Jornal Vascular BrasileiroPub Date : 2025-03-31eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202400572
Joana Storino, Ana Julia Resende Rocha, Ana Laura Decat Gonçalves, Luisa Reis Braga, Luma Pereira Brandão
{"title":"Anomalous intraosseous venous drainage of pretibial varices: case report.","authors":"Joana Storino, Ana Julia Resende Rocha, Ana Laura Decat Gonçalves, Luisa Reis Braga, Luma Pereira Brandão","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400572","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400572","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anomalous intraosseous venous drainage causing pretibial varices is a rare and little-known cause of varicose veins in the lower limbs (LL). We report the case of a 49-year-old male patient with chronic pain associated with large pretibial varicose veins and mild edema of the left lower limb, with no skin changes or history of previous treatment. Vascular ultrasound identified a dilatated intraosseous vein of the tibia with reflux draining to an incompetent bone perforating vein and subcutaneous varicose veins. Bone perforating veins must be carefully investigated in the presence of atypical non-saphenous and recurrent varicose veins using vascular ultrasound, which demonstrates the periosteal defect in the tibia and presence of reflux that feeds the pretibial subcutaneous varicosities. Recognizing this rare entity avoids diagnostic errors and is essential for the most appropriate treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20240057"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11961127/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143763390","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}
{"title":"Variations in the branching pattern of the internal iliac artery and its implications in trauma and surgery - a South Indian cadaveric study.","authors":"Satheesha Nayak Badagabettu, Ashwini Aithal Padur, Surekha Devadasa Shetty","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400752","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400752","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The internal iliac artery (IIA) frequently shows variations in its branching pattern. Knowledge of its variations is helpful during gynecological and orthopedic surgical procedures.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To observe the branching pattern of IIA in the human pelvises and discuss its clinical implications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was conducted on 80 male hemipelvises (40 left halves and 40 right halves). The pelvic halves were obtained by making mid-line saw cuts through formalin embalmed adult human cadavers aged approximately 50-80 years. The IIA were dissected and cleaned. Variations of the internal iliac artery and its branches were noted. Relevant photographs were taken. Results were expressed as percentages.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Variations in the branching pattern were observed in 49 (61%) hemipelvises (right: 21, left: 28). Variations were more common (48%) in the branching pattern of the anterior division of IIA than the posterior division (20%). Variations of the main trunk were observed in 29% of cases. In 3% of cases, the IIA did not divide into two divisions. Among the individual branches, the iliolumbar artery showed variations in 29% of cases and the obturator artery in 25%. A common trunk of the internal pudendal and middle rectal arteries was found in 24% of cases and variations of the inferior gluteal artery were seen in 18% of cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study showed a high rate of occurrence of variant IIA branching patterns. Understanding the anatomical variations of the IIA and its branches is essential to minimize intraoperative blood loss and other complications during pelvic surgeries.</p>","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20240075"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11961128/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143763456","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}
Jornal Vascular BrasileiroPub Date : 2025-03-24eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202401302
Ronald Luiz Gomes Flumignan, Renato Delascio Lopes
{"title":"Clinical decision making in healthcare: the importance of best evidence.","authors":"Ronald Luiz Gomes Flumignan, Renato Delascio Lopes","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202401302","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202401302","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20240130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11938930/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143719236","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}
Jornal Vascular BrasileiroPub Date : 2025-03-14eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202301382
José Júlio Bechir Maués, Karen Falcão Britto, Sara Oliveira Rocha
{"title":"Terapeutic challenge: vena cava filter retrieval four years after implantation.","authors":"José Júlio Bechir Maués, Karen Falcão Britto, Sara Oliveira Rocha","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202301382","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202301382","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vena cava filters are used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Despite the extensive literature on these filters, there is still no reliable evidence that they improve clinical results or mortality in patients with deep vein thrombosis. There are also increasing reports of complications from indiscriminate use, with a complication rate of approximately 19%. Complications include penetration into the vein wall, involvement of adjacent organs, fracture, embolization of filter fragments, and deep vein thrombosis. We describe the successful removal of a vena cava filter 4 years after implantation for inferior vena cava thrombosis. The procedure was performed using common endovascular surgery devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20230138"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922326/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143663396","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}
