Predicting the learning curve and failures of total percutaneous endovascular aortic aneurysm repair Carlos F. Bechara, MD, MS, Neal R. Barshes, MD, MPH, George Pisimisis, MD, Huiting Chen, MD, Taemee Pak, BS, Peter H. Lin, MD, Panagiotis Kougias, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 57, Issue 1, Pages 72-76 (January 2013) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2012.07.050 Copyright © 2013 Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Ultrasound is used to access the common femoral artery in the middle of a healthy segment. Arrow pointing to tip of the needle. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2013 57, 72-76DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2012.07.050) Copyright © 2013 Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Predicted probability of percutaneous failure over time. The curve is steepest during the first 18 months. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2013 57, 72-76DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2012.07.050) Copyright © 2013 Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Predicted probability of device failure over time (Prostar in the blue curve and Proglide in the red curve). Prior experience with Proglide use does not offer any advantage. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2013 57, 72-76DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2012.07.050) Copyright © 2013 Terms and Conditions