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Luo J, Zhou J, Luo JZ, Wang HL, Zhao XL, Zhou RD. Inhibiting MMP13 Attenuates Deep Vein Thrombosis in a Mouse Model by Reducing the Expression of Pdpn. Curr Med Sci 2024; 44:369-379. [PMID: 38619683 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-024-2862-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP13) is an extracellular matrix protease that affects the progression of atherosclerotic plaques and arterial thrombi by degrading collagens, modifying protein structures and regulating inflammatory responses, but its role in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has not been determined. The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential effects of MMP13 and MMP13-related genes on the formation of DVT. METHODS We altered the expression level of MMP13 in vivo and conducted a transcriptome study to examine the expression and relationship between MMP13 and MMP13-related genes in a mouse model of DVT. After screening genes possibly related to MMP13 in DVT mice, the expression levels of candidate genes in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and the venous wall were evaluated. The effect of MMP13 on platelet aggregation in HUVECs was investigated in vitro. RESULTS Among the differentially expressed genes, interleukin 1 beta, podoplanin (Pdpn), and factor VIII von Willebrand factor (F8VWF) were selected for analysis in mice. When MMP13 was inhibited, the expression level of PDPN decreased significantly in vitro. In HUVECs, overexpression of MMP13 led to an increase in the expression level of PDPN and induced platelet aggregation, while transfection of PDPN-siRNA weakened the ability of MMP13 to increase platelet aggregation. CONCLUSIONS Inhibiting the expression of MMP13 could reduce the burden of DVT in mice. The mechanism involves downregulating the expression of Pdpn through MMP13, which could provide a novel gene target for DVT diagnosis and treatment.
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- Ji Luo
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First People's Hospital of Ziyang, Ziyang, 641300, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kunming Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Kunming, 650033, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kunming Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Kunming, 650032, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, 650200, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kunming Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Kunming, 650032, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kunming Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Kunming, 650032, China.
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Hamdan R, Precup CG, Falchero C, Baldassini AL, Castillo C. Acute Thrombosis of an Aneurysm of the Small Saphenous Vein: A Case Report. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:350-356. [PMID: 37946330 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231215571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND A venous aneurysm (VA) is a focal dilatation of a nonvariceal vein (diameter increased by at least 1.5 times compared to the adjacent upstream or downstream venous segment), which carries a risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) when located in the deep veins of the lower limbs but also when it affects the veins above the muscle fascia. CASE We report the case of a 40-year-old woman who presented with a painful and disabling mass-like lesion of the upper third of the right calf. A Doppler ultrasound (DUS) examination revealed a small saphenous vein (SSV) dilated at the saphenopopliteal junction (SPJ) and thrombosed along its entire length. Anticoagulant treatment was initiated but although the thrombosis regressed on DUS, the functional impotence and the persistence of pain prompted a stripping of the SSV. Histology allowed the diagnosis of SSV's primary aneurysm. DISCUSSION Dilated segments of the saphenous vein are not always varicose veins (VVs). True VAs can develop on veins located above the muscular fascia and, like deep VAs, may trigger VTE. Small saphenous vein aneurysms have seldom been reported, and only a few clinical observations have described the thrombosis of a SSV aneurysm. Any mass in the popliteal fossa or upper part of the calf should be examined by DUS to look for an SSV aneurysm. Excision of the saphenous vein with junctional ligation is advised if thrombosis is present at the time of diagnosis.
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- Rémy Hamdan
- Department of Vascular Medicine, Mâcon Hospital, Mâcon, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hôpitaux Nord-Ouest de Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gleizé, France
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Hôpitaux Nord-Ouest de Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gleizé, France
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Martínez-Lozano A, Gutierrez R, Juan CG, Blanco-Angulo C, García-Martínez H, Torregrosa G, Sabater-Navarro JM, Ávila-Navarro E. Microwave Imaging System Based on Signal Analysis in a Planar Environment for Detection of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:149. [PMID: 38534256 DOI: 10.3390/bios14030149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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A proof-of-concept of a microwave imaging system for the fast detection of abdominal aortic aneurysms is shown. This experimental technology seeks to overcome the factors hampering the fast screening for these aneurysms with the usual equipment, such as high cost, long-time operation or hazardous exposure to chemical substances. The hardware system is composed of 16 twin antennas mastered by a microcontroller through a switching network, which connects the antennas to the measurement instrument for sequential measurement. The software system is run by a computer, mastering the whole system, automatizing the measurement process and running the signal processing and medical image generation algorithms. Two image generation algorithms are tested: Delay-and-Sum (DAS) and Improved Delay-and-Sum (IDAS). Own-modified versions of these algorithms adapted to the requirements of our system are proposed. The system is carefully calibrated and fine-tuned with known objects placed at known distances. An experimental proof-of-concept is shown with a human torso phantom, including an aorta phantom and an aneurysm phantom placed in different positions. The results show good imaging capabilities with the potential for detecting and locating possible abdominal aortic aneurysms and reporting acceptable errors.
