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Covered versus uncovered stents for malignant superior vena cava syndrome: a sy...

Abstract Introduction: In recent years, endovascular stenting has emerged as a promising palliative therapeutic modality for carefully selected patients with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) secondary to intra-thoracic malignancies. However, a lack of data hinders procedure standardization, particularly regarding the dichotomy of covered versus uncovered stents. This study aims to compare the outcomes of mali...

High-dependency unit care after carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic stenosis

Abstract Introduction: Asymptomatic patients benefit from 3 to 6 hours of neurological and invasive blood pressure (BP) monitoring following carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Only a minority of patients will benefit from a prolonged stay in a high-dependency unit (HDU). The aim of this study was to externally validate previously described predictive variables of postoperative need for prolonged HDU stay. Methods: T...

Splenic artery aneurysms - a systematic review of the literature

Abstract Introduction: Splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) are the most frequent (50 to 75%) abdominal visceral arterial aneurysms. In autopsy studies, the overall incidence is 0.01%, increasing to 10.4% with age. Due to their rarity, there is a lack of data, so we aimed to perform a systematic review of available SAA data.. Methods: A systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. A literature ...

Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney: What Changed in Three Decades?

Abstract Introduction: Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is a severe form of cystic renal dysplasia that typically exhibits a favorable natural history. Though complications are low, systematic follow‑up is needed. Methods: Retrospective analysis covering children diagnosed with MCDK, undergoing follow‑up in a tertiary pediatric nephrology unit, from January/2011‑December/2023. Variables assessed included de...

Cystic Kidney Disease: An Early Manifestation of a Rare Syndrome

Abstract Pediatric cystic kidney diseases include a diversity of hereditary or non‑hereditary conditions, whose phenotypic presentation can vary from asymptomatic to end‑stage renal disease. We report a case of a male with a prenatal diagnosis of pyelectasis. Throughout the first two years of life, serial renal ultrasound showed regression of pyelectasis, but increased renal echogenicity, first identified at th...

Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular in social media - a contemporary way to dissemin...

Endovascular treatment versus open surgery for iliac artery aneurysms: a system...

Abstract Introduction: Due to their relative rarity, the natural history of iliac artery aneurysms and treatment outcomes are poorly understood. However, IAA treatment has evolved, and nowadays, there are a variety of open surgery, endovascular therapy, and hybrid options. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of endovascular treatment versus open surgery for patients with iliac artery aneurysms. Methods: A ...

National survey to Portuguese Angiology and Vascular Surgery residents - Insigh...

Abstract Introduction: Vascular Surgery is a demanding specialty with vast technological and research advances in the last decades. This has led to an increasing complexity of providing adequate training programs for the modern Vascular Surgeon. Our aim was to understand the current satisfaction rates and perceived limitations of the Vascular Surgery residency program in Portugal by performing an online survey ...

Doença Quística Adventicial Venosa - O Que Sabemos?

Resumo A doença quística adventicial é uma patologia que afeta principalmente o leito arterial, porém, em raros casos pode envolver o sistema venoso. O objetivo desta revisão foi padronizar a marcha diagnóstica, tratamento e vigilância de doentes com suspeita de doença quística adventicial venosa. Para cumprir os objetivos supracitados, uma revisão narrativa sumarizando os principais achados da literatura usand...

A Rare Cause of Seizures: Hypomagnesemia Type 1

ABSTRACT Hypomagnesemia type I is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe hypomagnesemia, often accompanied by hypocalcemia. This disease is caused by mutations in the TRPM6 gene (which encodes the respective channel), leading to reduced intestinal absorption of magnesium and increased renal excretion due to a defect in reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule. It usually manifests itsel...