Percutaneous dilation of the radial artery in nonmaturing autogenous radial-cephalic fistulas for haemodialysis.

Background: Delayed maturation of radial-cephalic fistulas can be due to lesions of the radial artery that are amenable to percutaneous dilation.

Methods: Over a period of 7 years, 74 consecutive patients underwent angiography of an immature fistula that showed either stenosis or an insufficient enlargement of the radial artery that was treated by percutaneous dilation. Success, complications and secondary interventions were recorded according to consensus definitions.

Modalities of surveillance after carotid endarterectomy: impact of surgical technique.

The purpose of this study was to assess the need for follow-up duplex scan (DS) 1 year after carotid endarterectomy (CE) performed with prosthetic patching and intraoperative completion arteriography. Between April 1994 and December 2000, a total of 605 CE procedures with prosthetic patch closure and intraoperative completion arteriography were performed in 540 patients. All patients underwent DS at 4 days and then yearly after the procedure.

Carotid bypass with polytetrafluoroethylene grafts: a study of 110 consecutive patients.

Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is the standard treatment for atherosclerotic lesions involving the carotid bifurcation. However, CEA can be challenging under some conditions. We describe the technique and outcome of prosthetic carotid bypass grafting (PCB) with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts as an elective alternative to CEA.

[Tailored endoprostheses for the endovascular treatment of aorto-iliac aneurysms: current features and perspectives].

We describe here our preliminary experience with the almost exclusive use of a range of made to measure stent-grafts home-made from commercially available components. From January 1996 to December 1999, 188 aortoiliac aneurysms (AIA) were treated with stent-grafts that were home-made to measure using Z autoexpandable stainless steel stents connected with polyester sutures and covered with commercially available polyester vascular prostheses. These stent-grafts were implanted through 18 to 24 (typically 20) Fr.

[Iliac venous leiomyosarcoma revealed by cruralgia: a case report].

The iliac venous leimyosarcoma is rare, usually malignant, and often occurs with oedema or phlebitis. We report one case of iliac venous leiomyosarcoma revealed by cruralgia. A 69 years old patient, presented with a left cruralgia which had been developing for three months and which happened after an insignificant trauma.