EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.002
M. Thomas, P. Van Loo, D. Kamali, R. Mofidi
{"title":"Emergency Endovascular Management of a Secondary Aorto-enteric Fistula: A Case Report","authors":"M. Thomas, P. Van Loo, D. Kamali, R. Mofidi","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>An aorto-enteric fistula (AEF) is an abnormal communication between the aorta and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It has traditionally required open surgical repair, but here we report the successful endovascular management of this surgical emergency.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>A 62-year-old man presented with an episode of collapse associated with meleana. Upper GI endoscopy diagnosed a secondary AEF from a previous aorto-bi-femoral bypass procedure. This was treated successfully with the endovascular deployment of an aorto-uni-iliac stent device.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Endovascular repair of AEF can provide a successful bridge to open laparotomy for definitive repair of the affected part of the gastrointestinal tract.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 6","pages":"Pages e56-e57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91126605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.003
A.N. Farret, R.L. França, G.L. Lima, T. Rocha
{"title":"Atrial Embolization of a Vena Cava Filter with Dual Fixing System","authors":"A.N. Farret, R.L. França, G.L. Lima, T. Rocha","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Inferior vena caval filters are often seen as a safe and effective means of preventing pulmonary embolism in at-risk patients who have contraindications to pharmacological therapy. Filter migration is a rare event and there is no description in the literature with the Braile dual fixing system filter.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>This is a report of a case where filter embolization to the right atrium in a 60-year-old male patient led to tricuspid insufficiency, sepsis, and death.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>We would like to emphasize the “sailing effect” that probably occurred in this case.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 6","pages":"Pages e49-e50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83042916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.001
D. Mittapalli , S.A. Suttie , P.A. Stonebridge
{"title":"Three-dimensional Fixation for Spliced Vein Anastomosis","authors":"D. Mittapalli , S.A. Suttie , P.A. Stonebridge","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>We describe a new technique of three-dimensional fixation for spliced vein to vein anastomosis.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>A rig is made from two EASI – Pads with a square hole made in the middle and three cuts made on the outer edges for the stay sutures; a fourth stay suture is held an artery clip. The two ends of the spliced vein to be anastomosed are apposed using four quadrant stay sutures to aid anastomosis with minimal handling.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>This technique simplifies the technical aspects of performing a vein-to-vein anastomosis, allowing reduced handling and improved accuracy of anastomosis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 6","pages":"Pages e54-e55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83129667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.003
A. Chaudhuri, M. Than
{"title":"Synchronous Endobypass of Bilateral Superficial Femoral Artery Aneurysms (After Bilateral Popliteal Aneurysm Bypass Surgery) Using Heparin-Bonded Stent-Grafts","authors":"A. Chaudhuri, M. Than","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Bilateral superficial femoral artery aneurysms are a rare entity, managed here via a synchronous endovascular approach.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>An 84-year-old male presented with bilateral peri-anastomotic superficial femoral artery aneurysms 3 years after femoropopliteal bypass for bilateral popliteal aneurysms. He underwent successful synchronous bilateral endobypass using overlapped 13 × 100 mm (proximal) and 11 × 100 mm (distal) heparin-bonded endoprostheses.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Calibre mismatch between ectatic vessel and narrower vein graft may be related to peri-anastomotic aneurysm formation in a patient who has a predilection for aneurysm formation. Bilateral superficial femoral artery aneurysms can be managed by synchronous endobypass with the attendant benefits of avoiding repeat admission/anaesthetic episodes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 6","pages":"Pages e58-e60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.09.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85061187","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.001
R.E. Brightwell , S.A.M. Nashef
{"title":"First Use of an Intra-aortic Balloon Pump as a Bridge Between Surgery for Critical, Symptomatic Carotid and Coronary Disease","authors":"R.E. Brightwell , S.A.M. Nashef","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>The optimal management of concomitant, unstable atherosclerotic coronary and carotid artery disease is unclear. We present the first use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) as a bridge between carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in a high-risk patient.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>A 62-year-old man with multiple comorbidities presented with unstable disease in both coronary and carotid territories. He was unsuitable for endovascular management of either lesion. An IABP was used to safely bridge him between carotid and coronary revascularisation.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>We propose that where both coronary and carotid circulations are critically compromised, this approach may offer a way out of an otherwise impossible situation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 5","pages":"Pages e43-e45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77655787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.002
