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| K A IlligSummaryAffiliation: University of Rochester Country: USA Publications
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External beam irradiation for inhibition of intimal hyperplasia following prosthetic bypass: preliminary resultsK A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 652, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 15:533-8. 2001..External beam irradiation in doses of 15 to 30 Gy delivered in a single fraction immediately after operation markedly inhibits development of intimal hyperplasia 1 month following end-to-side anastomosis with PTFE in sheep...- An improved method of exposure for transaxillary first rib resectionKarl A Illig
Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 52:248-9. 2010..This technical note presents a simplified method of passive arm elevation using orthopedic techniques that provides superb exposure of this area with no appreciable patient morbidity... - A comprehensive review of Paget-Schroetter syndromeKarl A Illig
Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 51:1538-47. 2010..Prospective randomized trials addressing this entity are surprisingly lacking, and although there is consensus based on experience, it may be necessary to step back and rigorously explore several aspects of this entity... - Financial impact of endoscopic vein harvest for infrainguinal bypassKarl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 37:323-30. 2003..The purpose of this study was to determine the financial and clinical impact of endoscopic saphenous vein harvest for lower extremity bypass... - Is the rationale for carotid angioplasty and stenting in patients excluded from NASCET/ACAS or eligible for ARCHeR justified?Karl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 652, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 37:575-81. 2003.... - Management of central vein stenoses and occlusions: the critical importance of the costoclavicular junctionKarl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Semin Vasc Surg 24:113-8. 2011..We would contend that not all central vein stenoses are equivalent and that an individualized approach is most appropriate based on the extent and anatomic location of the lesion... - Rotational muscle flap closure for acute groin wound infections following vascular surgeryKarl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 652, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 18:661-8. 2004..Local rotational muscle flap closure is an excellent solution for acute infections involving the groin following vascular procedures... - An implantable carotid sinus stimulator for drug-resistant hypertension: surgical technique and short-term outcome from the multicenter phase II Rheos feasibility trialKarl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 44:1213-1218. 2006..The phase II Rheos Feasibility Trial was performed to assess the response of patients with multidrug-resistant hypertension to such stimulation... - Commentary on "The use of temporary vascular shunts as a damage control adjunct in the management of wartime vascular injury"Karl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther 18:147-8. 2006 - Hemodynamics of distal revascularization-interval ligationKarl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 19:199-207. 2005..As such, DRIL is schematically equivalent to banding, but resistance is increased in a fashion that is physiologically and empirically acceptable... - Transposed saphenous vein arteriovenous fistula revisited: new technology for an old ideaKarl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Cardiovasc Surg 10:212-5. 2002..We have been favorably impressed by the reduction in morbidity and wound infection following endoscopic vein harvest for lower extremity bypass, and believe that the success of this technique merits a reevaluation of this procedure... - EEG changes during awake carotid endarterectomyKarl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 16:6-11. 2002..This implies that global EEG changes in anesthetized patients may be the result of the anesthetic technique itself, and that cervical block may in fact be cerebroprotective... - Clinical review: irradiation for lower extremity arterial occlusive diseaseK A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York 14642, USA
Cardiovasc Radiat Med 1:288-96. 1999.... - Reduction in wound morbidity rates following endoscopic saphenous vein harvestK A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 15:104-9. 2001..Thirty-day patency rates between the two groups were not different. Endoscopic saphenous vein harvest is associated with a reduced incidence of serious wound complications and, in selected patients, shortened postoperative hospital stay... - Alcohol withdrawal after open aortic surgeryK A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 652, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 15:332-7. 2001..Because prophylaxis may improve outcome, better efforts to identify patients at risk are required... - Recruiting strategies for potential 0+5 vascular residency applicantsKarl A Illig
Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, The University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 26:1-9. 2012..We hypothesized that programs that send a large percentage of their general surgical graduates to vascular fellowships have models that can be adapted to medical student recruitment... - Management of complex groin wounds: preferred use of the rectus femoris muscle flapJoseph D Alkon
Division of Plastic Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 115:776-83; discussion 784-5. 2005..On the basis of our clinical results, we believe that the rectus femoris muscle flap is the flap of choice for groin wound reconstruction... - Combined free tissue transfer and infrainguinal bypass graft: an alternative to major amputation in selected patientsK A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 33:17-23. 2001..The combination of diabetes and chronic renal insufficiency, particularly the need for dialysis, is a powerful predictor of failure and should be considered a strong contraindication for this procedure... - Value of preoperative EEG for carotid endarterectomyK A Illig
Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14621, USA
Cardiovasc Surg 6:490-5. 1998..This study was designed to determine whether the preoperative, baseline electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used for intraoperative decision making during carotid endarterectomy, and to identify circumstances where the EEG can be eliminated... - Intermediate follow-up after endovascular aneurysm repair: can we forgo CT scanning in certain patients?Jared Tomlinson
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 21:663-70. 2007.... - Management of effort thrombosis of the subclavian vein: today's treatmentAdam Doyle
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 21:723-9. 2007..While optimal therapy cannot be defined based on this retrospective review, our algorithm resulted in excellent overall long-term patency and symptom relief... - Simulation case rehearsals for carotid artery stentingS J Hislop
Division of Vascular Surgery Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 38:750-4. 2009..The overall utility of this concept, including cost-benefit analysis, has yet to be determined... - Safety and efficacy of limited-dose tissue plasminogen activator in acute vascular occlusionC K Shortell
Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Radiology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY 14621, USA
J Vasc Surg 34:854-9. 2001.... - Electrical stimulation of the carotid sinus for the treatment of resistant hypertensionJ D Filippone
Program in Heart Failure and Transplantation, Universityof Rochester, Cardiology Division, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 679T, Rochester, New York 14642-8679, USA
Curr Hypertens Rep 8:420-4. 2006..The carotid stimulator may be a safe and effective therapeutic option for patients with resistant hypertension... - Stacked proximal aortic cuffs: an "off-the-shelf" solution for treating focal thoracic aortic pathologyHeather Y Wolford
Center for Vascular Disease, University of Rochester, New York 14642, USA
J Endovasc Ther 12:574-8. 2005..CONCLUSIONS: In high-risk patients, focal aortic pathology can be successfully treated with off-the-shelf commercially available cuffs using a stacking technique with acceptable mortality, morbidity, and short-term durability... - Unrecognized carotid artery stenosis discovered by calcifications on a panoramic radiographD M Almog
Eastman Department of Dentistry, University of Rochester, N Y 14620, USA
J Am Dent Assoc 131:1593-7. 2000..Such plaques frequently are heavily calcified and can be identified on a panoramic radiograph by the incidental finding of calcifications overlying the carotid bifurcation... - Improved control of resistant hypertension with device-mediated electrical carotid sinus baroreflex stimulationJames A Sloand
Division of Medicine, Department of Nephrology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 9:716-9. 2007 - Cost-effectiveness of treating resistant hypertension with an implantable carotid body stimulatorKate C Young
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 11:555-63. 2009..Rheos may be cost-effective, with an ICER between $50,000 and $100,000 per QALYs. Cohort characteristics and efficacy are key to the cost-effectiveness of new therapies for resistant hypertension ... - Hospital resource use following carotid endarterectomy in 2006: analysis of the nationwide inpatient sampleKate C Young
Department of Neurology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York 14642, USA
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 19:458-64. 2010..09-2.76). Hospital LOS and costs following CEA increased with increasing patient age. Morbidity after CEA should be discussed with patients in whom revascularization for asymptomatic disease is being considered... - The influence of aneurysm size on anatomic suitability for endovascular repairAdam Keefer
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 52:873-7. 2010..A critical step in this pathway is determining whether smaller AAAs are more likely to be anatomically suitable for EVAR; that is, whether suitability is lost as the AAA grows... - Patient selection for carotid stenting versus endarterectomy: a systematic reviewCraig R Narins