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- Andrea Martínez-Lozano
- Microwave Laboratory Research Group, Engineering Research Institute of Elche, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Microwave Laboratory Research Group, Engineering Research Institute of Elche, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Neuroengineering Biomedical Research Group, Institute of Bioengineering, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain
- Electronic Design and Signal Processing Techniques Research Group, Department of Electronics, Computer Technology and Projects, Technical University of Cartagena, 30202 Cartagena, Spain
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- Microwave Laboratory Research Group, Engineering Research Institute of Elche, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Microwave Laboratory Research Group, Engineering Research Institute of Elche, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Microwave Laboratory Research Group, Engineering Research Institute of Elche, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Neuroengineering Biomedical Research Group, Institute of Bioengineering, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Microwave Laboratory Research Group, Engineering Research Institute of Elche, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain
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Shekhar S, Kadian S, Payal YS, Gupta P. Spontaneous subdural haemorrhage in an in vitro fertilisation conceived triplet pregnancy - A case study. Indian J Anaesth 2024; 68:303-304. [PMID: 38476555 PMCID: PMC10926336 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_838_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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- Shivam Shekhar
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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Racman M, Kafol J, Jug B, Stankovic M, Piljic D, Ksela J. Rapidly Growing and Ruptured Great Saphenous Vein Aneurysm in a Liver Transplant Patient. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:290. [PMID: 38399577 PMCID: PMC10890480 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60020290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Venous aneurysms are rare vascular malformations that can lead to significant clinical complications, including thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, rupture, and even fatal outcomes when not promptly and adequately managed. This case report presents a liver transplant patient under immunosuppressive therapy who developed a rapidly progressing great saphenous vein aneurysm, ultimately requiring urgent surgical intervention due to acute bleeding from the ruptured aneurysm. Immunosuppression emerges as a potential key factor in the formation and rapid growth of the aneurysm, with the pathophysiological mechanism potentially involving increased expression of specific matrix metalloproteinases. Further research is warranted to gain a better understanding of the role of immunosuppression in the development of venous aneurysms.
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- Mark Racman
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department of Vascular Diseases, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Clinical Institute of Radiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Clinical Center Tuzla, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Kamel MK, Blebea J. Small saphenous vein aneurysm diagnosis and treatment. BMJ Case Rep 2023; 16:e255420. [PMID: 38087493 PMCID: PMC10728982 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Venous aneurysms are rare, particularly those arising from the superficial venous system. Current limited evidence suggests that congenital weakness of the vein wall, degenerative changes, trauma and inflammation are among potential causes. Surgical management has been the mainstay treatment modality of venous aneurysms. Surgical approaches and techniques should be tailored on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration aneurysm location, size, shape and presence of complications (ie, rupture or thrombosis). In this report, we present a male patient in his late thirties who presented with right leg swelling and achiness 2 years following right lower extremity blunt trauma and was found to have a 3 cm small saphenous vein aneurysm extending to the saphenopopliteal junction. The patient was successfully treated with excision of the aneurysm via a posterior approach. This case report adds to the current literature and may help to define future treatment recommendations.
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- Mohamed K Kamel
- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Saginaw, Michigan, USA
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Kim SM. A Popliteal Vein Aneurysm Accompanied by Lower Persistent Sciatic Vein. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2022; 56:325-329. [PMID: 34991388 DOI: 10.1177/15385744211068340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Popliteal venous aneurysms (PVAs) are rare. Surgical treatment is recommended because of the risk of deep vein thrombosis and fatal pulmonary embolism. A persistent sciatic vein (PSV) is also a rare anomaly. We report a case of a PVA accompanied by a lower PSV. A 70-year-old man was admitted due to left leg heaviness. He had undergone ablation of both great saphenous veins 6 years prior to the admission. Duplex ultrasound showed a PVA on his left leg, which was 3.2 × 2.4 cm in size. The patient was treated with tangential aneurysmectomy with lateral venorrhaphy. His symptom gradually resolved. He received warfarin at a therapeutic range for 3 months. Duplex ultrasound at 6 months later showed no evidence of any recurrent aneurysm or venous reflux. His follow-up has revealed no complications for 18 months. Surgical treatment and perioperative therapeutic anticoagulation are recommended for treating PVAs. Tangential aneurysmectomy with venorrhaphy is the most common and the simplest surgical method.
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- Suh Min Kim
- Department of Surgery, 65542Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Hughes NJ, Choudhury SMSR, Liyanage SH, Hussain M. Subarachnoid haemorrhage in pregnancy after in vitro fertilisation with egg donation: a case report and review of the literature. Ther Adv Reprod Health 2021; 15:26334941211023542. [PMID: 34377992 PMCID: PMC8327222 DOI: 10.1177/26334941211023542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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We report a rare case of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) with egg donation complicated by a subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). Haemostatic changes related to IVF are known to increase risk of venous thrombosis; however, less is known regarding the risk of arterial events such as cerebrovascular accidents (CVA). Matrix metalloprotease-9 (MMP-9) upregulated in IVF patients may have a role in arterial aneurysm formation, which is the most common cause of SAH. Further research is required to assess the benefit of screening for risk of CVA and the best way to manage this in the IVF population. This may have implications for the ethics of offering certain procedures such as egg donation to women with pre-existing risk factors.
