Publication Name	World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID	117035
Country	Greece

Category	Peripheral Vascular Disease
Manuscript Type	Correspondence
Article Title	Letter to the Editor: Bare metal stents in upper extremity arterial trauma - rethinking an underused solution for complex injuries
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Nikolaos Ktenopoulos, Nikias Milaras, Anastasios Apostolos, Konstantinos Tsioufis, Konstantinos Toutouzas and Skevos Sideris
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Corresponding Author	Nikias Milaras, Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, Vasilisis Sofias 14, Athens 11527, Greece. nikiasmilaras@gmail.com
Key Words	Upper extremity arterial trauma; Bare metal stent; Endovascular repair; Vascular reconstruction; Stent overlap; Trauma revascularization
Core Tip	Long-term outcomes of bare metal stent (BMS)-assisted repair for upper limb arterial trauma using a “working track” end-to-end technique with strategic stent overlap. Their BMS cohort achieved 100% patency and better functional recovery by Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score compared with non-BMS repairs. By preserving branches and demonstrating durability in mobile arterial segments, BMS may be an underused, limb-salvaging option in selected traumatic injuries. Prospective studies are needed to define patient selection, antithrombotic regimens and comparative effectiveness.
Citation	Ktenopoulos N, Milaras N, Apostolos A, Tsioufis K, Toutouzas K, Sideris S. Letter to the Editor: Bare metal stents in upper extremity arterial trauma - rethinking an underused solution for complex injuries. World J Cardiol 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-26 16:25
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-26 16:25
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-26 10:26
Return for Revision	2025-12-26 10:26
Revised	2026-01-05 23:15
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-08 02:43
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-08 12:09
Articles in Press	2026-04-08 12:09
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ISSN	1949-8462 (online)
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