Vascular Notes – Vol 1
In this section (Vascular Notes), I will write various notes that I have collected, most of them been from various congresses or meetings. Stay tuned …
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In this section (Vascular Notes), I will write various notes that I have collected, most of them been from various congresses or meetings. Stay tuned …
Continue ReadingThe Brescia-Cimino arteriovenous fistula (BC AVF) is the classic fistula for the patients with end-stage renal failure. And the traditional BC AVF is a side-to-side …
Continue ReadingSo, the aorta is clamped. Proximally, at the diaphragm, and distally at both common iliacs. Get ready! Go!
Continue ReadingStep No 5: Dissect the proximal aorta What is between you and the proximal aorta is the left crus of the diaphragm. With your hand …
Continue ReadingSo you stand on the right side of the patient, you have made the roof-top incision and you are inside the peritoneal cavity. The lower …
Continue ReadingRoof-top approach is a totally abdominal approach to the suprarenal aorta. This means that the incision is an abdominal incision. And as the title says, …
Continue ReadingSo you need to repair a suprarenal aortic aneurysm or even a type IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm. There are mainly three options: a. a retroperitoneal …
Continue ReadingThe open repair of a suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm is a demanding procedure as it requires suprarenal or even supraceliac aortic clamping. The traditional approach …
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