Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100210
B M Pasternak, S Paruk, S Kogan, S Levitt
The short term follow up of the thirteen PTFE synthetic grafts placed in eleven patients for chronic hemodialysis is reported. PTFE graft appears to be a satisfactory alternative to a bovine graft for use as a subcutaneous arteriovenous conduit for hemodialysis. Its resistance to local infection is noteworthy.
{"title":"A synthetic vascular conduit (expanded PTFE) for hemodialysis access--a preliminary report.","authors":"B M Pasternak, S Paruk, S Kogan, S Levitt","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The short term follow up of the thirteen PTFE synthetic grafts placed in eleven patients for chronic hemodialysis is reported. PTFE graft appears to be a satisfactory alternative to a bovine graft for use as a subcutaneous arteriovenous conduit for hemodialysis. Its resistance to local infection is noteworthy.</p>","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"99-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100210","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11819153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100204
J D Colt
It appears that BGI Solution is a satisfactory graft irrigation media and does preserve the intima better than normal saline and as effective as whole blood. It also functions as a media for storage of vein grafts at 0-5 degrees C. Partially supported by grant from Arizona Heart Association.
{"title":"A solution to preserve the intima when vein grafts are irrigated and/or preserved.","authors":"J D Colt","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100204","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It appears that BGI Solution is a satisfactory graft irrigation media and does preserve the intima better than normal saline and as effective as whole blood. It also functions as a media for storage of vein grafts at 0-5 degrees C. Partially supported by grant from Arizona Heart Association.</p>","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"61-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100204","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11818284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100206
N G Kounis, W H Evans
In most Hospitals, the treatment of thromboembolic disease consists of heparin and simultaneous oral therapy instituted usually with Warfarin or phenidione; this oral therapy is continued for 3-12 months. However, in some patients, the thromboembolic disease progresses or recurs despite adequately controlled anticoagulant therapy. Chronic thromboembolic disease then is established and the recurrences of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are frequent and disabling. In an attempt to prevent, reduce or treat chronic idiopathic thromboembolic disease, we have used Arvin in combination with heparin, phenformin, ethyloestrenol and warfarin in a new regime for 3-4 months. Defibrination
{"title":"Treatment of chronic thromboembolism with Arvin, oral fibrinolytics and standard anticoagulants.","authors":"N G Kounis, W H Evans","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100206","url":null,"abstract":"In most Hospitals, the treatment of thromboembolic disease consists of heparin and simultaneous oral therapy instituted usually with Warfarin or phenidione; this oral therapy is continued for 3-12 months. However, in some patients, the thromboembolic disease progresses or recurs despite adequately controlled anticoagulant therapy. Chronic thromboembolic disease then is established and the recurrences of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are frequent and disabling. In an attempt to prevent, reduce or treat chronic idiopathic thromboembolic disease, we have used Arvin in combination with heparin, phenformin, ethyloestrenol and warfarin in a new regime for 3-4 months. Defibrination","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"68-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100206","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11818285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100203
B A Termini, P A Jackson, C D Williams
1 Director of Cardiology, John Peter Smith Hospital, 1500 South Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76104. 2 Chief Echocardiographic Technician, Division of Cardiodiagnostic Services, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas 76104. 3 500 South University, Little Rock, Arkansas 77205. Systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve is usually seen in association with idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS), although this finding has also been seen in patients with primary pulmonary hypertension,’ atrial septal defect 2, 3 mitral valve prolapse,4--6 left ventricular aneurysm,5 hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without gradient,7 severe aortic insufficiency,&dquo; in the setting of hypovolemia with administration of pressor drugs,9 and in patients with d-transposition of the great arteries following mustard operation.’° This paper reports a case in which systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve was noted following mitral annuloplasty.
