Introduction ELONGATION OF THE CAROTID artery is found in up to 38 percenl ofthe normal population.’ Distal mobilization of the carotid artery during endarterectomy may increase vessel redundancy and make …
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
Introduction Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) refers to the sudden reduction of intestinal perfusion, which can be due to occlusive or nonocclusive obstruction of arterial or venous blood fl ow. AMI …
Cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery: is there a consensus in management
Introduction Cystic adventitial disease (CAD) is a rare cause of claudication in young to middle-aged individuals. The disease most commonly affects males, presenting as cramps in the lower legs followed …
A unique technique for intentional occlusion of an abdominal aortic aneurysm
Introduction Since the first report of an endovascular repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in 1991, repair of AAAs has undergone a transformation due to lower reported 30-day mortality …
Laser Saphenous Ablations in More Than 1,000 Limbs With Long-Term Duplex Examination Follow-Up
Introduction The standard treatment performed previously for varicose veins caused by incompetence of the great saphenous vein (GSV) or small saphenous vein (SSV) was high ligation and stripping. The past …
Update on Endovenous Laser Ablation
Abstract In 2001, the use of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) was introduced to the United States to treat superficial venous insufficiency. EVLA has subsequently undergone a rapid rise in popularity …