Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Florida, USA

Biography

Dr. Houssam Farres is a highly experienced vascular surgeon based in Jacksonville, Florida, and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. He earned his medical degree from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Farres is one of three specialists in vascular surgery at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, where he provides expert care in a wide range of vascular conditions. His expertise includes vascular diseases, endovascular surgery, aortic diseases, angiography, atherosclerosis, Doppler ultrasonography, and the use of stents. Dr. Farres is also fluent in Arabic and French, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population. He is known for his comprehensive approach to care, utilizing both surgical and non-surgical methods to treat complex vascular conditions. Dr. Farres accepts a variety of health insurance plans, making his specialized services accessible to a broad range of patients in the Jacksonville area.

Publications

• Short Communication   
  Spinal Cord Ischemia Prevention in Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: The Role of Temporary Aneurysm Sac Perfusion
  Author(s): Houssam Farres* and Yaman Alsabbagh
  
  Spinal Cord Ischemia (SCI) is a dreadful complication following Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm (TAAA) repair, often resulting in paralysis and significantly reducing patient quality of life. The primary strategies for SCI prevention are Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) drainage and permissive hypertension. Staging the repair by at least five days is another strategy employed in endovascular and open repairs. Temporary Aneurysm Sac Perfusion (TASP) is a newly adopted technique in staged TAAA repair that reduces SCI risk by promoting the development of spinal collateral networks, making it an effective adjunct in both endovascular and hybrid staged TAAA repairs... View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-6925.24.12.566

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Other relevant publications from this author

• 1. Open Surgical Repair in a Patient With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and Extensive Vascular Compromise: A Case Report and Literature Review
  2. Retrograde Open Mesenteric Stenting: A Case Report and Literature Review
  3. Deep venous arterialization in critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI): Case series and literature review
  4. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair (TAAA): How we do it
  5. Institutionalized Adoption of a Protocol for the Management of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome Correlates with Improved Surgical Outcomes