Dr. Efthymios (Makis) Avgerinos is a Vascular Surgeon, Professor of Surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in USA.
He was born in Athens, Greece in 1975. In 2001 he earned his medical degree from the University of Thessaly Medical School (Greece), and in 2006 his Ph.D. from the University of Athens.
In 2011 he completed his residency in Vascular Surgery at the Department of Vascular Surgery of the University of Athens, Greece. During his residency years, he had short clinical fellowships in King's Hospital, London, UK and in Stadtische Kliniken, Frankfurt, Germany.
Dr. Avgerinos got certified by the European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS) in 2012.
Since 2011 and up to 2021 he has been working in USA.
In September 2020 he returned to Greece and he is currently co-Director of the Clinic of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Athens Medical Center and visiting Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Athens.
Dr. Avgerinos has published more than 200 peer reviewed papers and chapters in vascular surgery and his work has been widely cited and recognized with international awards.
He has served in the Executive Councils of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS), European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS) and International Society for Vascular Surgery (ISVS).
SCIENTIFIC WORK - PUBLICATIONS
ORIGINAL ARTICLES IN PEER REVIEWED MEDICAL JOURNALS
1. Shukla AJ, Eid R, Fish L, Avgerinos E, Marone L, Makaroun M, Chaer RA. Contemporary outcomes of intact and ruptured visceral artery aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 2015 in press
2. Singh M, Hager E, Avgerinos E, Genovese E, Mapara K, Makaroun M. Choosing the correct treatment for acute aortic type B dissection. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2015;56:217-29
3. Avgerinos ED, Chaer RA. Catheter-directed interventions for acute pulmonary embolism. J Vasc Surg 2014 in press
4. Avgerinos ED, McEnaney R, Chaer RA. Surgical and endovascular interventions for nutcracker syndrome. Semin Vasc Surg 2013;26:170-77
5. Avgerinos ED, Go C, Ling J, Makaroun MS, Chaer RA. Survival and long term cardiovascular outcomes following cartoid endarterectomy in patients with chronic renal insufficiency. Ann Vasc Surg 2014 in press
6. Avgerinos ED, Chaer RA, Makaroun MS. Type II endoleaks. J Vasc Surg 2014 in press
7. Taha AJ, Byrne RM, Avgerinos ED, Marone LK, Makaroun MS, Chaer RA. Comparative effectiveness of endovascular versus surgical revascularization for acute lower extremity ischemia. J Vasc Surg 2014 in press
8. You TH, Sidaoui J, Marone LK, Avgerinos ED, Makaroun MS, Chaer RA. Limited survival in dialysis patients undergoing intact abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 2014;60:908-913
9. Kopanakis N, Saiti A, Avgerinos ED, Masselou K, Simiri M, Mandaraka A, Vasiliadis G, Katergiannakis V. Serum VEGF and bFGF in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. Ann Ital Chir 2014;85:203-6
10. Moris D, Mantonakis E, Avgerinos E, Makris M, Bakoyiannis C, Pikoulis E, Georgopoulos S. Novel biomarkers of abdominal aortic aneurysm disease: identifying gaps and dispelling misperceptions. Biomed Res Int 2014 in press
11. Avgerinos ED, Hager ES, Jeyabalan G, Marone L, Makaroun MS, Chaer RA. Inferior vena cava filter placement during thrombolysis for acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis. J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders 2014 in press
12. Hager ES, You T, Avgerinos ED, Naddaf A, Jeyabalan G, Marone L, Chaer RA. Anatomic and functional outcomes of pharmacomechanical and catheter-directed thrombolysis of iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis. J Vasc Surg: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders 2014 in press
13. Byrne, RM, Taha AG, Avgerinos E., Marone LK, Makaroun MS, Chaer RA. Contemporary outcomes of endovascular interventions for acute limb ischemia. J Vasc Surg 2014;59:988-95
14. Avgerinos ED, Aksoy M, Bisdas T, et al, on behalf of the European Vascular Surgeons in Training (EVST). Vascular Training Profiles across Europe. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2013;46:719-725
