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Developing a vision and strategy for global vascular surgery within the Vascular Society of Great Britain & Ireland
Introduction Global surgery is a field encompassing research, education and advocacy, which aims to improve health outcomes and achieve equitable surgical and anaesthetic care for all.1 Within the field of global surgery there is a special emphasis on underserved populations such as those in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and those facing a humanitarian crisis.2…
The effect of preoperative natriuretic peptide testing on outcome in vascular surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Vascular surgery includes a wide range of procedures addressing disorders of the vascular system, such as atherosclerosis, aneurysms and peripheral arterial disease. These conditions often require interventions including revascularisation procedures and aneurysm repair. Patients undergoing vascular surgery frequently present with multiple comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular disease, which increases perioperative complexity and significantly influences postoperative outcomes.1,2…
Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding successfully treated by endovascular embolisation: a case report
Abstract Background: A splenic artery pseudoaneurysm is an uncommon vascular lesion accounting for less than 3% of splenic artery aneurysmal lesions, associated with a high risk of rupture (37–47%) and mortality rates up to 90%. Its clinical presentation is often non-specific and may include upper gastrointestinal bleeding, making early diagnosis crucial. Case presentation: An 80-year-old…
Evaluation of contemporary calcium scoring methods in peripheral artery disease
Introduction Vessel calcification (VC) of the peripheral arteries poses a significant challenge to endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)1 due to its association with poorer outcomes.2 The importance of VC is highlighted in it being a research priority for the assessment of PAD and chronic limb threatening ischaemia.3,4 To date, there has yet to…
Aberrant retro-psoas course of the left common iliac artery on CT
Abstract Retro-psoas course of the common iliac artery is an extremely rare anatomical variant with important procedural implications. In this case report we describe a 60-year-old man who presented with acute abdominal pain and was found to have a left common iliac artery traveling posterior to the psoas major muscle. Imaging also revealed a high…
