Category Surgery

Percutaneous Vascular Access

Goals/Objectives IABP IVC Filter Mechanical Support in Cardiogenic Shock Jay K. Bhama Robert L. Kormos Thomas G. Gleason From Vincent JL, Abraham E, Moore FA, Kochanek PM, Fink MP: Textbook of Critical Care, 6th edition (Saunders 2011) A n estimated 61.8 million people…

Arteriovenous Graft/Fistula

Goals/Objectives Basic Principles Anatomy Physiologic Considerations Technical Considerations Management of Complications Hemodialysis and Vascular Access Madhukar S. Patel Juan Carlos Jimenez Samuel E. Wilson From Moore WS: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: A Comprehensive Review, 8th edition (Saunders 2013) Autogenous Arteriovenous Fistula The autogenous…

Arteriovenous Access – Revision

Goals/Objectives Anatomy and Physiology Review Indications Technical considerations Hemodialysis Access: Failing and Thrombosed George H. Meier From Cronenwett JL, Johnston KW: Rutherford's Vascular Surgery, 7th edition (Saunders 2010) Although placement of an autogenous fistula for dialysis access is an important step…

Venous Insufficiency/Varicose Veins – Operation

Goals/Objectives Indications/Etiology Anatomic considerations Technical considerations Varicose Veins: Surgical Treatment Mark D. Iafrati Thomas F. O'Donnell From Cronenwett JL, Johnston KW: Rutherford's Vascular Surgery, 7th edition (Saunders 2010) Surgical Techniques Surgery for superficial varicose veins should be individualized according to the patient's…

Vena Cava Filter – Insertion

Goals/Objectives Indications Access Complications Vena Cava Interruption Marc A. Passman From Cronenwett JL, Johnston KW: Rutherford's Vascular Surgery, 7th edition (Saunders 2010) Clinical Indications Recommended indications for the use of vena cava filters are shown in Box 78-1-1 . Systemic anti­coagulation…

Embolectomy/Thrombectomy – Arterial

Goals/Objectives Indications Techniques Complications Lower Extremity Operations and Interventions T. Gregory Walker Sanjeeva P. Kalva John A. Kaufman From Ho VB, Reddy GP: Cardiovascular Imaging, 1st edition (Saunders 2010) Revascularization Procedure: Surgical Thromboembolectomy Description and Special Anatomic Considerations Lower extremity arterial occlusions resulting…

Carotid Endarterectomy

Goals/Objectives Anatomy Indications Technique Complications Cerebrovascular Disease: General Considerations William C. Mackey From Cronenwett JL, Johnston KW: Rutherford's Vascular Surgery, 7th edition (Saunders 2010) Pathology, Pathogenesis, and Pathophysiology Atherosclerotic Carotid Plaque Carotid plaque places asymptomatic patients at risk for TIA and…

Amputations – Lower Extremity

Goals/Objectives Basic Principles Anatomy Technical Considerations Lower Extremity Amputation: General Considerations Wayne W. Zhang Ahmed M. Abou-Zamzam From Cronenwett JL, Johnston KW: Rutherford's Vascular Surgery, 7th edition (Saunders 2010) Addressing Associated Heart Disease The evaluation of any potential amputee depends on the…

Wounds, Major – Debride/Suture

Goals/Objectives Anatomy and Physiology Review Indications Technical considerations Soft Tissue Infections Sharon Henry From Asensio JA, Trunkey DD: Current Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, 1st edition (Mosby 2008) Soft tissue infections occur frequently and account for approximately 48.3 in…

Temporary Closure of the Abdomen

Goals/Objectives Indications Anatomic considerations Technical considerations The Abdomen that Will not Close Adil H. Haider From Cameron JL, Cameron AM: Current Surgical Therapy, 10th edition (Mosby 2011) Temporary Abdominal Closure Once the decision has been made to leave the abdomen open,…