15. Avgerinos ED, Bath J, Stevens J, McDaniel B, Marone L, Dillavou E, Cho JS, Makaroun MS, Chaer RA. Technical and patient related characteristics associated with challenging retrieval of IVC filters. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2013;46:353-9
16. Avgerinos ED, Kakisis JD, Moulakakis MS, Giannakopoulos TG, Sfyroeras G, Antonopoulos CN, Kadoglou MD, Liapis CD. Statins influence long term restenosis and cardiovascular events following carotid endarterectomy. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2013 [Epub ahead of print]
17. Moulakakis KG, Papapetrou A, Giannakopoulos TG, Avgerinos ED, Kakisis J, Brountzos EN, Liapis CD. The chimney graft technique for preserving renal arteries in stent-graft sealing zones. Vasa 2012;41:295-300
18. Kakisis JD, Avgerinos ED, Antonopoulos CN, Giannakopoulos TG, Moulakakis K, Liapis CD. The European society for vascular surgery guidelines for carotid intervention: an updated independent assessment and literature review. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2012;44:238-43
19. Giannakopoulos TG, Moulakakis K, Sfyroeras GS, Avgerinos ED, Antonopoulos CN, Kakisis JD, Karakitsos P, Brountzos EN, Liapis CD. Association between plaque echogenicity and embolic material captured in filter during protected carotid angioplasty and stenting. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2012;43:627-31
20. Dalainas I, Avgerinos ED, Daskalopoulos ME, Papapetrou A, Papasideris CP, Katsikas V, Xiromeritis K, Moulakakis K, Gianakopoulos T, Liapis CD. The critical role of the external carotid artery in cerebral perfusion of patients with total occlusion of the internal carotid artery. Int Angiol 2012;31:16-21
21. Moulakakis KG, Mylonas SN, Avgerinos E, Papapetrou A, Kakisis JD, Brountzos EN, Liapis CD. The chimney graft technique for preserving visceral vessels during endovascular treatment of aortic pathologies. J Vasc Surg 2012;55:1497-503
22. Pikoulis E, Karavokiros J, Veltsista K, Diamantis T, Griniatsos J, Basios N, Avgerinos E, Marinos G, Kaliakmanis V. Abdominal scar endometriosis after caesarean section: report of five cases. West Indian Med J 2011;60:351-3.
23. Kakisis JD, Avgerinos E, Giannakopoulos T, Moulakakis K, Papapetrou A, Liapis CD. Balloon angioplasty vs nitinol stent placement in the treatment of venous anastomotic stenoses of hemodialysis grafts after surgical thrombectomy. J Vasc Surg. 2012;55:472-8
24. Perdikides TP, Georgiadis GS, Avgerinos ED, Paraskevas KI, Siafakas KX, Katsargyris A, Fotis T, Lagios KG. Percutaneous endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms: Clinical evaluation and literature results. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol 2012;21:342-50
25. Moulakakis K, Mylonas S, Avgerinos ED, Giannakopoulos T, Kakisis J, Liapis CD. Hybrid open endovascular technique for aortic thoracoabdominal pathologies. Circulation 2011;124:2670-80
26. Dimitroulis D, Katsargyris A, Klonaris C, Avgerinos ED, Fragou-Plemenou M, Kouraklis G, Liapis CD.Telomerase expression on aortic wall endothelial cells is attenuated in abdominal aortic aneurysms compared to healthy nonaneurysmal aortas. J Vasc Surg 2011 [Epub ahead of print]
27. Brountzos EN, Moulakakis KG, Avgerinos ED, Dalainas I, Giannakopoulos TG, Kakisis J, Ptohis ND, Preza O, Liapis CD. Retrograde transpopliteal approach of iliofemoral lesions. Vasc Endovasc Surg 2012;45:646-50
28. Avgerinos ED, Dalainas I, Kakisis J, Moulakakis K, Giannakopoulos T, Liapis CD. Endograft accommodation on the aortic bifurcation. An overview of anatomical fixation and implications for long term graft stability. J Endovasc Ther 2011;18:462-70
29. Avgerinos ED, Brountzos E, Lazaris Am, Papapetrou A, Ptohis N, Giannakopoulos TG, Liapis CD. Changing trends in assessment and management of carotid body tumors: A 35-year experience. Vascular 2011;19(5):250-6
30. Avgerinos ED, Kadoglou NPE, Moulakakis K, Giannakopoulos T, Liapis C. Current Role of Biomarkers in Carotid Disease: a Systematic Review? Int J Stroke 2011;6:337-45
31. Moulakakis KG, Dalainas I, Giannakopoulos TG, Avgerinos E, Liapis CD. Abdominal aortic endograft proximal collapse resulting in aortic aneurysm ruprure. Vascular 2011;19:159-62.