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- Noemi J Hughes
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RY, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Southend-on-Sea, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Southend-on-Sea, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Southend-on-Sea, UK
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- Lucinda Cruddas
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare, London, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare, London, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare, London, UK
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Savu C, Melinte A, Balescu I, Bacalbasa N. Azygos Vein Aneurysm Mimicking a Mediastinal Mass. In Vivo 2021; 34:2135-2140. [PMID: 32606194 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Azygos vein aneurysm (AVA) is a rare thoracic pathological entity that mimics a posterior mediastinal mass as well as a right paratracheal mass. Usually asymptomatic, AVA is often accidentally discovered during routine chest x-rays; however, depending on the aneurysm size and complications, some symptoms may be present. The aim of this paper is to report a case of idiopathic AVA and to discuss its aetiology, embryonic origin, symptoms, complications, diagnostic methods and treatments. CASE REPORT A 74-year-old female was investigated for diffuse thoracic pain and submitted to standard chest x-ray, which identified a right paratracheal, well-defined, homogenous opacity, considered to be part of the mediastinal shadow. The patient was further submitted to thoracic computed tomography, which confirmed the presence of a tumoral mass at the level of the right paratracheal area. The patient was submitted to surgery and the tumoral mass was resected; however, the tumor proved to be a completely thrombosed aneurism of the azygos vein arch. CONCLUSION AVA is a rare pathology that must be taken into consideration during the differential diagnosis of right postero-superior mediastinal masses.
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- Cornel Savu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, "Marius Nasta" National Institute of Pneumophtisiology, Bucharest, Romania.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, "Marius Nasta" National Institute of Pneumophtisiology, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, "Ponderas Academic Hospital", Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.,Department of Visceral Surgery, Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine, "Fundeni" Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "I. Cantacuzino" Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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Aggarwal V. Pathogenesis and management of superficial venous aneurysms through a case of thrombosed large great saphenous vein aneurysm. Vascular 2020; 29:297-300. [PMID: 32829698 DOI: 10.1177/1708538120949720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Superficial venous aneurysms are uncommon entities though venous Doppler has facilitated the detection of asymptomatic small aneurysms. Thromboembolic complications are rare with superficial venous aneurysms. The data regarding optimal therapy and pathogenesis of superficial venous aneurysm is sparse and is limited to isolated case reports. METHODS Here, we present an unusual case of thrombosed large great saphenous vein aneurysm which was managed with Doppler, preoperative anticoagulation and surgical excision. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION This paper is intended to review the current knowledge about the pathogenesis of superficial venous aneurysm of lower extremities, their optimal management and to guide future research in this area.
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- Vaibhav Aggarwal
- Department of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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Kovacs T, El Haddi S, Lee WA. Internal jugular venous aneurysm-A report of two cases with literature review. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY CASES INNOVATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 2020; 6:326-330. [PMID: 32715165 PMCID: PMC7371612 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2020.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Internal jugular venous aneurysm (IJVA) is a rare entity that usually remains asymptomatic with only rare complications. We report two cases of IJVA. Both patients presented with a palpable soft tissue mass in the neck and were found to have IJVA on imaging with associated lymphadenopathy. In both cases, the aneurysms and involved lymph nodes were resected, with the jugular vein being primarily reconstructed. There are only a few case reports involving IJVA, and treatment guidelines are not well established. Whereas nonoperative management is frequently chosen, the most common indication for surgery is cosmetic; both management options have favorable outcomes.
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- Tamas Kovacs
- Department of Surgery, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fla
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- Department of Surgery, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fla
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- Department of Surgery, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fla
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Horecka A, Hordyjewska A, Biernacka J, Dąbrowski W, Zubilewicz T, Malec A, Musik I, Kurzepa J. Intense remodeling of extracellular matrix within the varicose vein: the role of gelatinases and vascular endothelial growth factor. Ir J Med Sci 2020; 190:255-259. [PMID: 32594304 PMCID: PMC7846537 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-020-02289-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Increased blood pressure in the varicose veins (VV) can contribute to the overexpression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), affecting the endothelium, smooth muscle, and extracellular matrix of the vein wall. Gelatinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9), hypoxia, and inflammation occurring in the VV wall contribute to the increased expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). AIMS Our objective was to analyze the concentration of gelatinases and VEGF in the great saphenous VV wall and plasma of patients. METHODS In total, 65 patients (2nd degree according to clinical state classification, etiology, anatomy, and pathophysiology-CEAP classification) aged 22 to 70 were enrolled. Control veins (n = 10) were collected from the patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Control plasma (n = 20) was obtained from healthy individuals. Gelatinases and VEGF levels were measured with the usage of ELISA method. RESULTS A significant increase in MMP-9 (11.2 vs. 9.98 ng/mg of protein) and VEGF (41.06 vs. 26 ng/g of protein) concentration in VV wall compared with control veins was observed. A positive correlation between VEGF versus MMP-2 (p = 0.03, r = 0.27) was found in the VV wall. However, no correlation was found between the concentration of VEGF and MMP-9 (p = 0.4, r = 0.11) in the VV wall. In addition, no statistical differences between MMP-9, MMP-2, and VEGF levels in plasma of VV patients compared with controls were noticed. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study confirm that VV's patients have altered expression of MMPs and VEGF. Overexpression of MMP-9 and VEGF in the VV wall may contribute to the spreading of inflammatory process and suggests the intense remodeling of extracellular tissue within the VV wall.
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- Anna Horecka
- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4A,, 20-093, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4A,, 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- I Clinic of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy with Clinical Paediatric Department, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090, Lublin, Poland
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- I Clinic of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy with Clinical Paediatric Department, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Angiology, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 17, 20-081, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Pathology of Pregnancy, Staszica 16, 20-081, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4A,, 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4A,, 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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Nishan B, Hudgi V, Sivakrishna K, Pavan BK, Anand V. A rare case of perforator vein aneurysm. INDIAN JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/ijves.ijves_92_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Pierre-Louis WS, Tikhtman R, Bonta A, Meier G. Primary axillary venous aneurysm in a young patient presenting with cardiac arrest. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY CASES INNOVATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 2019; 5:375-378. [PMID: 31440718 PMCID: PMC6699190 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Primary venous aneurysms are rare and usually asymptomatic. Venous aneurysms are manifested more frequently in the lower extremities than in the upper extremities. Primary venous aneurysms of the upper extremities are more often reported as aesthetically displeasing bulges or incidental findings. Here, we report the rare case of an axillary primary venous aneurysm in a pediatric patient who presented with syncope and massive pulmonary embolism and highlight the management.
