Consistent engagement with current medical literature enables clinicians to apply the latest evidence-based treatment and integrate research into clinical practice. This approach enhances patient outcomes by facilitating more effective and individualized care.

Today, we’re showcasing some of the latest vascular surgery-related articles published recently across medical journals. The topics in today’s rundown include endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), acute limb ischemia, and carotid endarterectomy.

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) Articles

Trends and Scientific Evolution in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) Research: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Study Using VOSviewer

  • Journal of Endovascular Therapy, January 2026
  • Description: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become a standard treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms. However, the evolution of EVAR research and its global landscape remain underexplored. This bibliometric analysis aims to map publication trends, identify key contributors, and analyze thematic shifts in EVAR literature over the past three decades.
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Optimizing Femoral Access in EVAR: A Multicentric Comparison of Percutaneous and Surgical Approaches in Elective and Urgent Settings

  • Annals of Vascular Surgery, January 2026
  • Description: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become the preferred alternative to open repair for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, offering lower short-term mortality and morbidity. This study investigates the impact of percutaneous femoral access versus surgical cutdown in elective and urgent/emergent EVAR procedures.
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Addressing Endograft Infection After EVAR

  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology, January 2026
  • Description: Although rare, endograft infection is a severe complication of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), usually requiring open endograft explantation and aortic reconstruction. This single-center retrospective series analyzed 9 consecutive patients who underwent EVAR explantation for infection from 2004 to 2023.
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Acute Limb Ischemia Articles

Acute Limb Ischemia Secondary to Left Brachial Artery Occlusion in a 45-year-old Woman: A Case Report

  • Medicine, December 2025
  • Description: Acute limb ischemia is a vascular emergency that occurs when blood flow to a limb suddenly decreases, putting the limb at risk if not treated promptly. Acute limb ischemia accounts for 11% of all vascular emergencies, among which arm ischemia is relatively rare. It is caused by occlusion of the brachial artery, most commonly by vascular thromboembolism. [The authors] report a female patient with left upper limb ischemia induced by occlusion of the brachial artery.
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Endovascular Versus Open Surgical Approach in Patients with Acute Limb Ischemia

  • Journal of Vascular Surgery, November 2025
  • Description: This meta-analysis compares clinical outcomes and procedural complications of endovascular vs open surgical techniques for the treatment of acute limb ischemia.
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Carotid Endarterectomy Articles

Safety of Carotid Endarterectomy in the Elderly and Octogenarian Population: a Nationwide Study Including 80,000 Patients

  • Neurosurgical Review, February 2026
  • Description: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is an established procedure for stroke prevention in patients with carotid artery stenosis. While CEA is considered safe in younger patients, perioperative risks in octogenarians remain debated, with current guidelines classifying the procedure as "high-risk" in this patient population. This study aimed to evaluate short-term outcomes of CEA across age groups and to assess whether comorbidity burden better predicts outcomes than chronological age.
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Comparison of Carotid Endarterectomy with Primary Closure Versus Patch Angioplasty

  • BMC Surgery, February 2026
  • Description: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a critical intervention for carotid artery stenosis, a leading cause of stroke. This study compares two CEA techniques primary closure and patch angioplasty, evaluating their impact on short- and long-term outcomes, particularly recurrent stenosis and stroke incidence.
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Risk Factors for Perioperative Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, and Death in Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy Under Local Anesthesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

  • Frontiers in Surgery, January 2026
  • Description: Patients with vascular disease undergoing surgery face increased perioperative risks, and those scheduled for carotid endarterectomy represent a particularly vulnerable subgroup. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and identify predictors of adverse postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy under local/regional anesthesia, and compare these outcomes with those of general anesthesia where comparative data were available.
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