{"title":"Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve following annuloplasty.","authors":"B A Termini, P A Jackson, C D Williams","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100203","url":null,"abstract":"1 Director of Cardiology, John Peter Smith Hospital, 1500 South Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76104. 2 Chief Echocardiographic Technician, Division of Cardiodiagnostic Services, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas 76104. 3 500 South University, Little Rock, Arkansas 77205. Systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve is usually seen in association with idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS), although this finding has also been seen in patients with primary pulmonary hypertension,’ atrial septal defect 2, 3 mitral valve prolapse,4--6 left ventricular aneurysm,5 hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without gradient,7 severe aortic insufficiency,&dquo; in the setting of hypovolemia with administration of pressor drugs,9 and in patients with d-transposition of the great arteries following mustard operation.’° This paper reports a case in which systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve was noted following mitral annuloplasty.","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"55-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100203","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11818283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100208
D R Jackson
The various currently applicable reconstructive procedures in the management of occlusive arterial disease have been presented along with specific techniques and observations as to proper utilization of them clinically.
{"title":"Reconstructive procedures in the management of occlusive arterial disease.","authors":"D R Jackson","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100208","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The various currently applicable reconstructive procedures in the management of occlusive arterial disease have been presented along with specific techniques and observations as to proper utilization of them clinically.</p>","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"81-93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100208","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11368997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100211
J Popovsky, E Fleegler, M Grossman
A case of local necrosis and infection of the skin overlying a femoro-to-posterior tibial artery saphenous vein bypass graft in a patient with pregangrenous symptoms is described. A method of circumvating this area with a new vein graft to isolate the exposed portion and re-establish vascular continuity is presented. This procedure permitted salvage of the limb and resolution of the signs and symptoms of claudication. Julio Popovsky, M.D., F.A.C.A. 11811 Shaker Blvd.
{"title":"Femoro-distal posterior tibial bypass--management of infected vein graft.","authors":"J Popovsky, E Fleegler, M Grossman","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100211","url":null,"abstract":"A case of local necrosis and infection of the skin overlying a femoro-to-posterior tibial artery saphenous vein bypass graft in a patient with pregangrenous symptoms is described. A method of circumvating this area with a new vein graft to isolate the exposed portion and re-establish vascular continuity is presented. This procedure permitted salvage of the limb and resolution of the signs and symptoms of claudication. Julio Popovsky, M.D., F.A.C.A. 11811 Shaker Blvd.","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"103-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100211","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11818278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100212
A Khan, W J Lee
A carotid-cavernous fistula (C.C.F.) is a condition resulting from an artificial direct communication between an artery and an adjacent vein within the cavernous sinus. C.C.F. produces a characteristic syndrome compromised of severe unilateral headaches accompanied by homolateral carotid bruit, progressive exopathalmos with edema, retinal hemorrhage and variable degrees of ophthalmoplegia followed by subsequent blindness. A prompt diagnosis and treatment is essential to obviate the serious
{"title":"Carotid cavernous fistula.","authors":"A Khan, W J Lee","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100212","url":null,"abstract":"A carotid-cavernous fistula (C.C.F.) is a condition resulting from an artificial direct communication between an artery and an adjacent vein within the cavernous sinus. C.C.F. produces a characteristic syndrome compromised of severe unilateral headaches accompanied by homolateral carotid bruit, progressive exopathalmos with edema, retinal hemorrhage and variable degrees of ophthalmoplegia followed by subsequent blindness. A prompt diagnosis and treatment is essential to obviate the serious","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"109-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100212","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11818281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100202
J Schneiderman, R Walden, R Adar
A 68-year old man was admitted because of severe, sudden pain in his left thigh and leg, with a feeling of coldness, weakness and numbness that started four hours prior to his admission. The pain subsided gradually and spontaneously after about half an hour. The patient could recall a vague pain in the left lower abdomen, which started simultaneously with the pain in his leg, and subsided after a few minutes. There was no chest pain nor upper abdominal pain. The patient was a known hypertensive, receiving methyldopa and diuretics for several years. He also had chronic atrial fibrillation and was on mainte-
{"title":"Dissecting aneurysm of the thoracic aorta presenting as iliac artery occlusion.","authors":"J Schneiderman, R Walden, R Adar","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100202","url":null,"abstract":"A 68-year old man was admitted because of severe, sudden pain in his left thigh and leg, with a feeling of coldness, weakness and numbness that started four hours prior to his admission. The pain subsided gradually and spontaneously after about half an hour. The patient could recall a vague pain in the left lower abdomen, which started simultaneously with the pain in his leg, and subsided after a few minutes. There was no chest pain nor upper abdominal pain. The patient was a known hypertensive, receiving methyldopa and diuretics for several years. He also had chronic atrial fibrillation and was on mainte-","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"52-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100202","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11818282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100207
H Rostad, K V Hall, B Rostad
In 22 patients with extensive atherosclerotic disease of the lower extremities 24 long bypasses have been performed. The main indications for surgery were rest pain and imminent or manifest gangrene. The semiclosed in situ vein technique was used in all except one case. Five grafts thrombosed within 2 weeks postoperatively, one of them was successfully reopened. At discharge 20 grafts were patent, and most of the patients had relief of their ischemic symptoms. After 5 years 26% of the long vein grafts were patent. In comparison, almost 70% of in situ femoro-popliteal vein grafts were patent. One patient is still living with an open long vein graft 14 years after surgery. The in situ vein technique is especially suited for long bypasses. The poorer results in the present series is probably due to an extremely advanced atherosclerotic disease and a high percent of small fibrotic veins with a diameter of 3 mm or less.
