Budd-Chiari syndrome due to hepatic venous web outflow obstruction: percutaneous treatment with balloon angioplasty.

The Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare hepatic venous disease. It is more prevalent in young adults and may present in acute, subacute, or chronic forms, causing portal hypertension. Traditional treatment consists of thrombolysis techniques and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, as a bridge to liver transplantation.

Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysm: endovascular approach.

Aneurysms of the pancreaticoduodenal arteries are a rare condition. In the majority of cases, diagnosis is made in emergency situations due to complications such as rupture, which is associated with high mortality rates (21-26%). Embolization of the aneurysm sac is the treatment of choice, because of its high efficacy and lower mortality.

Women in vascular surgery: a brief analysis of the Brazilian profile.

Background: There has been a striking increase in female participation in the Brazilian and worldwide medical contingent, but the number of female surgeons does not follow the same trend. In addition to quantitative analysis, there is a need for further study of the determinants of choice of surgical specialty and the characteristics of professional practice.

Objectives: To outline the profile of female vascular surgeons in Brazil in terms of demographic characteristics, qualifications, scientific engagement, and labor market integration.