Identical anatomy, different symptoms: a comparative case study of median arcuate ligament syndrome in monozygotic twins.

Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare clinical entity arising from the extrinsic compression of the coeliac axis by the median arcuate ligament. In this report, we detail a unique presentation involving monozygotic twins, both of whom demonstrated anatomical extrinsic compression of the coeliac axis by the median arcuate ligament. Intriguingly, only one twin manifested clinical symptoms consistent with MALS, despite comparable anatomical compression of the coeliac axis observed in both.

Review of the literature supporting international clinical practice guidelines on iliac venous stenting and their applicability to Australia and New Zealand practice.

Background: The overall goal of this report is to provide a high-level, practical approach to managing venous outflow obstruction (VOO).

Methods: A group of vascular surgeons from Australia and New Zealand with specific interest, training, and experience in the management of VOO were surveyed to assess current local practices. The results were analyzed and areas of disagreement identified.

RETRACTED: Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines on venous outflow Obstruction of the femoral-iliocaval veins.

Background: The overall goal of this report is to provide a high-level, practical approach to managing venous outflow obstruction (VOO) in Australia and New Zealand.

Methods: A group of vascular surgeons from the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery with specific interest, training, and experience in the management of VOO were surveyed to assess current local practice. The results were analyzed and areas of disagreement identified.

Early supported hospital discharge for foot disease: a co-design study.

Background: There are more than 10,000 admissions each year in Australia for foot disease, with an average length of hospital stay of 26 days. Early supported discharge (ESD) has been shown to improve patient satisfaction and reduce length of stay without increasing the risk of 30-day readmissions. This research aims to gain consensus on an optimal model of early supported discharge for foot disease.

Intravascular ultrasound-guided laparoscopic division of the median arcuate ligament.

Median arcuate ligament syndrome is a rare and poorly understood condition that can have a significant impact on the quality of life of patients. Diagnosis is often difficult and delayed because of the need to exclude other pathologic processes. Treatment strategies traditionally involve open or laparoscopic division of the median arcuate ligament, with or without vascular reconstruction.

Synovial sarcoma mimicking a traumatic pseudoaneurysm in the upper extremity.

Synovial sarcomas are a rare but aggressive malignancy that primarily affects young patients. Diagnosis is often difficult and delayed due to its insidious onset, heterogenous presentation and mimicry of other pathologies. We present the case of a patient with a history of a slow-growing left arm mass that arose after a traumatic fracture of the humerus.

Profound acute limb ischemia affecting all four limbs following cocaine inhalation.

Recreational drug use is a recognized cause of a number of acute vascular events. Cocaine is associated with a number of cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial ischemia, arrhythmias, and aortic dissection. Cutting agents are commonly used to dilute the amount of cocaine required to enhance the profits of the seller.