Fasciotomy for Compartmental Hypertension and Acute Compartment Syndrome Kaj H. Johansen The term compartment syndrome invokes the concept of a pathophysiologic process in which elevated tissue pressures within inelastic surroundings…
Nonarteriographic Diagnosis of Penetrating Vascular Trauma Kaj H. Johansen Massive bleeding, acute limb ischemia, or a pulsatile hematoma can make the diagnosis of penetrating vascular trauma straightforward, and the first…
Treatment of Congenital Vascular Malformations in Children and Adults B.B. Lee, J. Laredo and R. Neville Since the 1990s, new concepts based on sound knowledge and a new classification system…
Popliteal Artery Adventitial Cystic Disease Justin K. Nelms, David G. Neschis and William R. Flinn Adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery is a relatively rare cause of lower limb…
Endovascular Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins Nick Morrison Since 2001, endovenous laser ablation procedures have been reported to be safe and effective methods of eliminating the proximal portion of the…
Ischemia-Induced Muscle Myonecrosis, Myoglobinuria, and Secondary Kidney Failure Keith C. Menes and Timothy J. Nypaver Despite many advances in the management of acute limb ischemia, this sudden-onset disease entity continues…
Nonoperative Management of Chronic Venous Insufficiency James R. Ballard and Gregory L. Moneta Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is common, ranging from primary varicose veins to valvular incompetence of the lower…
Open Surgical Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency Robert L. Kistner The term chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) refers to a progression in the broad category of chronic venous disorders. In terms…
Composite Sequential Bypass for Lower Extremity Occlusive Disease Aksim G. Rivera and Walter J. McCarthy Options for the treatment of patients with limb-threatening lower extremity ischemia in the setting of…
Subclavian to Carotid Arterial Transposition Mark D. Morasch Cervical reconstruction of the subclavian artery is most commonly performed by a transposition onto or a bypass originating from the ipsilateral common…
