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  • 101.
    Bergqvist, David
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Wanhainen, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Cerebrospinal venös insufficiens som orsak till MS har svagt stöd. Inte rimligt att nu erbjuda ballongvidgande behandling: [Cerebrospinal venous insufficiency as a cause of MS weakly supported. Unreasonable to offer balloon dilatation therapy now].2011Ingår i: Läkartidningen, ISSN 0023-7205, E-ISSN 1652-7518, Vol. 108, nr 39, s. 1899-1901Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) has been suggested as a hypothesis explaining the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). In case reports, balloon dilatation of obstructed venous outflow has been successful and enthusiastic patient histories have given hope to MS patients. A systematic review of the evidence behind the pathophysiological hypothesis as well as concerning balloon dilatation does not support this form of treatment outside well designed trials.

  • 102.
    Bergqvist, David
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Wanhainen, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Konsten att skriva ett vetenskapligt manus2015Ingår i: Svensk Kirurgi, ISSN 0346-847X, Vol. 73, nr 1, s. 10-12Artikel i tidskrift (Övrigt vetenskapligt)
  • 103.
    Bergqvist, David
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Wiklund, Lars
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Anestesiologi och intensivvård.
    [Caution for prophylaxis of thrombosis in connection with spinalanesthesia. Risk of hemorrhage when low-molecular-weight heparin isadministered in epidural/spinal anesthesia]2000Ingår i: Lakartidningen, Vol. 97Artikel i tidskrift (Övrigt vetenskapligt)
  • 104.
    Bergqvist, David
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Wu, Christopher L
    Neal, Joseph M
    Anticoagulation and neuraxial regional anesthesia: perspectives.2004Ingår i: Reg Anesth Pain Med, ISSN 1098-7339, Vol. 29, nr 2 Suppl, s. 13-6Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 105. Berntorp, E
    et al.
    Astermark, J
    Baghaei, F
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Holmström, M
    Ljungberg, B
    Norlund, A
    Palmblad, J
    Petrini, P
    Stigendal, L
    Säwe, J
    Treatment of haemophilia A and B and von Willebrand's disease: summary and conclusions of a systematic review as part of a Swedish health-technology assessment2012Ingår i: Haemophilia, ISSN 1351-8216, E-ISSN 1365-2516, Vol. 18, nr 2, s. 158-165Artikel, forskningsöversikt (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    In an ongoing health-technology assessment of haemophilia treatment in Sweden, performed by the governmental agency Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency (TLV; tandvårds-och läkemedelsförmånsverket), the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU; statens beredning för medicinsk utvärdering) was called upon to evaluate treatment of haemophilia A and B and von Willebrand's disease (VWD) with clotting factor concentrates. To evaluate the following questions: What are the short-term and long-term effects of different treatment strategies? What methods are available to treat haemophilia patients that have developed inhibitors against factor concentrates? Based on the questions addressed by the project, a systematic database search was conducted in PubMed, NHSEED, Cochrane Library, EMBASE and other relevant databases. The literature search covered all studies in the field published from 1985 up to the spring of 2010. In most instances, the scientific evidence is insufficient for the questions raised in the review. Concentrates of coagulation factors have good haemostatic effects on acute bleeding and surgical intervention in haemophilia A and B and VWD, but conclusions cannot be drawn about possible differences in the effects of different dosing strategies for acute bleeding and surgery. Prophylaxis initiated at a young age can prevent future joint damage in persons with haemophilia. The available treatment options for inhibitors have been insufficiently assessed. The economic consequences of various treatment regimens have been insufficiently analysed. Introduction of national and international registries is important.

  • 106.
    Biglarnia, Alireza
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Transplantationskirurgi.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Johansson, Maria
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Gastrointestinalkirurgi.
    Wadström, Jonas
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Transplantationskirurgi.
    Venous thromboembolism in live kidney donors: a prospective study2008Ingår i: Transplantation, ISSN 0041-1337, E-ISSN 1534-6080, Vol. 86, nr 5, s. 659-661Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    AIM:

    The aim of this study was to evaluate risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and deep vein thrombosis after living donor nephrectomy in a center using extensive preoperative screening and perioperative venous duplex scan.

    MATERIAL AND METHODS:

    Thrombophilia screening and pre- and postoperative ultrasonographies were performed in 130 consecutive living kidney donors (laparoscopic 105, open 25). Donors were followed prospectively for at least 3 months. All donors received prophylaxis with the low molecular weight heparin enoxaparin and compression stockings. Donors with increased risk received a double dose of enoxaparin and the prophylaxis was continued for 6 weeks. Donors with venous thrombosis at discharge duplex also received prolonged prophylaxis.

    RESULTS:

    The frequency of thrombophilia was similar to what can be expected in the Swedish population (four with factor V Leiden and one each with protein S deficiency, prothrombin gene mutation, and anticardiolipin antibodies). Preoperative duplex was normal. Three donors had small postoperative deep vein thrombosis. Twelve donors (9.2%) received an intensified and prolonged prophylaxis. No further thromboembolic complications developed in 3 postoperative months.

    CONCLUSION:

    With the present protocol for preoperative evaluation, perioperative duplex screening, and prophylaxis, the risk of postoperative VTE is low after living donor nephrectomy. Given that 9.2% had risk factors or developed deep vein thrombosis, the extraordinary situation of an operation being performed on a healthy person who has no therapeutic benefit and the low incidence of VTE in the present study, we recommend the presented approach to be implemented more broadly and that further studies are performed in larger cohorts.

  • 107.
    Bjorck, M
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, D
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Blood-flow of the inferior mesenteric and internal iliac arteries among patients undergoing open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm.2006Ingår i: Vasa, ISSN 0301-1526, Vol. 35, nr 1, s. 11-4Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 108.
    Björck, M
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, D
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Eliasson, K
    Jansson, I
    Karlström, L
    Kragsterman, B
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Lundell, A
    Malmstedt, J
    Nordanstig, J
    Norgren, L
    Troëng, T
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper. Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Twenty years with the Swedvasc Registry.2008Ingår i: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg, ISSN 1532-2165, Vol. 35, nr 2, s. 129-30Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 109.
    Björck, Martin
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Intraoperative identification of the internal carotid artery: a safety issue.2006Ingår i: J Vasc Surg, ISSN 0741-5214, Vol. 43, nr 1, s. 159-61Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 110.
    Björck, Martin
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Engström, Mats
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Öron-, näs- och halssjukdomar.
    Glomustumörer, en kärlkirurgisk utmaning som kräver ett multidisciplinärt samarbete2009Ingår i: Svensk Kirurgi, ISSN 0346-847X, Vol. 67, nr 3 Suppl., s. 35-Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 111.
    Björck, Martin
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Gottsäter, A
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Wanhainen, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    The importance of statins, smoking, hypertension and life style control2012Ingår i: 34th Symposium Book: Vascular and Endovascular Controversies Update / [ed] Roger M Greenhalgh, London: BIBA Publishing , 2012, , s. 291-97s. 291-297Kapitel i bok, del av antologi (Övrigt vetenskapligt)
  • 112.
    Björck, Martin
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Hägg, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper, Medicin.
    Wanhainen, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Hellström Pigg, Maritta
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för immunologi, genetik och patologi, Medicinsk genetik.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Nya behandlingsmöjligheter vid vaskulärt Ehlers: Danlos syndrom2013Ingår i: Läkartidningen, ISSN 0023-7205, E-ISSN 1652-7518, Vol. 110, nr 29-31, s. 1354-1355Artikel i tidskrift (Övrigt vetenskapligt)
    Abstract [sv]

    Vaskulärt Ehlers–Danlos syndrom (VED) är en mycket ovanlig, autosomalt dominant nedärvd, sjukdom. Endast ca 50 individer i Sverige har en molekylärgenetiskt verifierad diagnos.

