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Subject Index*A

Abdominal aortic aneurysm; see Aortic aneurysm, abdominalAbdominal injuries

Delayed manifestation of abdominal aortic stenosis in a childpresenting 10 years after blunt abdominal trauma (Diaz etal). 2006;44:1103-5 (Case rep.)

Absorbable implantsPreliminary experience with tissue engineering of a venous

vascular patch by using bone marrow–derived cells and ahybrid biodegradable polymer scaffold (Cho et al). 2006;44:1329-40

AbstractsAbstracts. 2006;44:222-3, 1372-6, 429-31, 683-5, 907-11,

1128-31Adenoviridae

Adenoviral urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) genetransfer enhances venous thrombus resolution (Gossage etal). 2006;44:1084-9

AdolescenceInfrarenal aortic coarctation in a 15-year-old with claudication

(Fitzpatrick et al). 2006;44:1116, 1116.e1-e2Adrenal cortex hormones

Regarding “Giant-cell temporal arteritis in a 17-year-old male”(Morovic-Vergles). 2006;44:1132 (Letter)

AgedProgression of atherosclerotic renovascular disease: a prospec-

tive population-based study (Pearce et al); (Lilly) (Com-mentary). 2006;44:955-63

Age factorsAge-related variations of varicose veins anatomy (Caggiati et

al). 2006;44:1291-5Ambulatory care

Conservative versus surgical treatment of venous leg ulcers: aprospective, randomized, multicenter trial (van Gent et al);(Neglen) (Commentary). 2006;44:563-71

Ambulatory venous pressure; see Blood pressure monitoring,ambulatory

American Venous ForumAmerican Venous Forum: the future is now! (Wakefield).

2006;44:216-18 (Presidential address)Amputation

Clinical outcomes after closed, staged, and open forefoot am-putations (Berceli et al). 2006;44:347-52, 347.e1-e7

Anastomosis, surgicalProspective randomized study evaluating an absorbable cyano-

acrylate for use in vascular reconstructions (Lumsden andHeyman); (Valentine) (Commentary). 2006;44:1001-8,1001.e1-e10

AnesthesiaThe effects of the type of anesthesia on outcomes of lower

extremity infrainguinal bypass (Singh et al). 2006;44:964-70

Influence of anesthesia type on outcome after endovascularaortic aneurysm repair: an analysis based on EUROSTARdata (Ruppert et al); (Verhoeven) (Commentary). 2006;44:16-21

Regarding “Carotid endarterectomy in patients with chronic

renal insufficiency: a recent series of 184 cases” (Ricca)(Letter); (Ascher) (Reply). 2006;44:1136-7

Regarding “Proximalization of the arterial inflow: a new tech-nique to treat access-related ischemia” (Gradman) (Letter);(Fillinger) (Reply); (Zanow) (Reply). 2006;44:1133-5

AneurysmAneurysm of the celiac artery arising from a celiomesenteric

trunk (Matsuda et al). 2006;44:660Giant popliteal aneurysm presenting with foot drop (Selvam et

al). 2006;44:882-3 (Case rep.)Giant splenic artery aneurysm associated with arteriovenous

malformation (Agrawal et al). 2006;44:1345-9 (Case rep.)Isolated celiac artery aneurysm with splenic artery stenosis as a

rare presentation of polyarteritis nodosum: a case reportand review of the literature (Adajar et al). 2006;44:647-50(Case rep.)

Large renal artery aneurysm in Takayasu arteritis (Matsubara etal). 2006;44:1106-8 (Case rep.)

Management of aneurysms involving branches of the celiac andsuperior mesenteric arteries: a comparison of surgical andendovascular therapy (Sachdev et al). 2006;44:718-24

Popliteal venous aneurysm (Velu et al); (Carpenter and Woo)(Commentary). 2006;44:1360-2

Regarding “Popliteal arterial aneurysm associated with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome: case report and literature review”(Komai) (Letter); (Akagi and Miyata) (Reply). 2006;44:1377-8

Robot-assisted aortoiliac reconstruction: a review of 30 cases(Stadler et al). 2006;44:915-19

Robot-assisted laparoscopic renal artery aneurysm reconstruc-tion (Luke et al). 2006;44:651-3 (Case rep.)

Aneurysm, dissectingAortic fenestration for chronic aortic dissection type B compli-

cated by transient ischemic attacks of spinal cord (Altuwaijriet al). 2006;44:186-93 (Case rep.)

Correction of symptomatic cerebral malperfusion due to acutetype I aortic dissection by transcarotid stenting of theinnominate and carotid arteries (Roseborough et al). 2006;44:1090-5 (Case rep.)

Aneurysm, falseEndovascular stent graft repair for infected thoracic aortic

pseudoaneurysms—a durable option? (Ting et al). 2006;44:701-5

Endovascular treatment of the descending thoracic aorta in apatient with a hydatid pseudoaneurysm (Volpe et al). 2006;44:1096-9 (Case rep.)

Tuberculous pseudoaneurysm of the femoral artery compli-cated by cutaneous tuberculosis of the foot: a case report(Leccese et al). 2006;44:654-7 (Case rep.)

Aneurysm, infectedCryptococcal aortitis presenting as a ruptured mycotic abdom-

inal aortic aneurysm (Deitch et al). 1999;30:189-92. Cor-rection 2006;44:434

Endovascular repair of Salmonella-infected abdominal aorticaneurysms: a word of caution (Forbes and Harding). 2006;44:198-200 (Case rep.)

Endovascular stent graft repair for infected thoracic aorticpseudoaneurysms—a durable option? (Ting et al). 2006;44:701-5

Angiogenesis; see NeovascularizationAngiography

Aortic fenestration for chronic aortic dissection type B compli-

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Computed tomographic angiography has added value in pa-tients with vascular disease (McDougal et al). 2006;44:997-1000

AngioplastyChanging pattern of surgical revascularization for critical limb

ischemia over 12 years: endovascular vs open bypass surgery(Kudo et al). 2006;44:304-13

Clinical outcomes and cost comparison of carotid artery angio-plasty with stenting versus carotid endarterectomy (Park etal). 2006;44:270-6

Early and late complications of silicone patch saphenoplasty atthe saphenofemoral junction (De Maeseneer et al). 2006;44:1285-90

Long-term effects of endovascular angioplasty on orthostaticvasocutaneous autoregulation in patients with peripheralatherosclerosis (Husmann et al). 2006;44:992-6

Peripheral angioplasty with same-day discharge in patients withintermittent claudication (Akopian and Katz). 2006;44:115-18

Preliminary results of subintimal angioplasty for limb salvage inlower extremities with severe chronic ischemia and limb-threatening ischemia (Myers et al). 2006;44:1239-46

Risk factors for restenosis after carotid artery angioplasty andstenting (Skelly et al). 2006;44:1009-14

Angioplasty, balloonDistal embolic protection during renal artery angioplasty and

stenting (Edwards et al). 2006;44:128-35Duplex-guided endovascular treatment for occlusive and ste-

notic lesions of the femoral-popliteal arterial segment: acomparative study in the first 253 cases (Ascher et al);(Bandyk) (Commentary). 2006;44:1230-8

Endovascular treatment of obliterative hepatocavopathy withinferior vena cava occlusion and renal vein thrombosis(Thompson et al). 2006;44:206-9 (Case rep.)

The EXercise versus Angioplasty in Claudication Trial (EX-ACT): reasons for recruitment failure and the implicationsfor research into and treatment of intermittent claudication(Hobbs and Bradbury). 2006;44:432-3 (Letter)

Intermediate results of percutaneous endovascular therapy offemoropopliteal occlusive disease: a contemporary series(Conrad et al). 2006;44:762-9, 762.e1-e9

Low-molecular-weight heparin for prevention of restenosisafter femoropopliteal percutaneous transluminal angio-plasty: a randomized controlled trial (Koppensteiner et al).2006;44:1247-53

One-year prospective quality-of-life outcomes in patientstreated with angioplasty for symptomatic peripheral arterialdisease (Kalbaugh et al). 2006;44:296-303

Role of adhesion molecules in the induction of restenosis afterangioplasty in the lower limb (Heider et al). 2006;43:969-77. Correction 2006;44:686

Surgical revascularization of renal artery after complicated orfailed percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (La-combe and Ricco). 2006;44:537-44

Angiotensin IIAngiotensin II induces histomorphologic features of unstable

plaque in a murine model of accelerated atherosclerosis(Cunha et al). 2006;44:364-71

Rapid dilation of the abdominal aorta during infusion of an-giotensin II detected by noninvasive high-frequency ultra-sonography (Barisione et al). 2006;44:372-6

AnkleClinical presentation and venous severity scoring of patients

with extended deep axial venous reflux (Gillet et al). 2006;44:588-94

A modified calculation of ankle-brachial pressure index is farmore sensitive in the detection of peripheral arterial disease(Schroder et al). 2006;44:531-6

Anti-bacterial agentsUse of antibiotic-loaded polymethylmethacrylate beads for the

treatment of extracavitary prosthetic vascular graft infec-tions (Stone et al). 2006;44:757-61

Antigens, CD14Synergistic effect of toll-like receptor 4 and CD14 polymor-

phisms on the total atherosclerosis burden in patients withperipheral arterial disease (Vainas et al). 2006;44:326-32

AntioxidantImbalance between nitric oxide generation and oxidative stress

in patients with peripheral arterial disease: effect of anantioxidant treatment (Loffredo et al). 2006;44:525-30

AortaAortoiliac hemodynamic and morphologic adaptation to

chronic spinal cord injury (Yeung et al). 2006;44:1254-65,1254.e1

The hybrid elephant trunk procedure: a single-stage repair ofan ascending, arch, and descending thoracic aortic aneu-rysm (Azizzadeh et al). 2006;44:404-7 (Case rep.)

The potassium channel opener levcromakalim causes expansiveremodelling of experimental vein grafts (Wales et al). 2006;44:159-65

Techniques in occluding the aorta during endovascular repairof ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (O’Donnell et al).2006;44:211-15 (Tech. Note)

Aorta, abdominalBilateral obturator bypass for combined aortic and femoro-

femoral graft infection (Thompson et al). 2006;44:888Delayed manifestation of abdominal aortic stenosis in a child

presenting 10 years after blunt abdominal trauma (Diaz etal). 2006;44:1103-5 (Case rep.)

Gastrointestinal complications after descending thoracic andthoracoabdominal aortic repairs: a 14-year experience(Achouh et al). 2006;44:442-6

Infrarenal aortic coarctation in a 15-year-old with claudication(Fitzpatrick et al). 2006;44:1116, 1116.e1-e2

Total laparoscopic suprarenal aortic coral reef removal (DiCenta et al). 2006;44:194-7 (Case rep.)

Aorta, thoracicCorrection of symptomatic cerebral malperfusion due to acute

type I aortic dissection by transcarotid stenting of theinnominate and carotid arteries (Roseborough et al). 2006;44:1090-5 (Case rep.)


