Patrick Casey MBChB , Ambareen Kausar FRCS , Duncan Gavan FRCR , Neil Wilde FRCR
{"title":"Ultrasound-guided percutaneous thrombin for the management of superior mesenteric artery pseudoaneurysm","authors":"Patrick Casey MBChB , Ambareen Kausar FRCS , Duncan Gavan FRCR , Neil Wilde FRCR","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Visceral aneurysms are a well-recognized and potentially fatal occurrence in the event of rupture. Endovascular occlusion using stent grafting or embolization is often favorable over high-risk open surgical repair. However, interventional mesenteric angiography may not always be feasible or successful. We present an emergency case of successful occlusion of a large peripancreatic pseudoaneurysm using a single percutaneous injection of thrombin under ultrasound guidance alone after both laparotomy and mesenteric angiography had failed to identify and control bleeding. In this case and review of the current evidence, we propose an effective alternative first-line treatment strategy in these complex patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 3","pages":"Pages 211-213"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.06.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54824417","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}
Anton N. Sidawy (Editor-in-Chief), Bruce A. Perler (Senior Editor)
{"title":"Information for authors","authors":"Anton N. Sidawy (Editor-in-Chief), Bruce A. Perler (Senior Editor)","doi":"10.1016/S2352-667X(15)00094-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-667X(15)00094-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 3","pages":"Page A4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S2352-667X(15)00094-6","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136899906","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}
Debra S.T. Chong MBBS, MRCS , Hamish Hamilton FRCS , Jason Constantinou MD, FRCS , Meryl Davis FRCS , Muntzer Mughal FRCS , Krasnodar Ivancev MD, PhD
{"title":"Successful stent graft repair of multiple thoracoabdominal mycotic aortic aneurysms in the presence of Kommerell diverticulum and complicated by aortoesophageal fistula","authors":"Debra S.T. Chong MBBS, MRCS , Hamish Hamilton FRCS , Jason Constantinou MD, FRCS , Meryl Davis FRCS , Muntzer Mughal FRCS , Krasnodar Ivancev MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We describe the management of a woman who presented with synchronous mycotic aortic aneurysms of the aortic arch in the presence of Kommerell diverticulum, the distal thoracic, and the juxtarenal aorta. A staged stent graft repair was undertaken due to rapid expansion of the aneurysms, which involved placement of multiple thoracic quadruple-fenestrated and infrarenal bifurcated stent grafts. Despite complications of an aortoesophageal fistula and transitory spinal cord ischemia, she has been managed successfully and is doing well at 36 months. This case illustrates that stent graft repair of mycotic aneurysms can offer a successful treatment option in selected patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 3","pages":"Pages 197-200"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.05.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54824405","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":"True superior gluteal artery aneurysm","authors":"Jason A. Fried DO , Lauren M. Wright DO","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Gluteal artery aneurysms (GAAs), classified as true or false, account for <1% of all aneurysms. Of the 175 GAAs reported in the English literature, 20 are true aneurysms, making this case the twenty-first reported true aneurysm and sixth of atherosclerotic origin. We report a true GAA in a 72-year-old woman. Pelvic computed tomography suggested GAA (7.2 × 4.9 cm); subsequently, an endovascular approach allowed definitive diagnosis and treatment—coil embolization. In accordance with the literature and the surgical and clinical success of our case, endovascular embolization of GAAs has emerged as an effective and safe treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 3","pages":"Pages 221-223"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.07.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54824452","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}
John C. Rasmussen PhD , Melissa B. Aldrich PhD , Renie Guilliod MD , Caroline E. Fife MD , Thomas F. O'Donnell Jr. MD , Eva M. Sevick-Muraca PhD
{"title":"Near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging in a patient treated for venous occlusion","authors":"John C. Rasmussen PhD , Melissa B. Aldrich PhD , Renie Guilliod MD , Caroline E. Fife MD , Thomas F. O'Donnell Jr. MD , Eva M. Sevick-Muraca PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Although lower extremity edema/lymphedema can result from venous or lymphatic abnormalities, effective treatment depends on understanding their relative contributions to the condition. Herein we use near-infrared fluorescence lymphatic imaging in a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with unilateral lymphedema of the right leg and previously treated with left iliac vein stenting in an attempt to alleviate lymphedema. The imaging shows that abnormal lymphatic anatomy, rather than venous occlusion, was likely responsible for unilateral swelling.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 3","pages":"Pages 201-204"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.05.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34833115","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":"Treatment of simultaneous common femoral and profunda femoris artery aneurysms","authors":"Manuel Caceres MD , Natalia O. Glebova MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.03.021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.03.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We report the case of a 67-year-old man with separate simultaneous aneurysms of the common femoral and profunda femoris arteries. Treatment consisted of complete en bloc excision of both aneurysms, including the intervening segment of nonaneurysmal profunda femoris artery (PFA). Arterial reconstruction included the placement of a Dacron graft (DuPont, Wilmington, Del) from the external iliac artery to the superficial femoral artery and revascularization of the PFA with a segment of great saphenous vein. A review of the literature on presentation and treatment of PFA aneurysms is included.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 3","pages":"Pages 205-207"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.03.021","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54824160","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}
