EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.12.004
A.F. Nath , A. Bell , J. McCaslin , R. Jackson , M.J. Clarke
{"title":"Aorto-lymphatic Fistula Following Open Repair of Juxta-renal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. A Case Report","authors":"A.F. Nath , A. Bell , J. McCaslin , R. Jackson , M.J. Clarke","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Aortic fistulae can occur following open or endovascular aneurysm repair. Formation of a fistula between the abdominal aorta and the thoracic duct is extremely rare. We report the first case of aorto-lymphatic fistula secondary to open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and its successful endovascular treatment.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>A 61 year old male patient underwent open repair of a juxtarenal AAA. Post operatively an aorto-lymphatic fistula was incidentally found. This was treated by endovascular means with platinum coils.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>No other instances have been described in the literature. Endovascular treatment was not only effective but also safe.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"25 4","pages":"Pages e29-e31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.12.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90856448","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 : 2013-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.01.001
A. Chaudhuri
{"title":"Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Following Clavicular Fracture Managed by Endobypass Using a Heparin-bonded Endoprosthesis","authors":"A. Chaudhuri","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>We present an endovascular solution for post-traumatic arterial thoracic outlet syndrome.</p></div><div><h3>Case report</h3><p>A 64-year-old female presented with a pulseless claudicating upper limb affecting her daily activities, following a left clavicular fracture. Magnetic resonance angiography revealed distal subclavian artery stenoses. Following removal of clavicular fixation, the stenosed segment was re-opened by deployment of a 6 × 50 mm Viabahn endoprosthesis with distal pulse re-establishment and complete symptomatic resolution.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Subclavian artery injury is a recognised sequel of clavicular fracture or treatment thereof. Endobypass using a stent-graft provides a safe and convenient option precluding the need for surgical bypass with additional protection in case of intra-procedural arterial rupture.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"25 4","pages":"Pages e32-e34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2013.01.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89992271","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 : 2013-03-01DOI: 10.1016/J.EJVSEXTRA.2012.11.005
M. Ardelt, Y. Dittmar, H. Scheuerlein, U. Settmacher
{"title":"A True Giant Aneurysm with a Diameter of 16.5 cm of the Gastroduodenal Artery with Arterio-portal and Arterio-caval Fistula – A Case Report and Literature Review","authors":"M. Ardelt, Y. Dittmar, H. Scheuerlein, U. Settmacher","doi":"10.1016/J.EJVSEXTRA.2012.11.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.EJVSEXTRA.2012.11.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"72 1","pages":"309"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76847240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.005
M. Ardelt, Y. Dittmar, H. Scheuerlein, U. Settmacher
{"title":"A True Giant Aneurysm with a Diameter of 16.5 cm of the Gastroduodenal Artery with Arterio-portal and Arterio-caval Fistula – A Case Report and Literature Review","authors":"M. Ardelt, Y. Dittmar, H. Scheuerlein, U. Settmacher","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Aneurysms of the visceral arteries (VAAs) are an extremely rare form of vascular pathologies with an incidence of 0.1–0.2% in routine autopsies. Aneurysms of the gastroduodenal artery account for only 1.5% of more than 3000 reported aneurysms of visceral arteries between 1960 and 1994.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>We report about a giant true aneurysm of the gastroduodenal artery with arterio-caval and arterio-portal fistula in a 75-year-old female patient with abdominal pain as her only symptom.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>We discuss that endovascular treatment of VAA is not always possible and sensible so that surgery may be unavoidable despite the higher risk.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"25 3","pages":"Pages e21-e23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91720864","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 : 2013-03-01DOI: 10.1016/J.EJVSEXTRA.2012.10.003
L. Garriboli, A. Jannello
{"title":"Fracture of a Popliteal Nitinol Stent: Case Report and Review of the Literature","authors":"L. Garriboli, A. Jannello","doi":"10.1016/J.EJVSEXTRA.2012.10.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.EJVSEXTRA.2012.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"100 1","pages":"309"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82804133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.004
M. Graafland , J.A. Reekers , M.C. Willems