Aortic aneurysmBacterial diversity in aortic aneurysms determined by 16S ribo-

somal RNA gene analysis (da Silva et al). 2006;44:1054-9Comparison of renal function after endovascular aneurysm

repair with different transrenally fixated endografts (Forbeset al). 2006;44:938-42

Aortic aneurysm, abdominalAortic fenestration for chronic aortic dissection type B compli-


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Aortic necks of ruptured abdominal aneurysms dilate morethan asymptomatic aneurysms after endovascular repair(Badger et al). 2006;44:244-9

Aortoiliac hemodynamic and morphologic adaptation tochronic spinal cord injury (Yeung et al). 2006;44:1254-65,1254.e1

A comparison of renal function between open and endovascu-lar aneurysm repair in patients with baseline chronic renalinsufficiency (Parmer et al). 2006;44:706-11

Cryptococcal aortitis presenting as a ruptured mycotic abdom-inal aortic aneurysm (Deitch et al). 1999;30:189-92. Cor-rection 2006;44:434

Decreased incidence of left common iliac vein compression inpatients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (Moreland et al).2006;44:595-600

Dynamic magnetic resonance angiography of the aneurysmneck: conformational changes during the cardiac cycle withpossible consequences for endograft sizing and future de-sign (van Herwaarden et al). 2006;44:22-8

Effect of challenging neck anatomy on mid-term migrationrates in AneuRx endografts (Fulton et al); (Makaroun)(Commentary). 2006;44:932-7

Effects of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 deficiency onaneurysm formation (Xiong et al). 2006;44:1060-5

Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: long-termoutcome measures in patients at high risk for open surgery(Sicard et al); (Buth) (Commentary). 2006;44:1148-55

Endovascular aneurysm repair at 5 years: does aneurysm diam-eter predict outcome? (Zarins et al); (Fillinger) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:920-31


Endovascular repair versus open surgery in patients with rup-tured abdominal aortic aneurysms: clinical outcomes with1-year follow-up (Visser et al). 2006;44:1148-55

Establishing a protocol for endovascular treatment of rupturedabdominal aortic aneurysms: outcomes of a prospectiveanalysis (Mehta et al); (Ohki) (Commentary). 2006;44:1-8

External validation of the Glasgow Aneurysm Score to predictoutcome in elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair(Hirzalla et al); (Willems and Blankensteijn) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:712-17


The Hardman index in patients operated on for rupturedabdominal aortic aneurysm: a systematic review (Acosta etal). 2006;44:949-54

Increasing incidence of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: apopulation-based study (Acosta et al). 2006;44:237-43

Influence of anesthesia type on outcome after endovascularaortic aneurysm repair: an analysis based on EUROSTARdata (Ruppert et al); (Verhoeven) (Commentary). 2006;44:16-21

The influence of aneurysm size on perioperative cardiac out-come in elective open infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair(Schouten et al). 2006;44:435-41

An intention-to-treat by endovascular repair policy may reduceoverall mortality in ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm(Arya et al). 2006;44:467-71

Is emergency endovascular aneurysm repair associated with

higher secondary intervention risk at mid-term follow-up?(Oranen et al). 2006;44:1156-61, 1156.e1-e30

Late type III endoleak from graft erosion of an Excluder stentgraft: a case report (Lee et al). 2006;44:183-5 (Case rep.)

Mid-term results of endovascular aneurysm repair withbranched and fenestrated endografts (Muhs et al). 2006;44:9-15

Outcome of common iliac arteries after straight aortic tube-graft placement during elective repair of infrarenal abdom-inal aortic aneurysms (Hassen-Khodja et al). 2006;44:943-8

Painted into a corner: unexpected complications in treating aJehovah’s Witness (Jones et al). 2006;44:425-8

Patient-reported quality of life after abdominal aortic aneurysmsurgery: a prospective comparison of endovascular andopen repair (Aljabri et al). 2006;44:1182-7, 1182.e1-e2


Preservation of pelvic circulation with hypogastric artery bypassin endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm withbilateral iliac artery aneurysms (Unno et al). 2006;44:1170-5

Rapid dilation of the abdominal aorta during infusion of an-giotensin II detected by noninvasive high-frequency ultra-sonography (Barisione et al). 2006;44:372-6

Regarding “Replanting the inferior mesenteric artery duringinfrarenal aortic aneurysm repair: influence on postopera-tive colon ischemia” (Koelemay) (Letter); (Assadian andAssadian) (Reply). 2006;44:912

The role of aortic neck dilation and elongation in the etiologyof stent graft migration after endovascular abdominal aorticaneurysm repair with a passive fixation device (Litwinski etal). 2006;44:1176-81

Sac behavior after aneurysm treatment with the Gore Excluderlow-permeability aortic endoprosthesis: 12-month compar-ison to the original Excluder device (Haider et al). 2006;44:694-700

Salvage of failed prior endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysmrepair with fenestrated endovascular stent grafts (Adam etal). 2006;44:1341-4 (Case rep.)

A single-center experience in open and endovascular treatmentof hemodynamically unstable and stable patients with rup-tured abdominal aortic aneurysms (Coppi et al). 2006;44:1140-7


Tetraplegia after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair(Moore and Klimach). 2006;44:401-3 (Case rep.)

To inform or not to inform: how should the surgeon proceedwhen the patient refuses to discuss the surgical risk? (Cor-field). 2006;44:219-21

An 8-year experience with type II endoleaks: natural historysuggests selective intervention is a safe approach (Silverberget al); (Carpenter) (Commentary). 2006;44:453-9

Aortic aneurysm, thoracicCombined surgical and endovascular treatment of aortic arch

aneurysms (Saleh and Inglese). 2006;44:460-6, 460.e1-e8Endoleaks after endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneu-

rysms (Parmer et al). 2006;44:447-52Endovascular stent graft repair for infected thoracic aortic

pseudoaneurysms—a durable option? (Ting et al). 2006;44:701-5

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Hybrid approach to complex thoracic aortic aneurysms inhigh-risk patients: surgical challenges and clinical outcomes(Zhou et al). 2006;44:688-93


Regarding “Current results of open surgical repair of descend-ing thoracic aortic aneurysms” (Dalainas) (Letter); (Blackand Cambria) (Reply). 2006;44:226-7

Spatiotemporal expression and localization of matrix metallo-proteinase-9 in a murine model of thoracic aortic aneurysm(Jones et al). 2006;44:1314-21

Stent-graft versus open-surgical repair of the thoracic aorta:mid-term results (Stone et al). 2006;44:1188-97

Aortic arch aneurysm; see Aortic aneurysm, thoracicAortic coarctation


Aortic diseasesAortoenteric fistula as a late complication of thrombolysis and

bare metal stenting for perioperative occlusion of aortofem-oral bypass (Tshomba et al). 2006;44:408-11 (Case rep.)

Evolving strategies for the treatment of aortoenteric fistulas(Baril et al). 2006;44:250-7

A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatments for aorticgraft infection (O’Connor et al). 2006;44:38-45, 38.e1-e16

Total laparoscopic suprarenal aortic coral reef removal (DiCenta et al). 2006;44:194-7 (Case rep.)

Aortic ruptureAortic necks of ruptured abdominal aneurysms dilate more

than asymptomatic aneurysms after endovascular repair(Badger et al). 2006;44:244-9

Cryptococcal aortitis presenting as a ruptured mycotic abdom-inal aortic aneurysm (Deitch et al). 1999;30:189-92. Cor-rection 2006;44:434









Aortic stenosisDelayed manifestation of abdominal aortic stenosis in a child

presenting 10 years after blunt abdominal trauma (Diaz etal). 2006;44:1103-5 (Case rep.)

AortitisCryptococcal aortitis presenting as a ruptured mycotic abdom-


Arterial occlusive diseasesCommon femoral artery injury secondary to tennis ball strike

(Vasdekis et al). 2006;44:1350-2 (Case rep.)Duplex-guided endovascular treatment for occlusive and ste-


Early biomechanical changes in lower extremity vein grafts—distinct temporal phases of remodeling and wall stiffness(Owens et al). 2006;44:740-6

The influence of diabetes and lower limb arterial disease oncutaneous foot perfusion (Williams et al). 2006;44:770-5



Natural history of carotid artery occlusion contralateral tocarotid endarterectomy (AbuRahma et al). 2006;44:62-6

Peripheral atherectomy in TransAtlantic InterSociety Consen-sus type C femoropopliteal lesions for limb salvage (Yanceyet al). 2006;44:503-9

Regarding “Endovascular management of iliac artery occlu-sions: extending treatment to TASC C and D lesions”(Dosluoglu) (Letter); (Kashyap et al) (Reply). 2006;44:433



Arteriovenous fistulaAdjuvant arteriovenous fistula as means of rescue for infrapop-

liteal venous bypass with poor runoff (Laurila et al); (Perler)(Commentary). 2006;44:984-91

Arteriovenous malformationsGiant splenic artery aneurysm associated with arteriovenous

malformation (Agrawal et al). 2006;44:1345-9 (Caserep.)

Massive spouting bleeding from chronic stasis ulcerationcaused by arteriovenous communication of the lower ex-tremity (Komai et al). 2006;44:658-9 (Case rep.)

Risk factors for leg length discrepancy in patients with congen-ital vascular malformation (Kim et al). 2006;44:545-53

Arteriovenous shunt, surgicalEndovascular occlusion of right to left arteriovenous shunt

associated with persistent left superior vena cava (Kougias etal). 2006;44:875-8 (Case rep.)

Flow reduction in high-flow arteriovenous access using intra-operative flow monitoring (Zanow et al). 2006;44:1273-8

Gene expression changes evoked in a venous segment exposedto arterial flow (Abeles et al). 2006;44:863-70

Prospective randomized study evaluating an absorbable cyano-



AspirinLow-molecular-weight heparin for prevention of restenosis

after femoropopliteal percutaneous transluminal angio-plasty: a randomized controlled trial (Koppensteiner et al).2006;44:1247-53


AtherectomyPeripheral atherectomy in TransAtlantic InterSociety Consen-

sus type C femoropopliteal lesions for limb salvage (Yanceyet al). 2006;44:503-9

AtherosclerosisAngiotensin II induces histomorphologic features of unstable


Distal embolic protection during renal artery angioplasty andstenting (Edwards et al). 2006;44:128-35


Peripheral arterial disease versus other localizations of vasculardisease: the ATTEST study (Blacher et al). 2006;44:314-18

Progression of atherosclerotic renovascular disease: a prospec-tive population-based study (Pearce et al); (Lilly) (Com-mentary). 2006;44:955-63

Synergistic effect of toll-like receptor 4 and CD14 polymor-phisms on the total atherosclerosis burden in patients withperipheral arterial disease (Vainas et al). 2006;44:326-32

Athletic injuriesCommon femoral artery injury secondary to tennis ball strike

(Vasdekis et al). 2006;44:1350-2 (Case rep.)ATL-146e; see Cyclohexanecarboxylic acids; PurinesAutonomic nervous system

Noninvasive investigation of autonomic activity after carotidstenting or carotid endarterectomy (Yakhou et al). 2006;44:472-9

B

BacteriaBacterial diversity in aortic aneurysms determined by 16S ribo-

somal RNA gene analysis (da Silva et al). 2006;44:1054-9Balloon occlusion

Comparison of embolization protection device-specific techni-cal difficulties during carotid artery stenting (Powell et al).2006;44:56-61


BandagesInterface pressure and stiffness of ready made compression

stockings: comparison of in vivo and in vitro measurements(Partsch et al). 2006;44:809-14

Prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration: randomizedcontrolled trial of class 2 and class 3 elastic compression(Nelson et al). 2006;44:803-8

BaroreflexNoninvasive investigation of autonomic activity after carotid

stenting or carotid endarterectomy (Yakhou et al). 2006;44:472-9

Basal cell carcinoma; see Carcinoma, basal cellBiocompatible materials

Critical parameter of burst pressure measurement in develop-ment of bypass grafts is highly dependent on methodologyused (Sarkar et al). 2006;44:846-52

BiodiversityBacterial diversity in aortic aneurysms determined by 16S ribo-

somal RNA gene analysis (da Silva et al). 2006;44:1054-9Blood flow velocity

Flow reduction in high-flow arteriovenous access using in-traoperative flow monitoring (Zanow et al). 2006;44:1273-8


Prevention of air travel–related deep venous thrombosis withmechanical devices: active foot movements produce similarhemodynamic effects (Lurie et al). 2006;44:889-91 (Tech.Note)

Blood pressureA modified calculation of ankle-brachial pressure index is far

more sensitive in the detection of peripheral arterial disease(Schroder et al). 2006;44:531-6


Blood pressure monitoring, ambulatoryComparison of new continuous measurements of ambulatory

venous pressure (AVP) with conventional tiptoe exerciseambulatory AVP in relation to the CEAP clinical classifica-tion of chronic venous disease (Eifell et al). 2006;44:794-802

Blood pressure monitorsEvaluation of the accuracy of a wireless pressure sensor in a

canine model of retrograde-collateral (type II) endoleakand correlation with histologic analysis (Chaer et al). 2006;44:1306-13

Blood transfusionPainted into a corner: unexpected complications in treating a

Jehovah’s Witness (Jones et al). 2006;44:425-8Blood vessel prosthesis

Aortic fenestration for chronic aortic dissection type B compli-cated by transient ischemic attacks of spinal cord (Altuwaijriet al). 2006;44:186-93 (Case rep.)