32. Dalainas I, Avgerinos ED, Liapis CD. Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia: What a Vascular Surgeon Needs to Know. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2011;52:81-8
33. Tsekouras N, Avgerinos ED, Moulakakis K, Papasideris C, Giannakopoulos T, Liapis CD. Vascular surgery training and its relationship to other surgical specialties. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2011;52:47-51
34. Moulakakis KG, Dalainas I, Mylonas S, Giannakopoulos T, Avgerinos E, Liapis CD. Conversion to Open Repair after Endografting for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: a review of causes, incidence, results and surgical techniques of reconstruction. J Endovasc Ther 2010;17:694-702
35. Avgerinos ED, Katsargyris A, Papapetrou A, Moulakakis K, Klonaris C, Liapis CD. Should the size threshold for elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair be lowered in the endovascular era? No. Angiology 2010;61(7):620-3
36. Kadoglou NP, Avgerinos ED, Liapis CD. An update on markers of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes. Biomark Med 2010;4(4):601-9
37. Moulakakis K, Avgerinos E, Giannakopoulos T, Papapetrou A, Brountzos E, Liapis CD. An update on E-vita abdominal endograft. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2010;51(4):533-8
38. Avgerinos ED, Brountzos EN, Dalainas I, Liapis CD. Are symptomatic patients appropriate for carotid artery stenting? Yes. Vascular 2010;18(4):189-93
39. Moulakakis KG, Mylonas S, Avgerinos ED, Kotsis T, Liapis CD. An update of the role of endovascular repair in blunt carotid artery trauma. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010;40(3):312-9
40. Liapis CD, Bell PR, Mikhailidis D, Sivenius J, Nicolaides A, Fernandes e Fernandes J, Biasi G, Norgren L; ESVS Guidelines Collaborators: Avgerinos ED, et al. ESVS guidelines. Section A -Prevention in patients with carotid artery stenosis. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2010;8(5):673-81
41. Liapis CD, Bell PR, Mikhailidis D, Sivenius J, Nicolaides A, Fernandes e Fernandes J, Biasi G, Norgren L; ESVS Guidelines Collaborators: Avgerinos ED, et al. ESVS guidelines. Section B -Diagnosis and investigation of patients with carotid stenosis. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2010;8(5):682-91
42. Verikokos C, Avgerinos ED, Chatziioannou A, Katsargyris A, Klonaris C. Endovascular repair of a persistent sciatic aneurysm. Vascular 2010;18(3):162-5
43. Griniatsos J, Sougioutltzis S, Giaslakiotis K, Gazouli M, Prassas E, Felekouras E, Michail O, Avgerinos E, Pikoulis E, Kouraklis G, Delladetsima I, Tzivras M. Does Helicobacter pylori identification in the mucosa of the gallbladder correlate with cholesterol gallstone formation? West Indian Med J 2009;58(5):428-32
44. Moulakakis G, Avgerinos ED, Liapis CD. The hypothesis regarding the benefit of carotid endarterectomy under locoregional anesthesia in prevention of stroke may be unanswered. Angiology 2010;61(7):624-6
45. Pikoulis E, Avgerinos ED, Pedeli X, Karavokyros J, Bassios N, Anagnostopoulou S. Medical students' perceptions on factors influencing a surgical career: The fate of general surgery in Greece. Surgery 2010;148(3):510-5
46. Lagios K, Avgerinos ED, Tsoumakidou G, perdikides T. Emergency management of a fenestration related endoleak. J Vasc Interven Radiol 2010;21(1):163-5
47. Dalainas I, Avgerinos ED. Regarding "Abdominal aortic aneurysm diameter: a comparison of ultrasound measurements with those from standard and three-dimensional computed tomography reconstruction". J Vasc Surg 2010;51(1):287
48. Kostopanagiotou G, Avgerinos E, Markidou E, Voiniadis P, Chondros C, Theodoraki K, Smyrniotis V, Arkadopoulos N. Protective Effect of NAC Preconditioning Against Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Piglet Small Bowel Transplantation: Effects on Plasma TNF, IL-8, Hyaluronic Acid, and NO. J Surg Res 2011;168(2):301-5
49. Kadoglou NP, Gerasimidis T, Kapelouzou A, Moumtzouoglou A, Avgerinos ED, Kakisis JD, Karayannacos PE, Liapis CD. Beneficial changes of serum calcification markers and contralateral carotid plaques echogenicity after combined carotid artery stenting plus intensive lipid lowering therapy in patients with bilateral carotid stenosis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010;39(3):258-65
50. Kakisis JD, Avgerinos ED, Liapis CD. Analysis of the evidence behind the ESVS guidelines for the invasive treatment of carotid stenosis. Acta Chir Belg 2009;109(5):574-80
51. Avgerinos ED, Brountzos EN, Ptohis N, Giannakopoulos T, Papapetrou A, Liapis CD. Urgent CAS for patients in high neurologic risk. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2009;50(6):761-6.
52. Verikokos C, Moschou M, Karanikola E, Vgenopoulou S, Bellos J, Roukanas P, Avgerinos E. Acute limb ischemia in a patient with cardiac amyloidosis: a case report. Cases J. 2009;8;2:8525
53. Perdikides T, Georgiadis GS, Avgerinos ED, Fotis T, Verikokos C, Hopkinson BR, Lagios K. The aorfix stent-graft to treat infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms with angulated necks and/or tortuous iliac arteries: midterm results. J Endovasc Ther. 2009;16(5):567-76.
