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Fig. 32.1 Open surgical repair of thrombosed superior mesenteric artery dissection (SMAD) with aneurysmal dilatation in a 78-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain. (a) SMAD on sagittal view of…

Fig. 33.1 Proposed treatment algorithm for patients presenting with SIVAD In patients who are suitable candidates for medical management, the role of anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy is unclear. The rationale…

Primary vasculitis Large-sized vessel vasculitis Takayasu’s arteritis Giant cell (temporal) arteritis Medium-sized vessel vasculitis Polyarteritis nodosa Kawasaki disease Primary granulomatous central nervous system vasculitis Small-sized vessel vasculitis Antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody…

Fig. 28.1 A 45-year-old woman with celiac compression identified on CTA and a 25-lb weight loss with abdominal and back pain. (a) The crus of the diaphragm (arrow) is dissected…

Fig. 2.1 Celiac artery anatomy and superior mesenteric artery collaterals. CA celiac artery, SMA superior mesenteric artery (By permission of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved)…

Fig. 21.1 The three types of SBS after surgical resection: type I (end-jejunostomy), type II (jejunocolonic anastomosis), and type III (ileocolonic anastomosis) Intestinal adaptation depends on multiple factors, including the…

Fig. 5.1 Normal and abnormal mesenteric arteries’ waveforms: The normal celiac artery has a low-resistance waveform. A peak systolic velocity of 2.5 m/s or greater is indicative of a significant…

Fig. 9.1 Cachectic patient in right semilateral decubitus position in preparation to undergo retroperitoneal transaortic endarterectomy Other symptoms are vague and nonspecific. They include nausea and vomiting, fullness, and right…