Introduction The term aneurysm describes dilatation of any blood vessel. Arterial aneurysms occur throughout the body but are most prevalent in the infrarenal aorta (AAA). These aneurysms represent the primary cause of the death and disability attributed to arterial aneurysms.…
Knowledge about the management of wounds is a distinct subspecialty requiring knowledge of both normal and nonhealing wound physiology, products to accelerate wound healing, and new therapies for the treatment of recalcitrant wounds. Many subspecialties—such as vascular surgery, plastic surgery,…
A venous leg ulcer is defined as “an open skin lesion of the leg or foot that occurs in an area of venous hypertension.” Venous ulcers are one of the most common chronic vascular diseases: they are estimated to have…
Introduction Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare and usually benign neuroendocrine neoplasms that have a predictable but slow growth rate and a low potential for malignancy. They arise from the carotid body, which functions as the body's sensor, primarily to…