Multifocal Sarcoma Mimicking Superficial Vein Thrombosis of the Leg: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Leiomyosarcoma is a common tumor found in soft tissue. In relation to the vascular system, leiomyosarcoma appears as the most common malignancy characterized by poor prognosis. Leiomyosarcomas of the leg large vessels often occur late, and their appearance can imitate vein thrombosis with symptoms such as soft tissue swelling or mild pain, and can be misdiagnosed.

Lymphatic complications after vascular interventions.

Introduction: Lymphorrhea due to classical and mini-invasive surgical interventions on femoral and popliteal arteries is a serious hindrance to patient treatment. Depending on the experience of a particular center, the incidence and frequency of this type of complication may constitute a serious clinical problem. While the level of lymphorrhea intensity and its duration result in certain foreseeable consequences, their treatment can be a time-consuming and multistep procedure.

[Asymptomatic intraperitoneal adhesions disease as the potential cause of unfeasibility of creation dialysis access to peritoneal cavity--case reports].

Peritoneal dialysis is one of three, complementary methods of renal replacement therapy, including also hemodialysis and kidney transplantation. After qualification for peritoneal dialysis program special attention should be paid for creation proper dialysis access through correct implantation of peritoneal catheter. On the basis of three cases we present difficulties of Tenckhoff peritoneal catheter implantation in patients with massive peritoneal adhesions without previous surgical interventions and other risk factors for peritoneal adhesions.

[Vascular access for hemodialysis--own experiences].

Aim Of The Study: We present own experiences in creation and/or reconstruction of vascular access for hemodialysis.

Material And Methods: 91 pts (63 men, 28 female) aged 18 to 89 years, with irreversible renal failure qualified for renal replacement therapy, 47% of them with diabetic nephropathy. In years 1996-2006, 167 surgical procedures of creation or reconstruction of vascular access for hemodialysis were performed.