Two unique cases of primary aortoenteric fistula following a small aneurysm and penetrating ulcer of the abdominal aorta.

A primary aortoenteric fistula (PAEF) is a rare condition, and its associated mortality has remained high. We have presented two challenging cases of PAEF related to a small abdominal aortic aneurysm and an abdominal penetrating aortic ulcer. In both cases, a definite diagnosis was established intraoperatively, and the PAEF was repaired with in situ aortic reconstruction.

Combination of endovascular and open repair for the management of subclavian artery injury.

Axillosubclavian artery injury is relatively uncommon; however, it is related to a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Although open repair as well as endovascular techniques have been proposed for the treatment of axillosubclavian artery injury, the ideal approach is still under investigation. We present a case of a 20-year-old patient who suffered from complete subclavian artery transection, following blunt thoracic trauma.

Onset of arterial 'steal' following proximal angioaccess: immediate and delayed types.

Background: Critical hand ischaemia following angioaccess is a potentially devastating complication and timely surgical repair is necessary to prevent permanent sequelae. However, the duration of the post-operative surveillance needed to exclude its occurrence has not been determined.

Methods: A retrospective review conducted over a 10-year period revealed 28 patients with critical hand ischaemia following access and surgical repair.