Division of Cardiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 44:661-72. 2006.... - Long-term follow-up after endovascular aneurysm repair: is ultrasound alone enough?Andrew M Bakken
Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Perspect Vasc Surg Endovasc Ther 22:145-51. 2010..This review will summarize the findings of these reports and highlight the results of recent ultrasound-based surveillance strategies... - Masson's intravascular hemangioma masquerading as effort thrombosisAmit Kumar
Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, NY, USA
J Vasc Surg 40:812-4. 2004..Considered a benign intravascular lesion, the treatment of choice is complete excision... - Hemodynamic benefits of regional anesthesia for carotid endarterectomyYaron Sternbach
Center for Vascular Disease, Strong Memorial Hospital, and the Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine, NY, USA
J Vasc Surg 35:333-9. 2002..The objective of this study was to define differences in perioperative hemodynamics and associated outcomes in patients who undergo carotid endarterectomy (CEA) with regional and general anesthesia... - Correlating carotid artery stenosis detected by panoramic radiography with clinically relevant carotid artery stenosis determined by duplex ultrasoundDov M Almog
Prosthodontics, University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center, New York, USA
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 94:768-73. 2002..The specific aim was to correlate calcifications seen in the region of the carotid bifurcation with clinically relevant carotid artery stenosis as determined by duplex ultrasound (DUS)... - Optimal operative strategies in repair of juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysmsCynthia K Shortell
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 17:60-5. 2003..Preferential SC clamping may substantially reduce complications of JRAAA repair (such as mesenteric and renal ischemia) related to proximal cuff disease, but cannot overcome the deleterious affects of advanced age and PRI... - Carotid endarterectomy then and now: outcome and cost-effectiveness of modern practiceKarl A Illig
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 652, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Surgery 134:705-11; discussion 711-2. 2003.... - Cost-effectiveness of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair based on aneurysm sizeKate C Young
Department of Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
J Vasc Surg 51:27-32; discussion 32. 2010..To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of endovascular repair (EVAR) for small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA)... - Percutaneous angioplasty and stenting of the superficial femoral arteryScott M Surowiec
Center for Vascular Disease, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 41:269-78. 2005..Worse patency was seen with TASC C and TASC D lesions. Patency rates were strongly dependent on lesion type, and the results of angioplasty and stenting compared favorably with surgical bypass for TASC A and B lesions... - Use of computer simulation for determining endovascular skill levels in a carotid stenting modelJeffrey H Hsu
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 40:1118-25. 2004..The purpose of this study was to determine whether performance on a simulator model of carotid artery stenting correlates with previous endovascular experience and to assess the effects of repetition and training... - Endovascular management of central venous stenoses in the hemodialysis patient: results of percutaneous therapyScott M Surowiec
Center for Vascular Disease, Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Vasc Endovascular Surg 38:349-54. 2004..Transvenous angioplasty appears to be beneficial for hemodialysis patients with central venous stenoses, and it helps preserve functional access in the affected extremity, particularly in patients with autogenous fistulas... - Is there a selection bias in applying endovascular aneurysm repair for rupture?Richard W Lee
Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 22:215-20. 2008..If EVAR for rupture truly decreases mortality in all patients, a much more aggressive attitude toward EVAR may be required to lower the overall mortality rate... - Therapy of renal artery aneurysms in New York State: outcomes of patients undergoing open and endovascular repairSean J Hislop
Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 23:194-200. 2009..Outcomes after endovascular repair were better than those after conventional surgery, although whether this was due to the technique of repair itself or preprocedural selection bias cannot be determined... - Popliteal-to-distal bypass: identifying risk factors associated with limb loss and graft failureIrfan I Galaria
