Closed incisional negative pressure therapy may reduce surgical site infection rate following endophlebectomy with complementary polytetrafluoroethylene arteriovenous fistula of the common femoral vein.

Objective: Surgical desobliteration or endophlebectomy of the common femoral vein during deep venous recanalization with complementary polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) arteriovenous fistula (AVF), may lead to higher rates of surgical site infection (SSI). It has been reported that closed incisional negative pressure wound therapy (cINPT) may decrease SSI rates after different surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to determine the potential effect of cINPT on the SSI rate of femoral endophlebectomy with a complimentary PTFE AVF.

[A rare nodule on the finger].

A 46-year-old woman presents to her general practitioner with a painless swelling of her right index finger, which developed spontaneously one year ago and is slowly growing since. Histopathological investigation shows a superficial acralfibromyxoma: a rare benign soft tissue tumour that occurs mostly on the digits and predominantly in men at a mean age at diagnosis of 48 years. Complete excision is important to prevent local recurrence.

Illusory Angiographic Signs of Significant Iliac Vein Compression in Healthy Volunteers.

Objective: Iliac vein compression syndrome can cause severe leg symptoms. In clinical practice, it remains a challenge to differentiate which compression is clinically relevant. The aim of the current study was to assess the general treatment indications and the prevalence of angiographic signs of iliac vein compression in a group of healthy participants.

Patency rates and clinical outcomes in a cohort of 200 patients treated with a dedicated venous stent.

Objective: Minimally invasive interventions by recanalization, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, and stenting in post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) obstructions and iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) have shown good results. Until recently, no dedicated venous stents were available, and stent-related issues accounted for a decrease in patency scores. The introduction of dedicated stents with more flexibility and higher radial forces could result in higher patency scores.

Endovascular Treatment of a Renocaval Arteriovenous Fistula Induced Inferior Vena Cava Aneurysm.

Caval aneurysms are very rare but potentially lethal. Discussion about the need for treatment rises on individual basis. Based on the underlying etiology, a well-considered treatment plan should be made.

Abdominal and pubic collateral veins as indicators of deep venous obstruction.

Objective: Chronic deep venous obstruction can cause a significant loss of quality of life, although it can be treated successfully by stenting. A clear referral pattern for additional imaging is warranted in patients with lower limb complaints. The aim of this study was to determine the value of clinically visible abdominal wall collateral veins in the diagnosis of a potentially treatable deep venous obstruction.

[Intestinal perforation caused by Salmonella typhimurium].

Background: In most patients, infection with a non-typhoid Salmonella species usually results in self-limiting gastroenteritis. Severe complications such as bacteraemia and extra-abdominal infections are most often attributed to typhoid subspecies like S. typhi and S.