54. Klonaris C, Bellos JK, Katsargyris A, Avgerinos ED, Moschou M, Verikokos C. Endovascular repair of two tandem profunda femoris artery aneurysms. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2009;20(9):1253-4.
55. Dalainas I, Avgerinos ED. Regarding "Brain and spinal cord protection during simultaneous aortic arch and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair". J Vasc Surg. 2009;50(3):705-6
56. Avgerinos ED, Dalainas I, Liapis C. The transformation of vascular surgeons to vascular specialists: policy or necessity? Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2009;43(3):233-7
57. Avgerinos ED, Kostopanagiotou G, Costopanagiotou C, Kopanakis N, Andreadou I, Lekka M, Nakos G, Smyrniotis V. Intestinal Preconditioning Ameliorates Ischemia-Reperfusion Induced Acute Lung Injury in Rats: An Experimental Study. J Surg Res. 2010;160(2):294-301
58. Liapis CD, Avgerinos ED, Kadoglou NP, Kakisis JD. Reply Letter to the editor regarding "What a vascular surgeon should know and do about atherosclerotic risk factors" J Vasc Surg 2009;50(3):707
59. Liapis CD, Avgerinos ED, Kadoglou NP, Kakisis JD. What a vascular surgeon should know and do about atherosclerotic risk factors. J Vasc Surg. 2009;49(5):1348-54
60. Liapis CD, Bell PR, Mikhailidis D, Sivenius J, Nicolaides A, Fernandes e Fernandes J, Biasi G, Norgren L; ESVS Guidelines Collaborators: Avgerinos ED, et al. ESVS guidelines. Invasive treatment for carotid stenosis: indications, techniques. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2009;37(4 Suppl):1-19.
61. Klonaris C, Verikokos C, Avgerinos ED, Bellos J, Katsargyris A, Liapis CD.Stent-graft repair of isolated iliac aneurysms with wide or ectatic necks with use of inverted zenith device legs. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2009;20(3):403-6
62. Pavlakis E, Avgerinos E, Stathoulopoulos A, Godevenos D, Diamantopoulou K, Thomas-Tsagli E, Condilis N, Smailis D, Christianakis E, Tsatsoulis P, Skandalakis P, Filippou D. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the gastric serosa protruding to the greater omentum. Report of a giant tumor with a rare histological pattern. Ann Ital Chir. 2008;79(5):363-6.
63. Pikoulis E, Msaouel P, Avgerinos ED, Anagnostopoulou S, Tsigris C. Evolution of medical education in ancient Greece. Chin Med J (Engl). 2008;121(21):2202-6
64. Klonaris C, Avgerinos ED, Katsargyris A, Matthaiou A, Georgopoulos S, Psarros V, Bastounis E. Endovascular repair of a right-sided descending thoracic aortic aneurysm associated with a right aortic arch and a left subclavian artery arising from a Kommerell's diverticulum. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2009;32(4):758-61. Epub 2008 Nov 22
65. Liapis CD, Avgerinos ED, Sillesen H, Beneddetti-Valentini F, Cairols M, Van Bockel JH, Bergqvist D, Greenhalgh R. Vascular training and endovascular practice in Europe. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2009;37(1):109-15. Epub 2008 Nov 5.
66. Liapis CD, Avgerinos ED. Re-defining outcome measurements in endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: mortality rates are just not enough. Ann Vasc Surg 2008;22:494-5
67. Perdikides T, Avgerinos E, Christianakis E, Fotis T, Chronopoulos A, Siafakas KX, Paschalidis N, Filippou DK. Bilateral giant femoropopliteal artery aneurysms: a case report. J Med Case Reports 2008;2:114
68. Chatzipetrou M, Avgerinos E, Christianakis E, Barbaras G, Paschalidis N, Stathoulopoulos A, Tsatsoulis P, Smailis D, Filippou D. Hepatic abscess in a pre-existed simple hepatic cyst as a late complication of sigmoid colon ruptured diverticula: a case report. J Med Case Reports 2008;2:83
69. Avgerinos ED, Pavlakis E, Stathoulopoulos A, Manoukas E, Skarpas G, Tsatsoulis P. Clinical Presentations and Surgical Management of Liver Hydatidosis. Our 20 year experience. HPB(Oxford) 2006; 8:189-193
70. Siafakas KX, Avgerinos ED, Papalambros A, Perdikides T. Delayed 31st day traumatic hemothorax on acenocoumarol for aortic valve replacement. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg 2008;14:70-2
71. Kailidou E, Pavlakis EG, katsiva V, Avgerinos E, Tibishrani M, Christianakis E, Condilis N, Skandalakis P, Pikoulis E, Filippou D. Misleading interpretation of distended post-op bowel images in Helical CT scan. Ann Ital Chir 2007;78:315-7
72. Kostopanagiotou G, Avgerinos E, Costopanagiotou C, Arkadopoulos N, Andreadou I, Diamantopoulou K, Lekka M, Smyrniotis V, Nakos G. Acute lung injury in a rat model of intestinal ischemia-reperfusion: the potential time depended role of phospholipases A(2). J Surg Res 2008;147:108-16
73. Perdikides TP, Avgerinos ED, Lagios K, Ziegler P, Stelter WJ. Improving endograft stability by accommodation onto the aortic bifurcation. J Endovasc Ther. 2007;14:634-8
74. Ziegler P, Avgerinos ED, Umscheid T, Perdikides T, Stelter WJ. Fenestrated endografting for aortic aneurysm repair: a 7-year experience. J Endovasc Ther 2007;14:609-18.
