Maciej L. Dryjski MD, PhD
Maciej L. Dryjski
MD, PhD
Professor of Surgery, , Medical Director for Vascular/Endovascular Surgery, Kaleida Health
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Surgery - Endovascular; Surgery - Vascular
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation and Training:
- Karolinska Institute and Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Nacka Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Sodersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
- Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
- University of South Florida, Tampa
- MD, Medical Academy Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- PhD, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Awards and Honors:
- Gloria Medicinae Medal (2021)
Journal Articles:
- Montross BC, O' Brien-Irr MS, Khan SZ, Dosluoglu HH, Rivero M, Harris LM, Cherr G, Dryjski ML. (2022) Need for Routine Preoperative Insertion of Indwelling Urinary Catheter Prior to Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Annals of vascular surgery (May), 82: 96-103.
- Eagleton MJ, Stoner M, Henretta J, Dryjski M, Panneton J, Tassiopoulos A, Mehta M, Pearce B, Sharafuddin MJ, . (2021) Safety and effectiveness of the TREO stent graft for the endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of vascular surgery (Jul), 74(1): 114-123.e3.
- Montross BC, O‘Brien-Irr MS, Koudoumas D, Khan SZ, Rivero M, Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Cherr GS, Dryjski ML. (2020) The selection of patients for ambulatory endovascular aneurysm repair of elective asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg (Oct), 72(4): 1347-1353.
- Khan SZ, O'Brien-Irr MS, Rivero M, Blochle R, Cherr GS, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH, Lukan J, Rowe VL, Harris LM. (2020) Improved survival with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers in chronic limb-threatening ischemia. J Vasc Surg (Apr).
- Khan SZ, Montross B, Rivero M, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH. (2020) Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ACEI/ARB) are Associated with Improved Limb Salvage after Infrapopliteal Interventions for Critical Limb Ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg (Feb), 63: 275-286.
- Dosluoglu HH, Rivero M, Khan SZ, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2019) Pre-emptive nonselective perigraft aortic sac embolization with coils to prevent type II endoleak after endovascular aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg (Jun), 69(6): 1736-1746.
- Yang G, Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Dryjski ML, Cherr GS. (2019) Rupture of a previously thrombosed hepatic artery aneurysm. J Vasc Surg (Mar).
- Khan SZ, Rivero M, Nader ND, Cherr G, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH. (2019) Metformin Is Associated with Improved Survival and Decreased Cardiac Events with No Impact on Patency and Limb Salvage after Revascularization for Peripheral Arterial Disease. Ann Vasc Surg (Feb), 55: 63-77.
- O‘Brien-Irr MS, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH, Shalaby S, Cherr G, Rivero M, Kuoduomas D, Harris LM. (2019) Outcomes after Lower Extremity Revascularization for Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia with Tissue Loss in Patients with Chronic Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease. Ann Vasc Surg (Feb), 55: 96-103.
- Khan SZ, Rivero M, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH. (2018) Long-term Durability of Infrainguinal Endovascular and Open Revascularization for Disabling Claudication. Ann Vasc Surg (May).
- O‘Brien-Irr MS, Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Cherr GS, Rivero M, Noor S, Curl GR, Dryjski ML. (2017) Factors that affect cost and clinical outcome of endovascular aortic repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg (Jan), 65(4): 997-1005.
- O‘Brien-Irr, M., Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Cherr G, Rivero M, Noor, S., Curl, GR, Dryjski ML. (2017) Factors that Impact Cost and Clinical Outcomes of Endovascular Aortic Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. J Vasc Surg (Jan), 65: 997-1005.
- Rivero M, Nader ND, Blochle R, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH. (2016) Poorer limb salvage in African American men with chronic limb ischemia is due to advanced clinical stage and higher anatomic complexity at presentation. J Vasc Surg (May), 63(5): 1318-1324.
- Khan SZ, Rivero M, McCraith B, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH. (2016) Endoscopic vein harvest does not negatively affect patency of great saphenous vein lower extremity bypass. J Vasc Surg (Jan), 63(6): 1546-1554.
- Moscato VP, O'Brien-Irr MS, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH, Cherr GS, Harris LM. (2015) Potential clinical feasibility and financial impact of same-day discharge in patients undergoing endovascular aortic repair for elective infrarenal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg (Oct), 62(4): 855-861.
- Moscato, V., O'Brien-Irr, M, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH, Cherr G, Harris LM. (2015) Clinical Feasibility And Financial Impact Of Same Day Discharge In Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Repair For Elective Infra-abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. J Vasc Surg (Jan), 62: 855-861.