{"title":"Acute Mesenterial Ischaemia Following Percutaneous Angioplasty of the External Iliac Artery in a Patient with Extensive Atherosclerosis","authors":"M. Graafland , J.A. Reekers , M.C. Willems","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Subintimal angioplasty is a well-recognised treatment method for stenosis and occlusions in peripheral arterial occlusive disease. In patients with extensive atherosclerosis, large pelvic collateral networks may signify concomitant mesenterial artery disease.</p></div><div><h3>Case report</h3><p>We describe a patient in whom a percutaneous subintimal angioplasty of the external iliac artery was complicated by acute bowel ischaemia due to occlusion of important mesenteric collaterals. After urgent bypass surgery, the patient made a full recovery.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This report emphasises the importance of recognising mesenteric collateral formation from the iliac arteries in endovascular procedures, as the mesenterial vascularisation may depend heavily on it.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"25 3","pages":"Pages e18-e20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91720862","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 : 2013-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.10.003
L. Garriboli, A.M. Jannello
{"title":"Fracture of a Popliteal Nitinol Stent: Case Report and Review of the Literature","authors":"L. Garriboli, A.M. Jannello","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.10.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Endovascular stenting of popliteal occlusion is a common procedure in vascular practice.</p><p>Stent fractures normally cause restenosis or occlusion of the arterial segment treated.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>We present a case of a large aneurysm of the popliteal artery that was observed 14 months after popliteal stenting with self-expandable nitinol stent.</p><p>We describe the endovascular approach that has been used to solve this severe complication.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Stent fractures are often a hidden complication of femoro-popliteal stenting that can be associated with important disease; a careful follow-up and prompt management in expert hands in the majority of the cases lead to a favourable resolution.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"25 3","pages":"Pages e15-e17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.10.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91720863","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 : 2013-03-01DOI: 10.1016/J.EJVSEXTRA.2012.11.004
M. Graafland, J. Reekers, M. Willems
{"title":"Acute Mesenterial Ischaemia Following Percutaneous Angioplasty of the External Iliac Artery in a Patient with Extensive Atherosclerosis","authors":"M. Graafland, J. Reekers, M. Willems","doi":"10.1016/J.EJVSEXTRA.2012.11.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.EJVSEXTRA.2012.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"23 1","pages":"309"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89404183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EJVES ExtraPub Date : 2013-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.003
A. Mallios , B. Boura , K. Zannis , N. Borenstein , M. Combes
{"title":"A New Experimental Animal Protocol for the Direct Viewing of Endovascular Interventions Involving the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch","authors":"A. Mallios , B. Boura , K. Zannis , N. Borenstein , M. Combes","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>This article presents an experimental model for direct viewing of endovascular procedures within the ascending aorta and aortic arch.</p></div><div><h3>Report</h3><p>The model consisted of a porcine heart and aorta connected to a pump providing continuous or pulsatile irrigation with saline set in a waterproof basin. Aortic branches were sutured or clamped. A telescope connected to a thoracoscopic camera was inserted through the apex into the left ventricle and advanced into the arch through the aortic valve.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>This protocol provided excellent image quality, and could be used to improve endovascular procedures and establish safer protocols for use in humans.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"25 2","pages":"Pages e11-e13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87709836","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 : 2013-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.001
M.-h. Kim , J.-s. Park , J.Y. Kim , Y.-k. Kim , S.-s. Yun , H.J. Chun
{"title":"Stent-assisted Coil Embolisation of Wide-necked Renal Artery Aneurysms","authors":"M.-h. Kim , J.-s. Park , J.Y. Kim , Y.-k. Kim , S.-s. Yun , H.J. Chun","doi":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>A wide-necked saccular renal artery aneurysm (RAA) arising from the left posterior segmental was not reported before and can be treated by stent-assisted coil embolisation.</p></div><div><h3>Case report</h3><p>A 69-year-old man presented with RAA arising from left posterior renal segmental artery, which was a saccular wide-necked RAA that was 2.5 cm in size. He underwent endovascular coil embolisation assisted with a self-expanding nitinol stent that originally had been constructed for the treatment of intracranial aneurysm. Distal renal infarction occurred in stented segmental artery.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Distal infarction after stent-assisted coil embolisation should be considered as a possible complication in the treatment of RAA in relatively small renal segmental artery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100397,"journal":{"name":"EJVES Extra","volume":"25 2","pages":"Pages e7-e8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.11.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77261898","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}