Endocavitary irradiation in the conservative treatment of adenocarcinoma of the low rectum

1992 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 451-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Papillon ◽  
Ph. Berard
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Endocavitary Irradiation

Very distal vein bypass in patients with thromboangiitis obliterans

VASA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achim Neufang ◽  
Carolina Vargas-Gomez ◽  
Patrick Ewald ◽  
Nicolaos Vitolianos ◽  
Tolga Coskun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Vein Graft ◽  
Duplex Ultrasound ◽  
Critical Limb Ischaemia ◽  
Thromboangiitis Obliterans ◽  
Surgical Revascularization ◽  
Autologous Vein ◽  
Therapeutic Concept ◽  
Autologous Vein Graft ◽  
Vein Bypass

Abstract. Background: Surgical revascularization for chronic critical limb ischaemia in patients with thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) still remains controversial. Generally, besides cessation of smoking, conservative treatment supported by intravenous administration of vasoactive agents is regarded as the treatment of choice, in combination with local wound therapy or minor amputation. Patients and methods: In four male patients (42-47 years) surgical revascularization was chosen as therapy for established gangrene or non-healing ulceration after unsuccessful conservative treatment and cessation of smoking. Angiography was able to identify a suitable distal arterial segment for the bypass which was revascularized by means of an autologous vein graft. Grafts were followed with repetitive duplex ultrasound. Revision of the bypass graft was initiated if indicated by pathological duplex findings. Results: In all cases a bypass could be constructed with either the ipsilateral greater saphenous vein or arm veins. A distal origin configuration was possible in three cases with popliteo-pedal or cruro-pedal bypasses. In the fourth case the distal superficial femoral artery was used for inflow. Two early graft thromboses underwent successful revision. During follow-up, duplex ultrasound identified graft stenoses in three bypasses which were successfully treated with endovascular techniques. All grafts are patent with complete resolution of ischaemic symptoms after 46, 42, 32, and 29 months. The patients remained non-smokers and returned to a professional life. Conclusions: Surgical therapy with distal vein bypass for persistent ischaemic symptoms after definitive cessation of smoking seems feasible in selected cases with TAO and a suitable distal artery. Close follow-ups of the patients with duplex ultrasound are necessary to identify developing vein graft stenoses. Angioplasty seems to be an important part of the long-term therapeutic concept.

Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer aneurysm of the innominate artery

VASA ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan ◽  
Tager
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Open Surgery ◽  
Innominate Artery ◽  
Ruptured Aneurysm ◽  
Descending Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer ◽  
Descending Aorta

Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer of the aorta is uncommon, and usually develops in the descending thoracic aorta. Rarely this condition involves the branch vessels of the aorta. We report a case of ruptured aneurysm of the innominate artery resulting from penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer. Open surgery was the treatment of choice for the ruptured aneurysm, while conservative treatment was recommended for the associated penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers of the descending aorta.

Lymphedema and lipedema - an overview of conservative treatment

VASA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Compression Therapy ◽  
Compression Stocking ◽  
Lymph Drainage ◽  
Intensive Phase ◽  
Manual Lymph Drainage ◽  
Causal Therapy

Lymphedema and lipedema are chronic progressive disorders for which no causal therapy exists so far. Many general practitioners will rarely see these disorders with the consequence that diagnosis is often delayed. The pathophysiological basis is edematization of the tissues. Lymphedema involves an impairment of lymph drainage with resultant fluid build-up. Lipedema arises from an orthostatic predisposition to edema in pathologically increased subcutaneous tissue. Treatment includes complex physical decongestion by manual lymph drainage and absolutely uncompromising compression therapy whether it is by bandage in the intensive phase to reduce edema or with a flat knit compression stocking to maintain volume.

Conservative Treatment of Vestibular Schwannomas: A Follow-Up Study on Clinical Outcomes

2012 ◽  
Vol 73 (S 02) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sadadcharam ◽  
R. Wormald ◽  
M. Javadpour ◽  
D. Rawluk ◽  
R. McConn-Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Vestibular Schwannomas ◽  
Follow Up Study

CSF Rhinorrhea: The Case for Conservative Treatment with the Use of Acetazolamide

Skull Base ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (S 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Panagiotakopoulou ◽  
G. Skouras ◽  
A. Skouras
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Csf Rhinorrhea
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