- Dosluoglu HH, Lall P, Blochle R, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2014) Ambulatory percutaneous endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg (Jan), 59(1): 58-64.
- O'Brien-Irr MS, Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Dryjski ML. (2012) Procedural trends in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease by insurer status in New York State. J Am Coll Surg (Sep), 215(3): 311-321.
- Dosluoglu HH, Lall P, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2012) Long-term limb salvage and survival after endovascular and open revascularization for critical limb ischemia after adoption of endovascular-first approach by vascular surgeons. J Vasc Surg (Aug), 56(2): 361-371.
- Dosluoglu HH, Dryjski ML. (2012) Commentary on 'Selection, thirty day outcome and costs for Short Stay Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (SEVAR)'. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg (Jun), 43(6): 666-666.
- O'Brien-Irr M, Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Dryjski ML. (2012) Procedural Trends in the Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) by Insurer Status in New York State. J Am Coll Surg. (Jan), 215(3): 311-321.
- Dosluoglu HH, Lall P, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2012) Long Term Limb Salvage and Survival Following Endovascular and Open Revascularization for Critical Limb Ischemia after Adoption of Endovascular-first Approach by Vascular Surgeons. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Jan), 56(2): 361-371.
- O'Brien-Irr MS, Dosluoglu HH, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2011) Outcomes after endovascular intervention for chronic critical limb ischemia. J Vasc Surg (Jun), 53(6): 1575-1581.
- Ramanathan AK, Nader ND, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH, Cherr GS, Curl GR, Kuritzky AS, Harris LM. (2011) A retrospective review of basilic and cephalic vein-based fistulas. Vascular (Apr), 19(2): 97-104.
- O‘Brien-Irr M, Dosluoglu HH, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2011) Outcomes Following Endovascular Intervention For Chronic Critical Limb Ischemia. J Vasc Surg. (Jan), 53(6): 1575-1581.
- Ramanathan, AK, Nader ND, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH, Cherr G, Curl, GR, Kuritzky, AS, Harris LM. (2011) Retrospective Review of Basilic and Cephalic-vein Based Fistulas. Vascular (Jan), 19: 97-104.
- Sullivan TM, O'Brien-Irr MS, Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Dryjski ML. (2010) Endovascular intervention for treatment of claudication: is it cost-effective?. Ann Vasc Surg (Aug), 24(6): 833-840.
- Dosluoglu HH, Lall P, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML,. (2010) Role of simple and complex hybrid revascularization procedures for symptomatic lower extremity occlusive disease. J Vasc Surg (Jun), 51(6): 1425-1435.
- Dosluoglu HH, Loghmanee C, Lall P, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Cherr G. (2010) Management of early (<30 day) vascular groin infections using vacuum-assisted closure alone without muscle flap coverage in a consecutive patient series. J Vasc Surg (May), 51(5): 1160-1166.
- O'Brien-Irr M, Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Dryjski ML. (2010) Endovascular Intervention for Treatment of Claudication: Is it Cost Effective?. Ann of Vasc Surg (Jan), 24(6): 833-840.
- Dosluoglu HH, Loghmanee C, Lall P, Cherr G, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2010) Graft Preservation in Early (<30 day) Groin Infections Using Vacuum-Assisted Closure Without Muscle Flap Coverage in a Consecutive Patient Series. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Jan), 51: 1160-1166.
- Dosluoglu HH, Lall P, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Cherr G. (2009) Superior limb salvage with endovascular therapy in octogenarians with critical limb ischemia. J Vasc Surg (Aug), 50(2): 305-315.
- Khan MU, Lall P, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Dosluoglu HH. (2009) Predictors of limb loss despite a patent endovascular-treated arterial segment. J Vasc Surg (Jun), 49(6): 1440-1445.
- Blochle R, Lall P, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Hsu HK, Dosluoglu HH. (2008) Management of patients with concomitant lung cancer and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Am J Surg (Nov), 196(5): 697-702.
- Dosluoglu HH, Cherr GS, Lall P, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2008) Stenting vs above knee polytetrafluoroethylene bypass for TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus-II C and D superficial femoral artery disease. J Vasc Surg (Nov), 48(5): 1166-1174.
- Blochle R, Lall P, Cherr G, Harris L, Dryjski M, Hsu H, Dosluoglu, H. (2008) Management of patients with concomitant lung cancer and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Am J Surg (Nov), 196(5): 697-702.
- Dosluoglu HH, Cherr GS, Lall P, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2008) Peroneal artery-only runoff following endovascular revascularizations is effective for limb salvage in patients with tissue loss. J Vasc Surg (Jul), 48(1): 137-143.
