and the cost-effectiveness of selective AAA screening among patients referred to the vascular laboratory for arterial examination... - Abdominal aortic aneurysm--to screen or not to screenD Bergqvist
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 35:13-8. 2008..Research projects giving more information on pathophysiological processes behind expansion and rupture should have priority... - Colonic ischaemia and intra-abdominal hypertension following open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysmK Djavani
Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Br J Surg 96:621-7. 2009..The aim was to investigate the association between colonic ischaemia and intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) after surgery for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA)... - Current prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in 70-year-old womenS Svensjö
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
Br J Surg 100:367-72. 2013..For women epidemiological data on AAA are scarce, and the evidence for screening is insufficient. The aim of this population-based study was to determine the current prevalence of AAA and risk factors among 70-year-old women... - Intravascular ultrasound with a vector phased-array probe (AcuNav) is feasible in endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repairM O Eriksson
Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden
Acta Radiol 50:870-5. 2009..Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) is used for preoperative EVAR planning, together with intraoperative angiography. However, the administered contrast volume might result in contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN)... - Changes in the management of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm disease in SwedenK Mani
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden
Br J Surg 100:638-44. 2013..Treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has changed over time, with endovascular repair (EVAR) being the main technical revolution. This study assessed the effect of this change on outcome on a national basis over a 17-year interval... - The clinical importance of monitoring intra-abdominal pressure after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm repairM Bjorck
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Scand J Surg 97:183-90. 2008..The aim of this paper was to review the literature on the clinical importance of monitoring intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) repair... - Risk of new aneurysms after surgery for popliteal artery aneurysmH Ravn
Department of Vascular Surgery, Institution of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Br J Surg 95:571-5. 2008..The risk of developing a new aneurysm after surgery for popliteal artery aneruysm (PAA) is not well known. The aim was to study this risk in a cohort of patients... - Propositions for refinement of the hybrid surgical technique for treatment of thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysmC Ljungman
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Scand J Surg 97:174-7. 2008..Propositions for refinement of this approach are outlined based on a single centre experience... - Invited commentary for "From innumeracy to insight: the uncertainty of help versus harm in treatment of asymptomatic aortic aneurysms" by Legemate and BossuytM Bjorck
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 32:624-6. 2006 - Abdominal aortic aneurysm and new WHO criteria for screeningD Bergqvist
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Sweden
Int Angiol 32:37-41. 2013..Although the prevalence of AAA seems to decrease, at least screening of 65-year old males saves lives and is cost-effective. Ultrasonographic screening for AAA in risk populations fulfils the new WHO criteria for screening... - A comparative study of extra- and intraluminal sigmoid colonic tonometry to detect colonic hypoperfusion after operation for abdominal aortic aneurysmK Djavani Gidlund
Institution of Surgical Sciences, Department of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 42:302-8. 2011..There is no ideal method to monitor colonic perfusion after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. The aim was to evaluate extraluminal sigmoid colon tonometry, comparing with the established intraluminal method... - Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome following surgery for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysmK Djavani
Department of Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 31:581-4. 2006..To investigate the importance of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), based on the December 2004 consensus definition, on outcome after surgery for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA)... - 4D-PET/CT with [(11)C]-PK11195 and [(11)C]-(D)-deprenyl does not identify the chronic inflammation in asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysmsG Tegler
Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Vascular Surgery, Uppsala University, SE 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 45:351-6. 2013.... - Measuring the abdominal aorta with ultrasonography and computed tomography - difference and variabilityA Wanhainen
, County Hospital, Sweden
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 24:428-34. 2002..6mm in TR measurements. CONCLUSION: The difference and variability between US and CT varies depends on the diameter of the aorta and how it is measured. These differences have importance for clinical practice and for research...