Transgluteal approach to hypogastric artery aneurysm type II endoleak.

An enlarging internal iliac artery aneurysm secondary to a type II endoleak after endovascular aortic repair is an uncommon entity. It carries a significant rupture risk and mortality if not addressed. The present patient had had a 6.

Outcomes of abdominal surgeries in cirrhotic patients performed by liver transplant surgeons: Are these safe?

Background: Elective abdominal surgeries in patients with cirrhosis have been discouraged due to the high risk of complications. This study investigates the outcomes and safety of surgeries for hernias, and laparoscopic cholecystectomies in cirrhotic patients.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study that compared 91 cirrhotic patients to a control group of non-cirrhotic patients operated by liver transplant surgeons was conducted between 2009 and 2015.