A case study on thrombolytic treatment of acute aortic saddle embolism using bilateral femoral arterial puncture catheter.

Although peripheral arterial embolism is a common vascular disease, abdominal aortic saddle embolism (ASE) is rare. However, ASE is considered to be quite severe. A rapid and accurate diagnosis followed by timely and appropriate medical intervention is the key to minimize the risk of severe complications and reduce the risk of mortality.

Percutaneous Endovenous Intervention Plus Anticoagulation versus Anticoagulation Alone for Treating Patients with Proximal Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.

Background: Combination treatment with percutaneous endovenous intervention (PEVI) and anticoagulation has been proposed for treating lower-extremity proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the effect of PEVI plus anticoagulation versus anticoagulation alone in patients with lower-extremity proximal DVT.

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library from inception to May 2016.

Thoraco-abdominal aorta revascularization through a retroperitoneal approach.

Objective: To investigate the application of the retroperitoneal approach in aortic surgery.

Methods: We collected and analyzed data of 7 patients in Macau who presented with aortic diseases from 2007 to 2008 and were treated with aorta repair through retroperitoneal approach. Demographic features as well as intraoperative and postoperative data were analyzed.

Hybrid endovascular aorta repair with simultaneous supra-aortic branch or iliac branch revascularization.

Objective: To describe a hybrid endovascular procedure for aorta repair with different kinds of bypass followed by concomitant placement of stent graft in the aorta.

Methods: From June 2007 to May 2008, 5 consecutive patients who presented with aortic aneurysm or dissection were treated with a new hybrid aorta repair technique. Complete surgical rerouting of supra-aortic vessels was simultaneously created by endovascular repair of aortic arch aneurysm with stent graft.