75. Ziegler P, Perdikides T, Avgerinos ED, Umscheid T, Stelter WJ. Fenestrated and branched grafts for para-anastomotic aortic aneurysm repair. J Endovasc Ther. 2007;14:513-9
76. Ziegler P, Avgerinos ED, Umscheid T, Perdikides T, Erz K, Stelter WJ. Branhed iliac bifurcation: 6-years experience with endovascular preservation of internal iliac artery flow. J Vasc Surg 2007;46:204-10
77. Perdikides T, Avgerinos E, Lagios K, Siafakas KX. Sizeable Carotid Body Tumor Excision by Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator: a New Technical Approach. Ann Vasc Surg 2007;21:117-21.
78. Filippou DK, Avgerinos ED, Pavlakis E, Rizos S. Alternative interventional multimodality therapies for the management of liver malignancies. J BUON 2005;10:23-33
79. Pikoulis E, Daskalakis P, Avgerinos ED, Gougoudi E, Karavokyros I, Leppäniemi A, Pavlakis E, Filippou DK, Psalidas N, Condilis N, Tsatsoulis P. Blunt trauma to the extrahepatic biliary tract. Multicenter Study. Ann Ital Chir 2006;77:319-22
80. Pikoulis E, Filias V, Pikoulis N, Daskalakis P, Avgerinos ED, Tavernarakis G, Belechri M, Pappa P, Theos C, Geranios A, Gougoudi E, Leppaniemi A, Tsatsoulis P. Patterns of injuries and motor-vehicle traffic accidents in Athens. Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot 2006;13:190-193
81. Pavlakis E, Avgerinos E, Filippou D, Pikoulis E, Tsatsoulis P, Skandalakis P. Open Reconstruction of Sizeable Ventral Hernias in the Laparascopic Era. Am Surg 2006;72:139-44
82. Avgerinos ED, Msaouel P, Koussidis GA, Keramaris NC, Bessas Z, Gourgoulianis K. Medical Students in Greece indicate strong tendency towards specialization. Health Policy 2006;79:101-6
83. Avgerinos ED, Koupidis SA, Filippou DK. Impact of the European Union Enlargement on Health Professionals and Health Care Systems. Health Policy 2004; 69:403-408
84. Sakkas LI, Koussidis G, Avgerinos E, Gaughan J, Platsoucas CD. Decreased expression of the CD3 zeta chain in T cells infiltrating the synovial membrane of patients with osteoarthritis. Clin Diagn Lab Immunol 2004;11:195-02
85. Koussidis G, Avgerinos E, Kouritas V, Bellos S, Gourgoulianis K. No Debt for Medical Students in Greece. Med Educ 2002;36:626-7
86. Marcoulatos P, Avgerinos E, Tsantzalos DV, Vamvakopoulos NC. Mapping interleukin enhancer binding factor 3 gene (ILF3) to human chromosome 19 (19q11-qter and 19p11-p13.1) by polymerase chain reaction amplification of human rodent somatic cell hybrid DNA templates. J Interferon Cytokine Res 1998;18:351-355
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
International
1. Avgerinos E, Chaer R. Carotid Dissection. In: ACS Vascular Surgery Principles and Practice. 2015 in press
2. Hacker R, Avgerinos E, Chaer R, Hager E. Iliofemoral Thrombolysis without IVC Interruption. In: Eskandari MK, Pearce WH, Yao JST (eds).Current Vascular Surgery. Chapter 17. People's Medical Publishing House People's Medical Publishing House 2013, Connecticut, USA
3. Avgerinos ED, Jeyabalan G, Chaer RA. Technical tips for treatment of nutcracker syndrome. In: Eskandari MK, Pearce WH, Yao JST (eds). Current Vascular Surgery. People's Medical Publishing House People's Medical Publishing House 2012, Connecticut, USA
4. Avgerinos ED, Makaroun M. Vascular training does not need training in general surgery first: For. Vascular and Endovascular Consensus Update. 34th Charing Cross. Roger M Greenhalgh. Biba Publishing 2012 London UK.