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- Willythssa S. Pierre-Louis
- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Correspondence: Willythssa S. Pierre-Louis, MD, Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0513, Cincinnati, OH 45267
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- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Ekim H, Ekim M. THROMBOSED ANEURYSM OF THE SMALL SAPHENOUS VEINTHROMBOSED ANEURYSM OF THE SMALL SAPHENOUS VEIN. JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS 2019. [DOI: 10.33706/jemcr.609194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Hu X, Hu F, Xu Y, Tang J, Chu H, Zhong Y. Disequilibrium in MMPs and the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases in different segments of the varicose great saphenous vein wall. INT ANGIOL 2019; 38:185-193. [PMID: 31058480 DOI: 10.23736/s0392-9590.19.04144-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Varicose great saphenous veins (VGSVs) are a common disorder with a high incidence, but the pathogenesis is unclear. This study was designed to measure the changes in matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in different segments from VGSV walls to determine the relationship between MMPs, TIMPs expression, and expansion of the venous wall. METHODS Twenty-one VGSV and 12 normal great saphenous vein (GSV) specimens were collected. Venous walls in the two groups, expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 proteins, protein-positive expression ratios, mRNA expression, and protein content were determined by immunohistochemistry, PCR, and western blot. RESULTS The MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 protein-positive expression ratios, mRNA expression in the upper, middle, and lower segments in the VGSV group were significantly higher than the corresponding regions in the GSV group, respectively. The MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 protein-positive expression ratios, mRNA expression, and protein concentrations in the lower segments in the VGSV group were also significantly higher than the upper and middle segments in the VGSV group and the corresponding regions in the GSV group, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Under high hemodynamics, disequilibrium of MMPs and TIMPs from VGSVs exists within the upper, middle, and lower segments of VGSVs. These results suggested that MMPs and TIMPs participate in the process of venous wall remodeling and may be one of the mechanisms associated with the formation and development in varicose veins.
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- Xiaoxuan Hu
- Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.,State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Beijing, China
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- Center of General Surgery, The 89th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China
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- Center of General Surgery, The 89th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China
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- Center of General Surgery, The 89th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China
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- Center of General Surgery, The 89th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China -
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- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Beijing, China
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Yan L, Tang J, Hu X, Xu Y, Li K, Liu H, Nie Z, Chu H, Zhong Y. Imbalance in matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases from splenic veins and great saphenous veins under high hemodynamics. Phlebology 2019; 35:18-26. [PMID: 31018823 DOI: 10.1177/0268355519842432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Li Yan
- Center of General Surgery, The 89th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China
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- Center of General Surgery, The 89th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China
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- Department of Postgraduate, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Center of General Surgery, The 89th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China
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- Center of General Surgery, The 89th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Antitoxic Drugs and Toxicology, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Capital Medical University Yanjing Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Center of General Surgery, The 89th Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Weifang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Antitoxic Drugs and Toxicology, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Ghali MGZ, Taylor JA, Mallon M, Gerety P, Shea P, Weinberger S, Urbine J, Raybagkar D. Popliteal Venous Aneurysm Presenting With Bilateral Pulmonary Thromboembolism. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2018; 52:287-290. [PMID: 29486675 DOI: 10.1177/1538574417754031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A 12-year-old boy presenting with chest pain and dyspnea was found to have bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) secondary to left popliteal venous aneurysm (PVA) with thrombus. He improved with thrombolytics, developed recurrent PTE, then underwent surgical repair of his PVA. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of PVA are discussed.
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- Michael George Zaki Ghali
- 1 Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,2 Department of Radiology, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,3 Department of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 4 Department of Plastic Surgery Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 2 Department of Radiology, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 5 Department of Plastic Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- 6 Department of Critical Care Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 7 Department of Cardiology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 2 Department of Radiology, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 3 Department of Pediatrics Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Life-threatening pulmonary embolism associated with multiple venous aneurysms. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2017; 5:413-416. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2016.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Giant Spontaneous Greater Saphenous Vein Aneurysm. Ann Vasc Surg 2017; 42:302.e11-302.e14. [PMID: 28389282 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Revised: 11/12/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Venous aneurysm, a rare venous anomaly, poses increased risk of distal thromboembolic event. Superficial venous aneurysm, such as greater saphenous vein aneurysm, is an uncommon subset with nonspecific symptoms and often a delay in diagnosis. Symptomatic patients or patients with a thromboembolic event may benefit from surgical intervention with low morbidity. This case report describes an isolated spontaneous greater saphenous vein aneurysm which was successfully ligated and resected for symptomatic relief and prevention of distal thromboembolism.
