Spiral Vein Graft Technique for Popliteal Artery AneurysmsWhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?

Spiral Vein Graft Technique for Popliteal Artery AneurysmsWhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?

Introduction: In patients with popliteal artery aneurysm lacking a suitable vein for bypass, prosthetic graft, or endovascular stent graft are alternative treatment options. However, durability is limited. Construction of an autologous spiral vein graft has previously been used to replace infected a...

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Main Authors: Gustav Pedersen, Egil Gleditsch, Lydia Johnsen, Espen Gubberud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:EJVES Short Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405655319300118
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spelling doaj-2b80e0cc94f24d1a818f4466062df6812020-11-25T02:44:11ZengElsevierEJVES Short Reports2405-65532019-01-01432123Spiral Vein Graft Technique for Popliteal Artery AneurysmsWhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?Gustav Pedersen0Egil Gleditsch1Lydia Johnsen2Espen Gubberud3Department of Vascular Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Corresponding author. Department of Vascular Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, N-5021, Bergen, Norway.Department of Vascular Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, NorwayDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, NorwayDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, NorwayIntroduction: In patients with popliteal artery aneurysm lacking a suitable vein for bypass, prosthetic graft, or endovascular stent graft are alternative treatment options. However, durability is limited. Construction of an autologous spiral vein graft has previously been used to replace infected aortic grafts and arteriovenous fistulas. Technical summary: Five patients underwent surgery for popliteal arterial aneurysm with the spiral vein graft technique. Technical success was 100%. Operative technique and results are reported. Conclusion: The spiral vein graft technique can be used for popliteal artery aneurysm with good short term results, avoiding use of prosthetic grafts. Keywords: Popliteal artery aneurysm, spiral vein graft, posterior approachhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405655319300118
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Egil Gleditsch
Lydia Johnsen
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Egil Gleditsch
Lydia Johnsen
Espen Gubberud
Spiral Vein Graft Technique for Popliteal Artery AneurysmsWhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?
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title Spiral Vein Graft Technique for Popliteal Artery AneurysmsWhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?
title_short Spiral Vein Graft Technique for Popliteal Artery AneurysmsWhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?
title_full Spiral Vein Graft Technique for Popliteal Artery AneurysmsWhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?
title_fullStr Spiral Vein Graft Technique for Popliteal Artery AneurysmsWhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?
title_full_unstemmed Spiral Vein Graft Technique for Popliteal Artery AneurysmsWhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?
title_sort spiral vein graft technique for popliteal artery aneurysmswhat unique educational message is provided and why is it relevant?
publisher Elsevier
series EJVES Short Reports
issn 2405-6553
publishDate 2019-01-01
description Introduction: In patients with popliteal artery aneurysm lacking a suitable vein for bypass, prosthetic graft, or endovascular stent graft are alternative treatment options. However, durability is limited. Construction of an autologous spiral vein graft has previously been used to replace infected aortic grafts and arteriovenous fistulas. Technical summary: Five patients underwent surgery for popliteal arterial aneurysm with the spiral vein graft technique. Technical success was 100%. Operative technique and results are reported. Conclusion: The spiral vein graft technique can be used for popliteal artery aneurysm with good short term results, avoiding use of prosthetic grafts. Keywords: Popliteal artery aneurysm, spiral vein graft, posterior approach
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405655319300118
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