5. Ziegler P, Avgerinos ED, Perdikides T, Stelter W. "Endovascular treatment of aortoiliac aneurysms using side branched iliac endografts." In: Perdikides T, Stelter WJ, Veith FJ, White GH (eds): Advances in Endovascular Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Paschalides Medical Publications, ISBN 978-960-399-791-7, Athens 2009, Chap. 12, pg 139-146
6. Ziegler P, Avgerinos ED, Erz K, Chronopoulos A, Perdikides T. "Secondary interventions following EVAR. Managing complications." In: Perdikides T, Stelter WJ, Veith FJ, White GH (eds): Advances in Endovascular Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Paschalides Medical Publications, ISBN 978-960-399-791-7, Athens 2009, Chap. 27, pg 309-315
7. Avgerinos ED, Perdikides T, Cairols MA, Liapis CD. "Training in Vascular Surgery. The impact of endovascular procedures." In: Perdikides T, Stelter WJ, Veith FJ, White GH (eds): Advances in Endovascular Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Paschalides Medical Publications, ISBN 978-960-399-791-7, Athens 2009, Chap. 32, pg 349-356
8. Fotis T, Konstantinou E, Ryan G, Avgerinos ED, Perdikides T. "Nursing training in the new era of advanced endovascular techniques." In: Perdikides T, Stelter WJ, Veith FJ, White GH (eds): Advances in Endovascular Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Paschalides Medical Publications, ISBN 978-960-399-791-7, Athens 2009, Chap. 33, pg 357-363
9. Lagios K, Goutzios P, Matsarides D, Avgerinos ED, Shina E, Perdikides T. Where interventional suite meets the operation theatre in the modern era of advanced endovascular procedures. In: Perdikides T, Stelter WJ, Veith FJ, White GH (eds): Advances in Endovascular Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Paschalides Medical Publications, ISBN 978-960-399-791-7, Athens 2009, Chap 34, pg 363-372
10. Liapis CD, Avgerinos ED. "Arch anatomy as a risk factor for CAS". In: M Amor,P Bergeron, N Cheshire, L Inglese,T Ischinger,N Mangialardi,K Mathias,D Raithel (eds): Supraaortic vessels angioplasty,
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11. Dalainas I, Avgerinos E, Liapis C. "Re-defining outcome measurements in endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair." In Vascular Aneurysms edited by Cao P, Giannoukas AD, Moll F, Veller M. University of Thessaly Press, ISBN 978-960-8029-85-9, Volos 2009, Chap. 11, pg. 117
12. Liapis CD, Avgerinos ED, Chatzioannou A. "Arch markers for selecting patients for carotid interventions." Vascular and Endovascular Consensus Update. 30th Charing Cross. Roger M Greenhalgh. Biba Publishing 2008 London UK. Pg 54-61
13. Avgerinos ED, Liapis CD. "Surgical Training for the Vascular Specialist." 17th Congress of the European Chapter of the International Union of Angiology. Nicosia April 25-28, 2007. Editor NS Angelides. EUROCHAP. MEDIMOND International Proceedings. Pg 39-42
14. "Biliary and bile physiology, calculous disease & pathophysiology of obstructive jaundice" Chapter 3. Avgerinos E., Filippou G., Filippou D., Rizos S., Aschalovski M. Advances in Obstructive Jaunidice, Diagnosis and Therapy. McMahon J., Filippou D., Skandalakis P. Paschalides Medical Publications, Athens 2006
Greek
1. Kakisis J, Avgerinos E, Giannakopoulos T, Antonopoulos K, Sfyroeras G, Moulakakis K, Liapis CD. Carotid Stenosis: Open or Endovascular Management. School of Medicine, University of Athens. 2012 in press
2. Moulakakis K, Mylonas S, Avgerinos E, Giannakopoulos T, Kakisis J, Liapis C. Hybrid repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms and other aortic diseases. Literature review. School of Medicine, University of Athens. 2012 in press
3. Liapis C, Avgerinos E, Kadoglou N, Kakisis I. Risk factors for atherosclerosis: What a vascular should know and how to treat. School of Medicine, University of Athens. 2010 in press
4. Pikoulis E, Avgerinos E, Karavokyros IG. Small Bowel. In: Bastounis E: SURGERY. Litsas Medical Publications ISBN 978-960-372-118-5, Athens 2008, Chap 18, pg 1981-2014
5. Pikoulis E, Avgerinos E. Appendix. In: Bastounis E: SURGERY. Litsas Medical Publications ISBN 978-960-372-118-5, Athens 2008, Chap 19, pg 2015-2030
