Duplex Analysis of Cannulated Vessels in Peripheral Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) cannulas have major repercussions on vascular hemodynamics that can potentially lead to limb ischemia. Duplex ultrasound enables the non-invasive analysis of vascular hemodynamics. This study aims to describe the duplex parameters of the femoral vessels during V-A ECMO support, investigate differences between cannulated and non-cannulated vessels, and analyze the variations in the case of limb ischemia and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs).

Use of covered stent grafts as treatment of traumatic venous injury to the inferior vena cava and iliac veins: A systematic review.

Objective: Venous injury to the inferior vena cava or iliac veins is rare but can result in high mortality rates. Traditional treatment by repair or ligation can be technically demanding. A relatively new treatment modality is the use of a covered stent to cover the venous defect.

The disappointing quality of published studies on operative techniques for rectovaginal fistulas: a blueprint for a prospective multi-institutional study.

Background: Treatment of rectovaginal fistulas is difficult, and many surgical interventions have been developed. The best surgical intervention for the closure of these fistulas is still unclear.

Objective: A systematic review was performed reporting the outcomes of different surgical techniques for rectovaginal fistulas.

Long-term results of mucosal advancement flap combined with platelet-rich plasma for high cryptoglandular perianal fistulas.

Background: The long-term closure rate of high perianal fistulas after surgical treatment remains disappointing.

Objective: The goal of this study was to improve the long-term closure rate of high cryptoglandular perianal fistulas combining mucosal advancement flap with platelet-rich plasma.

Design: This study was retrospective in design.