    En randomiserad studie visar att betablockeraren celiprolol kan förebygga kärlkatastrofer vid vaskulärt Ehlers–Danlos syndrom.

    Vid kärlkomplikationer är ­konservativ behandling första val, men det kan vara riskabelt att avstå från öppen eller endovaskulär kärlkirurgi.

    Behandling behöver ofta inledas omgående, men kontakt bör tas med ett center med erfarenhet av att behandla detta farliga och ovanliga tillstånd.

  • 113.
    Björck, Martin
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Pigg, Maritta
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för genetik och patologi, Medicinsk genetik.
    Kragsterman, Björn
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Fatal bleeding following delivery: a manifestation of the vascular type of Ehlers-Danlos' syndrome2007Ingår i: Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, ISSN 0378-7346, E-ISSN 1423-002X, Vol. 63, nr 3, s. 173-175Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction: The vascular form of Ehlers-Danlos' syndrome (type IV) is a potentially lethal genetic condition because of rupture of major arteries, often in the peri-partum period. Case Report: We report a 31-year-old primipara who died from a rupture of the right subclavian artery. The patient had several symptoms and signs typical of the disease. The rupture occurred during the expulsion-phase of delivery but was recognized only on day 9. Conclusion: Early recognition is crucial to avoid maternal mortality due to this genetic disorder. Once the condition is suspected, the clinical diagnosis is straightforward.

  • 114.
    Blomgren, L
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Johansson, G
    Dahlberg-AKerman, A
    Norén, A
    Brundin, C
    Nordström, E
    Bergqvist, D
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Recurrent varicose veins: incidence, risk factors and groin anatomy.2004Ingår i: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg, ISSN 1078-5884, Vol. 27, nr 3, s. 269-74Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 115. Blomgren, L.
    et al.
    Johansson, G.
    Emanuelsson, L.
    Dahlberg-Akerman, A.
    Thermaenius, P.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Late follow-up of a randomized trial of routine duplex imaging before varicose vein surgery2011Ingår i: British Journal of Surgery, ISSN 0007-1323, E-ISSN 1365-2168, Vol. 98, nr 8, s. 1112-1116Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Routine preoperative duplex examination led to an improvement in results 2 years after surgery for primary varicose veins. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of preoperative duplex imaging after 7 years, in relation to other risk factors for varicose vein recurrence. Methods: Patients with primary varicose veins were randomized to operation with (group 1), or without (group 2) preoperative duplex imaging. The same patients were invited to attend follow-up with interview, clinical examination and duplex imaging. Quality of life (QoL) was measured with the Short Form 36 questionnaire. Results: Some 293 patients (343 legs) were included initially; after 7 years 227 were interviewed, or their records reviewed: 114 in group 1 and 113 in group 2. One hundred and ninety-four legs (95 in group 1 and 99 in group 2) were examined clinically and with duplex imaging. Incompetence was seen at the saphenofemoral junction and/or saphenopopliteal junction in 14 per cent of legs in group 1 and 46 per cent in group 2 (P < 0.001). QoL was similar in both groups. After a mean follow-up of 7 years (and including patients who underwent surgery after the review), 15 legs in group 1 needed reoperation and 38 in group 2 (P = 0.001). Conclusion: Routine preoperative duplex imaging improved the results of surgery for primary varicose veins for at least 7 years.

  • 116.
    Blomgren, Lena
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Johansson, Gunnar
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Quality of life after surgery for varicose veins and the impact of preoperative duplex: results based on a randomized trial.2006Ingår i: Ann Vasc Surg, ISSN 0890-5096, Vol. 20, nr 1, s. 30-4Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 117.
    Blomgren, Lena
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Zethreaus, N.
    Johansson, G.
    Jönsson, B.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Cost consequences or preoperative duplex examination before varicose vein surgery: a randomozed clnical trial2006Ingår i: Phlebology, ISSN 0268-3555, E-ISSN 1758-1125, Vol. 21, nr 2, s. 90-95Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives: To investigate the cost consequences of the addition of a duplex scan to the routine clinical examination prior to surgery for varicose veins (VV). Methods: Cost data are based on a prospective study, which randomized 293 VV patients for surgery either with or without a preoperative duplex scan. Costs are collected during a two-year follow-up time and include direct costs for primary surgery and reoperation. Results: The mean cost for the primary operation was SEK 12,827 (E1410) in the duplex group and SEK 9856 (E1083) in the control group (P < 0.001). A significant part of this increase was due to more extensive primary surgery. Costs for redo surgery decreased by SEK 1131 (E124) (P = 0.011). The mean net cost increase because of duplex is estimated to be SEK 1840 (E202) (P < 0.003). Conclusion: The savings in costs for redo surgery did not offset the costs for preoperative duplex examination before VV surgery during a two-year follow-up period.

  • 118. Bräsen, Jan Hinrich
    et al.
    Leppänen, Olli
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Inkala, Matias
    Heikura, Tommi
    Levin, Max
    Ahrens, Fabian
    Rutanen, Juha
    Pietsch, Hubertus
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Levonen, Anna-Liisa
    Basu, Samar
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap.
    Zeller, Thomas
    Klöppel, Günter
    Laukkanen, Mikko O
    Ylä-Herttuala, Seppo
    Extracellular superoxide dismutase accelerates endothelial recovery and inhibits in-stent restenosis in stented atherosclerotic Watanabe heritable hyperlipidemic rabbit aorta2007Ingår i: Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ISSN 0735-1097, E-ISSN 1558-3597, Vol. 50, nr 23, s. 2249-2253Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    This study examined whether local gene therapy with extracellular superoxide dismutase (EC-SOD) could inhibit in-stent restenosis in atherosclerotic Watanabe heritable hyperlipidemic rabbits.

    Background

    Stenting causes an acute increase in superoxide anion production and oxidative stress; EC-SOD is a major component of antioxidative defense in blood vessels and has powerful cardioprotective effects in ischemic myocardium.

    Methods

    Endothelial denudation and stenting were done in 36 adult (15 to 18 months old) rabbits. Catheter-mediated intramural delivery of clinical good manufacturing practice-grade adenoviruses encoding rabbit EC-SOD were done simultaneously with stenting. Control animals received adenovirus-encoding nuclear-targeted β-galactosidase (AdLacZ). Circulating markers for oxidative stress (nonesterified 8-iso-prostaglandin F2 alpha) were measured. Analysis of 6-day, 28-day, and 90-day vessel histology, radical production, oxidation-specific epitopes, and expression studies were performed.

