Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
November 2022
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is usually seen in patients with asthma or cystic fibrosis. Its association with rheumatic heart disease has not been adequately reported in literature. We report our experience of three cases who were diagnosed cases of rheumatic heart disease.
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September 2022
This descriptive retrospective study was done to observe the different techniques of arteriovenous fistula creation for advantages and disadvantages, complications, and early and midterm patency. Fifty-three arteriovenous fistulas were created from September 2018 to August 2020 using four different techniques. Radio-cephalic arteriovenous fistula was usually the first option.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIsolated iliac artery aneurysms are rare and very rarely it may lead to hydronephrosis. The majority of uncomplicated iliac artery aneurysms can be managed with endovascular interventions but large complicated iliac artery aneurysms with compression on adjacent structures may require open surgery. We share our experience of a case of a large isolated iliac artery aneurysm with compression of the ureter probably leading to ureteric calculi and hydronephrosis on the ipsilateral side.
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