Article
Surgery
Magnus Jonsson, Kimberley Hammar, Malin Lindberg, Annika Lundstrom, Mikael A. Franko, Ann-Charlotte Laska, Per Wester, Kevin Mani
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the short and long term outcomes of different surgical techniques and patch materials in carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for symptomatic carotid stenosis. The results showed that primary closure was associated with an increased risk of ipsilateral stroke within 30 days compared to eversion CEA and patch angioplasty. However, there was no significant difference in long term risk of ipsilateral stroke, all stroke, or death depending on surgical technique or patch material after the peri-operative phase.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Surgery
Miltos K. Lazarides, Eleni Christaina, Christos Argyriou, Efstratios Georgakarakos, Gregory Tripsianis, George S. Georgiadis
Summary: A systematic review comparing different carotid closure techniques in 23 randomized controlled trials indicates that EvE has a lower 30-day combined stroke and death rate compared to other methods, and also lower late restenosis rate.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
D. Becker, A. Ali, C. Prendes, K. Stavroulakis, J. Stana, N. Tsilimparis
Summary: The aim of this technical note is to report an alternative endovascular treatment option for urgent complex abdominal aortic pathologies using a readily available custom-made device with modifications. The technique showed successful exclusion of aneurysm and perfused target vessels with no endoleak. This technique offers a valuable option for experienced endovascular physicians in emergency situations.
JOURNAL OF ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Sarah I. Zaza, Kyla M. Bennett
Summary: This study analyzed a large modern, cross-specialty database to determine the use of patch closure in conventional carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The results indicate that patch closure leads to significantly improved short- and long-term outcomes.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Necip Becit, Fehim Can Sevil, Mehmet Tort, Fahri Adali
Summary: This study compared the primary closure and patch angioplasty closure methods for carotid artery closure after carotid endarterectomy. The results showed that the patch angioplasty closure method was similar to the primary closure method in terms of surgical duration and complications, but had a lower rate of restenosis during follow-up.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hussein M. El-Husseiny, Eman A. Mady, Masahiro Kaneda, Kazumi Shimada, Yasumoto Nakazawa, Tatsuya Usui, Mohamed Elbadawy, Yusuke Ishihara, Moeko Hirose, Yohei Kamei, Ahmed S. Doghish, Hesham A. El-Mahdy, Walaa A. El-Dakroury, Ryou Tanaka
Summary: The use of Trypsin + TX + SDS protocol successfully decellularized bovine pericardium, porcine pericardium, and porcine tunica vaginalis, preserving extracellular matrix integrity and demonstrating good biocompatibility. The decellularized porcine pericardium showed increased elasticity, while the tensile strength of decellularized bovine pericardium and porcine tunica vaginalis remained unaffected. Decellularized tissues supported the growth of adipose stem cells and showed in vivo biocompatibility and degradability. Trypsin + TX + SDS is a successful decellularization protocol, and decellularized pericardia and tunica vaginalis are promising scaffolds for tissue engineering applications.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Martina Todesco, Saima Jalil Imran, Tiago Moderno Fortunato, Deborah Sandrin, Giulia Borile, Filippo Romanato, Martina Casarin, Germana Giuggioli, Fabio Conte, Massimo Marchesan, Gino Gerosa, Andrea Bagno
Summary: Human and animal pericardium are commonly used materials for repairing damaged tissues in cardiovascular surgery, but they have drawbacks such as calcification and limited availability. Decellularized pericardium, which removes cellular and nuclear components, shows potential as a scaffold for cardiovascular tissue regeneration. This study evaluates the effects of a new detergent on decellularizing bovine and porcine pericardium, and finds that the decellularized pericardium retains its extracellular matrix structure without cytotoxic effects.
Article
Surgery
Freycon-Tardy Leonore, Faure Elsa, Peyre-Costa David, Canaud Ludovic, Branchereau Pascal, Marty-Ane Charles Henri, Alric Pierre, Picard Eric
Summary: This study compared the short- and long-term outcomes of bovine pericardium patches (BPPs) and prosthetic patches (PPs) in carotid thromboendarterectomy. The results showed comparable rates of stroke, postoperative death, bleeding, infection, and restenosis between BPPs and PPs. Further studies on larger samples are needed to confirm these findings.
ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hani Shennib, Michelle Baribault, Richard Heuser
Summary: This case demonstrates the successful use of a large bovine pericardial patch for definitive surgical repair of a large esophageal perforation, resulting in prompt recovery and absence of complications in the patient. Therefore, the use of xenograft pericardium should be considered for primary repair of large esophageal perforations.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
My Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Ha Le Bao Tran
Summary: This study evaluates the in-vitro endothelialization ability of heparinized bovine pericardial scaffolds and finds that the heparinized scaffolds exhibit good anti-thrombosis properties and cell compatibility, potentially improving long-term thromboresistance.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jue Yang, Xin Li, Meifen Wu, Jinlin Wu, Zerui Chen, Tucheng Sun, Ruixin Fan, Changjiang Yu
Summary: Valve-sparing aortic root reconstruction with a bovine pericardium patch is a feasible, effective, and safe surgical technique for selected patients with acute type A aortic dissection. It is associated with low in-hospital and late mortality rates and low root reoperation rates during early and midterm follow-up.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Yazen Qumsiyeh, Leigh Ann O'Banion, Rachel Dirks, Amna Ali, Meelod Daneshvar, Sammy Siada
Summary: Primary arterial closure is safe and expeditious in appropriately selected high-risk patients. Patch angioplasty and primary closure have similar post-operative outcomes, but primary closure has a shorter operative time.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Bastien Poitier, Jeanne Rancic, Ulysse Richez, Julie Piquet, Salma El Batti, David M. M. Smadja
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether fibrin deposition could lead to calcification in bovine pericardium tissue. The results showed that fibrin-treated tissue had higher levels of calcification and more inflammatory-like cell infiltration. The conclusion is that fibrin deposition may be one of the triggers for calcification and deterioration of heart valves.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Jessica S. Yamanaka, Ana Clara Oliveira, Ana Raquel Bastos, Emanuel M. Fernandes, Rui L. Reis, Vitor M. Correlo, Antonio Carlos Shimano
Summary: The study characterized a bovine peridcardium collagen membrane and evaluated its effectiveness in bone defect regeneration in rat tibia. The membrane demonstrated favorable characteristics for long bone repair and enhanced bone tissue growth.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Christopher K. Burghuber, Sophie Konzett, Wolf Eilenberg, Josif Nanobachvili, Martin A. Funovics, Wolfgang J. Hofmann, Christoph Neumayer, Christoph M. Domenig
Summary: The use of prefabricated bovine pericardium grafts (BPGs) for aortic graft infections and aortoiliac reconstruction in the presence of systemic infection shows promising short- and midterm results, with high technical success rates, favorable survival rates, minimal recurrence of infection, and good patency rates.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Surgery
James R. Butler, Joseph M. Ladowski, Gregory R. Martens, Matthew Tector, A. Joseph Tector
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2015)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
John W. Brown, Jack H. Boyd, Parth M. Patel, Mary L. Baker, Amjad Syed, Joe Ladowski, Joel Corvera
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2016)
Article
Surgery
James R. Butler, Gregory R. Martens, Zheng-Yu Wang, Jose L. Estrada, Joseph M. Ladowski, Matt Tector, A. Joseph Tector
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
James R. Butler, Gregory R. Martens, Jose L. Estrada, Luz M. Reyes, Joseph M. Ladowski, Cesare Galli, Andrea Perota, Conor M. Cunningham, Matthew Tector, A. Joseph Tector
TRANSGENIC RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Immunology
James R. Butler, Zheng-Yu Wang, Gregory R. Martens, Joseph M. Ladowsld, Ping Li, Matthew Tector, A. Joseph Tector
TRANSPLANT IMMUNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Immunology
James Russell Butler, Leela L. Paris, Ross L. Blankenship, Richard A. Sidner, Gregory R. Martens, Joseph M. Ladowski, Ping Li, Jose L. Estrada, Matthew Tector, A. Joseph Tector
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
James R. Butler, Nicholas J. Skill, David L. Priestman, Frances M. Platt, Ping Li, Jose L. Estrada, Gregory R. Martens, Joseph M. Ladowski, Matthew Tector, A. Joseph Tector
XENOTRANSPLANTATION
(2016)
Article
Surgery
James R. Butler, Rafael M. N. Santos, Gregory R. Martens, Joseph M. Ladowski, Zheng-Yu Wang, Ping Li, Matthew Tector, A. Joseph Tector
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Immunology
Gregory R. Martens, Luz M. Reyes, James R. Butler, Joseph M. Ladowski, Jose L. Estrada, Richard A. Sidner, Devin E. Eckhoff, Matt Tector, A. Joseph Tector
Article
Immunology
Joseph M. Ladowski, Gregory R. Martens, Luz M. Reyes, Zheng-Yu Wang, Devin E. Eckhoff, Vera Hauptfeld-Dolejsek, Matt Tector, A. Joseph Tector
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Immunology
Joseph M. Ladowski, Luz M. Reyes, Gregory R. Martens, James R. Butler, Zheng-Yu Wang, Devin E. Eckhoff, Matthew Tector, A. Joseph Tector
Editorial Material
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Joseph Ladowski, Greg Martens, Jose Estrada, Matthew Tector, Joseph Tector
XENOTRANSPLANTATION
(2019)
Article
Immunology
J. M. Ladowski, Haddon Mullins, Margaret Romine, David Kloda, Carlton Young, Vera Hauptfeld-Dolejsek, Julie Houp, Jayme Locke
Summary: High-resolution HLA matching scores predict the development of dnDSA, which is associated with antibody-mediated rejection and poor outcomes in pancreas and kidney transplants.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Isabel DeLaura, Imran J. Anwar, Joseph Ladowski, Alejandra Patino, Sarah Cantrell, Scott Sanoff
Summary: Recent advancements in xenotransplantation have shown promise, but understanding patient attitudes and reservations is crucial for successful clinical translation. A systematic review of studies on attitudes towards xenotransplantation in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) found that 63% of kidney patients would accept a xenotransplant with comparable function to an allotransplant. Patient concerns included graft function, infection, social stigma, and animal rights.
XENOTRANSPLANTATION
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
D. K. C. Cooper, R. Gaston, D. Eckhoff, J. Ladowski, T. Yamamoto, L. Wang, H. Iwase, H. Hara, M. Tector, A. J. Tector
BRITISH MEDICAL BULLETIN
(2018)
Article
Surgery
Yeju Kang, Halbert Bai, Jason B. Storch, Jenny Chen, Pavel Kibrik, Windsor Ting
Summary: Diabetes, hypertension, and smoking were common among CVI patients, but unlike in PAD patients, they had little to no impact on long-term outcomes or reinterventions after IVS.
ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2024)