Publications by authors named "R Chaer"
The natural history of portal venous system aneurysms.
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord
December 2024
Background: Portal venous system aneurysms (PVAs) are increasingly diagnosed on cross-sectional computed tomography imaging. However, the natural history of these aneurysms is poorly understood, and reports are limited to small case series.
Methods: Terms relevant to PVAs were searched in radiology reports (2010-2022), with PVA presence confirmed by manual review.
Article Synopsis
- Iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis is linked to post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), and two main treatments are pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis (PCDT) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT) with large-bore devices.
- A study analyzed 349 patients from 2007 to 2022, comparing PCDT and MT, focusing on PTS rates, vessel patency, and other outcomes, finding no significant differences in PTS rates between the two treatment groups.
- MT patients had better logistical outcomes, including greater likelihood of a single operating room visit and shorter ICU stay, but it was not associated with increased PTS risk or higher Villalta scores.
Fabry disease (FD) is an X-linked lysosomal storage disease caused by α-galactosidase A deficiency, leading to intralysosomal build-up of glycosphingolipids. In this case report, a 35-year-old male presented with thousands of angiokeratomas, primarily concentrated in the "bathing-trunk" area. Despite numerous visits to doctors in different specialities FD was not suspected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNutcracker syndrome (a Delphi consensus).
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord
January 2025
Background: Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) describes the symptomatic compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery. Whereas asymptomatic compression is a common radiological finding, patients with NCS can report a range of symptoms. There are no specific diagnostic criteria and interventions include a range of open surgical and endovascular procedures.
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