    Results

    The EC-SOD treatment reduced oxidant production in stented vessels compared with control vessels. Early systemic recovery of total SOD activity was observed in the treated rabbits. The EC-SOD significantly accelerated endothelial recovery (67.4% ± 10.8% vs. 24.2.1% ± 4.6% at 6 days, p < 0.05; 89.3% ± 3.7% vs. 45.1% ± 9.6% at 28 days, p < 0.05), and the beneficial effect involved increased proliferation of regenerating endothelium. The EC-SOD group showed a 61.3% lower (p < 0.05) neointimal formation at 28 days, with a similar, albeit nonsignificant trend at 90 days (1.20 ± 0.32 mm2 vs. 1.88 ± 0.24 mm2, p = 0.06).

    Conclusions

    The results suggest a central pathogenetic role of oxidation sensitive signaling processes in endothelial recovery and developing in-stent restenosis in atherosclerotic vessels. Local therapy against oxidative stress represents a promising therapeutic strategy in stent-induced vascular injury.

    Extracellular Superoxide Dismutase Accelerates Endothelial Recovery and Inhibits In-Stent Restenosis in Stented Atherosclerotic Watanabe Heritable Hyperlipidemic Rabbit Aorta

    Jan Hinrich Bräsen, Olli Leppänen, Matias Inkala, Tommi Heikura, Max Levin, Fabian Ahrens, Juha Rutanen, Hubertus Pietsch, David Bergqvist, Anna-Liisa Levonen, Samar Basu, Thomas Zeller, Günter Klöppel, Mikko O. Laukkanen, Seppo Ylä-Herttuala

    Percutaneous coronary interventions induce oxidative stress in vessels that already have compromised antioxidative defenses. Extracellular superoxide dismutase (EC-SOD) is a major antioxidant in healthy arteries, and exogenous EC-SOD confers powerful vasculoprotective and cardioprotective effects. However, the effects of EC-SOD therapy on stent-induced vascular injury have not been assessed. We present evidence showing that local therapy with EC-SOD, delivered using clinical-grade adenoviruses, attenuated tissue oxidant production, suppressed developing in-stent restenosis, and accelerated endothelial recovery.

  • 119.
    Christiansson, Lennart
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Hellberg, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Koga, Itaru
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Thelin, Stefan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Wiklund, Lars
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Anestesiologi och intensivvård.
    Karacagil, Sadettin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    A new method of intrathecal PO2, PCO2, and pH measurements for continuous monitoring of spinal cord ischemia during thoracic aortic clamping in pigs2000Ingår i: Surgery, ISSN 0039-6060, E-ISSN 1532-7361, Vol. 127, nr 5, s. 571-576Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: Impaired spinal cord circulation during thoracic aortic clamping may result in paraplegia. Reliable and fast responding methods for intraoperative monitoring are needed to facilitate the evaluation of protective measures and efficiency of revascularization.

    METHODS: In 11 pigs, a multiparameter PO2, PCO2, and pH sensor (Paratrend 7, Biomedical Sensors Ltd, United Kingdom) was introduced into the intrathecal space for continuous monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) oxygenation during thoracic aortic cross-clamping (AXC) distal to the left subclavian artery. A laser-Doppler probe was inserted into the epidural space for simultaneous measurements of spinal cord flux. Registrations were made before and 30 minutes after clamping and 30 and 60 minutes after declamping. The same measuring points were used for systemic hemodynamic and metabolic data acquisition.

    RESULTS: The mean CSF PO2 readings of 41 mm Hg (5.5 kPa) at baseline decreased within 3 minutes to 5 mm Hg (0.7 kPa) during AXC (P < .01). Spinal cord flux measurement responded immediately in the same way to AXC. Both methods indicated normalization of circulation during declamping. Significant (P < .01) changes were also observed in the CSF metabolic parameters PCO2 and pH.

    CONCLUSIONS: In this experimental model of spinal ischemia by AXC, online monitoring of intrathecal PO2, PCO2, and pH showed significant changes and correlated well with epidural laser-Doppler flowmetry (P < .01).

  • 120.
    Christiansson, Lennart
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Hellberg, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Svensson, B. A.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Wiklund, Lars
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Anestesiologi och intensivvård.
    Karacagil, Sadettin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Relationship between intrathecal oxygen tension and ultrastructural changes in the spinal cord during experimental aortic clamping2000Ingår i: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, ISSN 1078-5884, E-ISSN 1532-2165, Vol. 19, nr 4, s. 413-420Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    OBJECTIVES: To investigate spinal cord ultrastructure related to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) oxygenation.

    DESIGN: experimental aortic occlusion model with intrathecal oxygen tension monitoring.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two groups of pigs underwent proximal (P) or double (D) aortic occlusion for 30 min followed by 1 h of reperfusion. In a third group (I) segmental arteries distal to T3 were clamped for 90 min. A thin pO(2), pCO(2) and pH sensor was placed intrathecally for continuous monitoring of CSF. Spinal cord segments were studied by electron microscopy (EM).

    RESULTS: In group P, CSF-pO(2)rapidly decreased during clamping and major changes in pH and pCO(2)were seen. EM demonstrated neuronal degeneration with loss of cellular integrity and severe affection of organelles. In the group D, CSF oxygenation decreased to about half, but with only moderate changes in the metabolic parameters. Group I showed no significant changes in CSF measurements. The latter groups were similar at EM, showing only mild mitochondrial changes.

    CONCLUSIONS: The level of CSF oxygenation during aortic cross-clamping or segmental artery interruption seems to correlate with ultrastructural changes in the spinal cord. This online intrathecal monitoring technique may provide valuable information on spinal cord circulation during thoracoabdominal aortic surgery.

  • 121.
    Christiansson, Lennart
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Karacagil, Sadettin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Thelin, Stefan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Hellberg, A.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Tyden, Hans
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Anestesiologi och intensivvård.
    Wiklund, Lars
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Anestesiologi och intensivvård.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Continuous monitoring of intrathecal pO2, pCO2 and pH during surgical replacement of type II thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm1998Ingår i: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, ISSN 1078-5884, E-ISSN 1532-2165, Vol. 15, nr 1, s. 78-81Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 122.
    Christiansson, Lennart
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Ulus, A. Tulga
    Hellberg, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Wiklund, Lars
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Anestesiologi och intensivvård.
    Karacagil, Sadettin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Aspects of the spinal cord circulation as assessed by intrathecal oxygen tension monitoring during various arterial interruptions in the pig2001Ingår i: Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, ISSN 0022-5223, E-ISSN 1097-685X, Vol. 121, nr 4, s. 762-772Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    OBJECTIVE: We sought to study the effect of various modes of interruption of the spinal cord blood supply on intrathecal oxygenation.

    METHODS: In 24 pigs intrathecal PO (2), PCO (2), and pH were continuously monitored with a multiparameter catheter (Paratrend 7, Biomedical Sensors; Diametrics Medical, Inc, St Paul, Minn) during and after aortic crossclamping or selective interruption of segmental arteries and proximal collateral circulation.