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Primary Axillary Venous Aneurysm Associated with Local Neurological Complications. Ann Vasc Surg 2017; 41:282.e15-282.e17. [PMID: 28258016 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.10.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 10/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Primary axillary venous aneurysms (VAs) are rare, and there are only a handful of cases reported previously. The patient can be either asymptomatic or symptomatic and can present with local axillary swelling, dilated venules in overlying skin associated with local discomfort, peripheral neuropathy, or pulmonary embolisms. A 30-year-old man presented with a 4-month history of an uncomfortable lump in his left armpit that was associated with paresthesia radiating down to his left forearm and hand. He had no history of arm swelling and had a normal motor neurological examination. The clinical examination revealed a nontender palpable mass within the left axilla. Venous duplex imaging confirmed the diagnosis of axillary vein aneurysm measuring 6.1 cm. He underwent elective aneurysmorrhaphy repair of the axillary/basilic VA with satisfactory outcome. We present a rare case of a symptomatic primary axillary VA that was managed surgically with complete resolution of symptoms.
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Jones RW, Parkerson GR, Ottinger M, Rodriguez E, Park B. A failure of preoperative duplex imaging to diagnose a lower extremity venous aneurysm in a patient with severe chronic venous insufficiency. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2017; 5:2050313X17692937. [PMID: 28255445 PMCID: PMC5315365 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x17692937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 01/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We present a case of recurrent bilateral lower extremity venous stasis ulcers in association with a superficial venous aneurysm at the right saphenofemoral junction that was misdiagnosed on preoperative duplex scanning. METHODS A 53-year-old female presented to our clinic with 6-year history of bilateral lower extremity venous stasis ulcers. Her past medical history was significant for refractory venous stasis ulcers of the bilateral lower extremities present for 6 years and morbid obesity. RESULTS Preoperative venous duplex demonstrated severe venous insufficiency of the superficial and deep systems, but a venous aneurysm was not appreciated. During the high ligation of the right saphenofemoral junction, a 3 × 4 × 5 cm aneurysm was encountered. Repair consisted of aneurysm resection, high ligation of the greater saphenous vein, dissociation of the great saphenous and anterior saphenous veins, and stab phlebectomy of large varicose veins of the thigh and lower leg. The patient recovered uneventfully and experienced complete healing of the venous stasis ulcer in several weeks. CONCLUSION Superficial venous aneurysms of the lower extremity are rare and can be often missed on preoperative duplex ultrasound imaging. Large diameter measurements of the proximal greater saphenous vein and obesity increase the risk of misdiagnosing venous aneurysms with duplex imaging; therefore, clinical suspicion must remain high. These aneurysms can be associated with significant symptoms for which repair is indicated.
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- Roy Wesley Jones
- Division of Vascular Surgery, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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Parizh D, Victory J, Rizvi SA, Hingorani A, Ascher E. Treatment of upper extremity venous aneurysms with a polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent. Vascular 2016; 25:439-441. [PMID: 27913808 DOI: 10.1177/1708538116682910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Venous aneurysms of the upper torso are uncommon in contrast to the abdomen and lower extremities. Mostly silent, they can cause significant morbidity. Large or symptomatic venous aneurysms are generally treated with open resection. To our knowledge, there are no documented cases of head and neck venous aneurysms treated by a hybrid endovascular and open approach. Case Presentation A 56-year-old female presented with the complaint of pain and increasing size of a supraclavicular mass. Imaging revealed a large saccular aneurysm of the subclavian vein with the presence of a large intramural thrombus on computed tomography scan with contrast. A covered stent was deployed in order to exclude the aneurysm from circulation. Three weeks later, the symptoms continued, and an aneurysmorrhaphy was performed to excise the stent and aneurysm resection. Discussion A combined endovascular and open approach to resection of symptomatic subclavian vein aneurysms is a viable method with minimal morbidity.
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- David Parizh
- Department of Surgery, NYU Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Makrygiannis G, Labalue P, Erpicum M, Schlitz M, Seidel L, El Hachemi M, Gangolf M, Albert A, Defraigne JO, Lindholt JS, Sakalihasan N. Extending Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Detection to Older Age Groups: Preliminary Results from the Liège Screening Programme. Ann Vasc Surg 2016; 36:55-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.02.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Revised: 11/01/2015] [Accepted: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Surgical repair of a popliteal vein aneurysm to prevent thromboembolic complications. PHLEBOLOGIE 2016. [DOI: 10.12687/phleb2324-4-2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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SummaryThe case reported here involves a 72-year-old female patient with right-sided popliteal vein aneurysm, which became apparent during follow-up ultrasound scanning after deep venous thrombosis of the left leg with pulmonary embolism. Due to the size of the aneurysm, the decision was made to perform surgery. The aneurysm was tangentially resected by means of plication. Aneurysms of the deep venous system carry a considerable risk of a thromboembolic event and therefore require treatment, even when they are asymptomatic. Surgical treatment of an aneurysm of the deep leg veins is a safe and low-risk procedure for the prevention of pulmonary embolism.
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Spataro C, Donati M, Basile F. To treat or not to treat basilic vein aneurysms? A clinical dilemma. Phlebology 2015; 31:514-8. [PMID: 26454267 DOI: 10.1177/0268355515610696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Superficial venous aneurysms are a very uncommon disease probably associated with thrombosis and recurrent pulmonary thromboembolisms. Surgical treatment is safe and is performed in symptomatic cases. Surgical repair of superficial venous aneurysms is a recommended treatment, and no postoperative complications usually occur. The aim of this study is to report our experience treating superficial venous aneurysms, because they can cause devastating consequences. Obviously, they should be surgically treated if they are symptomatic, but there exists the possibility of complications such as thromboembolic events; however, they are unpredictable. Thus, the only solution to remove the potential risk of developing pulmonary or other embolic events is prophylactic surgery and anticoagulant therapy, also in low-risk patients.