Comparison of renal function after endovascular aneurysmrepair with different transrenally fixated endografts (Forbeset al). 2006;44:938-42

Controlled release of small interfering RNA targeting midkineattenuates intimal hyperplasia in vein grafts (Banno et al).2006;44:633-41

Critical parameter of burst pressure measurement in develop-ment of bypass grafts is highly dependent on methodologyused (Sarkar et al). 2006;44:846-52



InterGard silver bifurcated graft: features and results of a mul-ticenter clinical study (Ricco). 2006;44:339-46

Regarding “Preservation of infected and exposed vasculargrafts using vacuum assisted closure (VAC) without muscle


flap coverage” (Brehm). 2006;44:226. Correction 2006;44:1138

Sustained-release vancomycin sheet may help to prevent pros-thetic graft methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infec-tion (Hirose et al). 2006;44:377-82


Use of antibiotic-loaded polymethylmethacrylate beads for thetreatment of extracavitary prosthetic vascular graft infec-tions (Stone et al). 2006;44:757-61

Blood vessel prosthesis implantationBilateral obturator bypass for combined aortic and femoro-

femoral graft infection (Thompson et al). 2006;44:888Changing pattern of surgical revascularization for critical limb


Clinical results of surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma withmajor blood vessel involvement (Schwarzbach et al). 2006;44:46-55

Combined surgical and endovascular treatment of aortic archaneurysms (Saleh and Inglese). 2006;44:460-6, 460.e1-e8

A comparison of renal function between open and endovascu-lar aneurysm repair in patients with baseline chronic renalinsufficiency (Parmer et al). 2006;44:706-11

Determinants of functional outcome after revascularization forcritical limb ischemia: an analysis of 1000 consecutive vas-cular interventions (Taylor et al). 2006;44:747-56

Duplex ultrasound criteria for femorofemoral bypass revision(Stone et al). 2006;44:496-502

Endoleaks after endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneu-rysms (Parmer et al). 2006;44:447-52

Endovascular management of isolated iliac artery aneurysms(Boules et al). 2006;44:29-37

Endovascular occlusion of right to left arteriovenous shuntassociated with persistent left superior vena cava (Kougias etal). 2006;44:875-8 (Case rep.)







Is emergency endovascular aneurysm repair associated withhigher secondary intervention risk at mid-term follow-up?(Oranen et al). 2006;44:1156-61, 1156.e1-e30




New assessment of platelet deposition in small caliber vascularprostheses using technetium-99m apcitide scintigraphy inrabbit model (Hasegawa et al). 2006;44:840-5

Obstructive lesions of the inferior vena cava: clinical featuresand endovenous treatment (Raju et al). 2006;44:820-7








Successful endovascular management of an acute iliac venousinjury during lumbar discectomy and anterior spinal fusion(Schneider et al). 2006;44:1353-6 (Case rep.)



Blunt injuries; see Wounds, nonpenetratingBone marrow cells

Preliminary experience with tissue engineering of a venousvascular patch by using bone marrow–derived cells and ahybrid biodegradable polymer scaffold (Cho et al). 2006;44:1329-40

Bone marrow transplantationAutologous bone-marrow mononuclear cell implantation for

patients with Rutherford grade II-III thromboangiitis ob-literans (Durdu et al). 2006;44:732-9

Book reviewsBook reviews. 2006;44:1379

Brachial arteryA modified calculation of ankle-brachial pressure index is far

more sensitive in the detection of peripheral arterial disease(Schroder et al). 2006;44:531-6

Brachiocephalic trunkCorrection of symptomatic cerebral malperfusion due to acute


Brain ischemiaCorrection of symptomatic cerebral malperfusion due to acute



C

Carbon monoxideInhaled carbon monoxide inhibits intimal hyperplasia and pro-

vides added benefit with nitric oxide (Raman et al). 2006;44:151-8

Carcinoma, basal cellVenous ulceration and basal cell carcinoma: coincident or

synergistic (Patel et al). 2006;44:210Cardiovascular diseases

Metabolic syndrome in peripheral arterial disease: relationshipwith severity of peripheral circulatory insufficiency, inflam-matory status, and cardiovascular comorbidity (Brevetti etal); (Davies) (Commentary). 2006;44:101-7


Statins for the prevention of perioperative cardiovascular com-plications in vascular surgery (Schouten et al). 2006;44:419-24

Career choiceThe new training paradigms and the unfilled match positions of

2004: will history repeat itself? (Zimmerman et al). 2006;44:145-50

Carotid arteriesAngiotensin II induces histomorphologic features of unstable


Appropriateness of learning curve for carotid artery stenting: ananalysis of periprocedural complications (Verzini et al);(Bosiers) (Commentary). 2006;44:1205-12



Delayed deformation of self-expanding stents after carotidartery stenting for postendarterectomy restenoses (Yallam-palli et al). 2006;44:412-15 (Case rep.)

The impact of carotid stenting on the hemodynamic parame-ters and cerebrovascular reactivity of the ipsilateral middlecerebral artery (Sfyroeras et al); (Makaroun) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:1015-21

Patient selection for carotid stenting versus endarterectomy: asystematic review (Narins and Illig). 2006;44:661-72 (Re-view)


Carotid artery, internalCombined open and endovascular treatment of a saccular

aneurysm and redundant loop of the internal carotid artery(Trinidad-Hernandez et al). 2006;44:642-6 (Case rep.)

Carotid artery diseasesComparison of embolization protection device-specific techni-

cal difficulties during carotid artery stenting (Powell et al).2006;44:56-61

Do device characteristics impact outcome in carotid artery

stenting (Hart et al); (Becquemin) (Commentary). 2006;44:725-31


Unmasking complicated atherosclerotic plaques on carotidmagnetic resonance angiography: a report of three cases(Wintermark et al). 2006;44:884-7 (Case rep.)

Carotid endarterectomy; see Endarterectomy, carotidCarotid sinus

An implantable carotid sinus stimulator for drug-resistant hy-pertension: surgical technique and short-term outcomefrom the multicenter phase II Rheos feasibility trial (Illig etal). 2006;44:1213-18, 1213.e1-e7

Carotid stenosisThe association of carotid plaque inflammation and Chlamydia

pneumoniae infection with cerebrovascular symptomatol-ogy (Kaperonis et al). 2006;44:1198-1204


Combined carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypassgrafting in patients with asymptomatic high-grade stenoses:an analysis of 758 procedures (Byrne et al). 2006;44:67-72


Hemodynamic effect of carotid stenting and carotid endarter-ectomy (van Laar et al). 2006;44:73-8


Outcomes of carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic steno-sis in Sweden are improving: results from a population-based registry (Kragsterman et al). 2006;44:79-85

Protected carotid stenting in high-surgical-risk patients: theARCHeR results (Gray et al); (Mackey) (Commentary).2006;44:258-69


Case reportsCase reports. 2006;44:176-209, 1341-59, 398-415, 642-59,

871-87, 1090-115Catheter ablation

Combined saphenous ablation and iliac stent placement forcomplex severe chronic venous disease (Neglen et al).2006;44:828-33

Endovenous ablation of the great saphenous vein may avertphlebectomy for branch varicose veins (Welch). 2006;44:601-5

Celiac arteryAneurysm of the celiac artery arising from a celiomesenteric

trunk (Matsuda et al). 2006;44:660Gastric exercise tonometry: the key investigation in patients

with suspected celiac artery compression syndrome (Men-sink et al). 2006;44:277-81

Isolated celiac artery aneurysm with splenic artery stenosis as arare presentation of polyarteritis nodosum: a case reportand review of the literature (Adajar et al). 2006;44:647-50(Case rep.)



Cell adhesion moleculesRole of adhesion molecules in the induction of restenosis after

angioplasty in the lower limb (Heider et al). 2006;43:969-77. Correction 2006;44:686

Cell transplantationPercutaneous transplantation of genetically-modified autolo-

gous fibroblasts in the rabbit femoral artery: a novel ap-proach for cardiovascular gene therapy (Mazighi et al).2006;44:1066-74, 1066.e1-e11

Cerebrovascular accidentAppropriateness of learning curve for carotid artery stenting: an

analysis of periprocedural complications (Verzini et al);(Bosiers) (Commentary). 2006;44:1205-12

The association of carotid plaque inflammation and Chlamydiapneumoniae infection with cerebrovascular symptomatol-ogy (Kaperonis et al). 2006;44:1198-1204

Early carotid endarterectomy in symptomatic patients is asso-ciated with poorer perioperative outcomes (Rockman et al);(Mackey) (Commentary). 2006;44:480-7


Regarding “Stroke after varicose vein foam injection sclero-therapy” (Morrison et al) (Letter); (Forlee et al) (Reply).2006;44:224-6

Trends in the in-hospital stroke rate following carotid endar-terectomy in California and Maryland (Matsen et al). 2006;44:488-95

ChildBlunt femoropopliteal trauma in a child: is stenting a good

option? (Angiletta et al) (Case rep.); (Dalsing) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:201-5


Pediatric renovascular hypertension: 132 primary and 30 sec-ondary operations in 97 children (Stanley et al). 2006;44:1219-29

Vascular reconstruction using deep vein for limb length dis-crepancy in a child (Broker and Clagett). 2006;44:398-400(Case rep.)

ChinesePrevalence of peripheral arterial disease and its association with

smoking in a population-based study in Beijing, China (Heet al). 2006;44:333-8

Chlamydophila infectionsThe association of carotid plaque inflammation and Chlamydia

pneumoniae infection with cerebrovascular symptomatol-ogy (Kaperonis et al). 2006;44:1198-1204

Cholecystectomy, laparoscopicA comparison of the changes in generic quality of life after

superficial venous surgery with those after laparoscopiccholecystectomy (Sam et al). 2006;44:606-10

Chronic renal insufficiency; see Renal insufficiency, chronicClaudication; see Intermittent claudicationClinical protocols


Cloning, molecularBacterial diversity in aortic aneurysms determined by 16S ribo-

somal RNA gene analysis (da Silva et al). 2006;44:1054-9

Colitis, ischemicRegarding “Replanting the inferior mesenteric artery during

infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair: influence on postopera-tive colon ischemia” (Koelemay) (Letter); (Assadian andAssadian) (Reply). 2006;44:912

Constriction, pathologicEndovascular stenting of ascending lumbar veins for refractory

inferior vena cava occlusion (Healey et al). 2006;44:879-81(Case rep.)



