scholarly journals Mycotic aneurysms of the thoracic and abdominal aorta and iliac arteries: Experience with anatomic and extra-anatomic repair in 33 cases

2001 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Theresia Müller ◽  
Otto Ruano Wegener ◽  
Klaus Grabitz ◽  
Michael Pillny ◽  
Lutz Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Iliac Arteries ◽  
Anatomic Repair ◽  
Mycotic Aneurysms ◽  
Thoracic And Abdominal

Mycotic Aneurysms in the Abdominal Aorta and Iliac Arteries: CT-based Grading and Correlation with Surgical Outcomes

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 671-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao-Han Lai ◽  
Ruey-Sheng Chang ◽  
Chwan-Yau Luo ◽  
Chung-Dann Kan ◽  
Pao-Yen Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Surgical Outcomes ◽  
Iliac Arteries ◽  
Mycotic Aneurysms

scholarly journals Regional distribution and severity of arterial calcification in patients with chronic kidney disease stages 1–5: a cross-sectional study of the Copenhagen chronic kidney disease cohort

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida Maria Hjelm Sørensen ◽  
Sasha Asbøll Kepler Saurbrey ◽  
Henrik Øder Hjortkjær ◽  
Philip Brainin ◽  
Nicholas Carlson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Arterial Calcification ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Iliac Arteries ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Thoracic And Abdominal

Abstract Background Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and arterial calcification are considered at increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, the optimal site for measurement of arterial calcification has not been determined. The primary aim of this study was to examine the pattern of arterial calcification in different stages of CKD. Methods This was an observational, cross-sectional study that included 580 individuals with CKD stages 1–5 (no dialysis) from the Copenhagen CKD Cohort. Calcification of the carotid, coronary and iliac arteries, thoracic and abdominal aorta was assessed using non-contrast multidetector computed tomography scans and quantified according to the Agatston method. Based on the distribution of Agatston scores in the selected arterial region, the subjects were divided into calcium score categories of 0 (no calcification), 1–100, 101–400 and > 400. Results Participants with CKD stages 3–5 had the highest prevalence of calcification and the highest frequency of calcium scores > 400 in all arterial sites. Calcification in at least one arterial site was present in > 90% of patients with CKD stage 3. In all five CKD stages prevalence of calcification was greatest in both the thoracic and abdominal aorta, and in the iliac arteries. These arterial sites also showed the highest calcium scores. High calcium scores (> 400) in all five arterial regions were independently associated with prevalent cardiovascular disease. In multivariable analyses, after adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors, declining creatinine clearance was associated with increasing calcification of the coronary arteries (p = 0.012) and the thoracic aorta (p = 0.037) only. Conclusions Arterial calcification is highly prevalent throughout all five CKD stages and is most prominent in both the thoracic and abdominal aorta, and in the iliac arteries. Follow-up studies are needed to explore the potential of extracardiac calcification sites in prediction of cardiovascular events in the CKD population.

In Situ Replacement for Mycotic Aneurysms on the Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta Using Rifampicin-Bonded Grafting and Omental Pedicle Grafting

2012 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 438-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomichi Uchida ◽  
Akira Katayama ◽  
Kentaro Tamura ◽  
Sutoh Miwa ◽  
Kuraoka Masatsugu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Mycotic Aneurysms ◽  
Thoracic And Abdominal ◽  
In Situ Replacement

Severe obstructive calcifications affecting the descending and suprarenal abdominal aorta without coexisting peripheral atherosclerotic disease – coral reef aorta

VASA ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teebken ◽  
Pichlmaier ◽  
Kühn ◽  
Haverich
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Bypass Graft ◽  
Retroperitoneal Approach ◽  
Rare Form ◽  
Iliac Arteries ◽  
Descending Aorta ◽  
Aortic Replacement ◽  
Thoracic And Abdominal ◽  
Common Iliac Arteries

The case of a 58-year-old woman with leg claudication due to a very rare form of atherosclerosis affecting the descending thoracic and abdominal aorta – known as coral reef aorta – without involvement of the femoro-distal vessels is reported. The patient was treated with a polyester bifurcation graft from the proximal descending aorta to both common iliac arteries via a left dorsal minithoracotomy and a second left retroperitoneal approach. This unusual approach was chosen instead of direct aortic replacement in order to prevent paraplegia. In case of future visceral or left renal malperfusion the diseased artery can be connected to the prosthesis directly or by the use of an additional bypass graft. This would not be the case with a conventional axillo-bifemoral graft.

Biaxial mechanical properties of the human thoracic and abdominal aorta, common carotid, subclavian, renal and common iliac arteries

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1341-1359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexey V. Kamenskiy ◽  
Yuris A. Dzenis ◽  
Syed A. Jaffar Kazmi ◽  
Mark A. Pemberton ◽  
Iraklis I. Pipinos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Iliac Arteries ◽  
Thoracic And Abdominal ◽  
Biaxial Mechanical Properties ◽  
Common Iliac Arteries

scholarly journals Subclinical involvement of common carotid arteries in patients with fibromuscular dysplasia – a case-control study

VASA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 509-515
Author(s):  
Matthew Lippmann ◽  
Nicholas Isom ◽  
Tyler Buechler ◽  
Tarun Dalia ◽  
Reza Masoomi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Carotid Arteries ◽  
Fibromuscular Dysplasia ◽  
Vascular Involvement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Iliac Arteries ◽  
Thoracic And Abdominal ◽  
And Control ◽  
Common Carotid Arteries ◽  
Age And Sex

Summary: Background: Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) primarily involves medium-sized arteries, though the entire spectrum of vascular involvement is not fully understood. We hypothesized that larger arteries may also be affected, albeit sub-clinically. Patients and methods: We measured the cross-sectional diameter of the thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, common iliac arteries (CIA) and common carotid arteries (CCA) in FMD subjects and compared them to matched controls. We retrospectively analyzed records of FMD subjects (n = 74) and of age- and sex- matched controls (n = 74) that underwent computed tomography of the neck, chest or abdomen. Cross-sectional diameters of the thoracic and abdominal aorta, CIA and CCA were measured in a standardized manner by two trained physicians. Results: The FMD group had a significantly greater diameter of the CIA and CCA bilaterally. The measurements (mm) in FMD and control groups were as follows: Right CIA: 10.85 + 1.75 vs. 10.23 + 1.36, p = 0.04, left CIA: 11.01 + 1.93 vs. 10.15 + 1.38, p = 0.007, right CCA: 7.70 + 0.81 vs. 6.80 + 1.10, p < 0.001 and left CCA: 7.70 + 1.10 vs. 6.80 + 1.0, p < 0.001). There was no difference in the diameter between the two groups in the ascending aorta, descending and the abdominal aorta. After adjusting for baseline differences, common carotid arteries (but not common iliac) were significantly larger in FMD group compared with controls. Conclusions: There is sub-clinical involvement of the common carotid arteries in patients with FMD and this manifests as a greater diameter of these arteries compared to age and sex matched controls.

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