6. Pikoulis E, Avgerinos E, Menenakos C. Surgical Infections. In: Bastounis E: SURGERY. Litsas Medical Publications ISBN 978-960-372-118-5, Athens 2008, Chap 1.3, pg 45-66
7. Pikoulis E, Avgerinos E. Shock. In: Bastounis E: SURGERY. Litsas Medical Publications ISBN 978-960-372-118-5, Athens 2008, Chap 1.5, pg 94-135
8. Pikoulis E, Avgerinos E. The role of surgeon in major disasters. Shock. In: Bastounis E: SURGERY. Litsas Medical Publications ISBN 978-960-372-118-5, Athens 2008, Chap 4.5, pg 479-493
9. Pikoulis E, Avgerinos E. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes. In: Bastounis E: SURGERY. Litsas Medical Publications ISBN 978-960-372-118-5, Athens 2008, Chap 11.5, pg 1087-1093
10. E. Pavlakis, E. Avgerinos. "Acute Surgical Abdomen". In "Brief Guide to Emergency Medicine" E. Pavlakis, E. Pikoulis. (EDS), SYNEDRON (PUBL), ISBN 960-8004-38-1, Athens 2005. Chapter 11, pg 113-23
11. E. Kostopoulou, E. Avgerinos, E. Pikoulis. "Trauma Kinetics". In "Trauma Management in Massive Casualties and Disaster" K. Bachtis, E. Pikoulis (EDS), SYNEDRON (PUBL), ISBN 960-8004-32-2, Athens 2005. Ch. 1, pg.13-16
12. E. Kostopoulou, E. Avgerinos, E. Pikoulis. "Primary Survey in the Trauma Patient". In "Trauma Management in Massive Casualties and Disaster" K. Bachtis, E. Pikoulis (EDS), SYNEDRON (PUBL), ISBN 960-8004-32-2, Athens 2005. Ch. 2, pg. 17-24
13. E. Avgerinos, P. Pappa, G. Konstantopoulos. "Shock in the Trauma Patient". In "Trauma Management in Massive Casualties and Disaster" K. Bachtis, E. Pikoulis (EDS), SYNEDRON (PUBL), ISBN 960-8004-32-2, Athens 2005. Ch. 6, pg. 51-54
14. E. Avgerinos, E. Felekouras, E. Pikoulis. "Abdominal Trauma". In "Trauma Management in Massive Casualties and Disaster" K. Bachtis, E. Pikoulis (EDS), SYNEDRON (PUBL), ISBN 960-8004-32-2, Athens 2005. Ch. 77, pg. 77-78
15. A. Geranios, E. Avgerinos. "Trauma in the Elderly". In "Trauma Management" E. Pikoulis, A. Geranios (EDS), SYNEDRON (PUBL), Athens 2004. Ch. 12, pg 110-112
16. E. Gougoudi, E. Avgerinos, P. Daskalakis. Abdominal Pain. In "Prehospital Medical Emergencies" E. Pikoulis, A. Geranios (EDS), SYNEDRON (PUBL), ISBN 960-8004-29-2, Athens 2004. Ch. 8, pg 63-67
BOOKS
1. Emergent Surgical Diagnosis and Intervention in Primary Care. E. Pikoulis, E. Avgerinos, S. Volteas. SYNEDRON Publications, Athens 2006
2. Shock, Fluids and Electrolytes in the Critically Ill Patient. E. Avgerinos, E. Pikoulis. SYNEDRON Publications, Athens 2005
AWARDS AND HONORS
2012 Third prize and medal (Katsaras Award) for the best Thesis (PhD) of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine for the years 2004-2006
2012 Honors for the overall contribution to the European Vascular Surgeons in Training
2008 Third prize for the best oral presentation in the 18th Panhellenic Congress of Anesthesiology (May 2009). Vasiliou I, Perrea D, Avgerinos E, Kalimeris K, Kostopanagiotou G. The role of propofol in acute lung injury following intestinal. ischemia-reperfusion. Abstract A120
2006 Second prize for the best oral presentation in the 11ο Panhellenic Congress of Intensive Care, Athens, Greece. E. Avgerinos, G. Kostopanagiotou, N. Kopanakis,C. Costopanagiotou, M. Lekka, V. Smyrniotis, G. Nakos. Preconditioning in acute intestinal ischemia attenuates lung injury: role of phospholipases A2. Abstract 105, pg 118
2006 Credit for the best oral presentation in the 10th Panhellenic Congress of Angiology & Vascular Surgery, Athens, Greece. T. Perdikides, N. Melas, T. Fotis, A. Siafakas, I. Bountouris, E. Avgerinos, K. Siafakas, D. Gorgogiannis. Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm repair of AAA with an Unsuitable Proximal Sealing Zone by the Use of Composite Fenestrated Endografts with Side Branches. Abstract 80, pg. 103.
2006 Credit for the best oral presentation in the 15th Multithematic Medical Symposium, Athens, Greece. T. Perdikides, N. Melas, T. Fotis, A. Siafakas, I. Bountouris, E. Avgerinos, K. Siafakas, D. Gorgogiannis. Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm repair of AAA with an Unsuitable Proximal Sealing Zone by the Use of Composite Fenestrated Endografts with Side Branches.