Treatment with an oral small molecule inhibitor of P selectin(PSI-697) decreases vein wall injury in a rat stenosis modelof venous thrombosis (Myers et al). 2006;44:625-32

Coronary arteriosclerosisGinkgolide A attenuates homocysteine-induced endothelial

dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries (Zhou et al). 2006;44:853-62

Risk factors for premature peripheral vascular disease: resultsfor the National Health and Nutritional Survey, 1999-2002(Lane et al). 2006;44:319-25

Coronary artery bypassCombined carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypass

grafting in patients with asymptomatic high-grade stenoses:an analysis of 758 procedures (Byrne et al). 2006;44:67-72

Coronary diseaseThe influence of aneurysm size on perioperative cardiac out-

come in elective open infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair(Schouten et al). 2006;44:435-41

CorrectionsCryptococcal aortitis presenting as a ruptured mycotic abdom-

inal aortic aneurysm (Deitch et al) (1999;30:189-92).2006;44:434

Experimental pulmonary embolism: effects of the thrombusand attenuation of pulmonary artery injury by low-molec-ular-weight heparin (Rectenwald et al) (2006;43:800-8).2006;44:914

Regarding “Preservation of infected and exposed vasculargrafts using vacuum assisted closure (VAC) without muscleflap coverage” (Brehm) (2006;44:226). 2006;44:1138

Role of adhesion molecules in the induction of restenosis afterangioplasty in the lower limb (Heider et al) (2006;43:969-77). 2006;44:686

Cost-benefit analysisClinical outcomes and cost comparison of carotid artery angio-

plasty with stenting versus carotid endarterectomy (Park etal). 2006;44:270-6


CromakalimThe potassium channel opener levcromakalim causes expansive

remodelling of experimental vein grafts (Wales et al). 2006;44:159-65

Cryptococcus sp.Cryptococcal aortitis presenting as a ruptured mycotic abdom-


Cutaneous tuberculosis; see Tuberculosis, cutaneous


CyanoacrylatesProspective randomized study evaluating an absorbable cyano-


Cyclohexanecarboxylic acidsFunctional and cytoarchitectural spinal cord protection by

ATL-146e after ischemia/reperfusion is mediated by aden-osine receptor agonism (Reece et al). 2006;44:392-7

CystsCystic adventitial disease of the femoral vein presenting as deep

vein thrombosis: a case report and review of the literature(Dix et al). 2006;44:871-4 (Case rep.)

CytokinesControlled release of small interfering RNA targeting midkine

attenuates intimal hyperplasia in vein grafts (Banno et al).2006;44:633-41

D

Deep-vein thrombosis; see Venous thrombosisDelayed-action preparations


Descending aorta; see Aorta, thoracicDiabetes mellitus, type 2


Dilatation, pathologicRapid dilation of the abdominal aorta during infusion of an-

giotensin II detected by noninvasive high-frequency ultra-sonography (Barisione et al). 2006;44:372-6

Disease models, animalAngiotensin II induces histomorphologic features of unstable


Experimental pulmonary embolism: effects of the thrombusand attenuation of pulmonary artery injury by low-molec-ular-weight heparin (Rectenwald et al). 2006;43:800-8.Correction 2006;44:914

DiskectomyAccess strategies for revision or explantation of the Charite

lumbar artificial disc replacement (Wagner et al). 2006;44:1266-72


DiterpenesGinkgolide A attenuates homocysteine-induced endothelial


Drug synergismSynergistic effect of toll-like receptor 4 and CD14 polymor-


Drug therapyPeripheral arterial disease versus other localizations of vascular

disease: the ATTEST study (Blacher et al). 2006;44:314-18

Duplex ultrasound; see Ultrasonography, Doppler, duplex

E

EchinococcosisEndovascular treatment of the descending thoracic aorta in a

patient with a hydatid pseudoaneurysm (Volpe et al). 2006;44:1096-9 (Case rep.)

EditorialsReciprocal publications of EJVES-JVS abstracts (Cronenwett

et al). 2006;44:687Electric stimulation


EmbolismComplications associated with the Angioseal arterial puncture

closing device: intra-arterial deployment and occlusion bydissected plaque (Dregelid et al). 2006;44:1357-9 (Caserep.)

Embolization, therapeuticComparison of embolization protection device-specific techni-

cal difficulties during carotid artery stenting (Powell et al).2006;44:56-61

Outcome after hypogastric artery bypass and embolizationduring endovascular aneurysm repair (Lee et al). 2006;44:1162-9

Preservation of pelvic circulation with hypogastric arterybypass in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneu-rysm with bilateral iliac artery aneurysms (Unno et al).2006;44:1170-5

Emergency medical servicesIs emergency endovascular aneurysm repair associated with

higher secondary intervention risk at mid-term follow-up?(Oranen et al). 2006;44:1156-61, 1156.e1-e30

Emigration and immigrationMy brother’s keeper: uncompensated care for illegal immi-

grants (Jones et al). 2006;44:679-82Endarterectomy, carotid


Combined carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypassgrafting in patients with asymptomatic high-grade stenoses:an analysis of 758 procedures (Byrne et al). 2006;44:67-72








Protected carotid stenting in high-surgical-risk patients: the


ARCHeR results (Gray et al); (Mackey) (Commentary).2006;44:258-69

Regarding “Carotid endarterectomy in patients with chronicrenal insufficiency: a recent series of 184 cases” (Ricca)(Letter); (Ascher) (Reply). 2006;44:1136-7



Endoleakage; see Postoperative complicationsEndoscopy

Congenital absence of the inferior vena cava: a rare risk factorfor idiopathic deep-vein thrombosis (Simon et al); (Erdoes)(Commentary). 2006;44:416-18

Endoscopic versus open saphenous vein harvest for femoral tobelow the knee arterial bypass using saphenous vein graft(Gazoni et al). 2006;44:282-8

Mid-term recurrence rate of incompetent perforating veinsafter combined superficial vein surgery and subfascial endo-scopic perforating vein surgery (Roka et al). 2006;44:359-63

Endothelial cellsIncreased extracellular pressure upregulates nitric oxide syn-

thase in cultured rat endothelial cells in a phosphorylated-extracellular regulated kinase–and protein kinase C–depen-dent manner (Vouyouka et al). 2006;44:1075-83

Endothelial growth factorsPlatelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor gene therapy for

limb ischemia (Yamada et al). 2006;44:1322-8Endothelium, vascular

Ginkgolide A attenuates homocysteine-induced endothelialdysfunction in porcine coronary arteries (Zhou et al). 2006;44:853-62

EnoxaparinTreatment with an oral small molecule inhibitor of P selectin

(PSI-697) decreases vein wall injury in a rat stenosis modelof venous thrombosis (Myers et al). 2006;44:625-32

Equipment and suppliesAn implantable carotid sinus stimulator for drug-resistant hy-

pertension: surgical technique and short-term outcomefrom the multicenter phase II Rheos feasibility trial (Illig etal). 2006;44:1213-18, 1213.e1-e7


Equipment designDo device characteristics impact outcome in carotid artery

stenting (Hart et al); (Becquemin) (Commentary). 2006;44:725-31

Interface pressure and stiffness of ready made compressionstockings: comparison of in vivo and in vitro measurements(Partsch et al). 2006;44:809-14

Equipment failureComplications associated with the Angioseal arterial puncture


Esophageal fistulaEvolving strategies for the treatment of aortoenteric fistulas

(Baril et al). 2006;44:250-7

Ethics, clinicalEthics and professionalism: do we need yet another surgeons’

charter? (Jones et al). 2006;44:903-6My brother’s keeper: uncompensated care for illegal immi-

grants (Jones et al). 2006;44:679-82Ethics, medical

The ethics of postoperative responsibility: where does it end?(Rosenberg). 2006;44:1369-71


Relationship funding of professional foundations: just a newblack sheep? (Jones and McCullough). 2006;44:1125-7


Exercise testComparison of new continuous measurements of ambulatory


Gastric exercise tonometry: the key investigation in patientswith suspected celiac artery compression syndrome (Men-sink et al). 2006;44:277-81

Exercise therapyThe EXercise versus Angioplasty in Claudication Trial (EX-

ACT): reasons for recruitment failure and the implicationsfor research into and treatment of intermittent claudication(Hobbs and Bradbury). 2006;44:432-3 (Letter)

Exercise toleranceShort-term effects of cycle and treadmill training on exercise

tolerance in peripheral arterial disease (Sanderson et al).2006;44:119-27

Extracellular signal-regulated MAP kinasesIncreased extracellular pressure upregulates nitric oxide syn-


F

Factor XIIIInfluence of gene polymorphisms in ulcer healing process after

superficial venous surgery (Gemmati et al). 2006;44:554-62

Prognostic role of factor XIII gene variants in nonhealingvenous leg ulcers (Tognazzo et al). 2006;44:815-19

Fee-for-service plansPay for performance: the process and its evolution (Sidawy).

2006;44:892-902 (Presidential Address)Femoral artery

Bilateral obturator bypass for combined aortic and femoro-femoral graft infection (Thompson et al). 2006;44:888

Blunt femoropopliteal trauma in a child: is stenting a goodoption? (Angiletta et al) (Case rep.); (Dalsing) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:201-5

Clinical presentation and vascular imaging in giant cell arteritisof the femoropopliteal and tibioperoneal arteries. Analysisof four cases (Tato and Hoffmann). 2006;44:176-82 (Caserep.)

Common femoral artery injury secondary to tennis ball strike(Vasdekis et al). 2006;44:1350-2 (Case rep.)

Complications associated with the Angioseal arterial punctureclosing device: intra-arterial deployment and occlusion by


dissected plaque (Dregelid et al). 2006;44:1357-9 (Caserep.)

Duplex-guided endovascular treatment for occlusive and ste-notic lesions of the femoral-popliteal arterial segment: acomparative study in the first 253 cases (Ascher et al);(Bandyk) (Commentary). 2006;44:1230-8




Percutaneous transplantation of genetically-modified autolo-gous fibroblasts in the rabbit femoral artery: a novel ap-proach for cardiovascular gene therapy (Mazighi et al).2006;44:1066-74, 1066.e1-e11






Femoral veinClinical presentation and venous severity scoring of patients



Cystic adventitial disease of the femoral vein presenting as deepvein thrombosis: a case report and review of the literature(Dix et al). 2006;44:871-4 (Case rep.)


Effects of external valvuloplasty of the deep vein in the treat-ment of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremity(Wang et al). 2006;44:1296-1300

FibroblastsPercutaneous transplantation of genetically-modified autolo-


Financing, organizedRelationship funding of professional foundations: just a new

black sheep? (Jones and McCullough). 2006;44:1125-7Foot


Prevention of air travel–related deep venous thrombosis withmechanical devices: active foot movements produce similar

hemodynamic effects (Lurie et al). 2006;44:889-91 (Tech.Note)


ForearmForearm cephalic vein cross-sectional area changes at incre-

mental congestion pressures: towards a standardized andreproducible vein mapping protocol (Planken et al). 2006;44:353-8

Forefoot, humanClinical outcomes after closed, staged, and open forefoot am-

putations (Berceli et al). 2006;44:347-52, 347.e1-e7Foreign-body migration



FXIII; see Factor XIII

G

GaitLack of relationship between gait parameters and physical

function in peripheral arterial disease (Scherer et al). 2006;44:782-8

Gait disorders, neurologicGiant popliteal aneurysm presenting with foot drop (Selvam et

al). 2006;44:882-3 (Case rep.)Gangrene

Clinical outcomes after closed, staged, and open forefoot am-putations (Berceli et al). 2006;44:347-52, 347.e1-e7

Gastric bypassExperience with inferior vena cava filter placement in patients

undergoing open gastric bypass procedures (Gargiulo etal). 2006;44:1301-5

Gastric fistulaEvolving strategies for the treatment of aortoenteric fistulas

(Baril et al). 2006;44:250-7Gastrointestinal diseases


Gastrointestinal tractGastric exercise tonometry: the key investigation in patients


Gelatinase AEffects of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 deficiency on

aneurysm formation (Xiong et al). 2006;44:1060-5Gene expression

Gene expression changes evoked in a venous segment exposedto arterial flow (Abeles et al). 2006;44:863-70

Gene therapyPercutaneous transplantation of genetically-modified autolo-


Platelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor gene therapy forlimb ischemia (Yamada et al). 2006;44:1322-8


Gene transfer techniquesAdenoviral urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) gene

transfer enhances venous thrombus resolution (Gossage etal). 2006;44:1084-9

Giant cell arteritis; see Temporal arteritisGinkgolide A; see Diterpenes; LactonesGraft occlusion, vascular

Adjuvant arteriovenous fistula as means of rescue for infrapop-liteal venous bypass with poor runoff (Laurila et al); (Perler)(Commentary). 2006;44:984-91

Aortoenteric fistula as a late complication of thrombolysis andbare metal stenting for perioperative occlusion of aortofem-oral bypass (Tshomba et al). 2006;44:408-11 (Case rep.)