    RESULTS: Proximal aortic clamping (n = 6) produced complete ischemia, whereas a second clamp close to the celiac trunk (n = 4) partly protected against spinal cord ischemia. This is explained by prevention of the steal phenomenon in the excluded part of the aorta. Adding clamps to the subclavian arteries (n = 6) created complete spinal ischemia as the collateral circulation was interrupted. In another group (n = 4) all segmental arteries below T5 were occluded with no reaction in the intrathecal variables. Additional selective clamping of supreme intercostal arteries (n = 4) showed the relative importance of the subclavian and vertebral collateral pathways.

    CONCLUSIONS: Continuous intrathecal PO (2) was monitored during various modes of interruption of the spinal cord blood supply. This provided insight into the ischemia mechanisms and relative importance of the segmental contribution and proximal collateral pathways of the spinal cord circulation in pigs. A short literature review is given, and aspects of comparative anatomy are discussed.

  • 123.
    Christiansson, Lennart
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Ulus, A. Tulga
    Hellberg, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Wiklund, Lars
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Anestesiologi och intensivvård.
    Karacagil, Sadettin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Increased FiO2 improves intrathecal oxygenation during thoracic aortic cross-clamping in pigs2001Ingår i: Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, ISSN 1401-7431, E-ISSN 1651-2006, Vol. 35, nr 2, s. 147-150Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effect of 100% oxygen ventilation on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) oxygenation in 11 pigs during thoracic aortic cross-clamping.

    DESIGN: An aorto-aortic shunt was used for control of central hemodynamics and study of hypoperfusion by exsanguination. CSF PO2, PCO2 and pH were continuously monitored before and during clamping. The changes in hemodynamic parameters and intrathecal gas tensions in response to variations in proximal mean aortic pressure and fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) were recorded.

    RESULTS: Baseline CSF PO2 decreased from 4.8 +/- 1.9 to 2.6 +/- 2.2 kPa following aortic occlusion. Increasing FiO2 to 1.0 resulted in a significant increase in CSF PO2 to 4.1 +/- 3.0 with a return to 2.7 +/- 2.1 kPa after reducing FiO2 to 0.4 again. The same variations in FiO2 did not induce any significant changes in CSF PO2 during hypotension.

    CONCLUSION: Increased FiO2 during experimental thoracic aortic cross-clamping with stable proximal arterial pressure helps to maintain CSF PO2, whereas severe hypotension could not be compensated for by hyperoxemia.

  • 124. Cohen, Alexander T.
    et al.
    Agnelli, Giancarlo
    Anderson, Frederick A.
    Arcelus, Juan I.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Brecht, Josef G.
    Greer, Ian A.
    Heit, John A.
    Hutchinson, Julia L.
    Kakkar, Ajay K.
    Mottier, Dominique
    Oger, Emmanuel
    Samama, Meyer-Michel
    Spannagl, Michael
    Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in Europe: The number of VTE events and associated morbidity and mortality2007Ingår i: Thrombosis and Haemostasis, ISSN 0340-6245, E-ISSN 2567-689X, Vol. 98, nr 4, s. 756-764Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is often asymptomatic, mis-diagnosed, and unrecognized at death, and there is a lack of routine postmortem examinations.These factors are thought to result in marked underestimates ofVTE incidence.The objective of our study was to estimate the total burden of VTE within the European Union (EU) per annum. An epidemiological model was constructed to estimate the number of community- and hospital-acquired incidents and recurrent cases (attack rate) of non-fatal VTE and VTE-related deaths, as well as incident and prevalent cases of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (PH) occurring in the EU per annum. Individual models were developed for six EU countries.The models were populated with data from published literature and, where necessary, expert opinions. The findings were tested using probabilistic sensitivity analyses. The estimated total number of symptomaticVTE events (range based on probabilistic sensitivity analysis) per annum within the six EU countries was 465,715 (404,664-538,189) cases of deep-vein thrombosis, 295,982 (242,450-360,363) cases of pulmonary embolism (PE), and 370,012 (300,193-483,108) VTE-related deaths. Of these deaths, an estimated 27,473 (7%) were diagnosed as being antemortem; 126,145 (34%) were sudden fatal PE, and 217,394 (59%) followed undiagnosed PE.Almost three-quarters of all VTE-related deaths were from hospital-acquired VTE.VTE is a major health problem in the EU,with over one millionVTE events or deaths per annum in the six countries examined. Given the availability of effective VTE prophylaxis, many of these events and deaths could have been prevented.These results have important implications for the allocation of healthcare resources.

  • 125. Dahl, O E
    et al.
    Borris, L C
    Bergqvist, D
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Schnack Rasmussen, M
    Eriksson, B I
    Kakkar, A K
    Colwell, C W
    Caprini, J A
    Fletcher, J
    Friedman, R J
    Lassen, M R
    Frostick, S P
    Sakon, M
    Kwong, L M
    Kakkar, V V
    Major joint replacement. A model for antithrombotic drug development: from proof-of-concept to clinical use.2008Ingår i: Int Angiol, ISSN 0392-9590, Vol. 27, nr 1, s. 60-7Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 126.
    Eklöf, Hampus
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för radiologi, onkologi och strålningsvetenskap, Enheten för radiologi.
    Ahlström, Håkan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för radiologi, onkologi och strålningsvetenskap, Enheten för radiologi.
    Boström-Ardin, A.
    Bergqvist, David
    Andrén, Bertil
    Karacagil, Sadettin
    Nyman, Rickard
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för radiologi, onkologi och strålningsvetenskap, Enheten för radiologi.
    Renal artery stenosis evaluated with magnetic resonance angiography using intraarterial pressure gradient as the standard of reference: A multireader study2005Ingår i: Acta Radiologica, ISSN 0284-1851, E-ISSN 1600-0455, Vol. 46, nr 8, s. 802-809Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    PURPOSE: To evaluate 3D-Gd-magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in detecting hemodynamically significant renal artery stenosis (RAS). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty patients evaluated for atherosclerotic RAS by MRA and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) were retrospectively included. Standard of reference for hemodynamically significant RAS was a transstenotic gradient of 15 mmHg. DSA visualized 60 main renal arteries and 9 accessory arteries. Pressure gradient measurement (PGM) was available from 61 arteries. Three radiologists evaluated all examinations independently in a blinded fashion. RESULTS: RAS was present in 26 arteries. On MRA, each reader identified 4 of 9 accessory renal arteries, a detection rate of 44%. The three readers correctly classified 22/25/22 of the 26 vessels with a significant gradient as > or =60% RAS and 31/25/32 of the 35 with no significant gradient as < 60% RAS on MRA. Interobserver agreement was substantial. MRA image quality was adequate for RAS evaluations in all patients. ROC curves indicated that MRA is an adequate method for evaluating RAS. When screening for RAS, a 50% diameter reduction cut-off is better than 60%. RAS with 40-80% diameter reductions accounted for 65% of discrepancies. CONCLUSION: MRA is an adequate method for evaluating RAS limited mainly by poor detection rate for accessory renal arteries.

