McGEACHIE, JOHN PH.D., F.D.S., R.C.S.; CAMPBELL, PAT B.Sc; PRENDERGAST, FRANCIS M.D., F.R.A.C.S. Author Information

To report the successful endovascular occlusion of a persistent endoleak owing to collateral perfusion in 1-year-old bifurcated aortic endograft.An 81-year-old man underwent repair 5.5-cm abdominal aneurysm (AAA) with stent-graft 1995; excluded by retrograde filling patent inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) was noted postoperatively. At his 1-year follow-up, mid-sac persisted on contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Using superior for access, stump IMA successfully embolized glue.This case,...

Purpose:To describe a technique combining endoluminal and open approaches for the repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms involving celiac axis.Case Report:Two patients with type I aneurysm suboptimal cardiac reserve underwent transluminal stent-graft implantation. To achieve satisfactory distal seal, caudal end endograft was circumscribed Dacron band that sutured to aorta through midline incision. The patent artery in both ligated stop retrograde filling sac. developed no problems...

Abstract Intimal thickening in vein grafts is one of the major factors leading to graft failure. Studies have suggested that delayed re-endothelialization and an enhanced permeability proliferative (macromolecules) blood are associated with development intimal these vessels. The aim this study was determine pattern new endothelium a large molecule. Iliolumbar iliac artery 5 mm long were inserted microsurgically into 32 male albino Wistar rats. Graft permeability, at times ranging from 2 140...

Blood was salvaged from the operating field of 16 orthopaedic and vascular operations processed by Shiley Dideco cell saver for retransfusion. Plasma elastase levels in blood were used as a marker white lysosomal granule release. The plasma level this enzyme measured technique described Dreher et al . using immuno‐activation (IMAC™) system (Merck‐Darmstadt, Federal Republic Germany). 1 rose dramatically reduced to preoperative after washing saver. Washing before retransfusion is effective...

This study correlated isolated, blunt liver or spleen injury with the presence, location, and amount of free fluid in pediatric trauma patient.The hospital registry was reviewed for period 1/89 to 12/99 patients (age < = 17 years) who sustained blunt, isolated had an abdominal CT scan. Patients other intraabdominal injuries inadequate scans were excluded. by two radiologists confirmed graded. The evaluated RUQ, LUQ, pelvis. Free quantified as 0 no fluid, 1 small amount, 2 moderate, 3 large...

Vein allografts were studied in the rat using major histocompatibility complex-incompatible DA and Lewis inbred strains. Allografts performed to combinations, with isografts serving as controls. grafts by interposing a 1 cm length of fresh iliolumbar vein into defect iliac artery, microsurgical techniques. The under observation for 18 weeks (1) patency, (2) gross structural changes, (3) histological (4) antibody responses. No immunosuppression was used. All remained patient throughout period...

The extent of intimal hyperplasia in veins grafted into arteries is a major determinant graft survival. development experimental iliolumbar vein grafts iliac 36 rats was followed by light microscopy between 2 and 140 days after grafting. increase mean thickness the intima most rapid from to 21 then more gradual reach maximum at days, when same as combined media control artery. Grafts aged 15 28 showed significant thickening anastomosis, but this not evident older grafts. Our results...

This article briefly reviews the histological evidence for genesis of intimal hyperplasia and atherosclerosis in arteries. It concentrates upon origin, structure behaviour vascular smooth muscle cells (subendothelial) layer. The interactions between these cells, endothelium blood are discussed with particular reference to their role histogenesis atherosclerosis.

Purpose: To describe a technique combining endoluminal and open approaches for the repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms involving celiac axis. Case Report: Two patients with type I aneurysm suboptimal cardiac reserve underwent transluminal stent-graft implantation. achieve satisfactory distal seal, caudal end endograft was circumscribed Dacron band that sutured to aorta through midline incision. The patent artery in both ligated stop retrograde filling sac. developed no problems...

Background Surgical correction of pectus excavatum (SCOPE) is dependent upon chest wall pliability with optimal timing prior to complete skeletal maturation. Measures maturity are not readily available for operative planning; therefore, surgeons use age as proxy despite patient-specific rates We aimed determine whether preoperative associated postoperative pain surrogate pliability. Methods Children ≤18 years who underwent SCOPE from 2020 2022 were retrospectively identified. Preoperative CT...

Abstract It has been shown that white cells and platelets release their granules into the plasma of salvaged blood. Whether this is due to destruction alone or a combination activation not known. Lipid mediators, platelet‐activating factor leukotriene B 4 , are produced by activated have effects on cardiovascular, respiratory immune systems microcirculation. The aim was determine if in blood measuring levels these lipid mediators. Ten patients undergoing aortic surgery, where intraoperative...

Iliolumbar vein to iliac artery grafts were placed in 21 rats by microsurgical techniques. Graft innervation was examined at five time intervals between 1 and 32 weeks after surgery. Nerve fibers demonstrated microscopically formaldehyde-induced fluorescence of catecholamines. The morphology degree graft assessed, semiquantitatively, relative the contralateral (control) within each animal. Nerves seen region as early 2 weeks, but it not until 4 that they present along its length (5 mm)....

Effective strategies for the prevention of adverse vascular events in patients with atherosclerotic disease include smoking cessation, platelet inhibition, antihypertensives, hypoglycaemic and cholesterol lowering agents. The current literature suggests that these practices are suboptimal peripheral (PVD). This study aims to examine compare use preventive therapy admitted interventions related carotid occlusive disease.All inpatients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures lower limb...