H

Hardman index; see Severity of illness indexHealth care costs


Health resourcesResource utilization in the treatment of critical limb ischemia:

the effect of tissue loss, comorbidities, and graft-relatedevents (Nguyen et al); (Lynch) (Commentary). 2006;44:971-6

Heart failure, congestiveFlow reduction in high-flow arteriovenous access using intra-

operative flow monitoring (Zanow et al). 2006;44:1273-8Heart rate


Heart septal defectsEndovascular occlusion of right to left arteriovenous shunt


HemodynamicsAortoiliac hemodynamic and morphologic adaptation to


The impact of carotid stenting on the hemodynamic parame-ters and cerebrovascular reactivity of the ipsilateral middlecerebral artery (Sfyroeras et al); (Makaroun) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:1015-21

The influence of inflation rate on the hematologic and hemo-dynamic effects of intermittent pneumatic calf compressionfor deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis (Morris et al). 2006;44:1038-44

The nonsaphenous vein of the popliteal fossa: prevalence,patterns of reflux, hemodynamic quantification, and clinicalsignificance (Delis et al). 2006;44:611-19


HemorrhageMassive spouting bleeding from chronic stasis ulceration

caused by arteriovenous communication of the lower ex-tremity (Komai et al). 2006;44:658-9 (Case rep.)

Predicting adverse outcome in outpatients with acute deep veinthrombosis. Findings from the RIETE Registry (Trujillo-Santos et al). 2006;44:789-93


HemostasisProspective randomized study evaluating an absorbable cyano-


Heparin, low-molecular-weightExperimental pulmonary embolism: effects of the thrombus

and attenuation of pulmonary artery injury by low-molec-ular-weight heparin (Rectenwald et al). 2006;43:800-8.Correction 2006;44:914


Hepatic vein thrombosisEndovascular treatment of obliterative hepatocavopathy with

inferior vena cava occlusion and renal vein thrombosis(Thompson et al). 2006;44:206-9 (Case rep.)

HindlimbAn engineered vascular endothelial growth factor-activating

transcription factor induces therapeutic angiogenesis inApoE knockout mice with hindlimb ischemia (Xie et al).2006;44:166-75

HomocysteineGinkgolide A attenuates homocysteine-induced endothelial


HospitalizationResource utilization in the treatment of critical limb ischemia:

the effect of tissue loss, comorbidities, and graft-relatedevents (Nguyen et al); (Lynch) (Commentary). 2006;44:971-6

Hospital mortalityTrends in the in-hospital stroke rate following carotid endar-

terectomy in California and Maryland (Matsen et al). 2006;44:488-95

Hydatidosis; see EchinococcosisHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors


HyperplasiaControlled release of small interfering RNA targeting midkine


Inhaled carbon monoxide inhibits intimal hyperplasia and pro-vides added benefit with nitric oxide (Raman et al). 2006;44:151-8

HypertensionAn implantable carotid sinus stimulator for drug-resistant hy-

pertension: surgical technique and short-term outcomefrom the multicenter phase II Rheos feasibility trial (Illig etal). 2006;44:1213-18, 1213.e1-e7

Hypertension, renovascularPediatric renovascular hypertension: 132 primary and 30 sec-

ondary operations in 97 children (Stanley et al). 2006;44:1219-29

HypertrichosisTrichophyia and hypertrichosis: a side effect of foam sclerother-

apy (Kalodiki et al). 2006;44:1377 (Letter)


I

Iliac aneurysmEndovascular management of isolated iliac artery aneurysms

(Boules et al). 2006;44:29-37Outcome after hypogastric artery bypass and embolization

during endovascular aneurysm repair (Lee et al). 2006;44:1162-9


Iliac arteryAortic fenestration for chronic aortic dissection type B compli-


Aortoiliac hemodynamic and morphologic adaptation tochronic spinal cord injury (Yeung et al). 2006;44:1254-65,1254.e1

Endovascular management of isolated iliac artery aneurysms(Boules et al). 2006;44:29-37




Iliac veinCombined saphenous ablation and iliac stent placement for

complex severe chronic venous disease (Neglen et al).2006;44:828-33

Decreased incidence of left common iliac vein compression inpatients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (Moreland et al).2006;44:595-600


High prevalence of nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions in chronicvenous disease: a permissive role in pathogenicity (Raju andNeglen); (Gagne) (Commentary). 2006;44:136-44


Image interpretation, computer-assistedForearm cephalic vein cross-sectional area changes at incre-

mental congestion pressures: towards a standardized andreproducible vein mapping protocol (Planken et al). 2006;44:353-8

Inferior vena cava; see Vena cava, inferiorInflammation



Information disseminationReciprocal publications of EJVES-JVS abstracts (Cronenwett

et al). 2006;44:687 (Editorial)Informed consent


Inguinal canalThe effects of the type of anesthesia on outcomes of lower

extremity infrainguinal bypass (Singh et al). 2006;44:964-70

Systematic review of preservation methods and clinical out-come of infrainguinal vascular allografts (Fahner et al).2006;44:518-24

InjectionsRegarding “Stroke after varicose vein foam injection sclero-

therapy” (Morrison et al) (Letter); (Forlee et al) (Reply).2006;44:224-6

Innominate artery; see Brachiocephalic trunkIntermittent claudication




Lack of relationship between gait parameters and physicalfunction in peripheral arterial disease (Scherer et al). 2006;44:782-8



Short-term effects of cycle and treadmill training on exercisetolerance in peripheral arterial disease (Sanderson et al).2006;44:119-27

Intermittent pneumatic compression devicesThe influence of inflation rate on the hematologic and hemo-

dynamic effects of intermittent pneumatic calf compressionfor deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis (Morris et al). 2006;44:1038-44

Internship and residencyThe new training paradigms and the unfilled match positions of

2004: will history repeat itself? (Zimmerman et al). 2006;44:145-50

Intervertebral diskAccess strategies for revision or explantation of the Charite


Intestinal fistulaAortoenteric fistula as a late complication of thrombolysis and



Intracranial aneurysmCombined open and endovascular treatment of a saccular



Iothalamic acidIodinated contrast induced renal vasoconstriction is due in part

to the downregulation of renal cortical and medullary nitricoxide synthesis (Myers et al). 2006;44:383-91

IschemiaChanging pattern of surgical revascularization for critical limb


Complications associated with the Angioseal arterial punctureclosing device: intra-arterial deployment and occlusion bydissected plaque (Dregelid et al). 2006;44:1357-9 (Caserep.)


Endovascular management of acute critical ischemia secondaryto blunt tibial artery injury (Alvarez-Tostado et al). 2006;44:1100-2 (Case rep.)

An engineered vascular endothelial growth factor-activatingtranscription factor induces therapeutic angiogenesis inApoE knockout mice with hindlimb ischemia (Xie et al).2006;44:166-75


Gastric exercise tonometry: the key investigation in patientswith suspected celiac artery compression syndrome (Men-sink et al). 2006;44:277-81





Prospective multicenter study of quality of life before and afterlower extremity vein bypass in 1404 patients with criticallimb ischemia (Nguyen et al); (Mills) (Commentary).2006;44:977-83


Resource utilization in the treatment of critical limb ischemia:the effect of tissue loss, comorbidities, and graft-relatedevents (Nguyen et al); (Lynch) (Commentary). 2006;44:971-6

Ischemic attack, transientAortic fenestration for chronic aortic dissection type B compli-




J

Jehovah’s WitnessesPainted into a corner: unexpected complications in treating a

Jehovah’s Witness (Jones et al). 2006;44:425-8Journal of Vascular Surgery

Reciprocal publications of EJVES-JVS abstracts (Cronenwettet al). 2006;44:687 (Editorial)

Jugular veinsGene expression changes evoked in a venous segment exposed

to arterial flow (Abeles et al). 2006;44:863-70

K

Kidney cortexIodinated contrast induced renal vasoconstriction is due in part


Kidney function testsComparison of renal function after endovascular aneurysm

repair with different transrenally fixated endografts (Forbeset al). 2006;44:938-42

Kidney medullaIodinated contrast induced renal vasoconstriction is due in part


Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndromeRegarding “Popliteal arterial aneurysm associated with Klippel-

Trenaunay syndrome: case report and literature review”(Komai) (Letter); (Akagi and Miyata) (Reply). 2006;44:1377-8

L

LactonesGinkgolide A attenuates homocysteine-induced endothelial


Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; see Cholecystectomy, laparo-scopic

LaparoscopyRobot-assisted aortoiliac reconstruction: a review of 30 cases

(Stadler et al). 2006;44:915-19Robot-assisted laparoscopic renal artery aneurysm reconstruc-

tion (Luke et al). 2006;44:651-3 (Case rep.)Total laparoscopic suprarenal aortic coral reef removal (Di

Centa et al). 2006;44:194-7 (Case rep.)Lasers

Reduced recanalization rates of the great saphenous vein afterendovenous laser treatment with increased energy dosing:definition of a threshold for the endovenous fluence equiv-alent (Proebstle et al). 2006;44:834-9

Laser surgeryRegarding “Diffuse phlegmonous phlebitis after endovenous

laser treatment of the great saphenous vein” (Ravi andDiethrich) (Letter); (Dunst et al) (Reply). 2006;44:912-13

LegDeterminants of functional outcome after revascularization for

critical limb ischemia: an analysis of 1000 consecutive vas-cular interventions (Taylor et al). 2006;44:747-56


The influence of inflation rate on the hematologic and hemo-dynamic effects of intermittent pneumatic calf compression


for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis (Morris et al). 2006;44:1038-44






Residual varicose veins below the knee after varicose veinsurgery are not related to incompetent perforating veins(van Neer et al). 2006;44:1050-3

Resource utilization in the treatment of critical limb ischemia:the effect of tissue loss, comorbidities, and graft-relatedevents (Nguyen et al); (Lynch) (Commentary). 2006;44:971-6

Venous reconstruction in lower limbs associated with resectionof malignancies (Nishinari et al). 2006;44:1045-9

Leg length inequalityRisk factors for leg length discrepancy in patients with congen-

ital vascular malformation (Kim et al). 2006;44:545-53Vascular reconstruction using deep vein for limb length dis-

crepancy in a child (Broker and Clagett). 2006;44:398-400(Case rep.)

