Tag Dennis F. Byk

Vascular laboratory surveillance of infrainguinal bypass graft function has evolved to a recommended standard of patient care. The rationale for testing is based on the progressive nature of atherosclerosis and the propensity of both autologous vein and prosthetic conduits to…

Understanding the pathophysiology and management of extremity causalgia, a complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS), is relevant to the practice of vascular surgery. Patient referrals for extremity complaints (pain, cyanosis, skin temperature changes, edema) can mimic arterial and venous disease, but…