- O‘Brien-Irr MS, Harris LM, Dosluoglu HH, Dayton M, Dryjski ML. (2008) Lower extremity endovascular interventions: can we improve cost-efficiency?. J Vasc Surg (May), 47(5): 982-987.
- Dosluoglu HH, Cherr G, Lall P, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2008) Peroneal Artery-Only Runoff Following Endovascular Interventions is Effective For Limb Salvage in Patients with Tissue Loss. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Jan), 48: 137-143.
- Dosluoglu HH, Cherr G, Lall P, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2008) Stenting vs. Above-knee Polytetrafluoroethyleve Bypass for Trans Atlantic Inter-Society Concensus-II (TASC-II) C and D Superficial Femoral Artery Disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Jan), 48: 1166-1174.
- Dosluoglu HH, Attuwaybi B, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2007) The management of ischemic heel ulcers and gangrene in the endovascular era. Am J Surg (Nov), 194(5): 600-605.
- Dosluoglu HH, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2007) Rheolytic thrombectomy, angioplasty, and selective stenting for subacute isolated popliteal artery occlusions. J Vasc Surg (Oct), 46(4): 717-723.
- Dosluoglu HH, Cherr GS, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2007) Total percutaneous endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms using Perclose ProGlide closure devices. J Endovasc Ther (Apr), 14(2): 184-188.
- Dosluoglu HH, Cherr G, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2007) Rheolytic Thrombectomy, Angioplasty and Selective Stenting for Subacute, Isolated Popliteal Artery Occlusions. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Jan), 46: 717-723.
- Dosluoglu HH, Attuwaybi B, Cherr G, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2007) Management of Heel Ulcers and Gangrene in the Endovascular Era. American Journal of Surgery (Jan), 194: 600-605.
- Zhang WW, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (2006) Should conventional angiography be the gold standard for carotid stenosis?. J Endovasc Ther (Dec), 13(6): 723-728.
- Dosluoglu HH, O‘Brien-Irr MS, Lukan J, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Cherr GS. (2006) Does preferential use of endovascular interventions by vascular surgeons improve limb salvage, control of symptoms, and survival of patients with critical limb ischemia?. Am J Surg (Nov), 192(5): 572-576.
- Zimmerman PM, O'Brien-Irr MS, Dryjski ML, Harris LM. (2006) The new training paradigms and the unfilled match positions of 2004: will history repeat itself?. J Vasc Surg (Jul), 44(1): 145-150.
- Dosluoglu HH, O'Brien-Irr, Lukan JK, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Cherr G. (2006) Does Preferential Use of Endovascular Interventions by Vascular Surgeons Improve Limb Salvage, Control of Symptoms and Survival In Patients Presenting with Critical Limb Ischemia?. American Journal of Surgery (Jan), 192: 572-576.
- Zhang WW, Kulaylat MN, Anain PM, Dosluoglu HH, Harris LM, Cherr GS, Dayton MT, Dryjski ML. (2004) Embolization as cause of bowel ischemia after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg (Nov), 40(5): 867-872.
- Dosluoglu HH, Dryjski ML. (2004) External femorofemoral bypass to relieve acute leg ischemia during circulatory assist. Vascular (May), 12(3): 198-201.
- Dryjski ML, O‘Brien-Irr M. (2004) Letter in reply to commentary on refereed article No. 43. Journal of the American College of Surgeons (Jan), 198: 329-330.
- Dosluoglu HH, Dryjski ML. (2004) External Femoro-Femoral Bypass to Relieve Acute Leg Ischemia During Circulatory Assist. Vascular (Jan), 12(3): 198-201.
- Zhang, W., Kulaylat MN, Anain, P, Dosluoglu HH, Harris LM, Cherr G, Dayton MT, Dryjski ML. (2004) Emboliztion as a cause of bowel ischemia after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Jan), 40: 867-872.
- Zhang WW, Kulaylat MN, Anain PM, Dosluoglu HH, Harris LM, Cherr G, Dayton MT, Dryjski ML. (2004) Embolization As a Cause of Bowel Ischemia After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Jan), 40(5): 867-872.
- Dryjski M, O'Brien-Irr MS, Harris LM, Hassett J, Janicke D. (2001) Evaluation of a screening protocol to exclude the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis among emergency department patients. J Vasc Surg (Dec), 34(6): 1010-1015.
- (2001) Balloon angioplasty for arteriovenous graft stenosis. J Endovasc Ther (Apr), 8(2): 167-172.
