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Retroaortic left renal vein and inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm
2010
The aim of this study was to report successful surgical management of an inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm associated with a retroaortic left renal vein. The patient, a 78-year-old man, presented with diffuse abdominal pain, fever, and constipation. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed soft tissue surrounding the aneurysm and a left renal vein behind the aorta. Intraoperative findings confirmed the CT images. The patient is alive and well 6 months postoperatively.
The Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS) after Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) open repair
2009
Objective: The abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a ‘condition in which increased tissue pressure in a confined anatomic space, causes decreased blood flow leading to ischaemia and dysfunction and leading to permanent impairment of function’. Methods: Between June 2007 and June 2008 we treated surgically 23 cases of AAA (14 in election and nine in emergency), with indirect intra- abdominal pressure (IAP) monitoring (intra-vescical catheter). Mean age was 68 (64–84) years, 19 males and 4 females. Mean transverse diameter was 6.2 cm (5.5–9.0). Preoperative diagnostic procedure was ultrasound and tomography when possible. All patients were managed in hypotensive hemostasis (restricting fl…
Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm (IAAA).
2010
Purpose: The aim of this study is to report our experience about the inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm (IAAA). Methods: Between January 1999 and January 2008 we treated 8 cases of IAAA. Two patients underwent surgery in emergency. The preoperative diagnostic procedures were ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and intravenous urography (IVU). In 6 elective patients the diagnosis of IAAA was obtained preoperatively. In one case a left hydroureteronephrosis was demonstrated by intravenous urography (IVU). All patients underwent open surgery with midline incision and transperitoneal access. Results: No 30-days mortality occurred. A case of pancreatitis was treated with conservative t…
Surgical repair of popliteal artery aneurysms remains a safe treatment option in the endovascular era: a 10-year single-center study
2012
Introduction: Endovascular popliteal artery aneurysm repair has emerged recently as a feasible alternative to standard surgical repair. However the evidence from the literature is still limited, with only case reports, case series and one small randomized trial. Currently these data suggest the use of stent-grafts in patients at very high surgical risk. The purpose of this study is to present our surgical experience in popliteal artery aneurysm repair in an era of endovascular philosophy. Materials and Methods: Data from 36 consecutive patients who were admitted to our hospital from January 2000 to April 2010, were analyzed retrospectively. Twenty-six patients underwent surgical treatment t…