Division of Vascular Surgery, Center for Vascular Disease, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Vasc Endovascular Surg 39:393-400. 2005..Early failures are often associated with limb loss. Heavy tobacco use, younger age, early graft failures, repeat revascularization, and presentation with a thrombosed femoral-popliteal graft are associated with limb loss... - Percutaneous therapy to maintain dialysis access successfully prolongs functional duration after primary failureAndrew M Bakken
Department of Surgery, Center for Vascular Disease, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 21:474-80. 2007..Furthermore, while this approach remains procedure-intensive, it carries low morbidity and mortality and preserves future sites of access... - Supplementary role of panoramic radiographs in the medical surveillance of a patient at risk for strokeDov M Almog
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
Compend Contin Educ Dent 26:369-72; quiz 373, 399. 2005..Positive carotid calcification findings on a panoramic radiograph were found to be in accord with a subsequent duplex ultrasound examination... - Outcome after autogenous brachial-basilic upper arm transpositions in the post-National Kidney Foundation Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative eraHeather Y Wolford
Center for Vascular Disease, Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 42:951-6. 2005..We reviewed our experience with autogenous brachial-basilic upper arm transpositions (BTX) to clarify current maturation and patency rates and provide realistic expectations for a tertiary referral vascular practice... - Percutaneous and open renal revascularizations have equivalent long-term functional outcomesIrfan I Galaria
Division of Vascular Surgery, Center for Vascular Disease, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 19:218-28. 2005..Patients who present with hypertension may have greater benefit with an endoluminal repair... - Radiation arteritis: a contraindication to carotid stenting?Clinton D Protack
Center for Vascular Disease, Department of Surgery, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 45:110-7. 2007..Carotid artery stenting (CAS) for high-risk anatomic lesions is accepted practice. Neck irradiation and radiotherapy-induced arteritis are common indications. The clinical outcomes of CAS for radiation arteritis have been poorly defined... - Simulator assessment of innate endovascular aptitude versus empirically correct performanceSean J Hislop
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
J Vasc Surg 43:47-55. 2006..Innate endovascular aptitude and empirically correct performance may be two separate things, and aptitude may be acquirable through (or identified by) extensive nonmedical video game experience... - Reperfusion and compartment syndromes: strategies for prevention and treatmentS P Lyden
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Semin Vasc Surg 14:107-13. 2001.... - Free-tissue transfer in patients with peripheral vascular disease: a 10-year experienceSteven L Moran
Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Plast Reconstr Surg 109:999-1006. 2002..Flap loss is low, and limb salvage, ambulation, and long-term survival rates in these patients are excellent... - Benefits of external beam irradiation for peripheral arterial bypass: preliminary report on a phase I studyArvind B Soni
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 ElmwoodAvenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 54:1174-9. 2002..However, any possible gains made by reducing the neointimal hyperplasia at the site of anastomosis were significantly diminished by the high frequency of thrombotic events... - Implications of early failure of superficial femoral artery endoluminal interventionsIrfan I Galaria
Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Center for Vascular Disease, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Ann Vasc Surg 19:787-92. 2005..Options for surgical bypass are not compromised, and the amputation level is not altered. Aggressive endoluminal approaches to SFA disease should be considered as a first-line therapy in all patients... - Can endovascular therapy of infrainguinal disease for claudication be justified?Adam Keefer
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 652, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2:229-37. 2004..This approach should be judged against conservative therapy for claudication, not against surgical bypass for limb threat... - Diagnosis of non-dental conditions. Carotid artery calcifications on panoramic radiographs identify patients at risk for strokeDov M Almog
University of Rochester, Eastman Dental Center, USA
N Y State Dent J 70:20-5. 2004.... - The supplementary role of panoramic radiographs in diagnosis and prevention of life-threatening systemic health condition. Case reportDov M Almog
N Y State Dent J 70:40-3. 2004..If the occasion arises, the authors advocate that a routine panoramic radiograph examination include an assessment of the region of the carotid system for presence of carotid calcifications in all adult patients... - Technical considerations for late removal of aortic endograftsSean P Lyden
Department of Vascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
J Vasc Surg 36:674-8. 2002..We reviewed our experience with late endograft explantation in an effort to identify technical maneuvers critical for success...