Systematic review of the effects of topical oxygen therapy on wound healing.

Background: Various adjunct therapies are available for wound healing in addition to standard care. Topical oxygen therapy (TCOT) is one such novel therapy. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the role of TCOT in the healing of cutaneous wounds of any etiology.

Functional Outcomes and Complications of Carotid Tandem Lesions After Mechanical Thrombectomy for Treatment of Large-Vessel Occlusion Stroke.

Background: Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) stroke patients with tandem lesions (TLs) have been observed to have worse outcomes when compared to patients with simple isolated intracranial occlusions.

Objective: To examine the difference in post-operative functional status at discharge for patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy for an acute LVO stroke based on the presence of a tandem carotid lesion.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 589 patients presenting within the first 24 hours of stroke onset who underwent mechanical thrombectomy.

Popliteal Vein Entrapment as a Rare Form of Popliteal Entrapment Syndrome.

Popliteal entrapment syndrome (PES) describes a cluster of symptoms related to the compression of the neurovascular bundle in the popliteal fossa, most commonly involving the popliteal artery. In approximately 10-15% of the cases of popliteal entrapment syndrome, the popliteal vein is compressed. Symptoms of popliteal vein entrapment can mimic venous insufficiency or deep venous thrombosis, causing the diagnosis to be missed or delayed.

Impact of Land Versus Water Environments on Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Adults: A Randomized Crossover Study.

Background/objectives: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common condition among older adults that increases the risk of falls. The study objectives are to determine the influence of distinct environments (water vs. land) on OH and the consequent effects of walking in these environments in older adults.

Surgical anteriorization of the left common iliac vein results in improved venous outflow and quality of life for May-Thurner syndrome.

May-Thurner syndrome or left iliac vein compression occurs when the left common iliac vein is compressed by the right common iliac artery, leading to venous outflow obstruction. This obstruction can cause venous hypertension, resulting in lower extremity swelling, discoloration, pelvic congestion, and venous ulcerations. The standard surgical treatment of May-Thurner syndrome is endovascular venous stent placement.