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Carotid webs: a review of diagnosis and management strategies in current literature
Introduction Carotid Webs (CaW) are non-atherosclerotic fibrous bands which present as shelf-like linear intraluminal filling defects, often on the posterior wall of the carotid bulb or the proximal internal carotid artery, causing turbulent flow (Figures 1-5).1-4 The condition was first described by Ehrenfeld in 1967 and is often referred to as atypical fibromuscular dysplasia…
Axillary EndoVac procedure: a novel hybrid procedure for an infected axillary-profunda bypass
Abstract This paper reports an axillary artery EndoVac procedure for the management of an infected left axillary-profunda polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bypass. Our patient presented with peri-graft infection and dehiscence of the distal anastomosis. Three separate surgical procedures subsequently took place over a seven-day period: day 1 required profunda artery ligation with sub-total explantation of the mid…
Optimal treatment strategy for mixed arteriovenous leg ulceration: a systematic review protocol
Introduction Chronic leg ulceration is an increasingly common condition affecting 1.5% of all adults and 3–5% over the age of 60. It is a major challenge to healthcare systems due to the high cost of managing patients with this condition.1 The National Health Service (NHS) in England treats an estimated 700,000 leg ulcers annually, costing…
Models of same-day emergency care for vascular limb salvage
Introduction The efficient and effective management of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI) is a challenge for UK vascular services, due to the volume and complexity of patients and centralisation of services.1,2 In an attempt to provide comprehensive limb salvage services in keeping with the global vascular guidelines,3 more than 14,000 revascularisation procedures are performed…
VASGBI Annual Scientific Meeting 2024, Leeds, 9-10th September, oral presentation top abstracts
Authors of the top scoring abstracts submitted were given the opportunity to give an oral presentation of their work during our free paper session. The first paper, by Akshay Shah et al was awarded first prize. Platelet function in patients undergoing major non-cardiac vascular surgery (PLUGS): A prospective cohort study Akshay Shah,1 Grace Polley,2…