  • 127.
    Eklöf, Hampus
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för onkologi, radiologi och klinisk immunologi, Enheten för radiologi.
    Ahlström, Håkan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för onkologi, radiologi och klinisk immunologi, Enheten för radiologi.
    Magnusson, Ann christin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Andersson, Lars-Göran
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper, Klinisk fysiologi.
    Andrén, Bertil
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper, Klinisk fysiologi.
    Hägg, Anders
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Nyman, Rickard
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för onkologi, radiologi och klinisk immunologi, Enheten för radiologi.
    A prospective comparison of duplex ultrasonography, Captopril renography, MRA and CTA in assessing renal artery stenosis2006Ingår i: Acta Radiologica, ISSN 0284-1851, E-ISSN 1600-0455, Vol. 47, nr 8, s. 764-774Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose: To prospectively compare the diagnostic accuracy of duplex ultrasonography, captopril renography, computed tomography angiography (CTA), and 3D Gd magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in diagnosing hemodynamically significant renal artery stenosis (RAS).

    Material and Methods: The standard of reference was measurement of transstenotic pressure gradient. Fifty-eight hypertensive patients with suspicion of RAS were evaluated, when possible, by all five techniques. Sensitivity and specificity to detect RAS were compared for each technique on both a patient and kidney basis. Discrepancies were evaluated separately and classified as borderline, method dependent, or operator dependent.

    Results: The prevalence of RAS was 77%. The sensitivity/specificity of ultrasonography, captopril renography, CTA, and MRA in detecting kidneys with RAS was 73/71%, 52/63%, 94/62%, and 93/91%, respectively. Ultrasonography had a significantly lower sensitivity than CTA and MRA (P < 0.001) but higher than captopril renography (P = 0.013). Borderline RAS was the main cause for discrepancies.

    Conclusion: MRA and CTA were significantly better than duplex ultrasonography and captopril renography in detecting hemodynamically significant RAS. The ultrasonography criteria for RAS based on the evaluation of renal peak systolic velocity and renal/aortic ratio are questionable. Captopril renography cannot be recommended for assessing RAS.

  • 128. Eliasson, Å
    et al.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Björck, Martin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Acosta, Stefan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Sternby, N-H
    Ögren, Mats
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Prevalence and risk of venuos thromboembolism in patients with objectively verified arterial thrombosis. A population study based on 23796 consecutive autopsies2006Ingår i: J Thromb Haemost, Vol. 4, s. 1897-1902Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 129.
    Eliasson, Åsa
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Björck, Martin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Acosta, S.
    Sternby, N. H.
    Ögren, Mats
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Incidence and risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with verified arterial thrombosis: a population study based on 23,796 consecutive autopsies2006Ingår i: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, ISSN 1538-7933, E-ISSN 1538-7836, Vol. 4, nr 9, s. 1897-1902Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: The relationship between atherothrombotic disease and venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains unclear. Patients and methods: In a cohort of 23 796 consecutive autopsies, performed using a standardized procedure and representing 84% of all in-hospital deaths between 1970 and 1982 in an urban Swedish population, we investigated the relationship between verified arterial thrombosis and VTE, with the hypothesis that patients with thrombosis in major artery segments have increased odds of VTE. Results: We found an increased risk of VTE in patients with arterial thrombosis (Odds ratio; OR adjusted for gender and age 1.4, 95% confidence interval; CI 1.3-1.5) (P < 0.001). Patients with cervico-cranial and peripheral artery thrombosis had an excess risk even when controlling for age and major concomitant diseases. A negative association between coronary thrombosis and VTE in the univariate analysis (OR 0.7; 95% CI 0.6-0.8) (P < 0.001), was less pronounced in the multivariate analysis (OR 0.8; 95% CI 0.7-1.0) (P = 0.016). Conclusions: A positive association between atherothrombosis and VTE was confirmed, except in patients with coronary thrombosis, where IHD as competing death cause is a possible confounder. Our findings indicate a potential for directed prevention, but may also imply similarities in etiology.

  • 130. Francis, C. W.
    et al.
    Kessler, C. M.
    Goldhaber, S. Z.
    Kovacs, M. J.
    Monreal, M.
    Huisman, M. V.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Turpie, A. G.
    Ortel, T. L.
    Spyropoulos, A. C.
    Pabinger, I.
    Kakkar, A. K.
    Treatment of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients with dalteparin for up to 12months: the DALTECAN Study2015Ingår i: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, ISSN 1538-7933, E-ISSN 1538-7836, Vol. 13, nr 6, s. 1028-1035Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    BackgroundTreatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer has a high rate of recurrence and bleeding complications. Guidelines recommend low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for at least 3-6months and possibly indefinitely for patients with active malignancy. There are, however, few data supporting treatment with LMWH beyond 6months. The primary aim of the DALTECAN study (NCT00942968) was to determine the safety of dalteparin between 6 and 12months in cancer-associated VTE. MethodsPatients with active cancer and newly diagnosed VTE were enrolled in a prospective, multicenter study and received subcutaneous dalteparin for 12months. The rates of bleeding and recurrent VTE were evaluated at months 1, 2-6 and 7-12. FindingsOf 334 patients enrolled, 185 and 109 completed 6 and 12months of therapy; 49.1% had deep vein thrombosis (DVT); 38.9% had pulmonary embolism (PE); and 12.0% had both on presentation. The overall frequency of major bleeding was 10.2% (34/334). Major bleeding occurred in 3.6% (12/334) in the first month, and 1.1% (14/1237) and 0.7% (8/1086) per patient-month during months 2-6 and 7-12, respectively. Recurrent VTE occurred in 11.1% (37/334); the incidence rate was 5.7% (19/334) for month 1, 3.4% (10/296) during months 2-6, and 4.1% (8/194) during months 7-12. One hundred and sixteen patients died, four due to recurrent VTE and two due to bleeding. ConclusionMajor bleeding was less frequent during dalteparin therapy beyond 6months. The risk of developing major bleeding complications or VTE recurrence was greatest in the first month of therapy and lower over the subsequent 11 months.

  • 131. Geerts, William H
    et al.
    Pineo, Graham F
    Heit, John A
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Lassen, Michael R
    Colwell, Clifford W
    Ray, Joel G
    Prevention of venous thromboembolism: the Seventh ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy.2004Ingår i: Chest, ISSN 0012-3692, Vol. 126, nr 3 Suppl, s. 338S-400SArtikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 132. Geerts, William
    et al.
    Ray, Joel G
    Colwell, Clifford W
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Pineo, Graham F
    Lassen, Michael R
    Heit, John A
    Prevention of venous thromboembolism.2005Ingår i: Chest, ISSN 0012-3692, Vol. 128, nr 5, s. 3775-6Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 133. Hallstensson, Stig
    et al.
    Ljungman, Christer
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Rudström, Håkan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Björck, Martin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    [Claudication and pulmonary embolism can be caused by venous aneurysm. A case report illustrates difficulties with this unusual diagnosis]2005Ingår i: Lakartidningen, ISSN 0023-7205, Vol. 102, nr 15, s. 1152-3Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 134. Hamad, Giselle G.
    et al.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Venous thromboembolism in bariatric surgery patients: an update of risk and prevention2007Ingår i: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, ISSN 1550-7289, Vol. 3, nr 1, s. 97-102Artikel, forskningsöversikt (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which manifests as deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is the leading cause of preventable death after surgery for morbid obesity [1-5]. Although the incidence of PE after bariatric surgery does not appear to be rising, given the rapid growth in the number of operations being performed, it follows that postoperative fatal PE is no longer a rare event [3]. We reviewed the risk of developing postoperative VTE in bariatric surgery and describe strategies for perioperative thromboprophylaxis.

