Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Vretzakis, G."
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Blood flow measurements within optic nerve head during on-pump cardiovascular operations. A window to the brain?
Nenekidis, I.; Geiser, M.; Riva, C.; Pournaras, C.; Tsironi, E.; Vretzakis, G.; Mitilis, V.; Tsilimingas, N. (2011)This observational study is conducted to demonstrate optic nerve head (ONH) blood flow alterations during extracorporeal circulation (ECC) in routine on-pump cardiovascular operations in order to evaluate the perfusion ... -
eComment: Multimodal approach for blood conservation in cardiac surgery and the importance of avoiding hemodilution
Stamoulis, K. G.; Mikroulis, D.; Flossos, A.; Vretzakis, G. (2011) -
Endovascular Stent-Graft Repair of Major Abdominal Arteriovenous Fistula: A Systematic Review
Antoniou, G. A.; Koutsias, S.; Karathanos, C.; Sfyroeras, G. S.; Vretzakis, G.; Giannoukas, A. D. (2009)Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of endovascular stent-graft repair of major abdominal arteriovenous fistulas. Methods: The English literature was systematically searched using the MEDLINE electronic database up to January ... -
Hybrid Endovascular and Open Treatment of Severe Multilevel Lower Extremity Arterial Disease
Antoniou, G. A.; Sfyroeras, G. S.; Karathanos, C.; Achouhan, H.; Koutsias, S.; Vretzakis, G.; Giannoukas, A. D. (2009)Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of simultaneous combined endovascular and open tower extremity arterial reconstruction. Design: Case series study with retrospective analysis of prospectively collected ... -
Hybrid procedures for the treatment of multi-focal ipsilateral internal carotid and proximal common carotid or innominate artery lesions
Karathanos, C.; Sfyroeras, G. S.; Stamoulis, K.; Drakou, A.; Vretzakis, G.; Giannoukas, A. D. (2011)We report three cases with concomitant ipsilateral proximal common carotid and internal carotid artery stenosis treated in one stage with carotid endarterectomy and retrograde primary stenting of the common carotid artery. ... -
Impact of intraoperative hypotension on hospital stay in major abdominal surgery
Tassoudis, V.; Vretzakis, G.; Petsiti, A.; Stamatiou, G.; Bouzia, K.; Melekos, M.; Tzovaras, G. (2011)Although the relationship between preoperative risk factors and outcomes has been extensively studied, the effect of intraoperative hemodynamic changes in a patient's postoperative course has been less well defined. We ... -
Malpractice issues in modern anaesthesiology
Mavroforou, A.; Stamatiou, G.; Koutsias, S.; Michalodimitrakis, E.; Vretzakis, G.; Giannoukas, A. D. (2007)Medical malpractice has been raised as an important problem in daily practice, while the media and public remain unforgiving to those perceived to have harmed the patients' life. This article highlights important legal ... -
Monitoring of brain oxygen saturation (INVOS) in a protocol to direct blood transfusions during cardiac surgery: a prospective randomized clinical trial
Vretzakis, G.; Georgopoulou, S.; Stamoulis, K.; Tassoudis, V.; Mikroulis, D.; Giannoukas, A.; Tsilimingas, N.; Karanikolas, M. (2013)Background: Blood transfusions are common in cardiac surgery, but have been associated with increased morbidity and long-term mortality. Efforts to reduce blood product use during cardiac surgery include fluid restriction ... -
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia With Levobupivacaine for 6 Postoperative Days Attenuates Sympathetic Activation After Thoracic Surgery
Simeoforidou, M.; Vretzakis, G.; Bareka, M.; Chantzi, E.; Flossos, A.; Giannoukas, A.; Tsilimingas, N. (2011)Objective: To investigate the impact of 2 postoperative analgesic regimens on heart rate variability in patients who underwent thoracotomy. Design: A prospective, randomized trial. Setting: A single-institutional study in ... -
Why are thoracic operations postponed?
Tagarakis, G. I.; Voucharas, C.; Simopoulos, V.; Karangelis, D.; Daskalopoulos, M. E.; Parisis, C.; Tsantilas, A.; Sataitidis, I.; Lampoura, S.; Vretzakis, G.; Tsilimingas, N. B. (2012)Aim: To investigate and present the reasons that cause the postponement of thoracic surgical operations. Methods: We retrospectively included in the study all patients submitted to elective thoracic surgery in our department ...