Treatment of intracranial aneurysms by embolization with coils: a systematic review

EH Brilstra, GJE Rinkel, Y van der Graaf, WJJ van Rooij… - Stroke, 1999 - Am Heart Assoc
Background—Embolization with coils is increasingly used for the treatment of intracranial
aneurysms. To assess the percentage of complications, the percentage of aneurysm occlusion, …

Duplex ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography compared with digital subtraction angiography in carotid artery stenosis: a systematic review

PJ Nederkoorn, Y van der Graaf, MGM Hunink - Stroke, 2003 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose— The purpose of this work was to review and compare published
data on the diagnostic value of duplex ultrasonography (DUS), MR angiography (MRA), and …

The outcomes of ovarian cancer treatment are better when provided by gynecologic oncologists and in specialized hospitals: a systematic review

F Vernooij, P Heintz, E Witteveen, Y van der Graaf - Gynecologic oncology, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE.: There is much debate on the effect of specialized care for ovarian cancer
patients. In this review we present an overview and summary of the recent literature on this …

Vertebroplasty versus conservative treatment in acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (Vertos II): an open-label randomised trial

…, HJJ Verhaar, Y Van Der Graaf, KJ Van Everdingen… - The Lancet, 2010 - thelancet.com
Background Percutaneous vertebroplasty is increasingly used for treatment of pain in patients
with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, but the efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and …

Age at menopause as a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality

YT van der Schouw, Y van der Graaf, EW Steyerberg… - The lancet, 1996 - thelancet.com
Background Although an association of occurrence of menopause and subsequent oestrogen
deficiency with increased cardiovascular disease has been postulated, studies on this …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of conventional anterior surgery and laparoscopic surgery for inguinal-hernia repair

…, Y Van Der Graaf, CJ Van Steensel… - … England Journal of …, 1997 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Inguinal hernias can be repaired by laparoscopic techniques, which have had
better results than open surgery in several small studies. Methods We performed a …

[HTML][HTML] Oral contraceptives and the risk of myocardial infarction

…, A Algra, Y Van Der Graaf… - … England Journal of …, 2001 - Mass Medical Soc
Background An association between the use of oral contraceptives and the risk of myocardial
infarction has been found in some, but not all, studies. We investigated this association, …

Common carotid intima-media thickness and arterial stiffness: indicators of cardiovascular risk in high-risk patients the SMART study (Second Manifestations of …

…, A Algra, ML Bots, DE Grobbee, Y van der Graaf - Circulation, 1999 - Am Heart Assoc
Background—Common carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and distensibility are markers
of structural and functional vessel wall properties. Both parameters have been found in …

Age at menopause, cause-specific mortality and total life expectancy

…, Y van der Graaf, DE Grobbee, YT van der Schouw - …, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Background: A later menopause has been associated with a decreased cardiovascular risk
but with an increased risk for breast and endometrial cancer. The net effect on mortality is …

Randomised comparison of primary stent placement versus primary angioplasty followed by selective stent placement in patients with iliac-artery occlusive disease

E Tetteroo, Y van der Graaf, JL Bosch, AD van Engelen… - The Lancet, 1998 - thelancet.com
… Willem P Th M Mali and Yolanda van der Graaf were the principal investigators; they designed
the study, advised on data analysis, and applied for grants. Eric Tetteroo coordinated the …