A. Chaudhuri
{"title":"Exclusion of an Internal Iliac Artery Aneurysm Using Stacked Aorto-uni-iliac Converters over a Femoro-femoral Pullthrough Wire","authors":"A. Chaudhuri","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>An endovascular solution for treating internal iliac artery aneurysms (IIAAs) with tortuous iliac anatomy and intraprocedural complications is presented.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>An 85-year-old male presented with a 7-cm left IIAA causing hydronephrosis. Following inability to deploy a standard aorto-uni-iliac converter and subsequent iliac dissection, two low-profile aorto-uni-iliac converters were deployed from the external to common iliac artery over a femoro-femoral pullthrough wire, achieving a stacked configuration and successful aneurysm exclusion.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Iliac artery tortuosity may preclude successful iliac coverage and predispose to dissection. A pullthrough wire allows arterial straightening; use of flexible low profile devices facilitates procedural success.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 5","pages":"Pages e46-e47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.08.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89553382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.003
A. Wright, J. Newman, L. Meecham, A. Atwal
{"title":"The Role of Thrombectomy in the Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis","authors":"A. Wright, J. Newman, L. Meecham, A. Atwal","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Surgical venous thrombectomy has recently gained increasing popularity in the literature for the management of a range of clinical presentations of extensive acute deep vein thrombosis including; young and active patients, during pregnancy, postpartum and in patients with traumatic or postoperative thrombosis.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>We report a case of unilateral iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis arising secondary to external compression of the left common iliac vein by large uterine fibroids, successfully managed with open venous thrombectomy.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Where conventional anticoagulation or catheter directed regional thrombolysis may be contraindicated, surgical thrombectomy has provided an appropriate alternative with good results.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 4","pages":"Pages e39-e40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79289976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-10-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.004
B.R. Green, J. McCaslin, M.G. Wyatt
{"title":"Infection of a Nitinol Popliteal Arterial Stent","authors":"B.R. Green, J. McCaslin, M.G. Wyatt","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Stenting of femoropopliteal segment disease is becoming more acceptable as a durable procedure. Recognised complications include infection; however, this is rare in bare nitinol stents.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>We present the first case of an infected bare nitinol stent in the popliteal artery treated with explantation of the stent, ligation of the artery, and a femoropopliteal reversed-vein bypass graft. Complete wound healing and patent bypass graft noted at three-month follow-up.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Infected stents are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and need to be removed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 4","pages":"Pages e41-e42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88065858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-09-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.001
K.M. Park, Y.J. Park, S.S. Yang, Y.W. Kim
{"title":"Two Cases of Adventitial Cystic Disease of the External Iliac Vein","authors":"K.M. Park, Y.J. Park, S.S. Yang, Y.W. Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Adventitial cystic disease (ACD) affecting veins is a very rare condition.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>We report two cases of ACD affecting veins in female patients aged 50 and 32 years who underwent surgical excision.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Venous ACD presents with deep venous thrombosis (DVT)-mimic symptoms resulting from venous compression by the cystic mass. Optimal treatment of venous ACD is complete surgical removal of the cystic wall and its contents; however, recurrent symptoms are often reported because of recurrence of the cystic mass.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 3","pages":"Pages e34-e35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.06.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78270129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-09-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.05.003
N. Lin, X. Song, C. Liu, Y. Zheng
{"title":"A Technical Improvement of Right Renal Vein Elongation in Orthotopic Renal Autotransplantation","authors":"N. Lin, X. Song, C. Liu, Y. Zheng","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>We propose a technique improvement to solve the anatomic problems of the right renal vein during renal autotransplantation to facilitate the performance of the right kidney.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>The technique improvement involves extension of the right renal vein with an inferior vena cava patch. The technique was performed successfully in three cases of renal artery stenosis, without technical or surgical complications.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Our improvement technique solves the anatomic problems of the right renal vein, and decreases the difficulty of operation and risk of complications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"26 3","pages":"Pages e32-e33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.05.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90761568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}