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- Catena Spataro
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities, O. U. General and Oncologic Surgery, Vittorio Emanuele University Hospital of Catania, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities, O. U. General and Oncologic Surgery, Vittorio Emanuele University Hospital of Catania, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialities, O. U. General and Oncologic Surgery, Vittorio Emanuele University Hospital of Catania, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Rendón-Elías F, Albores-Figueroa R, Arrazolo-Ortega L, Torres-Alcalá F, Hernández-Sánchez M, Gómez-Danés L. Thrombosed great saphenous vein aneurysm accompanied by venous thrombosis. MEDICINA UNIVERSITARIA 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmu.2015.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Fleming MD, Lall P, Nagorney DM, Gloviczki P, Kalra M, Duncan A, Oderich G, Toomey B, Bower TC. Operative interventions for extrahepatic portomesenteric venous aneurysms and long-term outcomes. Ann Vasc Surg 2015; 29:654-60. [PMID: 25770384 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2015.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2014] [Revised: 12/12/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Extrahepatic portal venous aneurysms (PVAs) are rare, and the pathogenesis is not fully understood. The optimum management of these patients is unknown. METHODS Consecutive patients with PVA were identified over an 18-year period (1992-2010). A retrospective review was conducted. Clinical presentation, modality of diagnosis, surgical treatment, 30-day morbidity and mortality, and follow-up are reported. RESULTS Four patients were identified who underwent surgical management of an extrahepatic PVA. Operative technique using left renal vein, femoral vein panel graft, polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) graft, and segmental aneurysm wall resected with aneurysmorrhaphy is described. Early complications occurred in 1 patient with an ePTFE graft. The patient returned to the operating room for bleeding. In addition, the same patient had a late graft thrombosis 6 years postoperatively when the anticoagulation was discontinued for pregnancy. The remainder of the patients recovered without complication, and their repairs are still patent with a mean follow-up of 78 months (17-144 months). There were no mortalities in the series. CONCLUSIONS Operative intervention for portomesenteric venous aneurysm can be done safely in select patients and should be considered in those with symptoms, rapid growth, mural thrombus, or aneurysms ≥4 cm in diameter. Repair with an autogenous interposition graft affords good long-term patency. Aneurysmorrhaphy may be performed if the remaining venous wall is of good quality.
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- Mark D Fleming
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Western New York VA Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Simsek E, Bugra O. Great saphenous vein aneurysm presenting as an inguinal hernia. Asian J Surg 2014; 37:208-10. [PMID: 25300439 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2012.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2012] [Revised: 07/23/2012] [Accepted: 08/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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A primary aneurysm in the saphenous vein is very rare. This case study is based on a 55-year-old male patient who applied for general surgery with a complaint of swelling in his left inguinal area, after examinations led to a provisional diagnosis of inguinal hernia. It was decided that surgery was the best option due to the risk of thromboembolism, and pain caused by the condition itself. Confusion with inguinal hernia can affect prognosis. It increases the risk of thromboembolism as well as preventing the chance of early response.
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- Erdal Simsek
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Etlik Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bolu Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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Cheng XW, Sasaki T, Kuzuya M. The role of cysteinyl cathepsins in venous disorders. Thromb Haemost 2014; 112:216-8. [PMID: 24553831 DOI: 10.1160/th13-10-0889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2013] [Accepted: 01/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- X W Cheng
- Xian Wu Cheng, MD, PhD, FAHA, Associate Professor of Geriatrics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan, Tel.: +81 52 744 2364, Fax: +81 52 744 2371, E-mail: or
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Varetto G, Castagno C, Ripepi M, Bertoldo U, Garneri P, Molinaro V, Quaglino S, Rispoli P. Pulmonary embolism due to popliteal vein aneurysm during pregnancy induced by in vitro fertilization. Ann Vasc Surg 2014; 28:1789.e9-1789.e12. [PMID: 24530711 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2013] [Revised: 02/01/2014] [Accepted: 02/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Popliteal vein aneurysms (PVAs) are rare but may cause severe and even fatal complications, such as pulmonary embolism (PE). A woman at the eighth week of pregnancy came to our attention because of a thrombosis of a previously undetected left PVA, diagnosed after a PE episode. Surgery was delayed until after delivery and breastfeeding, during which anticoagulant therapy was established.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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Maldonado-Fernandez N, Lopez-Espada C, Martinez-Gamez FJ, Galan-Zafra M, Sanchez-Maestre ML, Herrero-Martinez E, Mata-Campos JE. Popliteal Venous Aneurysms: Results of Surgical Treatment. Ann Vasc Surg 2013; 27:501-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2012.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2011] [Revised: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Tomko T, Malý R, Jiska S, Chovanec V. Popliteal venous aneurysm as a cause of recurrent pulmonary embolism. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2013; 47:155-8. [PMID: 23315197 DOI: 10.1177/1538574412473185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We report 2 cases of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) in popliteal venous aneurysm (PVA). Patients were 78-year-old and 72-year-old women. Both were initially seen for acute PE. Saccular and fusiform PVAs were diagnosed in each patient based on duplex ultrasound. However, despite anticoagulation therapy, both patients had PE. At the time of the event, 1 patient was receiving inadequate dose of low-molecular-weight heparin. The other patient was treated with warfarin and had adequate international normalized ratio at the time of re-embolism, and thus, an inferior vena cava filter was inserted. Both patients underwent successful aneurysm resection without any additional thromboembolic events.
