A Giant Left Circumflex Coronary Artery Aneurysm.

A patient was referred for aortic valve replacement and aneurysm resection; however, the aneurysm was deemed to be non-resectable due to severe calcification, thus posing a high operative risk. The patient eventually underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Eleven years later, coronary angiography depicted a giant coronary artery aneurysm measuring 63 mm in diameter and containing intraluminal thrombus.

Multiple symmetric lipomatosis (Madelung's disease) with symptoms and signs of hypertension, lipodystrophy, and dyspnea: A case report and literature review.

Madelung's disease generally refers to a benign symmetrical lipomatosis of the neck, but its presentation can vary. It is treated surgically and different approaches can be implemented. In cases of a threatened airway, a tracheostomy can be performed.

Use of radiofrequency ablation for controlling liver hemorrhage in the emergency setting; report of two cases and review of the literature.

Active liver hemorrhage with hemodynamic instability is a serious situation often requiring surgical intervention. The most common causes of hepatic bleeding are trauma and tumors of the liver parenchyma: mainly hepatocellular carcinoma and adenoma. Liver hemorrhage from blunt trauma or spontaneous tumor rupture is sometimes difficult to control with traditional methods and postoperative complications are frequent.