- (1999) Isolated iliac artery aneurysms in patients with or without previous abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Am J Surg (Aug), 178(2): 129-132.
- d'audiffret A, Pillai L, Dryjski M. (1999) Paradoxical emboli: the relationship between patent foramen ovale, deep vein thrombosis and ischaemic stroke. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg (Jun), 17(6): 468-471.
- Dosluoglu HH, Dryjski ML, Harris LM. (1999) Isolated Iliac Artery Aneurysms in Patients With or Without Previous AAA Repair. American Journal of Surgery (Jan), 178: 129-132.
- d'Audiffret A, Soloway P, Saadeh R, Carty C, Bush P, Ricotta JJ, Dryjski M. (1998) Endothelial dysfunction following thrombolysis in vitro. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg (Dec), 16(6): 494-500.
- d'Audiffret A, Shenoy SS, Ricotta JJ, Dryjski M. (1998) The role of thrombolytic therapy in the management of paradoxical embolism. Cardiovasc Surg (Jun), 6(3): 302-306.
- Carty CS, Huribal M, Marsan BU, Ricotta JJ, Dryjski M. (1997) Nicotine and its metabolite cotinine are mitogenic for human vascular smooth muscle cells. J Vasc Surg (Apr), 25(4): 682-688.
- Swedenborg J, Bengtsson L, Clyne N, Dryjski M, Gillis C, Rosfors S, Haegerstrand A. (1997) In vitro endothelialisation of arteriovenous loop grafts for haemodialysis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg (Mar), 13(3): 272-277.
- Carty CS, Soloway PD, Kayastha S, Bauer J, Marsan B, Ricotta JJ, Dryjski M. (1996) Nicotine and cotinine stimulate secretion of basic fibroblast growth factor and affect expression of matrix metalloproteinases in cultured human smooth muscle cells. J Vasc Surg (Dec), 24(6): 927-934.
- Dryjski M, Dryjski H. (1996) Heparin induced thrombocytopenia. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg (Apr), 11(3): 260-269.
- Thyberg J, Blomgren K, Hedin U, Dryjski M. (1995) Phenotypic modulation of smooth muscle cells during the formation of neointimal thickenings in the rat carotid artery after balloon injury: an electron-microscopic and stereological study. Cell Tissue Res (Sep), 281(3): 421-433.
- Swedenborg J, Dryjski M, Ohlsén H. (1994) [Transfemoral treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm. A new way to carry on vascular surgery]. Lakartidningen (Oct), 91(42): 3819-3821.
- Dryjski M, Driscoll JL, Blair RC, McGurrin MA, Dagher FJ, Ceraolo MJ, Blackshear WM. (1994) The small abdominal aortic aneurysm: the eternal dilemma. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) (Apr), 35(2): 95-100.
- Hedin U, Frebelius S, Sanchez J, Dryjski M, Swedenborg J. (1994) Antithrombin III inhibits thrombin-induced proliferation in human arterial smooth muscle cells. Arterioscler Thromb (Feb), 14(2): 254-260.
- Blochle R, Lall P, Cherr G, Harris LM, Dryjski ML, Hsu H, Dosluoglu HH. (1900) Management of Patients with Concomitant Lung Cancer and Abdominal Aortic Aneurys,. American Journal of Surgery (Jan), 2008(196): 397-702.
- Dosluoglu HH, Lall P, Cherr G, Harris LM, Dryjski ML. (1900) Role of Simple and Complex Hybrid Revascularization Procedures for Symptomatic Lower Extremity Occlusive Disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery (Jan), 51(6): 1425-1435.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Dryjski ML. (2007) Arterial and Venous Surgery. In: Subintimal angioplasty. Wydawnictwo Lekarskie, 928-993.
Abstracts:
- Meess KM, Izzo RL, Dryjski ML, Curl RE, Harris LM, Springer M, Siddiqui AH, Rudin S, Ionita CN. (2017) 3D Printed Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Phantom for Image Guided Surgical Planning with a Patient Specific Fenestrated Endovascular Graft System. Proc SPIE Int Soc Opt Eng, (Mar)
- Carty C, Soloway P, Hd’Audiffret A, Ricotta JJ, *Dryjski M. (1900) The effects of endothelin on mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinases in human smooth muscle cells, microvessel and large vessel endothelial cells. Nat Med Assoc, Surgical Section J. 1999, (Jan) 38-44
- Dryjski M, Castilone AM, Huribal M, Herman TS, Ricotta JJ. (1900) Heparin associated antibodies (HAAb) do not predict heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in hemodialysis patients. Polish Journal of Surgery 2000, (Jan) 1111-1123