David M. Hardy MD , John Bartholomew MD , Woosup M. Park MD
{"title":"Inferior vena cava occlusion causing syncope during upper extremity exertion treated with iliocaval venous revascularization","authors":"David M. Hardy MD , John Bartholomew MD , Woosup M. Park MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is rare, but its incidence is increased in those with IVC filters or inflammatory bowel disease. Once the IVC is thrombosed, venous return is via collateral channels on the torso and retroperitoneum. Limitations in this collateral venous return can result in symptoms, usually in the lower extremities. Syncope and dyspnea are rare. We report a patient with a 1-year history of worsening syncope when working with his upper extremities. Iliocaval venous occlusion with lack of accommodation of venous return at the thoracic outlet was diagnosed. Treatment with iliocaval stenting resolved his symptoms.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 3","pages":"Pages 208-210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.05.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54824394","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}
Bernardo C. Mendes MD , Gustavo S. Oderich MD , Thanila A. Macedo MD , Roger K. Moreira MD
{"title":"Ischemic liver lesions mimicking neoplasm in a patient with severe chronic mesenteric ischemia","authors":"Bernardo C. Mendes MD , Gustavo S. Oderich MD , Thanila A. Macedo MD , Roger K. Moreira MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.03.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.03.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Chronic mesenteric ischemia most frequently presents with abdominal pain, weight loss, and food fear. Ischemic involvement of the liver is infrequent because of the dual blood supply via the portal vein and hepatic artery. Hepatic infarction has been associated with embolization, thrombosis, arterial injury, prothrombotic states, and impairment of portal venous flow. We report a patient with chronic mesenteric ischemia and severe mesenteric arterial disease who presented with large liver masses suspicious for neoplasm. Tissue samples from two hepatic biopsies confirmed ischemic lesions. After open surgical mesenteric revascularization, the patient had complete symptom improvement and nearly complete regression of the liver lesions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 2","pages":"Pages 144-147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.03.020","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54824147","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}
Rebecca M. Rohrer MSc , Alexa H. Templeton MRCS , Eric S. Chemla FRCS , Marjan Jahangiri FRCS , Stephen A. Black MD, FRCS (Ed)
{"title":"A novel approach of arteriovenous fistula formation in cultivation of an arm vein for use in infrainguinal surgical bypass grafting","authors":"Rebecca M. Rohrer MSc , Alexa H. Templeton MRCS , Eric S. Chemla FRCS , Marjan Jahangiri FRCS , Stephen A. Black MD, FRCS (Ed)","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Autologous vein is preferable for use in lower limb arterial bypass rather than synthetic graft material. Suitable vein for grafting is often limited, particularly in patients who have had previous cardiac bypass grafting or varicose veins surgery. This case report describes the use of arteriovenous fistula formation to cultivate an arm vein of a suitable diameter for use in femorotibial bypassing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 2","pages":"Pages 184-186"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.04.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54824190","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}
Noah T. Scherrer MD , Roberto Gedaly MD , Ramakrishna Venkatesh MD , Michael A. Winkler MD , Eleftherios S. Xenos MD, PhD
{"title":"An ex vivo approach to complex renal artery aneurysm repair","authors":"Noah T. Scherrer MD , Roberto Gedaly MD , Ramakrishna Venkatesh MD , Michael A. Winkler MD , Eleftherios S. Xenos MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.04.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.04.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ex vivo repair technique for a complex renal artery aneurysm may have several advantages. Smaller incision size and use of minimally invasive techniques may decrease incisional morbidity and improve recovery time, especially in patients with a high body mass index. Improved visualization afforded by back-table methods may also be valuable when repair of aneurysms involving multiple branches is necessary. We report of a successful case of laparoscopic nephrectomy, followed by back-table aneurysmorrhaphy and autotransplant, in a patient with a renal artery aneurysm.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":91348,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery cases","volume":"1 2","pages":"Pages 165-167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.jvsc.2015.04.005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"54824220","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}