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- Tomás Tomko
- First Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, University Hospital, Sokolska, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.
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Cakıcı M, Ersoy O, Ince I, Kızıltepe U. Unusual localization of a primary superficial venous aneurysm: a case report. Phlebology 2012; 29:267-8. [PMID: 22865416 DOI: 10.1258/phleb.2012.012015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Primary aneurysms of superficial venous system are rare and frequently misdiagnosed as varicose veins. Clinical presentation is variable depending on the presence of compression to surrounding structures. We report a rare case of primary cephalic vein aneurysm presented with wrist pain due to radial nerve compression. METHOD/CASE A 61-year-old woman was admitted with right wrist pain and localized mass. Physical and imaging examinations showed a localized cephalic vein aneurysm compressing radial nerve. Simple excision was performed successfully. RESULTS Cosmetic and clinical results at the first month follow-up were successful. DISCUSSION Although primary superficial venous aneurysms of upper extremities are very rare, the treatment of choice is most commonly same as the ones in lower limbs. Simple excision is the best approach in the most of the cases, while sclerotherapy could be preferred in order to obtain better cosmesis or to avoid injuries to surrounding structures.
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- M Cakıcı
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit E.A. Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Gabrielli R, Rosati MS, Siani A, Irace L. Management of symptomatic venous aneurysm. ScientificWorldJournal 2012; 2012:386478. [PMID: 22566766 PMCID: PMC3329879 DOI: 10.1100/2012/386478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2011] [Accepted: 12/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Venous aneurysms (VAs) have been described in quite of all the major veins. They represent uncommon events but often life-threatening because of pulmonary or paradoxical embolism. We describe our twelve patients' series with acute pulmonary emboli due to venous aneurysm thrombosis. Our experience underlines the importance of a multilevel case-by-case approach and the immediate venous lower limbs duplex scan evaluation in pulmonary embolism events. Our data confirm that anticoagulant alone is not effective in preventing pulmonary embolism. We believe that all the VAs of the deep venous system of the extremities should be treated with surgery as well as symptomatic superficial venous aneurysm. A simple excision can significantly improve symptoms and prevent pulmonary embolism.
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- Roberto Gabrielli
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy.
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Keshelava G, Beselia K, Nachkepia M, Chedia S, Janashia G, Nuralidze K. Surgical Treatment of the Great Saphenous Vein Aneurysm Resulting in Pulmonary Embolization in Two Patients. Ann Vasc Surg 2011; 25:700.e13-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2011.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2010] [Revised: 12/29/2010] [Accepted: 02/08/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Deatrick KB, Elfline M, Baker N, Luke CE, Blackburn S, Stabler C, Wakefield TW, Henke PK. Postthrombotic vein wall remodeling: preliminary observations. J Vasc Surg 2011; 53:139-46. [PMID: 20869834 PMCID: PMC3010467 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2010] [Revised: 07/20/2010] [Accepted: 07/22/2010] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postthrombotic syndrome is characterized by a fibrotic vein injury following deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We sought to quantify the change in vein wall thickness in patients who fail to resolve DVT by 6 months and whether there were differences in blood or plasma levels of inflammatory proteins associated with venous remodeling. METHODS Patients presenting with confirmed lower extremity DVT were prospectively recruited for this study. Duplex imaging of the lower extremity venous system was performed, and blood was collected at entrance and repeat evaluation with blood draw and ultrasound imaging at 1 and 6 months. DVT resolution and thickness of the vein wall was quantified by ultrasound imaging in each segment affected by thrombus, and a contralateral, unaffected vein wall served as a control. Gene and protein expression of inflammatory markers were examined from leukocytes and serum, respectively. Analysis of variance or Student t-tests were used, and a P < .05 was significant. N = 10 to 12 for all analyses. RESULTS Thirty-two patients (12 patients with DVT resolution at 6 months, 10 patients with persistent thrombus at 6 months, and 10 healthy controls) were compared. Both resolving and nonresolving DVT were associated with a 1.5- to 1.8-fold increased vein wall thickness at 6 months (P = .008) as compared with nonaffected vein wall segments. However, the thickness of the affected segments was 1.4-fold greater in patients who had total resolution of the DVT by 6 months than in patients who had persistent chronic thrombus 6 months after presentation (P = .01). There was a four- to five-fold increased level of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) antigen in thrombosed patients compared with nonthrombosed patient controls (P < .05), while Toll-like receptor-9 (TLR-9) gene expression was three-fold less than controls (P < .05) at enrollment. D-dimer and P-selectin were higher in thrombosed as compared to controls at diagnosis but not at 6 months. Both TLR-4 (marker of inflammation) and P-selectin gene expression were higher in leukocytes from patients with chronic DVT compared with those who resolved at 1 month after diagnosis (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS This preliminary study suggests ongoing vein wall remodeling after DVT, measurable by ultrasound and associated with certain biomarkers. At 6 months, the vein wall is markedly thickened and directly correlates with resolution. This suggests that the vein wall response is initiated early following thrombus formation and persists even in the presence of total resolution.
