Diagnosis and treatment for 17 isolated iliac aneurysms / 中华普通外科杂志

ObjectiveTo summarize the experiences in surgical and endovascular treatment for isolated iliac artery aneurysm.MethodsData of 17 cases with isolated iliac artery aneurysm were reviewed and analysed retrospectivel.17 cases were examined with color Doppler ultrasounograpy preoperatively,13 cases underwent computed tomographic angiography (CTA),2 cases did digital subtraction angiography (DSA).Artificial graft interposition were performed in 10 cases with unilateral iliac artery aneurysm,endovascular repair were performed in 6 cases.One case was treated by artificial graft interposition after a failed endovascular repair. ResultsPreoperativaly correct diagnosis was established in all 17 cases,and they were cured after operation.The average operative time was (3.7 ± 1.2) h in group of surgical operation,and ( 1.4 ±0.7) h in group of endovascular treatment (P ＜0.05).The length of hospital stay was ( 16 ± 5 ) d for the group of surgical operation,and ( 9 ± 4 ) d for endovascular treatment ( P ＜ 0.05 ).The percentage of blood transfusion was 72.7％ ( 8/11) in the group of surgical operation,and 16.7％ (1/6) in the group of endovascular treatment.There were a ureteral injury and a ectopic embolism happened during the procedure.There were 2 hip claudication and 2 type Ⅰ endoleaks after operation,which subsided after 3 months.ConclusionsArtificial graft interposition or endovascular repair is effective treatment for isolated iliac artery aneurysm which has the advantage of minimally invasiveness and rapid recovery.

Femoral artery ligation in treatment of infected femoral artery pseudoaneurysm caused by addictive drugs injection / 中国普通外科杂志

Objective To summarize our experience in management of infected femoral artery pseudoaneurysm caused by addictive drugs injection.Methods Clinical data of 45 cases of infeted femoral artery pseudoaneursysm were reviewed retrospectively.When infected femoral artery pseudoaneurysm was diagnosed,the femoral artery or external iliac artery was ligated and the pseudoaneurysm was resected in all of cases.Anticoagulants and antibiotics were used after operation.Results Lower limbs were salvaged in 44 patients.The ambulation function of affected limb was fine in the short-term.One limb was amputated because of lower limb deep venous thrombosis and gangrene.Thirty-four patients(75.6%) were followed up for 3-12 months,the results were satisfactory.Conclusions Femoral artery or external iliac artery ligation is an effective procedure for management of infected femoral artery pseudoaneurysm.

Endovascular therapy for Stanford type B aorta dissection / 中国普通外科杂志

Objective To evaluate the methods,applicability and results of cndovascular therapy for Stanford type B aortic dissection.Methods The clinical data of 36 cases of Stanford type B aortic dissection were analysed retrospectively.The stent-grafts were introduced via femoral arteriotomy.Stent-grafts were implanted to blockade tears of aortic dissection under the guidance of DSA.Results In all cases,the aortic dissection tears were blockaded,true lumens were opened,and organs function was restored.There were not complications such as internal hemorrhage due to trauma or stent displacement on CTA 3 and 12 months after endovascular therapywhile 2 cases developed new tears.The caliber of the 36 true lumens was restored to near normal.Twenty-two pseudocoeloms were obliterated,while the others were reduced is size and had varying degrees of thrombosis.Conclusions Endovascular thcrapy is safe and effectivc for the patients with Stanford type B aortic dissection.Its clinical application has a favorable outlook.