Leg ulcerNatural history of limbs with arterial insufficiency and chronic

ulceration treated without revascularization (Marston etal). 2006;44:108-14, 108.e1-e8

State-of -the-art treatment of chronic leg ulcers: a randomizedcontrolled trial comparing vacuum-assisted closure(V.A.C.) with modern wound dressings (Vuerstaek et al);(Lindsay) (Commentary). 2006;44:1028-37

Letters to the EditorThe EXercise versus Angioplasty in Claudication Trial (EX-

ACT): reasons for recruitment failure and the implicationsfor research into and treatment of intermittent claudication(Hobbs and Bradbury). 2006;44:432-3 (Letter)



Regarding “Diffuse phlegmonous phlebitis after endovenouslaser treatment of the great saphenous vein” (Ravi andDiethrich) (Letter); (Dunst et al) (Reply). 2006;44:912-13


Regarding “Giant-cell temporal arteritis in a 17-year-old male”(Morovic-Vergles). 2006;44:1132

Regarding “Popliteal arterial aneurysm associated with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome: case report and literature review”

(Komai) (Letter); (Akagi and Miyata) (Reply). 2006;44:1377-8

Regarding “Preservation of infected and exposed vasculargrafts using vacuum assisted closure without muscle flapcoverage” (Brehm (Letter); (Dosluoglu et al) (Reply).2006;44:226




Trichophyia and hypertrichosis: a side effect of foam sclerother-apy (Kalodiki et al). 2006;44:1377

Leukocytes, mononuclearAutologous bone-marrow mononuclear cell implantation for


Levcromakalim; see CromakalimLifestyle

Association of 24-hour activity levels with the clinical severityof chronic venous disease (Eifell et al); (Forbes) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:580-7, 580.e1-e8

Limb salvageCompromised bypass graft outcomes after minimal-incision

vein harvest (Pullatt et al). 2006;44:289-95Limb salvage and outcomes among patients with traumatic

popliteal vascular injury: an analysis of a National TraumaData Bank (Mullenix et al). 2006;44:94-100

Natural history of limbs with arterial insufficiency and chroniculceration treated without revascularization (Marston etal). 2006;44:108-14, 108.e1-e8



Lower extremityAgenesis of the inferior vena cava associated with lower extrem-

ities and pelvic venous thrombosis (Gil et al). 2006;44:1113-15 (Case rep.)

Changing pattern of surgical revascularization for critical limbischemia over 12 years: endovascular vs open bypass surgery(Kudo et al). 2006;44:304-13

Compromised bypass graft outcomes after minimal-incisionvein harvest (Pullatt et al). 2006;44:289-95



The effects of the type of anesthesia on outcomes of lowerextremity infrainguinal bypass (Singh et al). 2006;44:964-70



Meta-analysis of femoropopliteal bypass grafts for lower ex-tremity arterial insufficiency (Pereira et al). 2006;44:510-17, 510.e1-e11





Low-molecular-weight heparin; see Heparin, low-molecular-weight

Lumbar vertebraeAccess strategies for revision or explantation of the Charite



M

Magnetic resonance angiographyDynamic magnetic resonance angiography of the aneurysm

neck: conformational changes during the cardiac cycle withpossible consequences for endograft sizing and future de-sign (van Herwaarden et al). 2006;44:22-8

Unmasking complicated atherosclerotic plaques on carotidmagnetic resonance angiography: a report of three cases(Wintermark et al). 2006;44:884-7 (Case rep.)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Clinical presentation and vascular imaging in giant cell arteritis

of the femoropopliteal and tibioperoneal arteries. Analysisof four cases (Tato and Hoffmann). 2006;44:176-82 (Caserep.)

ManometryGastric exercise tonometry: the key investigation in patients


Materials testingInterface pressure and stiffness of ready made compression

stockings: comparison of in vivo and in vitro measurements(Partsch et al). 2006;44:809-14

Matrix metalloproteinasesSpatiotemporal expression and localization of matrix metallo-

proteinase-9 in a murine model of thoracic aortic aneurysm(Jones et al). 2006;44:1314-21

Mesenteric artery, inferiorRegarding “Replanting the inferior mesenteric artery during


Mesenteric artery, superiorAneurysm of the celiac artery arising from a celiomesenteric

trunk (Matsuda et al). 2006;44:660Management of aneurysms involving branches of the celiac and

superior mesenteric arteries: a comparison of surgical andendovascular therapy (Sachdev et al). 2006;44:718-24

Meta-analysisA systematic review and meta-analysis of treatments for aortic

graft infection (O’Connor et al). 2006;44:38-45, 38.e1-e16

Metabolic syndrome XMetabolic syndrome in peripheral arterial disease: relationship

with severity of peripheral circulatory insufficiency, inflam-matory status, and cardiovascular comorbidity (Brevetti etal); (Davies) (Commentary). 2006;44:101-7

Methicillin resistanceSustained-release vancomycin sheet may help to prevent pros-

thetic graft methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infec-tion (Hirose et al). 2006;44:377-82

MicrospheresUse of antibiotic-loaded polymethylmethacrylate beads for the


Middle cerebral arteryThe impact of carotid stenting on the hemodynamic parame-

ters and cerebrovascular reactivity of the ipsilateral middlecerebral artery (Sfyroeras et al); (Makaroun) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:1015-21

Midkine; see CytokinesMonitoring, intraoperative


Motor activityAssociation of 24-hour activity levels with the clinical severity

of chronic venous disease (Eifell et al); (Forbes) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:580-7, 580.e1-e8


MovementPrevention of air travel–related deep venous thrombosis with

mechanical devices: active foot movements produce similarhemodynamic effects (Lurie et al). 2006;44:889-91 (Tech.Note)

Myocytes, smooth muscleIncreased extracellular pressure upregulates nitric oxide syn-


N

Neck injuriesDelayed evaluation of combat-related penetrating neck trauma

(Fox et al). 2006;44:86-93Neoplasms


NeovascularizationAn engineered vascular endothelial growth factor-activating


Neovascularization: an “innocent bystander” in recurrent var-icose veins (Egan et al). 2006;44:1279-84

Neuroprotective agentsFunctional and cytoarchitectural spinal cord protection by



Nitric oxideImbalance between nitric oxide generation and oxidative stress



Iodinated contrast induced renal vasoconstriction is due in partto the downregulation of renal cortical and medullary nitricoxide synthesis (Myers et al). 2006;44:383-91

Nitric oxide synthaseIncreased extracellular pressure upregulates nitric oxide syn-


O

Occlusive dressingsState-of -the-art treatment of chronic leg ulcers: a randomized

controlled trial comparing vacuum-assisted closure(V.A.C.) with modern wound dressings (Vuerstaek et al);(Lindsay) (Commentary). 2006;44:1028-37

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of wounddressings for chronic venous ulcer (O’Donnell and Lau).2006;44:1117-24

Organotechnetium compoundsNew assessment of platelet deposition in small caliber vascular

prostheses using technetium-99m apcitide scintigraphy inrabbit model (Hasegawa et al). 2006;44:840-5

Organ preservationRegarding “Preservation of infected and exposed vascular

grafts using vacuum assisted closure (VAC) without muscleflap coverage” (Brehm). 2006;44:226. Correction 2006;44:1138


OsteomyelitisClinical outcomes after closed, staged, and open forefoot am-

putations (Berceli et al). 2006;44:347-52, 347.e1-e7Outcome assessment (health care); see also Treatment outcome

Comparison of renal function after endovascular aneurysmrepair with different transrenally fixated endografts (Forbeset al). 2006;44:938-42

Do device characteristics impact outcome in carotid arterystenting (Hart et al); (Becquemin) (Commentary). 2006;44:725-31










Oxidative stressImbalance between nitric oxide generation and oxidative stress


P

PancreatitisAcute pancreatitis a complication associated with rheolytic

mechanical thrombectomy of deep venous thrombosis(Piercy et al). 2006;44:1109-12 (Case rep.)

Patient dischargePeripheral angioplasty with same-day discharge in patients with

intermittent claudication (Akopian and Katz). 2006;44:115-18

Patient selectionEndovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: long-term

outcome measures in patients at high risk for open surgery(Sicard et al); (Buth) (Commentary). 2006;44:229-36




PelvisAgenesis of the inferior vena cava associated with lower extrem-



Peptides, cyclicNew assessment of platelet deposition in small caliber vascular


Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty; see Angioplasty, balloonPeripheral arterial disease; see Peripheral vascular diseasesPeripheral vascular diseases



Imbalance between nitric oxide generation and oxidative stress








Peripheral arterial disease versus other localizations of vasculardisease: the ATTEST study (Blacher et al).2006;44:314-18

Prevalence of peripheral arterial disease and its association withsmoking in a population-based study in Beijing, China (Heet al). 2006;44:333-8

Risk factors for premature peripheral vascular disease: resultsfor the National Health and Nutritional Survey, 1999-2002(Lane et al). 2006;44:319-25

Short-term effects of cycle and treadmill training on exercisetolerance in peripheral arterial disease (Sanderson et al).2006;44:119-27

Supporting a call to action for peripheral artery disease: insightsfrom two prospective clinical registries (Hackam et al).2006;44:776-81

Synergistic effect of toll-like receptor 4 and CD14 polymor-phisms on the total atherosclerosis burden in patients withperipheral arterial disease (Vainas et al). 2006;44:326-32

PhlebectomyEndovenous ablation of the great saphenous vein may avert

phlebectomy for branch varicose veins (Welch). 2006;44:601-5

Physician’s practice patternsPeripheral arterial disease versus other localizations of vascular

disease: the ATTEST study (Blacher et al).2006;44:314-18

PhytotherapyGinkgolide A attenuates homocysteine-induced endothelial


Platelet adhesivenessNew assessment of platelet deposition in small caliber vascular


Platelet-derived growth factorPlatelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor gene therapy for

limb ischemia (Yamada et al). 2006;44:1322-8Polyarteritis nodosa


PolymersPreliminary experience with tissue engineering of a venous

vascular patch by using bone marrow–derived cells and a

hybrid biodegradable polymer scaffold (Cho et al). 2006;44:1329-40

Polymethyl methacrylateUse of antibiotic-loaded polymethylmethacrylate beads for the


Polymorphism, geneticInfluence of gene polymorphisms in ulcer healing process after

superficial venous surgery (Gemmati et al).2006;44:554-62


Polymorphism, single nucleotideSynergistic effect of toll-like receptor 4 and CD14 polymor-


PolytetrafluoroethyleneMeta-analysis of femoropopliteal bypass grafts for lower ex-

tremity arterial insufficiency (Pereira et al). 2006;44:510-17, 510.e1-e11

Popliteal arteryAdjuvant arteriovenous fistula as means of rescue for infrapop-




Duplex-guided endovascular treatment for occlusive and ste-notic lesions of the femoral-popliteal arterial segment: acomparative study in the first 253 cases (Ascher et al);(Bandyk) (Commentary). 2006;44:1230-8

Giant popliteal aneurysm presenting with foot drop (Selvam etal). 2006;44:882-3 (Case rep.)


Limb salvage and outcomes among patients with traumaticpopliteal vascular injury: an analysis of a National TraumaData Bank (Mullenix et al). 2006;44:94-100



Regarding “Popliteal arterial aneurysm associated with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome: case report and literature review”(Komai) (Letter); (Akagi and Miyata) (Reply). 2006;44:1377-8

Popliteal veinClinical presentation and venous severity scoring of patients






Positron-emission tomographyClinical presentation and vascular imaging in giant cell arteritis

of the femoropopliteal and tibioperoneal arteries. Analysisof four cases (Tato and Hoffmann). 2006;44:176-82 (Caserep.)

