A New Technique for the Treatment of Venous Popliteal Aneurysms Using the Axillary Vein: Medium and Long-Term Results.

Background: Venous popliteal aneurysms are a rare but serious disease due to the risk of pulmonary embolism (PE). Aneurysms larger than 20 mm in diameter or with an embolic episode should be treated. The classic surgical technique is the tangential resection of the aneurysm with venorrhaphy, which may raise the risk of recurrence.

Tubular Reconstruction with Bovine Pericardium Xenografts to Treat Native Aortic Infections.

Background: The treatment of aortic infections is complex, and the material of reconstruction remains discussed. Several alternatives were suggested in the literature. The current consensus is the use of biological material.