Superficial femoral artery pseudoaneurysm caused by a solitary femoral shaft osteochondroma in a young adult.

We discuss the presentation, diagnosis, and surgical management of a young man presenting with a symptomatic superficial femoral artery pseudoaneurysm caused by a solitary femoral shaft osteochondroma. We review the existing literature regarding the incidence and management of this problem.

Initial management of noncirrhotic splanchnic vein thrombosis: when is anticoagulation enough?

Background: The optimal initial treatment of splanchnic vein thrombosis is uncertain. Anticoagulant therapy has been shown to be associated with vessel recanalization and decreased recurrence. Furthermore, information regarding potential predictors of chronic complications is not well understood.

Patterns of visceral and renal artery involvement in type B aortic dissections.

Objective: The main objective of this study was to describe the visceral and renal vessel involvement and the outcomes in thoracic dissections.

Methods: Computed tomography scans of 39 patients were reviewed (30 type B, 9 type A). Visceral and renal arteries were recorded as perfused by the true lumen (TL) or false lumen (FL).