Endovascular Salvage of a Right Brachial Artery-Right Atrium Hemodialysis Graft Using a Covered Endoprosthesis

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 520-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier E. Anaya-Ayala ◽  
Nyla Ismail ◽  
Michael J. Reardon ◽  
Eric K. Peden
2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 880-883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nii-Kabu Kabutey ◽  
Steve Deso ◽  
Leslie Wong ◽  
Michael D. Sgroi ◽  
Ducksoo Kim

JAMA ◽  
1966 ◽  
Vol 197 (9) ◽  
pp. 719-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. E. Aufranc

2003 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. Mavrikakis ◽  
J. P. Lekakis ◽  
M. Papamichael ◽  
K. S. Stamatelopoulos ◽  
Ch. C. Kostopoulos ◽  
...  

Previous studies have shown that patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon secondary to systemic sclerosis present abnormal endothelial function; the mechanisms responsible for the endothelial dysfunction are unknown but increased vascular oxidative stress could be a possible cause. The hypothesis that a potent water-soluble antioxidant can reverse endothelial dysfunction in these patients was tested in the present study. We examined 11 female patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon secondary to systemic sclerosis and ten healthy control women by ultrasound imaging of the brachial artery to assess flow-mediated (endothelium-dependent) and nitrate-induced (endothelium-independent) vasodilatation. Flow-mediated dilatation and nitrate-induced dilatation were significantly reduced in patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon, indicating abnormal endothelial and smooth muscle cell function. Patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon entered a double-blind, randomized, crossover placebo-controlled trial and received orally 2 g of ascorbic acid or placebo; vascular studies were repeated two hours after ascorbic acid or placebo administration. Flow-mediated dilatation did not improve after ascorbic acid (1.6 ± 2.2% to 2.2 ± 2.5%, ns) or placebo administration (1.2 ± 1,9% to 1.7 ± 1.4%, ns); also nitrate-induced dilatation was similar after ascorbic acid or placebo (16 ± 7.4% vs 17 ± 8%, ns), suggesting no effect of ascorbic acid on endothelial and vascular smooth muscle function. In conclusion, ascorbic acid does not reverse endothelial vasomotor dysfunction in the brachial circulation of patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon secondary to systemic sclerosis. The use of different antioxidants or different dosing of ascorbic acid may be required to show a beneficial effect on endothelial vasodilator function.


VASA ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilmaz ◽  
Dogan ◽  
Tok ◽  
Hazirolan ◽  
Guvener ◽  
...  

A pseudoaneurysm is defined as an aneurysmatic sac surrounded by fibrous tissue instead of other vascular layers such as the muscular one. It is a rare incident in infants especially in the brachial artery. Blunt trauma and vascular access attempts are the most common etiologic factors. We present two infants with brachial artery pseudoaneurysm in the antecubital region following accidental arterial puncture.


Author(s):  
R KOBZA ◽  
E OECHSLIN ◽  
R PRETRE ◽  
D KURZ ◽  
R JENNI
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2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osman Tansel Dar�in ◽  
Alper Sami Kunt ◽  
Mehmet Halit Andac

Background: Although various synthetic materials and pericardium have been used for atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, investigators are continuing to search for an ideal material for this procedure. We report and evaluate a case in which autologous right atrial wall tissue was used for ASD closure. Case: In this case, we closed a secundum ASD of a 22-year-old woman who also had right atrial enlargement due to the defect. After establishing standard bicaval cannulation and total cardiopulmonary bypass, we opened the right atrium with an oblique incision in a superior position to a standard incision. After examining the secundum ASD, we created a flap on the inferior rim of the atrial wall. A stay suture was stitched between the tip of the flap and the superior rim of the defect, and suturing was continued in a clockwise direction thereafter. Considering the size and shape of the defect, we incised the inferior attachment of the flap, and suturing was completed. Remnants of the flap on the inferior rim were resected, and the right atrium was closed in a similar fashion. Results: During an echocardiographic examination, neither a residual shunt nor perigraft thrombosis was seen on the interatrial septum. The patient was discharged with complete recovery. Conclusion: Autologous right atrial patch is an ideal material for ASD closure, especially in patients having a large right atrium. A complete coaptation was achieved because of the muscular nature of the right atrial tissue and its thickness, which is a closer match to the atrial septum than other materials.


2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. E325-E328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Gürbüz ◽  
Ufuk Yetkin ◽  
Ömer Tetik ◽  
Mert Kestelli ◽  
Murat Yesil

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