Jornal Vascular BrasileiroPub Date : 2025-03-14eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202400152
Rajani Singh
{"title":"Variations in the origin, course and branching pattern of the radial artery along with clinical correlations: narrative review.","authors":"Rajani Singh","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400152","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400152","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The radial artery most often arises from the brachial artery in the cubital fossa, lying deep to the brachioradialis in the upper part and superficial in the lower part. Recently, the radial artery has increasingly been used for coronary procedures. However, the radial artery is observed to vary in origin, course, and branching pattern. Precise knowledge of these parameters is essential for successful outcomes. Considering the immense clinical significance associated with this artery, this study was conducted. The aim is to expound the details of the radial artery and to highlight the associated implications, serving as a ready reference for vascular surgeons. The study was conducted using various databases and various terms related to the radial artery were used to search the literature. The literature reveals that the radial artery varies in origin, course, and branching pattern and information on these parameters will help vascular surgeons to carry out various procedures with minimum complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20240015"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922324/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143663400","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}
Jornal Vascular BrasileiroPub Date : 2025-03-14eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202401262
Nathalia Santana Moreda, Henrique Alves de Almeida, Vinicius Tadeu Ramos da Silva Grillo
{"title":"Carotid web: a little-known etiology of recurrent stroke - case report.","authors":"Nathalia Santana Moreda, Henrique Alves de Almeida, Vinicius Tadeu Ramos da Silva Grillo","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202401262","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202401262","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carotid web is a rare and poorly understood condition associated with cryptogenic and recurrent acute ischemic stroke in young patients without atherosclerotic risk factors. We describe the case of a 58-year-old female patient with hypertension and dyslipidemia who had recurrent ischemic strokes for 5 years. Presence of carotid web was suggested by Doppler ultrasonography and confirmed by digital subtraction angiography. The patient underwent endarterectomy and, due to satisfactory internal carotid reflux, it was decided not to use a temporary vascular shunt. Endarterectomy and arteriorrhaphy with a bovine pericardium patch were performed. Although carotid web can be seen with imaging exams, detection can be challenging and it can mimic other conditions, such as arterial dissection, non-calcified atherosclerotic plaque, and intraluminal thrombus. The ease with which it can go unnoticed or misdiagnosed highlights the need to understand this disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20240126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922328/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143663376","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}
Jornal Vascular BrasileiroPub Date : 2025-03-14eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202400732
Andressa Pereira Rocha, João Gabriel Sanchez
{"title":"Development of venous thromboembolism and its impact on hospitalized adults with covid-19: rapid systematic review.","authors":"Andressa Pereira Rocha, João Gabriel Sanchez","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400732","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400732","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The association between COVID-19 and coagulation disorders has been discussed since the onset of the pandemic. Four years into the pandemic, it is crucial to organize the findings and evidence accumulated thus far. The objective of this study was to review and synthesize the available scientific evidence regarding the relationship between COVID-19 and development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). A rapid systematic review was conducted by searching two electronic databases, selecting systematic review articles that assessed the association between COVID-19 and development of VTE, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). The studies indicated that hospitalized COVID-19 patients are at greater risk of developing VTE, especially those admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Elevated D-dimer levels and male gender were also associated with increased risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20240073"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11924586/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143669912","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}
Jornal Vascular BrasileiroPub Date : 2025-03-14eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202401202
Poliana Mazuchini Belai, Zaira Cristina Barbosa Assis, Thiago Felipe de Moraes Vieira, Gislaine Dos Santos Rodrigues Vieira, Henrique Alves de Almeida, Thiago Vaz Lopes, João da Silva, Vinicius Tadeu Ramos da Silva Grillo
{"title":"Post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the anterior tibial artery: therapeutic challenge.","authors":"Poliana Mazuchini Belai, Zaira Cristina Barbosa Assis, Thiago Felipe de Moraes Vieira, Gislaine Dos Santos Rodrigues Vieira, Henrique Alves de Almeida, Thiago Vaz Lopes, João da Silva, Vinicius Tadeu Ramos da Silva Grillo","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202401202","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202401202","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Subacute traumatic arterial pseudoaneurysms involving the infragenicular arteries are rarely discussed in the literature because they tend to be asymptomatic or manifest clinically subtle symptoms even at late stages. We describe the case of a 25-year-old patient with a perforation injury to the lower limb from a shard of glass, who, after two weeks, developed pain and swelling in the limb, which suggested deep vein thrombosis. Venous Doppler ultrasound ruled out thrombosis but revealed heterogeneous echogenicity in the anterior wall of the middle third of the anterior tibial artery with internal flow, suggesting a pseudoaneurysm. We opted for conventional surgical treatment and, after proximal and distal control of the artery, drainage of the local hematoma and primary suturing of the lesion were performed. Pseudoaneurysm of the infrapatellar arteries, although rare, is a challenging clinical entity that requires early diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20240120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922325/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143663379","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}
