Normal Costoclavicular Distance as a Standard in the Radiological Evaluation of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in the Costoclavicular Space.

Background: The costoclavicular space is a common site of thoracic outlet syndrome. When there is no anatomical alteration, the diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome is difficult. Several authors relate costoclavicular distance to symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome; however, there is no standardized site for measurement of the costoclavicular distance.

Graduated Compression Stockings Does Not Decrease Walking Capacity and Muscle Oxygen Saturation during 6-Minute Walk Test in Intermittent Claudication Patients.

Background: We analyze the effects of graduated compression stoking (GCS) on walking capacity and oxygen saturation in intermittent claudication (IC) patients.

Methods: Eighteen patients with IC performed the 6-minute walking test in 2 conditions in random order: GCS or placebo sock. Onset claudication distance and total walking distance were obtained.

Combined use of GORE TAG® and Gore Exculder® endografts for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm with severe angulation.

The advances in endovascular surgery for treatment of aortic aneurysms have allowed a greater number of patients, who were previously considered unsuitable for the approach, to benefit from this therapeutic modality. Despite the current availability of highly comfortable endografts, cases with unfavorable anatomy remain a challenge for surgeons. We report a case with difficult anatomy that was successfully managed using an unconventional endovascular technique.

Vein imaging: a new method of near infrared imaging, where a processed image is projected onto the skin for the enhancement of vein treatment.

Background: A new noninvasive vein imaging device initially developed for phlebotomy has been tested for the first time for vein treatment. This unique device captures a near infrared vein image, processes it, and projects it onto the skin using green light.

Objective: To perform the first clinical tests of the device in phlebology.

Peroneal artery approach for angioplasty of the superficial femoral artery: a case report.

The authors report the implantation of a Palmaz stent in the superficial femoral artery using an approach not previously described, the peroneal artery. A 64-year-old man was admitted with extensive necrosis of the right foot. Physical examination showed a normal right femoral pulse but absence of popliteal and tibial pulses.