{"title":"Bypass to the tibial and peroneal arteries using the great saphenous vein in situ.","authors":"H Rostad, K V Hall, B Rostad","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100207","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 22 patients with extensive atherosclerotic disease of the lower extremities 24 long bypasses have been performed. The main indications for surgery were rest pain and imminent or manifest gangrene. The semiclosed in situ vein technique was used in all except one case. Five grafts thrombosed within 2 weeks postoperatively, one of them was successfully reopened. At discharge 20 grafts were patent, and most of the patients had relief of their ischemic symptoms. After 5 years 26% of the long vein grafts were patent. In comparison, almost 70% of in situ femoro-popliteal vein grafts were patent. One patient is still living with an open long vein graft 14 years after surgery. The in situ vein technique is especially suited for long bypasses. The poorer results in the present series is probably due to an extremely advanced atherosclerotic disease and a high percent of small fibrotic veins with a diameter of 3 mm or less.</p>","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"73-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100207","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11819154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1977-03-01DOI: 10.1177/153857447701100209
D G Arkell, L J Lawson
A case is described of an arteriovenous fistula between the right subclavian artery and right brachiocephalic trunk draining into the superior vena cava. This was associated with an intermittent left hemiparesis, visual disturbances and an expressive dysphasia. The operative procedure is outlined and the possible aetiology discussed. An arteriovenous fistula, a direct communication between an artery and a vein which bypasses the capillary network, may be congenital or acquired. Congenital fistulae are more commonly diffuse vascular overgrowths, localised aneurysmal varies or malformations within viscera. Acquired fistulae may follow injury, operation or disease.’ Small peripheral fistulae may close spontaneously, occasionally following thrombophlebitis or angiography2 but larger communications are often associated with complications including deprivation of distal arterial blood, heart failure and endarteritis. Congenital arteriovenous fistulae in the neck are rare and this is believed to be the first reported case between the subclavian artery and the superior
{"title":"Subclavian-superior vena caval arteriovenous fistula.","authors":"D G Arkell, L J Lawson","doi":"10.1177/153857447701100209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/153857447701100209","url":null,"abstract":"A case is described of an arteriovenous fistula between the right subclavian artery and right brachiocephalic trunk draining into the superior vena cava. This was associated with an intermittent left hemiparesis, visual disturbances and an expressive dysphasia. The operative procedure is outlined and the possible aetiology discussed. An arteriovenous fistula, a direct communication between an artery and a vein which bypasses the capillary network, may be congenital or acquired. Congenital fistulae are more commonly diffuse vascular overgrowths, localised aneurysmal varies or malformations within viscera. Acquired fistulae may follow injury, operation or disease.’ Small peripheral fistulae may close spontaneously, occasionally following thrombophlebitis or angiography2 but larger communications are often associated with complications including deprivation of distal arterial blood, heart failure and endarteritis. Congenital arteriovenous fistulae in the neck are rare and this is believed to be the first reported case between the subclavian artery and the superior","PeriodicalId":76789,"journal":{"name":"Vascular surgery","volume":"11 2","pages":"94-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/153857447701100209","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11818286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}