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- Kristopher B Deatrick
- Section of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Drac P, Utikal P, Köcher M, Cerna M, Kozak J, Bachleda P. Lesser saphenous vein aneurysm and popliteal vein aneurysm: report of two cases and review of the literature. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub 2010; 153:289-92. [PMID: 20208969 DOI: 10.5507/bp.2009.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND During the last ten years we diagnosed two cases of venous aneurysm. The purpose of this report was to point out a certain risk of the thrombembolism of superficial venous aneurysms and to review our experience in the management of superficial and deep venous aneurysms. METHODS The presentation and management of these lesions were reviewed and discussed together with other cases from available literature. RESULTS In the first case an aneurysm of lesser saphenous vein with a possible threat of thrombembolism was revealed and surgically solved with saphena resection. Ten years after the surgery she is still symptom free. In the second case a small fusiforme popliteal vein aneurysm without any evidence of mural thrombus was diagnosed. The patient was treated conservatively with regular venous duplex imaging follow up. Two years later the disease has been stable. CONCLUSIONS Superficial venous aneurysms can have a certain risk of the thrombembolism. Since surgical therapy is very simple, it can be recommended in all cases. Nevertheless, trombembolism is more common in deep venous aneurysms, especially popliteal ones, in which surgical repair can be based on their pathological features and presentation or can be indicated in all cases.
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- Petr Drac
- Department of Surgery II, University Hospital Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Joseph DS, Malik M, Nurudeen S, Catherino WH. Myometrial cells undergo fibrotic transformation under the influence of transforming growth factor β-3. Fertil Steril 2010; 93:1500-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.01.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2008] [Revised: 01/15/2009] [Accepted: 01/16/2009] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Gasparis AP, Awadallah M, Meisner RJ, Lo C, Labropoulos N. Recurrent popliteal vein aneurysm. J Vasc Surg 2010; 51:453-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.06.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2009] [Revised: 06/25/2009] [Accepted: 06/25/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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McCarty MF. Salsalate may have broad utility in the prevention and treatment of vascular disorders and the metabolic syndrome. Med Hypotheses 2010; 75:276-81. [PMID: 20080359 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2009.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2009] [Accepted: 12/19/2009] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In the high proportion of vascular disorders associated with excessive oxidative stress and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, activation of NF-kappaB plays a key pathogenic role. Thus, there is considerable evidence that NF-kappaB is a mediator of atherogenesis, plaque destabilization, ischemia-reperfusion damage, cardiac remodeling, atrial fibrillation, and aneurysm formation and rupture; some studies suggest that it may also play a role in the microvascular complications of diabetes. I kappaB kinase-beta (IKK beta) is the upstream kinase that appears to be primarily responsible for NF-kappaB activation in these disorders; moreover, chronic IKK beta activation plays a prominent role in induction of insulin resistance in the metabolic syndrome. Salicylate inhibits IKK beta in concentrations that are achievable with dose schedules traditionally used in treating rheumatoid arthritis (3-4.5 g daily); indeed, this is likely to be the mechanism responsible for salicylate's utility in this disorder. Salicylate, unlike aspirin, is only a very weak, reversible inhibitor of cyclooxygenase in clinical doses, and thus is not associated with the potentially dangerous side effects seen with NSAIDs; fully reversible ototoxicity, the dose-limiting side effect in salicylate therapy, can be avoided in most patients by dosage adjustment. Hence, it is proposed that salicylate may have practical utility in the prevention or management of a wide range of vascular disorders as well as of metabolic syndrome and diabetes; its efficacy in these regards would likely be complemented by effective antioxidant measures, which would lessen the stimulus to NF-kappaB activation while providing benefits independent of NF-kappaB activity. Salsalate, consisting of two salicylate molecules united by an ester bond, is a venerable drug that may be the best tolerated delivery vehicle for salicylate. Appropriate rodent studies should pave the way for clinical trials with salsalate in patients at vascular risk.
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- Mark F McCarty
- NutriGuard Research, 1051 Hermes Ave., Encinitas, 811 B Nahant Ct., San Diego, CA 92024, USA.
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Chen SI, Clouse WD, Bowser AN, Rasmussen TE. Superficial venous aneurysms of the small saphenous vein. J Vasc Surg 2009; 50:644-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2009] [Revised: 04/10/2009] [Accepted: 04/11/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nordon IM, Hinchliffe RJ, Holt PJ, Loftus IM, Thompson MM. Review of Current Theories for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Pathogenesis. Vascular 2009; 17:253-63. [DOI: 10.2310/6670.2009.00046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Atherosclerotic plaques are a feature of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Atherosclerosis and AAA appear to share similar risk factors. These observations have led to the conclusion that AAAs are a consequence of advanced atherosclerosis. This review explores current theories regarding the pathogenesis of AAA and their implications for treatment. A systematic literature search was conducted using the search terms abdominal aortic aneurysm, atherosclerosis, pathogenesis, and systemic disease. Articles were categorized according to the association of AAAs with atherosclerosis, arteriomegaly, peripheral aneurysm, systemic expression, genetics, autoimmunity, oxidative stress, and systemic disease. Twenty-nine articles reporting changes in the systemic vasculature associated with AAA and 12 articles examining the shared risk factor hypothesis were identified. There is insufficient evidence to confirm that AAAs are the result of advanced atherosclerosis. The bulk of evidence points to AAA disease being a systemic disease of the vasculature, with a predetermined genetic susceptibility leading to a phenotype governed by environmental factors.
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- Ian M. Nordon
- *St George's Vascular Institute, St James' Wing, St George's Hospital, London, UK
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- *St George's Vascular Institute, St James' Wing, St George's Hospital, London, UK
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- *St George's Vascular Institute, St James' Wing, St George's Hospital, London, UK
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- *St George's Vascular Institute, St James' Wing, St George's Hospital, London, UK
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- *St George's Vascular Institute, St James' Wing, St George's Hospital, London, UK
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