  • 135.
    Hellberg, Anders
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Christiansson, Lennart
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Tulga Ulus, A.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Wiklund, Lars
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Anestesiologi och intensivvård.
    Karacagil, Sadettin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    A prolonged spinal cord ischaemia model in pigs. Passive shunting offers stable central haemodynamics during aortic occlusion2000Ingår i: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, ISSN 1078-5884, E-ISSN 1532-2165, Vol. 19, nr 3, s. 318-323Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    OBJECTIVES: to evaluate the effect of a modified aortic shunt on central haemodynamic variables during experimental thoracic aortic occlusion in a prolonged spinal cord ischaemia model.

    MATERIAL AND METHODS: central haemodynamic variables were evaluated during aortic cross-clamping. In the shunt group (n=11), after the placement of proximal and distal aortic clamps, distal aortic perfusion was restored through an aortoiliac shunt via the left subclavian artery. In the no-shunt group (n=11), spinal cord ischaemia was achieved with only proximal aortic cross-clamping. The clamping time was 60 minutes in the shunt group and 30 minutes in the no-shunt group.

    RESULTS: in the no-shunt group, all animals needed inotropic support, vasodilators and buffers during the experiment. None of these drugs were needed in the shunt group. In the no-shunt group, cross-clamping caused a significant increase in mean arterial pressure and heart rate compared to baseline values. These variables were stable in the shunt group during aortic occlusion. In the reperfusion period cardiac output, heart rate and arterial pCO(2)were significantly higher in the no-shunt than in the shunt group.

    CONCLUSION: the present experimental spinal cord ischaemia model, using double aortic cross-clamping with shunt, offers improved central haemodynamics. This enables the study of prolonged selective spinal cord ischaemia without interaction from vasoactive drugs or systemic reperfusion.

  • 136.
    Hellberg, Anders
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Koga, Itaru
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Christiansson, Lennart
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Stiernström, Hans
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Wiklund, Lars
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Anestesiologi och intensivvård.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Karacagil, Sadettin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Influence of segmental spinal cord perfusion on intrathecal oxygen tension during experimental thoracic aortic crossclamping2000Ingår i: Journal of Vascular Surgery, ISSN 0741-5214, Vol. 31, nr 1 Pt 1, s. 164-170Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possibility of identifying alterations in blood supply to the spinal cord during thoracic aortic crossclamping.

    METHODS: In 17 pigs, a multiparameter PO(2), PCO(2,) and pH sensor was introduced into the intrathecal space for continuous monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) oxygenation during aortic crossclamping. An epidural laser Doppler probe was used to measure spinal cord flux. After insertion of an aortic shunt from the left subclavian to the left iliac artery and interruption of the right subclavian and lumbar arteries (L2-L5), the thoracic aorta just distal to the left subclavian artery was clamped for 60 minutes. By placement of the distal aortic crossclamping below the level of L1 in group A (n = 9 animals), perfusion of only the abdominal visceral arteries was maintained. In group B (n = 8 animals), the distal aortic crossclamping was above the level of T12, and thus some spinal cord perfusion was maintained through the aortic shunt.

    RESULTS: The significant decrease in CSF PO(2) was observed within 3 minutes after the placement of the proximal aortic crossclamping and was normalized in all animals after establishment of the shunt flow. In group A, distal aortic crossclamping caused a decrease in CSF PO(2) with at least 50% of the preclamping values within 3 minutes. The mean CSF PO(2) of 2.99 +/- 0.70 kPa at 60 minutes of distal aortic crossclamping in group B was significantly higher than in group A (0.11 +/- 0.11 kPa; P <. 001). In group A, PCO(2) measurements showed no significant changes in 3 minutes after distal aortic crossclamping but revealed significantly higher values at 30 and 60 minutes compared with group B. Spinal cord flux values showed similar changes as CSF PO(2) during the whole experiment in both groups.

    CONCLUSION: In this experimental model of aortic crossclamping, continuous CSF oxygen tension monitoring allows rapid detection of alterations in spinal cord circulation.

  • 137. Henriksson, A E
    et al.
    Vancea, E
    Pitkänen, P
    Wilander, Erik
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för patologi.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Neuroendocrine tumour cells in the wall of a splenic artery aneurysm2007Ingår i: Journal of Clinical Pathology, ISSN 0021-9746, E-ISSN 1472-4146, Vol. 60, nr 7, s. 837-838Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Neuroendocrine tumours are reported from the alimentary and respiratory tracts. A case of a 57-year-old man with an unsuspected histopathological finding of neuroendocrine tumour cells in the wall of a splenic artery aneurysm is reported.

    Visceral artery aneurysms are uncommon but clinically important owing to the risk of rupture and of intra-abdominal bleeding.1 There are several possible aetiologies, atherosclerosis being one, and often the cause is unknown or at least not stated.1 The case of a patient with two visceral artery aneurysms and unsuspected histopathological finding is reported.

  • 138.
    Henriksson, Anders
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Steal syndrome after brachicephalic fistula for vascular access: Correction with a new wimple surgical technique2004Ingår i: Jap Vasc Access, Vol. 28, nr 98-103Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 139. Hull, Russell D.
    et al.
    Liang, Jane
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Yusen, Roger D.
    Benefit-to-harm ratio of thromboprophylaxis for patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery2014Ingår i: Thrombosis and Haemostasis, ISSN 0340-6245, E-ISSN 2567-689X, Vol. 111, nr 2, s. 199-212Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Surgeons consider the benefit-to-harm ratio when making decisions regarding the use of anticoagulant venous thromboembolism (VIE) prophylaxis. We evaluated the benefit-to-harm ratio of the use of newer anticoagulants as thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery using the likelihood of being helped or harmed (LHH), and assessed the effects of variation in the definition of major bleeding on the results. A systematic literature search was performed to identify phase II and phase III studies that compared regulatory authority-approved newer anticoagulants to the low-molecular-weight heparin enoxaparin in patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery. Analysis of outcomes data estimated the clinical benefit (number-needed-to-treat [NNT] to prevent one symptomatic VIE) and clinical harm (number-needed-to-harm [NNH] or the NNT to cause one major bleeding event) of therapies. We estimated each trial's benefit, to-harm ratio from NNT and NNH values, and expressed this as LHH = (1/NNT)/(1/NNH) = NNH/NNT, Based on reporting of efficacy and safety outcomes, most studies favoured enoxaparin over fondaparinux, and rivaroxaban over enoxaparin. However, when using the LHH metric, most trials favoured enoxaparin over both fondaparinux and rivaroxaban when they included surgical-site bleeding that did not require reoperation in the definition of major bleeding. The exclusion of bleeding at surgical site which did not require reoperation shifted the benefit-to-harm ratio in favour of the newer agents. Variations in the definitions of major bleeding may change the benefit-to-harm ratio and subsequently affect its interpretation. Clinical trials should attempt to improve the consistency of major bleeding reporting.

