Lower Extremity Venous Ablation as a Treatment Modality for Refractory Lichen Simplex Chronicus and Generalized Pruritus |
| Author : Robert Wills DO, James Kleist, Hossein Akhondi* and Sassan Kaveh |
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Abstract :Introduction: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a skin condition characterized by thick, leathery, scaly and extremely itchy patches of skin. It is a common pathology (up to 12% of population) with signifi cant effect on quality of life without any established clear etiology or treatment. Chronic venous insuffi ciency (CVI) is a progressive disease of the legs that occurs when the delicate bicuspid valves in the veins become weakened and develop refl ux. CVI has been associated with many complications including local or generalized pruritus that may lead to intractable itch-scratch cycle,leading to LSC lesions on various parts of the body. |
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Carotid anastomosis using diode lasers of different wavelengths and the evaluation of the arterial wall resistance in swine |
| Author : Luciane Basilio Aledi*, Djalma José Fagundes and Helio Plapler |
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Abstract :Objective: due to the advantages of Laser Assisted Vascular Anastomosis (less occurrence of myointimal hyperplasia with better hemodynamic evolution, shorter surgical time, absence of diameter incompatibility, absence of anaphylaxis, easy execution) the evaluation of the ideal diode laser wavelength to perform anastomosis in elastic arteries, without solder, is a great advance in the surgical practice. |
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Recanalization of long iliac occlusions by humeral and radial approach- About 30 cases |
| Author : Aabdou A*, Ezzahraoui MR, Almahraoui O and Alaoui M |
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Abstract :Background: Complex stenosis and iliac occlusions (TASC C-D) often require surgical revascularization. Since 2007, several studies have studied the performance of endovascular revascularizations via brachial or radial anterograde approach with a good success rate.
Material and methods: We performed a retrospective and analytical study, comprising a series of 30 patients who underwent an endovascular treatment within the vascular surgery department of the Military Hospital Avicenna of Marrakech Morocco between January 2014 and February 2016 |
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