Jornal Vascular BrasileiroPub Date : 2025-03-14eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202400882
Kauane Flechas Arruda Perdigão, Larissa Pereira Costa, Annicia Lins Freitas, José Heriston de Morais Lima, Eduardo Ériko Tenório de França, Rafaela Pedrosa
{"title":"Vascular rehabilitation interventions in people with peripheral arterial disease: an integrative review.","authors":"Kauane Flechas Arruda Perdigão, Larissa Pereira Costa, Annicia Lins Freitas, José Heriston de Morais Lima, Eduardo Ériko Tenório de França, Rafaela Pedrosa","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400882","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202400882","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Peripheral artery disease, which occurs due to lower limb artery disorders, is associated with high cardiovascular mortality rates. Studies show that supervised exercise is an effective option for controlling symptoms.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study identified exercise types and complementary therapies used for vascular rehabilitation in people with peripheral artery disease and discusses the best recommendations in the literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This integrative literature review is based on studies published in the last 5 years. The search was performed in the following databases: PubMed, SciELO, LILACS (BVS), and Cochrane. In addition to supervised exercise, the interventions in the clinical trials included other approaches that contributed to patient rehabilitation. Duplicate articles, articles whose full text was unavailable, and those whose title or abstract indicated they were unrelated to the topic were excluded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine articles were included in the analysis. The results indicate that supervised exercise is the gold standard treatment method. However, therapies such as blood flow restriction, heat therapy, hydrotherapy, and resistance training can help improve treatment adherence, and their complementary effects benefit cardiovascular and physical function.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In patients with peripheral artery disease, exercise-based rehabilitation is fundamental. However, resistance training with blood flow restriction can optimize muscle strength, while heat therapy and hydrotherapy can act as adjuvants to exercise.</p>","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20240088"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922327/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143663405","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}
Jornal Vascular BrasileiroPub Date : 2025-02-24eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.202300492
Daniel Mendes-Pinto, Larissa Jardim Melo, Guilherme Galvone Fonseca Costa, Izabella Campolina Santos, Ana Paula Pires Silva, Roberto Lucas Senna de Avelar, Guilherme de Castro-Santos, Maria da Glória Rodrigues-Machado
{"title":"Pedal acceleration time is related to arterial stiffness in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.","authors":"Daniel Mendes-Pinto, Larissa Jardim Melo, Guilherme Galvone Fonseca Costa, Izabella Campolina Santos, Ana Paula Pires Silva, Roberto Lucas Senna de Avelar, Guilherme de Castro-Santos, Maria da Glória Rodrigues-Machado","doi":"10.1590/1677-5449.202300492","DOIUrl":"10.1590/1677-5449.202300492","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pedal acceleration time (PAT) is a novel indicator of peripheral arterial disease in the lower limbs. Elevated PAT values are associated with worse limb ischemia. Arterial stiffness indexes are another class of indicators recently studied in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). The correlation between PAT and arterial stiffness has not yet been established.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To analyze correlations between PAT and arterial stiffness indexes in patients with CLTI.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional analysis was conducted of patients with CLTI from August to December of 2022. The PAT measurements were performed using a vascular ultrasound machine and stiffness indexes were measured using a brachial artery oscillometry unit. An analysis was conducted of the correlations between central blood pressure, peripheral blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and PAT.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 55 patients were analyzed, of whom 23 were women and 83.6% had diabetes. Mean PAT was 166.6 ms; mean pulse wave velocity (PWV) was 11.8 m/s, and the mean augmentation index corrected for a heart rate of 75 beats per minute (AIx@75) was 29.8%. There were positive correlations between PAT and PWV (Spearman r = 0.69; p < 0.001) and between PAT and AIx@75 (Spearman r = 0.59, p < 0.001) and an inverse relationship with the ankle/brachial index (Spearman r = -0.79; p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is a correlation between arterial stiffness indexes and PAT in patients with CLTI. These indicators are important for quantification of limb ischemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":14814,"journal":{"name":"Jornal Vascular Brasileiro","volume":"24 ","pages":"e20230049"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11895777/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143604954","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}