Postoperative complicationsAcute pancreatitis a complication associated with rheolytic



Clinical outcome and complications of temporary inferior venacava filter placement (Miyahara et al). 2006;44:620-4




Endoleaks after endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneu-rysms (Parmer et al). 2006;44:447-52

Evaluation of the accuracy of a wireless pressure sensor in acanine model of retrograde-collateral (type II) endoleakand correlation with histologic analysis (Chaer et al). 2006;44:1306-13










PostureAssociation of 24-hour activity levels with the clinical severity


Potassium channelsThe potassium channel opener levcromakalim causes expansive

remodelling of experimental vein grafts (Wales et al). 2006;44:159-65

PressureCritical parameter of burst pressure measurement in develop-

ment of bypass grafts is highly dependent on methodologyused (Sarkar et al). 2006;44:846-52

Increased extracellular pressure upregulates nitric oxide syn-thase in cultured rat endothelial cells in a phosphorylated-extracellular regulated kinase–and protein kinase C–depen-dent manner (Vouyouka et al). 2006;44:1075-83

Interface pressure and stiffness of ready made compressionstockings: comparison of in vivo and in vitro measurements(Partsch et al). 2006;44:809-14

Professional roleEthics and professionalism: do we need yet another surgeons’

charter? (Jones et al). 2006;44:903-6Prostheses and implants

Access strategies for revision or explantation of the Charitelumbar artificial disc replacement (Wagner et al). 2006;44:1266-72

Prosthesis designCritical parameter of burst pressure measurement in develop-



The evolving impact of microfabrication and nanofabricationtechnologies on stent design (Caves and Chaikof). 2006;44:1363-8

Prosthesis failureControlled release of small interfering RNA targeting midkine




Prosthesis-related infectionsBilateral obturator bypass for combined aortic and femoro-

femoral graft infection (Thompson et al). 2006;44:888Endovascular repair of Salmonella-infected abdominal aortic

aneurysms: a word of caution (Forbes and Harding). 2006;44:198-200 (Case rep.)





Protein engineeringAn engineered vascular endothelial growth factor-activating

transcription factor induces therapeutic angiogenesis in


ApoE knockout mice with hindlimb ischemia (Xie et al).2006;44:166-75

Protein kinase CIncreased extracellular pressure upregulates nitric oxide syn-


P-selectinTreatment with an oral small molecule inhibitor of P selectin

(PSI-697) decreases vein wall injury in a rat stenosis modelof venous thrombosis (Myers et al). 2006;44:625-32

Pseudoaneurysm; see Aneurysm, falsePublications

Reciprocal publications of EJVES-JVS abstracts (Cronenwettet al). 2006;44:687 (Editorial)

Pulmonary embolismExperience with inferior vena cava filter placement in patients




Pulsatile flowDynamic magnetic resonance angiography of the aneurysm

neck: conformational changes during the cardiac cycle withpossible consequences for endograft sizing and future de-sign (van Herwaarden et al). 2006;44:22-8

PurinesFunctional and cytoarchitectural spinal cord protection by


Q

QuadriplegiaTetraplegia after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

(Moore and Klimach). 2006;44:401-3 (Case rep.)Quality assurance, health care

Pay for performance: the process and its evolution (Sidawy).2006;44:892-902 (Presidential Address)

Quality of lifeA comparison of the changes in generic quality of life after

superficial venous surgery with those after laparoscopiccholecystectomy (Sam et al). 2006;44:606-10


Patient-reported quality of life after abdominal aortic aneurysmsurgery: a prospective comparison of endovascular andopen repair (Aljabri et al). 2006;44:1182-7


R

Radionuclide imagingNew assessment of platelet deposition in small caliber vascular


Raynaud diseaseIncidence and natural history of Raynaud phenomenon: a

long-term follow-up (14 years) of a random sample fromthe general population (Carpentier et al). 2006;44:1022-7

Receptors, adenosine A2AFunctional and cytoarchitectural spinal cord protection by


Regional blood flowLong-term effects of endovascular angioplasty on orthostatic

vasocutaneous autoregulation in patients with peripheralatherosclerosis (Husmann et al). 2006;44:992-6


Preservation of pelvic circulation with hypogastric arterybypass in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneu-rysm with bilateral iliac artery aneurysms (Unno et al).2006;44:1170-5


RegistriesOutcomes of carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic steno-

sis in Sweden are improving: results from a population-based registry (Kragsterman et al). 2006;44:79-85


Religion and medicinePainted into a corner: unexpected complications in treating a

Jehovah’s Witness (Jones et al). 2006;44:425-8Renal artery

Large renal artery aneurysm in Takayasu arteritis (Matsubara etal). 2006;44:1106-8 (Case rep.)


Renal artery obstructionDistal embolic protection during renal artery angioplasty and

stenting (Edwards et al). 2006;44:128-35Progression of atherosclerotic renovascular disease: a prospec-

tive population-based study (Pearce et al); (Lilly) (Com-mentary). 2006;44:955-63

Surgical revascularization of renal artery after complicated orfailed percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (La-combe and Ricco). 2006;44:537-44

Renal circulationIodinated contrast induced renal vasoconstriction is due in part


Renal insufficiency, chronicA comparison of renal function between open and endovascu-

lar aneurysm repair in patients with baseline chronic renalinsufficiency (Parmer et al). 2006;44:706-11


Renal veinsEndovascular treatment of obliterative hepatocavopathy with

inferior vena cava occlusion and renal vein thrombosis(Thompson et al). 2006;44:206-9 (Case rep.)

Renovascular hypertension; see Hypertension, renovascular


Reperfusion injuryFunctional and cytoarchitectural spinal cord protection by


ReplantationRegarding “Replanting the inferior mesenteric artery during


Retroperitoneal neoplasmsClinical results of surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma with

major blood vessel involvement (Schwarzbach et al). 2006;44:46-55

RevascularizationOutcome after hypogastric artery bypass and embolization

during endovascular aneurysm repair (Lee et al). 2006;44:1162-9


RheologyAcute pancreatitis a complication associated with rheolytic


Risk assessmentTo inform or not to inform: how should the surgeon proceed

when the patient refuses to discuss the surgical risk? (Cor-field). 2006;44:219-21

Risk factorsRisk factors for leg length discrepancy in patients with congen-

ital vascular malformation (Kim et al). 2006;44:545-53Risk factors for premature peripheral vascular disease: results

for the National Health and Nutritional Survey, 1999-2002(Lane et al). 2006;44:319-25



RNA, ribosomalBacterial diversity in aortic aneurysms determined by 16S ribo-

somal RNA gene analysis (da Silva et al). 2006;44:1054-9RNA, small interfering

Controlled release of small interfering RNA targeting midkineattenuates intimal hyperplasia in vein grafts (Banno et al).2006;44:633-41

RoboticsRobot-assisted aortoiliac reconstruction: a review of 30 cases

(Stadler et al). 2006;44:915-19Robot-assisted laparoscopic renal artery aneurysm reconstruc-

tion (Luke et al). 2006;44:651-3 (Case rep.)Ruptured aortic aneurysm; see Aortic rupture

S

Salmonella infectionsEndovascular repair of Salmonella-infected abdominal aortic

aneurysms: a word of caution (Forbes and Harding). 2006;44:198-200 (Case rep.)

Saphenous veinAge-related variations of varicose veins anatomy (Caggiati et

al). 2006;44:1291-5Combined saphenous ablation and iliac stent placement for


Compromised bypass graft outcomes after minimal-incisionvein harvest (Pullatt et al). 2006;44:289-95












SarcomaClinical results of surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma with


Scintigraphy; see Radionuclide imagingScleroderma, systemic

Incidence and natural history of Raynaud phenomenon: along-term follow-up (14 years) of a random sample fromthe general population (Carpentier et al). 2006;44:1022-7

SclerosisIncidence and natural history of Raynaud phenomenon: a

long-term follow-up (14 years) of a random sample fromthe general population (Carpentier et al). 2006;44:1022-7

SclerotherapyRegarding “Stroke after varicose vein foam injection sclero-

therapy” (Morrison et al) (Letter); (Forlee et al) (Reply).2006;44:224-6

Trichophyia and hypertrichosis: a side effect of foam sclerother-apy (Kalodiki et al). 2006;44:1377 (Letter)

Sequence analysisBacterial diversity in aortic aneurysms determined by 16S ribo-

somal RNA gene analysis (da Silva et al). 2006;44:1054-9Severity of illness index

Autologous bone-marrow mononuclear cell implantation forpatients with Rutherford grade II-III thromboangiitis ob-literans (Durdu et al). 2006;44:732-9


Clinical presentation and venous severity scoring of patientswith extended deep axial venous reflux (Gillet et al). 2006;44:588-94

Comparison of new continuous measurements of ambulatoryvenous pressure (AVP) with conventional tiptoe exerciseambulatory AVP in relation to the CEAP clinical classifica-tion of chronic venous disease (Eifell et al). 2006;44:794-802



SmokingPrevalence of peripheral arterial disease and its association with

smoking in a population-based study in Beijing, China (Heet al). 2006;44:333-8

Smooth muscle cells; see Myocytes, smooth muscleSociety for Vascular Surgery

United we stand: one voice, one powerful brand (Ascher).2006;44:673-8 (Presidential Address)

Spinal cordAortic fenestration for chronic aortic dissection type B compli-


Spinal cord injuriesAortoiliac hemodynamic and morphologic adaptation to


Spinal cord ischemiaFunctional and cytoarchitectural spinal cord protection by



Spinal fusionSuccessful endovascular management of an acute iliac venous

injury during lumbar discectomy and anterior spinal fusion(Schneider et al). 2006;44:1353-6 (Case rep.)

Splenic arteryGiant splenic artery aneurysm associated with arteriovenous

malformation (Agrawal et al). 2006;44:1345-9 (Caserep.)


Staphylococcal infectionsSustained-release vancomycin sheet may help to prevent pros-


Statins; see Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitorsStenosis; see Constriction, pathologicStents

Aortic necks of ruptured abdominal aneurysms dilate morethan asymptomatic aneurysms after endovascular repair(Badger et al). 2006;44:244-9


Appropriateness of learning curve for carotid artery stenting: an

analysis of periprocedural complications (Verzini et al);(Bosiers) (Commentary). 2006;44:1205-12


Changing pattern of surgical revascularization for critical limbischemia over 12 years: endovascular vs open bypass surgery(Kudo et al). 2006;44:304-13


Combined open and endovascular treatment of a saccularaneurysm and redundant loop of the internal carotid artery(Trinidad-Hernandez et al). 2006;44:642-6 (Case rep.)



Comparison of embolization protection device-specific techni-cal difficulties during carotid artery stenting (Powell et al).2006;44:56-61



Distal embolic protection during renal artery angioplasty andstenting (Edwards et al). 2006;44:128-35




Endovascular stenting of ascending lumbar veins for refractoryinferior vena cava occlusion (Healey et al). 2006;44:879-81(Case rep.)







The impact of carotid stenting on the hemodynamic parame-ters and cerebrovascular reactivity of the ipsilateral middle


cerebral artery (Sfyroeras et al); (Makaroun) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:1015-21
















Stroke; see Cerebrovascular accidentSuperior mesenteric artery; see Mesenteric artery, superiorSurgical Ethics Challenges

Ethics and professionalism: do we need yet another surgeons’charter? (Jones et al). 2006;44:903-6

My brother’s keeper: uncompensated care for illegal immi-grants (Jones et al). 2006;44:679-82


Relationship funding of professional foundations: just a newblack sheep? (Jones and McCullough). 2006;44:1125-7


Surgical flapsRegarding “Preservation of infected and exposed vascular

grafts using vacuum assisted closure (VAC) without muscle

flap coverage” (Brehm). 2006;44:226. Correction 2006;44:1138


Surgical instrumentsComplications associated with the Angioseal arterial puncture


Surgical procedures, electiveExternal validation of the Glasgow Aneurysm Score to predict

outcome in elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair(Hirzalla et al); (Willems and Blankensteijn) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:712-17



Surgical wound infectionRegarding “Preservation of infected and exposed vascular

grafts using vacuum assisted closure without muscle flapcoverage” (Brehm (Letter); (Dosluoglu et al) (Reply).2006;44:226

Sustained-release; see Delayed-action preparation

T

Takayasu’s arteritisLarge renal artery aneurysm in Takayasu arteritis (Matsubara et

al). 2006;44:1106-8 (Case rep.)Technetium-99m apcitide; see Organotechnetium compounds;

Peptides, cyclicTechnical Notes

Technical Notes. 2006;44:211-15, 889-91Temporal arteritis



Tetraplegia; see QuadriplegiaThoracic aortic aneurysm; see Aortic aneurysm, thoracicThrombectomy

Acute pancreatitis a complication associated with rheolyticmechanical thrombectomy of deep venous thrombosis(Piercy et al). 2006;44:1109-12 (Case rep.)

