Mycotic Pseudoaneurysm of a Superficial Femoral Artery Stent
We present here an interesting case of a mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial femoral artery along with our management of the case and a brief review of the available literature. The particular presentation of this patient will hopefully reinforce the use of prolonged antibiotic therapy for mycotic disease and judicious reexamination of patients whose clinical picture does not immediately fit the framework of our most common diagnoses. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Wooster, M. D., Shames, M. L. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis Following Endovascular Repair of Acute Aortocaval Fistula: A Word of Caution
We describe a novel, staged management approach using endovascular aortic stent grafts (Gore Excluder; Flagstaff, CA) in both the abdominal aorta and the inferior vena cava (IVC) in a patient with a ruptured AAA and acute ACF with subsequent acute IVC thrombosis. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Bernstein, J., Jimenez, J. C. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
An Analysis of the Factors Influencing Radiation Dose and Fluoroscopic Time During Renal Artery Stent Placement
Conclusion:
The placement of more than 1 stent with an abdominal angiogram prior to renal artery stent placement results in increased fluoroscopic time and mean absorbed dose. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: McBride, J., Schueler, B., Oderich, G., Misra, S. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Outcomes and Complications of Sclerotherapy for Venous Malformations
Conclusions:
Sclerotherapy is effective for VMs. However, there is limited evidence from randomized clinical trials to support the use of any kinds of sclerosants. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Qiu, Y., Chen, H., Lin, X., Hu, X., Jin, Y., Ma, G. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Low Hemoglobin Concentration Is Associated With Poor Outcome After Peripheral Arterial Surgery
Conclusion:
In peripheral arterial surgery, preoperative low Hb is associated with MACE and death. Further investigation is necessary to elucidate whether this relationship is causal. Meanwhile, consideration should be given to treating preoperative anemia as a significant risk factor for adverse outcome in this setting. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Oshin, O. A., Torella, F. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Vascular Access Outcome in the Elderly Dialysis Patient in Combination With the Quality of Life
Conclusions:
The BCAVFs give significantly higher primary and primary-assisted patency rates and also significantly higher secondary patency rates at 1 and 2 years. Therefore, we suggest the placement of elbow fistulae in the elderly patients. The QOL was surprisingly high in this population despite a high mortality rate. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Leur, K. d., Ozturk, C., Zeeland, M. L. P. V., Groot, H. G. W. d., Heyligers, J. M. M., Vriens, P. W. H. E., Ho, G. H., Laan, L. v. d. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Patency in Arteriovenous Grafts in Hemodialysis Patients
Conclusion:
Neither location nor configuration affects the primary patency of AVGs. Aspirin alone is not inferior to aspirin and clopidogrel. Further prospective studies may be warranted to establish a consensus regarding medications and patency with AVGs. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Mousa, A. Y., Patterson, W., Abu-Halimah, S., Hass, S. M., Alhalbouni, S., Sadek, B. T., Nanjundappa, A., Modak, A., Stone, P. A., Emmett, M., AbuRahma, A. F. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Comparison of Endovascular Treatment Versus Conservative Medical Treatment in Patients With Acute Basilar Artery Occlusion
Conclusion:
Endovascular treatment of BAO provides a better chance to survive this severe condition with good clinical outcome. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Broussalis, E., Hitzl, W., McCoy, M., Trinka, E., Killer, M. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Isolated Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the Profunda Femoris Artery for Limb Ischemia
Conclusion:
These contemporary data suggest isolated ePFRs and ePFR + eFPRs are associated with good and comparable early limb salvage rates. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Davies, R. S. M., Rashid, S. H., Adair, W., Bolia, A., Fishwick, G., McCarthy, M. J., Sayers, R. D. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Complications to Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage and Predictors of Spinal Cord Ischemia in Patients With Aortic Disease Undergoing Advanced Endovascular Therapy
Conclusions:
Complication to CSF drainage occurred too frequently in this selected group of patients with high rate of SCI. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Mehmedagic, I., Resch, T., Acosta, S. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research
Current Update on the Status of Totally Percutaneous Aneurysm Repair
The evolution of minimally invasive procedures to treat aortic aneurysms has expanded to include access interventions as well. Traditionally, groin exposures have been the standard approach for common femoral artery exposure with open cutdown; however, inherent and related complications to that approach have paved the road to the percutaneous approach. Current available evidence from the literature supports the feasibility and the safety of percutaneous endovascular aneurysm repair (PEVAR); however, predictors of success are not well defined. We should examine all available studies (both prospective and retrospective) in o...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 6, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Mousa, A. Y., Abu-Halimah, S., Nanjundappa, A., AbuRahma, A. F., Richmond, B. K. Tags: Clinical Controversy Article Source Type: research
Coronary Stent Embolization of Peroneal Artery
Embolization of coronary artery stents is a rare but well-recognized complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. Although intracardiac stent migration carries a significant risk to the patient, peripheral embolization is largely benign despite carrying a theoretical risk of distal ischemia. Furthermore, stents lost to the periphery are often never found. Here, we describe a case of an embolized stent to the peroneal artery which was accurately located using on-table fluoroscopy and ultrasound duplex. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - July 18, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Marjot, T., Lim, C. S., Spannagl, E., Hussain, T. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Management of a Patient With Turner Syndrome Presenting With an Isolated Left Subclavian Artery Aneurysm
We describe a case of a 52-year-old female with Turner syndrome found to have an isolated 3.5-cm left subclavian artery aneurysm. Surgical intervention was performed to decrease the risk of compressive symptoms, distal embolization, and rupture. This entailed exclusion of the aneurysm proximally using thoracic stent graft, carotid–subclavian bypass, and ligation of the subclavian artery distal to the aneurysm. One-year follow-up demonstrated exclusion of the aneurysm with a 5-mm reduction in maximum aneurysm sac diameter. This case represents the management of a rare isolated left subclavian artery aneurysm, in the s...
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - July 18, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Columbo, J., Simons, J. P., Baril, D. T., Schanzer, A. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Infected Aortic Stent Graft With Propionibacterium acnes
We present here a case of a patient with an infected aortic endograft following percutaneous translumbar sac embolization for a type II endoleak leading to sac expansion. The cultured pathogen was Propionibacterium acnes, a commonly occurring skin bacterium that leads to the clinical condition "acne vulgaris." The patient underwent graft explantation and reconstruction with autogenous femoral vein. To our knowledge, there are no previously published reports of aortic graft infections with P acnes. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - July 18, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Harlock, J. A., Qadura, M., Lee, G., Szalay, D. A. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
In Situ Aortobiiliac Reconstruction of Infected Aneurysm Using a Single Superficial Femoral Vein
Conclusions:
The use of only one instead of both the SFVs for aortobiiliac in situ reconstruction might be a way to reduce operating time and allow autogenous venous reconstruction even in patients with limited availability of venous material. (Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery)
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - July 18, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Grass, F., Deglise, S., Corpataux, J.-M., Saucy, F. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