2003 Honors for the overall contribution to the Medical Students' Hellenic Scientific Society
2002 Third prize for the best oral presentation in the 8th Panhellenic Medical Students' Conference, Ioannina, Greece. S.A. Koupidis, V. Tsirka, E. Avgerinos, M. Psarommati, V. Sideris, L. Soumaki, N. Razis. "Qualitative and Quantitative Parameters of the Panhellenic Medical Students' Conferences 1995 – 2001". Abstract 61, pg. 102
1999 First prize for the best oral presentation in the 5th Panhellenic Medical Students' Conference, Alexandroupoli, Greece. G. Koussidis, E. Avgerinos. "Mapping Interleukin Enhancer Binding Factor 3 and Factor 2 Genes (ILF2 & ILF3) of the Nuclear Factor of Activated T cells Subunit of IL-2". Abstract P1, pg. 120
1997 First prize of the 1st Medical Olympics (Preclinical Test). E. Avgerinos, F. Dimopoulos, G. Koussidis. 3rd Panhellenic Medical Students' Conference, Iraklion, Crete, Greece
1996 Award For The Best Academic Performance by the State Scholarships Foundation (S.S.F.), First academic year of my medical studies, University of Thessallia, Larissa, Greece
PROFESSIONAL / SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES AND COMMITTEES
International
2015-Present Member of the Society for Vascular Surgery (USA)
2013-2014 Treasurer of the International Society for Vascular Surgery
2013-2015 Past Secretary General of the European Vascular Surgeons in Training within the European Society for Vascular Surgery
2013-Present Member of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (USA)
2013-Present Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
2013 Member of the Organizing Committee / Invited Faculty 2nd Annual Congress of the International Society for Vascular Surgery, Miami, USA
2013 Member of the Advisory Committee of the Leading Innovative Vascular Education meeting, Thessaloniki, Greece
2011-2013 Member of the Council of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
2011-2013 Member of the Council of the European Union of Medical Specialties
2011-2013 Secretary General of the European Vascular Surgeons in Training within the European Society for Vascular Surgery
2012 Member of the Organizing Committee of the European Society for Vascular Surgery XXVI Annual Meeting, Bologna, Italy
2011 Member of the Organizing Committee of the European Society for Vascular Surgery XXV Annual Meeting, Athens, Greece
2011-Present Member of the International Society for Vascular Surgery
2008-2011 Member of the European Vascular Surgeons in Training Executive Committee within the European Society for Vascular Surgery
2008-2011 Junior Member of the International Society for Vascular Surgery
2007-2012 Junior Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
2005 Course Administrator of the Basic Surgical Skills Course provided by the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Athens, Greece
2004 Medical Venue Manager of The Olympic Equestrian Facilities
The Athens 2004 Olympic Games, Markopoulo Attica, Greece
National (Greek)
2002-Present Member of the Society for Medical Studies
2002-Present Member of the Medical Association of Athens
2008-2011 National Representative of the Greek Vascular Surgeons in Training within the Hellenic Society of Vascular Surgery
2006-2009 Vice President of the Executive Council of the Junior Doctors' and Health Scientists' Society
2002-2006 Gen. Secretary of the Executive Council of the Junior Doctors' and Health Scientists' Society
2005 Member of the Organizing Committee of the Seminar "Athletic Medicine" (Athens, Greece)
2004 Member of the Organizing Committee of the Seminar "Athletic Medicine" (Athens, Greece)
2001-2002 Member of the Medical Association of Larissa
2001-2002 Gen. Secretary of the Scientific Committee of the Junior Doctors' Association
2002 Vice President of the Organizing Committee of the Seminar "Medical Education and Professional Development" (Athens)
1999-2001 Treasurer of the Executive Council of the Medical Students' Hellenic Scientific Society
2000-2001 General Secretary of the Organizing Committee of the 7th Panhellenic Medical Students' Conference (Larissa, Greece)
2000-2001 Vice President of the satellite Symposium "Medical Education and Health Policy, Greek Medicine in the 21st Century" (Larissa, Greece)
2000 Member of the Organizing Committee of the Seminar "Athletic Medicine" (Athens, Greece)
1999-2000 Member of the Organizing committee of the 6th Panhellenic Medical Students' Conference (Salonica, Greece)
1998-1999 Public Affairs of the Organizing committee of the 5th Panhellenic Medical Students' Conference (Alexandroupoli, Greece)
1997-1999 General secretary of the Medical Students' Hellenic Scientific Society
1997-1998 Member of the Organizing committee of the 4th Panhellenic Medical Students' Conference (Ioannina, Greece)
1996-1997 Member of the General Assembly of the Medical School of Larissa, University of Thessalia