Thromboangiitis obliteransAutologous bone-marrow mononuclear cell implantation for


Thrombolytic therapyAortoenteric fistula as a late complication of thrombolysis and


ThrombophlebitisRegarding “Diffuse phlegmonous phlebitis after endovenous

laser treatment of the great saphenous vein” (Ravi andDiethrich) (Letter); (Dunst et al) (Reply). 2006;44:912-13

ThrombosisEvaluation of the accuracy of a wireless pressure sensor in a


canine model of retrograde-collateral (type II) endoleakand correlation with histologic analysis (Chaer et al). 2006;44:1306-13




Thymidine phosphorylasePlatelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor gene therapy for

limb ischemia (Yamada et al). 2006;44:1322-8Tibial arteries



Tissue adhesivesProspective randomized study evaluating an absorbable cyano-


Tissue engineeringPreliminary experience with tissue engineering of a venous

vascular patch by using bone marrow–derived cells and ahybrid biodegradable polymer scaffold (Cho et al). 2006;44:1329-40

Tissue harvestingCompromised bypass graft outcomes after minimal-incision

vein harvest (Pullatt et al). 2006;44:289-95Congenital absence of the inferior vena cava: a rare risk factor

for idiopathic deep-vein thrombosis (Simon et al); (Erdoes)(Commentary). 2006;44:416-18


Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2Effects of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 deficiency on

aneurysm formation (Xiong et al). 2006;44:1060-5Toe


Toll-like receptor 4Synergistic effect of toll-like receptor 4 and CD14 polymor-


Tomography, x-ray computedComputed tomographic angiography has added value in pa-

tients with vascular disease (McDougal et al). 2006;44:997-1000

Delayed evaluation of combat-related penetrating neck trauma(Fox et al). 2006;44:86-93

Tonometry; see Manometry

Transcription factorAn engineered vascular endothelial growth factor-activating


Transient ischemic attack; see Ischemic attack, transientTransplantation, autologous

Autologous bone-marrow mononuclear cell implantation forpatients with Rutherford grade II-III thromboangiitis ob-literans (Durdu et al). 2006;44:732-9

Percutaneous transplantation of genetically-modified autolo-gous fibroblasts in the rabbit femoral artery: a novel ap-proach for cardiovascular gene therapy (Mazighi et al).2006;44:1066-74, 1066.e1-e11

Preliminary experience with tissue engineering of a venousvascular patch by using bone marrow–derived cells and ahybrid biodegradable polymer scaffold (Cho et al). 2006;44:1329-40

Transplantation, homologousA systematic review and meta-analysis of treatments for aortic

graft infection (O’Connor et al). 2006;44:38-45, 38.e1-e16


Trauma; see also Wounds and injuriesTravel


Treatment outcome; see also Outcome assessment (health care)Chronic venous leg ulcers benefit from surgery: long-term

results from 173 legs (Obermayer et al). 2006;44:572-9Duplex-guided endovascular treatment for occlusive and ste-





Is emergency endovascular aneurysm repair associated withhigher secondary intervention risk at mid-term follow-up?(Oranen et al). 2006;44:1156-61, 1156.e1-e30

Mid-term recurrence rate of incompetent perforating veinsafter combined superficial vein surgery and subfascial endo-scopic perforating vein surgery (Roka et al). 2006;44:359-63





Treatment refusalPainted into a corner: unexpected complications in treating a

Jehovah’s Witness (Jones et al). 2006;44:425-8Tuberculosis, cutaneous


Tunica intimaControlled release of small interfering RNA targeting midkine



U

UltrasonographyRapid dilation of the abdominal aorta during infusion of an-

giotensin II detected by noninvasive high-frequency ultra-sonography (Barisione et al). 2006;44:372-6

Ultrasonography, Doppler, duplexAge-related variations of varicose veins anatomy (Caggiati et

al). 2006;44:1291-5Duplex-guided endovascular treatment for occlusive and ste-



Ultrasonography, interventionalHigh prevalence of nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions in chronic

venous disease: a permissive role in pathogenicity (Raju andNeglen); (Gagne) (Commentary). 2006;44:136-44

Uncompensated careMy brother’s keeper: uncompensated care for illegal immi-

grants (Jones et al). 2006;44:679-82Urinary plasminogen activator


Urokinase; see Urinary plasminogen activator

V

VacuumRegarding “Preservation of infected and exposed vascular

grafts using vacuum assisted closure without muscle flapcoverage” (Brehm (Letter); (Dosluoglu et al) (Reply).2006;44:226


VancomycinSustained-release vancomycin sheet may help to prevent pros-


Varicose ulcerChronic venous leg ulcers benefit from surgery: long-term

results from 173 legs (Obermayer et al). 2006;44:572-9Conservative versus surgical treatment of venous leg ulcers: a

prospective, randomized, multicenter trial (van Gent et al);(Neglen) (Commentary). 2006;44:563-71

Influence of gene polymorphisms in ulcer healing process aftersuperficial venous surgery (Gemmati et al).2006;44:554-62


Prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration: randomizedcontrolled trial of class 2 and class 3 elastic compression(Nelson et al). 2006;44:803-8



Venous ulceration and basal cell carcinoma: coincident orsynergistic (Patel et al). 2006;44:210

Varicose veinsAge-related variations of varicose veins anatomy (Caggiati et

al). 2006;44:1291-5Early and late complications of silicone patch saphenoplasty at

the saphenofemoral junction (De Maeseneer et al). 2006;44:1285-90






Vascular diseasesAmerican Venous Forum: the future is now! (Wakefield).

2006;44:216-18 (Presidential address)Combined saphenous ablation and iliac stent placement for



Computed tomographic angiography has added value in pa-tients with vascular disease (McDougal et al). 2006;44:997-1000




Percutaneous transplantation of genetically-modified autolo-gous fibroblasts in the rabbit femoral artery: a novel ap-


proach for cardiovascular gene therapy (Mazighi et al).2006;44:1066-74, 1066.e1-e11

Vascular endothelial growth factor AAn engineered vascular endothelial growth factor-activating


Vascular imagesAneurysm of the celiac artery arising from a celiomesenteric

trunk (Matsuda et al). 2006;44:660Bilateral obturator bypass for combined aortic and femoro-

femoral graft infection (Thompson et al). 2006;44:888Congenital absence of the inferior vena cava: a rare risk factor

for idiopathic deep-vein thrombosis (Simon et al); (Erdoes)(Commentary). 2006;44:416-18



Venous ulceration and basal cell carcinoma: coincident orsynergistic (Patel et al). 2006;44:210

Vascular neoplasmsClinical results of surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma with


Vascular patencyCompromised bypass graft outcomes after minimal-incision

vein harvest (Pullatt et al). 2006;44:289-95Critical parameter of burst pressure measurement in develop-









Vascular surgical proceduresAdjuvant arteriovenous fistula as means of rescue for infrapop-


Aortic fenestration for chronic aortic dissection type B compli-cated by transient ischemic attacks of spinal cord (Altuwaijriet al). 2006;44:186-93 (Case rep.)


Chronic venous leg ulcers benefit from surgery: long-termresults from 173 legs (Obermayer et al). 2006;44:572-9

Combined open and endovascular treatment of a saccular



A comparison of the changes in generic quality of life aftersuperficial venous surgery with those after laparoscopiccholecystectomy (Sam et al). 2006;44:606-10

Conservative versus surgical treatment of venous leg ulcers: aprospective, randomized, multicenter trial (van Gent et al);(Neglen) (Commentary). 2006;44:563-71




The effects of the type of anesthesia on outcomes of lowerextremity infrainguinal bypass (Singh et al). 2006;44:964-70

Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: long-termoutcome measures in patients at high risk for open surgery(Sicard et al); (Buth) (Commentary). 2006;44:229-36













Mid-term recurrence rate of incompetent perforating veinsafter combined superficial vein surgery and subfascial endo-


scopic perforating vein surgery (Roka et al). 2006;44:359-63


The new training paradigms and the unfilled match positions of2004: will history repeat itself? (Zimmerman et al). 2006;44:145-50


Patient-reported quality of life after abdominal aortic aneurysmsurgery: a prospective comparison of endovascular andopen repair (Aljabri et al). 2006;44:1182-7

Pay for performance: the process and its evolution (Sidawy).2006;44:892-902 (Presidential Address)

Pediatric renovascular hypertension: 132 primary and 30 sec-ondary operations in 97 children (Stanley et al). 2006;44:1219-29



Prospective randomized study evaluating an absorbable cyano-acrylate for use in vascular reconstructions (Lumsden andHeyman); (Valentine) (Commentary). 2006;44:1001-8,1001.e1-e10








United we stand: one voice, one powerful brand (Ascher).2006;44:673-8 (Presidential Address)



VasoconstrictionIodinated contrast induced renal vasoconstriction is due in part


Vena cava, inferiorAgenesis of the inferior vena cava associated with lower extrem-


Clinical outcome and complications of temporary inferior venacava filter placement (Miyahara et al). 2006;44:620-4




Experience with inferior vena cava filter placement in patientsundergoing open gastric bypass procedures (Gargiulo etal). 2006;44:1301-5




Vena cava, superiorEndovascular occlusion of right to left arteriovenous shunt


Vena cava filtersClinical outcome and complications of temporary inferior vena

cava filter placement (Miyahara et al). 2006;44:620-4Experience with inferior vena cava filter placement in patients



Venous insufficiencyAssociation of 24-hour activity levels with the clinical severity


Clinical presentation and venous severity scoring of patientswith extended deep axial venous reflux (Gillet et al). 2006;44:588-94






Mid-term recurrence rate of incompetent perforating veins


after combined superficial vein surgery and subfascial endo-scopic perforating vein surgery (Roka et al). 2006;44:359-63



Venous pressureComparison of new continuous measurements of ambulatory


Forearm cephalic vein cross-sectional area changes at incre-mental congestion pressures: towards a standardized andreproducible vein mapping protocol (Planken et al). 2006;44:353-8

Venous thrombosisAcute pancreatitis a complication associated with rheolytic



Agenesis of the inferior vena cava associated with lower extrem-ities and pelvic venous thrombosis (Gil et al). 2006;44:1113-15 (Case rep.)




The influence of inflation rate on the hematologic and hemo-dynamic effects of intermittent pneumatic calf compressionfor deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis (Morris et al). 2006;44:1038-44




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WalkingLack of relationship between gait parameters and physical

function in peripheral arterial disease (Scherer et al). 2006;44:782-8

WarDelayed evaluation of combat-related penetrating neck trauma

(Fox et al). 2006;44:86-93Wound healing

Influence of gene polymorphisms in ulcer healing process aftersuperficial venous surgery (Gemmati et al). 2006;44:554-62



Regarding “Preservation of infected and exposed vasculargrafts using vacuum assisted closure (VAC) without muscleflap coverage” (Brehm). 2006;44:226. Correction 2006;44:1138



Wounds, nonpenetratingBlunt femoropopliteal trauma in a child: is stenting a good

option? (Angiletta et al) (Case rep.); (Dalsing) (Commen-tary). 2006;44:201-5




Wounds, penetratingDelayed evaluation of combat-related penetrating neck trauma

(Fox et al). 2006;44:86-93Wounds and injuries

Complications associated with the Angioseal arterial punctureclosing device: intra-arterial deployment and occlusion bydissected plaque (Dregelid et al). 2006;44:1357-9 (Caserep.)



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Zinc fingersAn engineered vascular endothelial growth factor-activating



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