Dr. K. Athirath Reddy, Vascular Surgery

Research

Publications and research in Hyderabad

Journal papers, work in progress, conference presentations, prizes, and the current research project.

Record

Journal papers

  • A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of prophylactic systemic antibiotics in inguinal hernioplasty

    IJSSR

  • Clinico-sonological evaluation of right iliac fossa mass

    IJSSR

  • Validation of LRINEC score for necrotising fasciitis

    JMSCR

  • Outcome of infrapopliteal angioplasty in advanced diabetic ischemic foot ulcers

    Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (IJVES)

  • Mycotic aortic aneurysm caused by Acinetobacter baumanii complex: a rare case

    Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (IJVES)

  • Brachial artery pseudoaneurysm presenting as median nerve neuropathy

    Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (IJVES)

In progress

  • A rare case of pseudoaneurysm with true brachial artery aneurysm: surgical approach with interposition autologous graft — IJVES
  • A rare case of true aneurysm of dorsalis pedis artery — IJVES
  • A rare complication of AV fistula, ARHI: surgical repair by a modification of the RUDI technique — IJVES

Meetings

Presentations

  • Award-category paper, “Paediatric Pancreatic Lesions Requiring Surgical Intervention: Our Experience”, at KSCASICON, February 2017.
  • “Validation of LRINEC Score for Necrotising Fascitis” at the Surgical Society of Bangalore, October 2017.
  • Research-award paper, “Cephalic Vein Distensibility as a Predictor of Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation”, at VAICON 2022.
  • “Endovascular Intervention for Central Venous Obstruction in Patients on Hemodialysis” at VSICON 2020.
  • Poster, “A Rare Case of Crutch Induced Axillo-axillary Aneurysmal AVF”, at VSICON 2020.
  • Poster, “A Rare Case of Gluteal Artery Aneurysm – Endovascular Management”, at VSICON 2021.

Recognition

Prizes

  • Second prize for the paper “Paediatric Pancreatic Lesions Requiring Surgical Intervention: Our Experience” at the Surgical Society of Bangalore, October 2016.
  • First prize for the paper “Validation of LRINEC Score for Necrotising Fascitis” at the Surgical Society of Bangalore, October 2017.
  • Winners of Midterm VSICON 2021, conducted by the Vascular Society of India.
  • First prize for the paper “A Rare Case of True Aneurysm of Ulnar Artery” at the Chennai Vascular Society, December 2021.
  • Thiru G. K. Moopanar Gold Medal for the best outgoing student in MCh Vascular Surgery, September 2022.

Practice

Interests in vascular surgery

  • Minimally invasive techniques

    Endovascular procedures for peripheral arterial disease and aortic aneurysms.

  • Research and innovation

    Therapeutic approaches for chronic venous insufficiency and critical limb ischemia.

  • Vascular imaging

    Imaging for diagnosis and for planning an intervention.

  • Complex aortic repairs

    Hybrid and open surgical approaches to complex aortic disease.

  • Academic work

    Mentoring trainees and contributing to research and publications in vascular surgery.

  • Care beyond large centres

    Vascular care for people in places with limited resources, including camps organised away from the main hospital.

Ongoing

Current project

Co-investigator

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of medical devices used as an adjuvant in the treatment of venous leg ulcers

Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences. Ongoing.

To assess three treatment arms as adjuvant therapy for venous leg ulcers, looking at ulcer healing rates and reduction in wound size from clinical evaluation of the affected area.

Open-label, randomised, multicentric, post-market clinical study.

7 years of experience and more than 1,000 procedures are recorded in the practice brief. They are not a publication metric and they are not a statement of outcomes.

Patient education articles are general explanations and are not indexed as the doctor's papers.

The specialist

Dr. K. Athirath Reddy

Consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon and diabetic foot specialist.

Patient education

Health information

General articles for patients and families. They are not the doctor’s journal papers.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Short answers about vascular consultation, the clinic, and urgent symptoms.

What does a vascular surgeon treat?

A vascular surgeon assesses and treats diseases of the arteries and veins, other than the heart itself and the vessels inside the brain. This includes varicose veins, peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, dialysis access problems, vascular injury, and many complications of poor circulation, including diabetic foot disease.

When should I consult a vascular surgeon?

Arrange a consultation for leg pain on walking, varicose veins with aching or skin change, a foot or leg wound that is not healing, new leg swelling, or a known circulation problem. Sudden severe limb pain, a cold pale limb, heavy bleeding, chest pain, or sudden breathlessness needs emergency care, not a routine clinic visit.

What are the common symptoms of varicose veins?

Common symptoms are twisted visible veins, aching, heaviness, itching, ankle swelling, and cramps. Some people have few symptoms. Skin darkening, hard patches of skin, bleeding from a vein, or an ulcer near the ankle should be assessed.

What are the warning signs of poor blood circulation in the legs?

Warning signs include calf or thigh pain on walking that eases with rest, cold feet, pale or shiny skin, and wounds that heal slowly. Pain in the foot at rest, or a toe that becomes blue or black, needs prompt medical assessment.

When should a diabetic foot ulcer be evaluated?

A diabetic foot ulcer should be evaluated as soon as it is noticed. Do not wait to see whether it closes on its own. Fever, spreading redness, a foul smell, black tissue, or a suddenly cold foot needs same-day emergency care.

What is peripheral arterial disease?

Peripheral arterial disease is narrowing of the arteries that supply the limbs, most often the legs. It is commonly related to fatty deposits in the artery wall. It may cause pain on walking and, when more severe, pain at rest or tissue loss.

Jade Clinics, Kokapet

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