European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · May 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffect of postoperative restrictive fluid therapy in the recovery of patients with abdominal vascular surgery.
To compare the outcome of the postoperative administration of a restricted or standard intravenous fluid regimen in patients who underwent elective abdominal vascular surgery. The primary end point was postoperative hospital stay. ⋯ The use of a restrictive postoperative fluid protocol significantly reduces the duration of hospital stay in patients who have undergone major elective abdominal vascular surgery.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialSplanchnic microcirculation protection by hydroxyethyl starches during abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery.
To specifically compare the effect of two hydroxyethyl starches (HES) on the splanchnic microcirculation and systemic inflammation during abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery. ⋯ During AAA surgery, HES200/0.62 provides the best splanchnic microcirculation protection, also reducing inflammation and duration of ventilation.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Dec 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyThe adjuvant benefit of angioplasty in patients with mild to moderate intermittent claudication (MIMIC) managed by supervised exercise, smoking cessation advice and best medical therapy: results from two randomised trials for stenotic femoropopliteal and aortoiliac arterial disease.
Uncertainty exists on whether there is adjuvant benefit of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) over supervised exercise and best medical therapy in the treatment of intermittent claudication. ⋯ PTA confers adjuvant benefit over supervised exercise and best medical therapy in terms of walking distances and ABPI 24 months after PTA in patients with stable mild to moderate intermittent claudication.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Oct 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialReverse foam sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein with sapheno-femoral ligation compared to standard and invagination stripping: a prospective clinical series.
Comparison of Reverse Foam Sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein (GSV) combed with sapheno-femoral junction (SFJ) ligation to standard (Babcock) stripping and invagination (Pin) stripping in a prospective clinical series. ⋯ Standard stripping of the GSV and invagination stripping are not associated with major discomfort and problems in the early post-operative period. SFJ ligation and GSV reverse foam sclerotherapy yielded greater patient satisfaction with less post-op bruising and discomfort and reduced analgesic requirements.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Dec 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyComparison of 1% and 3% polidocanol foam in ultrasound guided sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein: a randomised, double-blind trial with 2 year-follow-up. "The 3/1 Study".
To compare 1% and 3% POL foam in treating the great saphenous vein (GSV) by ultrasound guided sclerotherapy. ⋯ This study demonstrates equivalent efficacy for 1% POL and 3% POL foam in sclerotherapy of the GSV where the trunk is less than 8 mm in diameter. These data obtained two years of follow-up confirm our previously reported 6 month-follow-up data published in 2005.