Category: General Surgery

Nutcracker Syndrome Sometimes a patient’s inherent anatomy can affect their physical state. This is the case with nutcracker syndrome. Definition of Nutcracker Syndrome In Nutcracker

Open and Endovascular Revascularization of the Mesenteric or Renal Arteries Atherosclerosis can affect any part of the body. The renal and mesenteric arteries are extremely

Mesenteric Artery Disease and Mesenteric Ischemia When people think about atherosclerosis, they often think about a heart disease or strokes. In reality, atherosclerosis and ischemia

May-Thurner Syndrome Some patients have anatomy that predisposes them to medical issues. This is what happens with May-Thurner Syndrome. Definition of May-Thurner Syndrome May-Thurner Syndrome

Embolization of internal bleeding With the advancement of endovascular procedures and innovations in engineering, more and more procedures are able to be performed using minimally

Venous Stenting For the most part venous thrombosis is treated with anticoagulation and occasionally catheter directed thrombolysis. However, despite these efforts, some patients continue to

Treatment of May-Thurner The majority of symptoms treated by a vascular surgeon are caused by atherosclerosis. However, sometimes patients develop symptoms simply due to the

Placement and Removal of IVC Filters Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) remains a serious problem treated by vascular surgeons. Although most DVTs can be treated initially

Deep vein thrombosis When people think of blood clots, images of heart attacks, strokes, and pulmonary emboli undoubtedly come to mind. However, blood clots can

Fasciotomy of the Lower Extremity Vascular surgery procedures, such as bypasses or endovascular interventions, often restore blood flow to tissues acutely deprived of oxygen. Once