Targeting fenestrations in an aortic aneurysm secondary to chronic type A or B dissections: a case series.

Using entry and re-entry analysis we report a simple technique designed to solely manage the fenestrations in an aortic aneurysm caused by chronic type A or B dissections. With meticulous computed tomography mapping of each fenestration, endovascular management can be customized to those areas only. Several cases are presented using this selective approach resulting in durable thrombosis of the false lumen.

Acute limb ischemia in cancer patients: aggressive treatment is justified.

Background: The outcome of cancer patients with acute limb ischemia (ALI) is not well defined. The purpose of this study is to report our experience treating patients with active malignancy who developed ALI and compare their outcome with non-cancer patients.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients treated for ALI between 2009 and 2012 with ALI.