Introduction. Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA) is a life-threatening emergency with high mortality. While conventional risk factors are well recognized, emerging evidence suggests environmental temperature may also influence rupture risk. This relationship has not been studied in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of this study is to inv...

By Muhamed Djedović, Armin Sljivo, Bedrudin Banjanovic1, Haris Vukas, Edin Kabil, Alden Begic, Samed Djedović

Aim: To investigate the impact of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology on vascular surgery, focusing on its role in preoperative planning and surgical training. Methods: A systematic review was conducted of studies published between 2017 and 2024 that evaluated 3D printing in vascular surgery. Databases searched included MEDLINE an...

By Haris Vukas, Samra Kadić-Vukas, Sumeja Ćatić, Ruvejda Dizdarević, Farah Dedović, Nail Šehić, Merim Jusufbegović

Aim To determine preferable type of treatment in our clinical circumstances by following two groups of patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI), who were treated endovascularly and surgically. Methods Research was carried out in the form of a prospective study of 80 patients with CLI and TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) C or D type of...

By Dragan Totić, Vesna Ðurović Sarajlić, Haris Vranić, Amel Hadžimehmedagić, Nedžad Rustempašić, Muhamed Djedović, Haris Vukas, Alen Ahmetašević

Aim To compare hospital costs of acute limb ischemia treatment in two periods of time and to show evidence of long-term repercussions on reducing costs during successful treatment. Methods Retrospective analysis of data obtained from 100 patients' medical history in the period 2000-2016 at the Clinic of Vascular Surgery Sarajevo: group A-60 patient...

By Haris Vukas, Samra Kadić-Vukas, Senad Dervišević, Adis Salihbegović, Haris Vranić, Muhamed Djedović, Amel Hadžimehmedagić, Dragan Totić