July/August 2003 Issue - Endovascular Today

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July/August 2003

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Guest Medical Editor's Page

Management of Endoleaks

By Richard A. Baum, MD, Guest Medical Editor

New Technology

RF Ablation of Primary and Metastatic Tumors

This evolving technology addresses soft tissue malignancies.

By Gregory M. Graves, MD, and Scott A. Foster, MD

Techniques

The Sheath-Through-Graft Technique

This hybrid endovascular surgical technique utilizes a PTFE bypass graft for vascular access, facilitating simultaneous interventional procedures.

By David E. Allie, MD; Chris J. Hebert, RT, RCIS; Mohamed H. Khan, MD; and Craig M. Walker, MD

Anastomotic Graft Markers in PVD

This simple technique is good for the interventionalist and the endovascular surgeon, but most of all it is good for the patient.

By David E. Allie, MD; Chris J. Hebert, RT, RCIS; Mohamed H. Khan, MD; and Craig M. Walker, MD

A-v Access

Optimizing Catheter Tip Positioning

This new chronic hemodialysis catheter combined with precise technique execution improves retrograde tunneling.

By John R. Ross, MD

Challenging Cases

Superior Vena Cava Rupture

By Mark W. Burket, MD

Cover Story

Type II Endoleaks After EVAR

Do stable type II endoleaks require treatment after EVAR?

By Richard A. Baum, MD

Aortic Aneurysm Wall Stress Analysis

A description and invitation for participation in a multicenter evaluation.

By Mark F. Fillinger, MD

Remote Pressure Sensing and Aneurysm Repair Monitoring

Can this technology change the way we monitor patients after endovascular aneurysm repair?

By Ross Milner, MD, and Jan D. Blankensteijn, MD

Departments

FDA Insights: The ISO Standard for Endovascular Grafts

A new standard will help to advance and globalize the evaluation of endovascular grafts.

By Dorothy B. Abel, with Louis J. Smith

Today's Practice: Planning for Retirement

How prepared are you to maximize your new options and benefits?

By Michael P. Hatch, CFP, JD

Today's Practice: Advice for Physician Inventors

A look at the criteria by which industry will judge your invention.

By Paul Gianneschi

The Mystery of Aneurysm Sac Shrinkage

What are the variables that affect sac shrinkage, and are they predictable?

By Pete Christy, Editor-in-Chief, and Matt Pesotski, Associate Editor

Innovations

5 Questions

By Edward B. Diethrich, MD

AAA Device Chart (PDF)

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