Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
An infected groin prevents using the femoral artery as a target for revascularization. In these cases, when revascularization of the femoral artery is needed, an …
Continue ReadingUseful equipment Bean-bag Cell-saver Omintract retractor Patient position Right lateral position with the upper torso on an about 70o rotation while the lower part of …
Continue ReadingIn 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, …
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