Journal of vascular surgery
Journal of vascular surgery
Audio Summaries
Every issue of Journal of vascular surgery moves the field forward, but reading every paper cover-to-cover isn't realistic. OSLR turns each article into a 3-minute audio summary so you can stay current while you commute, round, or work out.
Recent summaries
The latest articles summarized from Journal of vascular surgery.
Contemporary outcomes of open and endovascular repair for popliteal artery aneurysms
Jun 10, 2026
This study aimed to compare the 1-year outcomes of open surgical repair using vein grafts (VG) and prosthetic grafts (PG) versus endovascular grafts (EG) for popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs). The findings indicate that VG repair is associated with significantly better outcomes, including lower rates of major adverse limb events, reinterventions, and mortality across various clinical presentations, suggesting it should be the preferred approach when suitable vein is available. In contrast, PG showed modest benefits over EG, highlighting the importance of a vein-first strategy in PAA management.
Progression of peripheral arterial disease predicts worse outcomes after dialysis access surgery
Jun 10, 2026
The authors aimed to determine the relationship between the severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and postoperative outcomes following dialysis access surgery. Their findings indicate that increasing PAD severity is significantly associated with higher rates of complications, 30-day mortality, and loss of primary patency, even in patients with asymptomatic PAD. This study underscores the necessity of considering PAD status in preoperative assessments and planning for dialysis access.
Arteriovenous Grafts Demonstrate Comparable Patency and Faster Maturation Than Basilic Vein Transposition in Octogenarians
Jun 10, 2026
This study investigates the comparative patency rates and maturation times of arteriovenous grafts (AVGs) versus basilic vein transposition (BVT) in patients aged 80 and older requiring hemodialysis access. The findings reveal that while both access types have similar secondary patency rates, AVGs mature significantly faster than BVTs, suggesting that AVGs may be a more beneficial option for older patients without suitable cephalic veins. The results support the implementation of the "Life-Plan" approach from recent KDOQI guidelines for this demographic.