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Vascular Specialist International
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ISSN 2288-7970 · Medrang · 404 articles in the index
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Staged Management of Left Atrial Intramural Hematoma with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support: A Case Report
Left atrial intramural hematoma (LAIH) is a rare complication related to various cardiac interventions, including cardiac surgery, catheter-based arrhythmia ablation, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), all of which may involve manipulation of the left atrium (LA). Here, we describe the…
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Venous Adventitial Cystic Disease of the Lower Extremities Mimicking Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Five-Case Series
Venous adventitial cystic disease (VACD) is a rare vascular disorder characterized by mucin-filled cysts in the venous adventitia. We encountered five patients who presented to our vascular clinic with an initial diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) but were later diagnosed with VACD on imaging…
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Extensive Iliofemoral Intimal Injury after Handlebar Trauma Requiring Iliac Exposure and Saphenous Vein Interposition Grafting: A Case Report
Blunt trauma caused by bicycle or motor-scooter handlebars is a rare mechanism of femoral artery injury. Three-wheelers, commonly operated with handlebars, are a frequent mode of transportation in Sri Lanka. This case report describes a 22-year-old male driver of a three-wheeler who presented with…
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Mid-term Outcomes Following Primary Covered Stent Implantation in Supra-Aortic Arch Vessels for Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease
Purpose: The aim of this study was to present the mid-term outcomes of patients undergoing treatment for atherosclerotic stenosis or occlusion of the supra-aortic arch vessels using covered stents. Materials and Methods : We conducted a retrospective, single-center analysis of patients treated for…
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Endovascular Salvage After False Lumen Misdeployment of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair or the Frozen Elephant Trunk in Aortic Dissection: A Case Report of Two Patients
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and the frozen elephant trunk (FET) are well-established treatment options for aortic dissection (AD). Inadvertent misdeployment of a TEVAR stent graft or FET into the false lumen (FL) can lead to serious complications. We report two cases of FL…
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Von Willebrand Factor and ADAMTS13 in Relation to Major Adverse Limb Events in Peripheral Artery Disease
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the two biomarkers, von Willebrand factor (VWF) and ADAMTS13, and major adverse limb events (MALE) in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Materials and Methods : After obtaining informed consent, baseline blood samples…
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Complex Management of an Infectious Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Disseminated Tuberculosis in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and End-Stage Renal Disease: A Case Report
Infectious aortic pseudoaneurysm secondary to disseminated tuberculosis is rare and potentially fatal, particularly in immunocompromised patients. We report a 37-year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and end-stage renal disease on immunosuppressive therapy and hemodialysis who…
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Carotid Free-Floating Thrombus in the Setting of Bilateral Embolic Strokes: A Case Report
Carotid free-floating thrombus (CFFT) is a rare entity that can lead to life-threatening embolic events. An 80-year-old man presented with left-sided weakness. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) demonstrated bilateral carotid plaques with pedunculated mural thrombi and no hemodynamically…
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Upper-Limb Ischemia Due to Distal Embolization from a Dissecting Axillary Artery Pseudoaneurysm in an Elite Overhead Athlete: A Case Report
In overhead-throwing athletes, repetitive shoulder motion may cause intimal injury and pseudoaneurysm formation, most commonly involving the posterior circumflex humeral artery. An elite cricket fast bowler in his 20s presented with 6 months of left shoulder and hand discomfort, followed by rest…
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Ruptured Giant Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Bilateral Giant Common Iliac Artery Aneurysms: A Case Report
Giant abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), often defined by a maximum transverse diameter exceeding 13 cm, are rarely reported. We report a case of multiple giant aortoiliac aneurysms comprising a ruptured giant AAA and bilateral giant common iliac artery aneurysms (CIAAs). A 59-year-old male was…
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Acute Limb Ischemia Caused by Distal Embolization from an External Iliac Artery Pseudoaneurysm Associated with a Protruding Acetabular Screw: A Case Report
This case report describes a 78-year-old female who presented with acute limb ischemia caused by distal embolization 23 years after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The embolic source was a pseudoaneurysm of the left external iliac artery (EIA) densely adherent to thickened soft tissue in contact with…
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The Excluded Saphenous Vein Technique for Great Saphenous Vein Reflux: Five-Year Outcomes from an Institutional Experience
Purpose: This study aimed to assess the long-term effectiveness of the Excluded Saphenous Vein Technique (ESVT) in patients with varicose veins (VVs) associated with great saphenous vein (GSV) incompetence. Materials and Methods : Patients who underwent ESVT for primary GSV incompetence associated…
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Surgical Management and Outcomes of Carotid Body Tumors in a High-Altitude Region of Yemen: A Prospective Cohort Study
Purpose: Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are more prevalent in high-altitude populations, possibly owing to chronic hypoxia-induced carotid body hyperplasia. This study evaluated the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of CBTs at a tertiary center in Sana’a, Yemen, located approximately 2,250…
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Persistent Sciatic Artery and Vein with Iliac Vein Fenestration Presenting as Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Case Report
Persistent sciatic vessels are rare but recognized anatomical variants associated with anomalous mesodermal development. An association between this entity and multiple vascular, visceral, and soft tissue anomalies has been described in the literature. Few reports have described the association of…
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Intravascular Lithotripsy-Assisted Stenting of Supraceliac Coral Reef Aorta Using a Partially Deployed WALLSTENT for Temporary Embolic Protection: A Case Report
Coral reef aorta (CRA) is characterized by dense, rock-hard intraluminal calcified plaques that can cause critical aortic stenosis or occlusion. We report the case of a 59-year-old man who presented with accelerated hypertension, acute decompensated heart failure, bilateral pleural effusions, acute…
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Sequential Single-Conduit Antegrade Flow Reconstruction for Multivessel Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia After Failed Endovascular Therapy
Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) with multivessel occlusive disease remains challenging when endovascular therapy fails. We describe sequential antegrade reconstruction of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and celiac artery using a single 8-mm Dacron conduit originating from the supraceliac…
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Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Aortoiliac Aneurysms in Children: A Case Series and Systematic Literature Review
Purpose: Abdominal aortoiliac aneurysms (AAIAs) in pediatric patients are very rare, but rupture is often fatal. This study aimed to analyze causes, surgical management strategies, and clinical outcomes in pediatric patients with AAIAs who underwent surgical treatment. We also performed a…
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Vascular Disease Prospective-Retrospective Observational Registry for Aortic Aneurysm and Peripheral Artery Disease in Korea: Study Rationale and Methodology
Purpose: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and aortic aneurysm (AA) are major manifestations of systemic atherosclerosis. Although they differ in pathophysiology and clinical presentation, they share common risk factors and overlapping biological pathways. However, long-term integrated data…