  • 140. Hytonen, Jarkko
    et al.
    Leppanen, Olli
    Taavitsainen, Jouni
    Korpisalo, Petra
    Laidinen, Svetlana
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Alitalo, Kari
    Rissanen, Tuomas
    Yla-Herttuala, Seppo
    Stimulation of transmural capillary endothelialization of small-diameter synthetic vascular grafts through local overexpression of a novel recombinant VEGFR2-ligand VEGF-A1092012Ingår i: Human Gene Therapy, ISSN 1043-0342, E-ISSN 1557-7422, Vol. 23, nr 10, s. A44-A44Artikel i tidskrift (Övrigt vetenskapligt)
  • 141. Kakkar, A.
    et al.
    Kessler, C.
    Goldhaber, S. Z.
    Kovacs, M. J.
    Spyropoulos, A. C.
    Ortel, T. L.
    Pabinger, I
    Huisman, M. , V
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Monreal, M.
    Turpie, A. G.
    Francis, C. W.
    Dalteparin sodium for the long-term management of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients. The DALTECAN Study2013Ingår i: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, ISSN 1538-7933, E-ISSN 1538-7836, Vol. 11, nr S2, s. 18-19Artikel i tidskrift (Övrigt vetenskapligt)
  • 142.
    Kakkos, S. K.
    et al.
    Univ Hosp Patras, Dept Vasc Surg, Patras 26504, Greece.;Imperial Coll London, St Marys Hosp, Dept Surg & Canc, London, England..
    Bicknell, C. D.
    Imperial Coll London, St Marys Hosp, Dept Surg & Canc, London, England..
    Tsolakis, I. A.
    Univ Hosp Patras, Dept Vasc Surg, Patras 26504, Greece..
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Editor's Choice - Management of Secondary Aorto-enteric and Other Abdominal Arterio-enteric Fistulas: A Review and Pooled Data Analysis2016Ingår i: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, ISSN 1078-5884, E-ISSN 1532-2165, Vol. 52, nr 6, s. 770-786Artikel, forskningsöversikt (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives: To compare management strategies for secondary abdominal arterio-enteric fistulas (AEFs). Methods: This study is a review and pooled data analysis. Medline and Scopus databases were searched for studies published between 1999 and 2015. Particular emphasis was given to short- and long-term outcomes in relation to AEF repair type. Results: Two hundred and sixteen publications were retrieved, reporting on 823 patients. In-hospital mortality was 30.7%. Open surgery had higher in-hospital mortality (246/725, 33.9%), than endovascular methods (7/98, 7.1%, p<.001, OR 6.7, 95% CI 3-14.7, including staged endovascular to open surgery, 0/13, 0%). In-hospital mortality after graft removal/extra-anatomical bypass grafting was 31.2% (66/226), graft removal/in situ repair 34% (137/403), primary closure of the arterial defect 62.5% (10/16), and for miscellaneous open procedures 41.3% (33/80), p=.019. Among the subgroups of in situ repair, homografts were associated with a higher mortality than impregnated prosthetic grafts (p=.047). There was no difference in recurrent AEF-free rates between open and endovascular procedures. Extra-anatomical bypass/graft removal and in situ repair had a lower AEF recurrence rate than primary closure and homografts. Late sepsis occurred more often after endovascular surgery (2-year rates 42% vs. 19% for open, p=.001). The early survival benefit of endovascular surgery was blunted during follow-up, although it remained significant (p<.001). Within the in situ repair group, impregnated prosthetic grafts were associated with the worst overall and AEF related mortality free rates and vein grafts with the best. No recurrence, sepsis, or mortality was reported following staged endograft placement to open repair after a mean follow-up of 16.8 months (p=.18, p=.22, and p=.006, respectively, compared with patients in other groups). Conclusions: Endovascular surgery, where appropriate, is associated with better early survival than open surgery for secondary AEFs. Most of this benefit is lost during long-term follow-up, implying that a staged approach with early conversion to in situ vein grafting may achieve the best results in selected patients.

  • 143.
    Kragsterman, B
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Pärsson, H
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, D
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Local haemodynamic changes during carotid endarterectomy--the influence on cerebral oxygenation.2004Ingår i: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg, ISSN 1078-5884, Vol. 27, nr 4, s. 398-402Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 144.
    Kragsterman, Björn
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Siegbahn, Agneta
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper, Klinisk kemi.
    Pärsson, Håkan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Carotid Endarterectomy Induces the Release of Inflammatory Markers and the Activation of Coagulation as Measured in the Jugular Bulb2017Ingår i: Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases, ISSN 1052-3057, E-ISSN 1532-8511, Vol. 26, nr 10, s. 2320-2328Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    Background and Purpose: Transient cerebral hypoxia may induce neuronal injury through an ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) response, with a subsequent activation of inflammation and coagulation-fibrinolysis. During carotid endarterectomy (CEA), the artery is clamped, which might impair the regional cerebral perfusion and initiate a local I/R response. Data suggest that the CD40-CD40 ligand dyad acts as a modulator in the induced activation. The aim of this study was to locally measure soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L), in conjunction with inflammation and coagulation activation markers, during CEA.

    Subjects and Methods: This is a prospective study of 18 patients undergoing CEA. Blood samples from the venous jugular bulb (JB) and the radial artery (RA) were drawn at baseline and during the procedure. Measurements of sCD40L, interleukin-6 (IL-6), fragment 1 + 2 (F1 + 2), plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), and D-dimer were analyzed. Comparisons during CEA were made between levels: baselines versus JB, JB versus RA, and sequential JB measurements. Fifty cardiovascular healthy patients were the reference group for the sCD40L baseline comparison.

    Results: Increased cerebral IL-6 levels were demonstrated throughout the procedure, as well as the temporal influence in F1 + 2, PAI-1, and D-dimer values. sCD40L remained unchanged throughout the procedure. This indicates a local cerebral inflammatory reaction together with an activation of coagulation-fibrinolysis, but it does not appear to primarily involve the CD40-CD40 ligand dyad.

    Conclusions: Signs of a local inflammatory reaction and activation of coagulation were observed during CEA, but levels of sCD40L remained stable, unaffected by carotid artery clamping and reperfusion.

