Background Pediatric end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a challenge for caregivers, nephrologists, and surgeons. The number of children and adolescents beginning ESRD care is steadily decreasing from a high of 17.5 per million in 2004 to 13.8 per million in…
Background Penetrating vertebral artery injuries (VAIs) are rare, difficult to diagnose, and pose a challenge to surgeons, given their complex anatomy and difficult surgical exposure. Due to the rarity of these injuries, few surgeons and trauma centers have developed a…
Blunt injury to the popliteal artery is commonly associated with trauma to the knee of sufficient force to result in either a knee dislocation or fracture. A review of 100 blunt popliteal artery injuries at our institution found that automobile…
Groin lymphoceles and lymphocutaneous fistulas (LCFs) are rare but known complications of lower extremity vascular procedures that involve operative dissection within the femoral triangle. By definition, a lymphocele is a cystic collection of lymphatic fluid from a disrupted lymphatic channel.…