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Objective To explore clinical implications of pleural effusion in thoracic endovascular aorta repair (TEVAR) of type B aortic dissection.Methods Clinical data of 28 patients (23 males,5 females) hospitalized from Jan 2015 to Dec 2016 were analyzed retrospectively.There were ruptured aortic dissection (RAD) (n =7) and the contained aortic dissection (CAD) (n =21).26 patients underwent TEVAR,and two patients received conservative treatment.Results 26 patients received TEVAR and operations were successful.2 patients treated conservatively died.Six patients had bilateral pleural effusion,while 20 had left pleural effusion and two had right pleural effusion.The distribution of pleural effusion was significantly different between CAD and RAD group (x2 =10.4,P ＜ 0.05),and the rupture risk was the highest in right sided pleural effusion.The median volume of pleural effusion on right side in RAD group are higher than that in CAD group (Z =-3.293,P =0.001).One patient died of sudden death on post-op 9th day.Pleural effusion disappeared in all 24 patients who were followed-up for more than 3 months.There were no ensuing pleural thickening,pulmonary atelectasis,and lung consolidation.Conclusious Pleural effusion on left side are common in type B aortic dissection,while bulk right pleural effusion may indicate impending rupture.Endovascular therapy is a feasible,safe and effective therapy for aortic dissection with pleural effusion.
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Objective To explore the effect and technical consideration of placement of inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) in the treatment of low extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT).Methods From Jun 2011 to Jun 2013,73 consecutive DVT cases were for IVCF placement.There were 47 males and 26 females with a mean age of (51 ± 23) years (ranging from 36 to 80 years).Results Procedures were successful in 70 out of 73 cases.There were 18 permanent and 52 temporary IVCFs deployed.The indications for filter insertion were pulmonary embolism (PE) (25 cases,34％),perioperative prophylactic implantation (18 cases,24％),contraindication to anticoagulation therapy (15 cases,20％) and iliofemoral vein thrombosis(10 cases,13％).17 filters were successfully removed with a successful rate of 33％.After the follow-up of mean 24 months (4 to 36 months) of 68 patients,no pulmonary embolism occurred,but symptomatic DVT recurred in 5 patients,and the conditions were improved after anticoagulation treatment.No serious complication of post thrombotic syndrome occurred.Conclusions IVCF placement is effective for prevention of PE,when the therapeutic indications and contraindications are properly controlled.
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Varicose veins is the main clinical manifestations of the chronic venous insufficiency.TIPP transilluminated powered phlebectomy,a new minimally invasive surgery,received much attention while surgical techniques aimed at treating varicose vein were constantly updated.In this article,TIPP in the varicose vein surgery is reviewed from its history,operating techniques and advantages,and TIPP's future is being prospected.