  • 145.
    Kragsterman, Björn
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Björck, Martin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Lindbäck, Johan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, centrumbildningar mm, Uppsala kliniskt forskningscentrum (UCR).
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Pärsson, Håkan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Long-term survival after carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic stenosis2006Ingår i: Stroke, ISSN 0039-2499, E-ISSN 1524-4628, Vol. 37, nr 12, s. 2886-2891Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE - Large randomized trials have demonstrated a net benefit of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis compared with best medical treatment. However, it takes years to overcome the perioperative risk and gain the reduction in stroke or death risk. Long-term survival after CEA for asymptomatic stenosis may be an important consideration in deciding on this prophylactic procedure, but is not well documented. The aim was to analyze long-term survival after CEA for asymptomatic stenosis and the impact of risk factors in a population-based study. METHODS - The Swedish vascular registry (Swedvasc) covers all centers performing CEA. Data on all registered CEAs during 1994 to 2003 were retrieved. All patients were cross-matched with the Population-Registry for accurate data on mortality (date of death). Analyses with Kaplan-Meier curves for survival and relative odds ratio (OR) for predictors of survival were performed. RESULTS - A total of 6169 CEAs in 5808 patients were registered, with a median time at risk of 5.1 (range, 0.1 to 11.8) years. The indication for CEA was asymptomatic stenosis in 10.8% of the patients. Survival after CEA for asymptomatic stenosis was 78.2% after 5 and 45.5% after 10 years. Previous vascular surgery (OR, 1.8; 1.1 to 3.0), cardiac disease (OR, 1.7; 1.0 to 2.8), diabetes mellitus (OR, 2.3; 1.3 to 4.1), and age (OR, 1.5; 1.1 to 2.1 per 10 years) were predictors of decreased 5-year survival. CONCLUSIONS - In this population-based study of patients operated on for asymptomatic stenosis, a substantial reduction in long-term survival was observed. Predictors of decreased longevity were age at operation, diabetes, cardiac disease, and previous vascular surgery.

  • 146.
    Kragsterman, Björn
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Pärsson, Håkan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Lindbäck, Johan
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, centrumbildningar mm, Uppsala kliniska forskningscentrum (UCR).
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Björck, Martin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Outcomes of carotid endarterectomy in Sweden are improving: resluts from a population based registry2006Ingår i: Journal of Vascular Surgery, ISSN 0741-5214, E-ISSN 1097-6809, Vol. 44, nr 1, s. 79-85Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    OBJECTIVE: In large randomized trials, carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for asymptomatic stenosis has shown a net benefit compared with best medical treatment. To justify an increased number of procedures for this indication, the perioperative risk of stroke or death must not exceed that of the trials. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome in routine clinical practice in Sweden in a population-based study. METHODS: The Swedish Vascular Registry (Swedvasc) covers all centers performing CEA. Data on all registered CEAs during 1994 to 2003 were analyzed both for the whole time period and for two 5-year periods to study alterations over time. Four validation procedures of the registry were performed. Medical records were reviewed for both a random sample and a target sample (a total of 12% of the CEAs for asymptomatic stenosis). Swedvasc data were cross-matched with the In-Patient-Registry (used for reimbursement) and the Population-registry (death). RESULTS: A total of 6182 CEAs were registered, 671 being for asymptomatic stenosis. In the validation process, no missed registration of major stroke or death was found. Patients with asymptomatic stenosis had, when the whole time-period was analyzed, a perioperative combined stroke or death rate of 2.1%. Outcome improved over time; the combined stroke or death rate decreased from 3.3% (11/330) from 1994 to 1998 to 0.9% (3/341) from 1999 to 2003 (P = .026). During the second time period, no patient with a perioperative major stroke or death was reported. CONCLUSIONS: This extensively validated national audit of CEA for patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis showed results well comparable with those of the randomized trials. The results improved over time.

  • 147.
    Leppänen, Olli
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Rutanen, Juha
    Hiltunen, Mikko O
    Rissanen, Tuomas T
    Turunen, Mikko P
    Sjöblom, Tobias
    Brüggen, Josef
    Bäckström, Gudrun
    Carlsson, Marianne
    Buchdunger, Elisabeth
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Alitalo, Kari
    Heldin, Carl-Henrik
    Ostman, Arne
    Ylä-Herttuala, Seppo
    Oral imatinib mesylate (STI571/gleevec) improves the efficacy of local intravascular vascular endothelial growth factor-C gene transfer in reducing neointimal growth in hypercholesterolemic rabbits.2004Ingår i: Circulation, ISSN 1524-4539, Vol. 109, nr 9, s. 1140-6Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
  • 148. Liapis, C. D.
    et al.
    Bellos, J. K.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper, Kärlkirurgi.
    Van Bockel, J. H.
    Palombo, D.
    Wolfe, J. H. N.
    European continuing medical education in vascular surgery: 5-year results of congresses approved by the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes Section of Vascular Surgery2007Ingår i: International Journal of Angiology, ISSN 0392-9590, E-ISSN 1827-1839, Vol. 26, nr 4, s. 361-366Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    AIM: Continuing medical education (CME) can be defined as ''educational activities that serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills and professional performance of a physician to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession''. CME is a major professional responsibility. The European Board of Vascular Surgery of the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS) Section of Vascular Surgery has, through its European Vascular CME (EVCME) Committee, accredited 74 congresses during the 5-year period from 2000-2004. METHODS: Official evaluation forms were completed by the congress participants for a personal appraisal of the quality of the activities. The data in this manuscript focused on questions that were the most relevant and of the greatest interest to the participants. A statistical analysis of the results was performed utilizing ANOVA and Robust tests of equality of means as well as a posthoc analysis for further investigation, and non parametric Wilcoxon signed ranks test. RESULTS: The educational needs of participants regarding new diagnostic and therapeutic modes were stated as ''important'' and ''extremely important'' in the responses at over 80% in total. Over 75% of the participants answered ''extremely important'' and ''important'' to the question ''how important is evidence-based practice to your practice''. CONCLUSION: This survey indicates that the EVCME approved congresses had a positive impact for the vascular surgeon by updating overall knowledge on vascular surgery; the majority of comments by the participants also indicates that EVCME is fulfilling its aim to bring as much evidence-based practice as possible into the daily work schedule of the surgeon by turning knowledge acquired by CME into performance of the participants.

  • 149. Liapis, C
    et al.
    Wolfe, J
    Bergqvist, D
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Re: the impact of training in unselected patients on mortality and morbidity in carotid endarterectomy in a vascular training center and the recommendations of the European Board of Surgery Qualification in Vascular Surgery. A Rijbroek, W Wisselink, J A Rauwerda.2004Ingår i: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg, ISSN 1078-5884, Vol. 27, nr 3, s. 336-7Artikel i tidskrift (Övrigt vetenskapligt)
  • 150.
    Lindberg, F.
    et al.
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Björck, Martin
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Rasmussen, Ib Christian
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Bergqvist, David
    Uppsala universitet, Medicinska och farmaceutiska vetenskapsområdet, Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper.
    Current use of thromboembolism prophylaxis for laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients in Sweden2005Ingår i: Surgical Endoscopy, ISSN 0930-2794, E-ISSN 1432-2218, Vol. 19, nr 3, s. 386-388Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: The need for thromboembolism (TE) prophylaxis during laparoscopic surgery is not well established. The aim of this study was to investigate current TE prophylaxis in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in Sweden. METHODS: Mail questionnaire to all Surgical Departments in Sweden about the current use of thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. RESULTS: The response rate was 78 of 80 departments of surgery (98%). Seventy reported performing LC. Thirty-six percent used thromboembolism prophylaxis in all patients, 17% in most, 9% in half their patients and 39% only rarely. The current use of thromboembolism prophylaxis ranged from low-molecular-weight heparin for 7 days + stockings in all patients to no prophylaxis at all in the majority of patients. CONCLUSIONS: The use of thromboembolism prophylaxis in LC patients is highly variable, even in the small and homogenous country of Sweden. Further studies concerning the risk of TE complications after laparoscopic surgery are warranted.

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