Surgical treatment of a rare brachial artery aneurysm postarteriovenous fistula closure after kidney transplant:A case report

BACKGROUND Brachial artery aneurysms are defined as dilations greater than 50%of the normal diameter,which are rare among all peripheral arterial aneurysms.While they are often present as pseudoaneurysms,true brachial artery aneurysms are also detected rarely.In this case report,the surgical repair method of true brachial artery aneurysms,which is a rare condition,is explained.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we present a 61-year-old male patient with complaints of swelling and pain in the right arm antecubital region that had been progressing over 6 mo.Upon the diagnosis of a true brachial artery aneurysm associated with arteriovenous fistula,the aneurysm was surgically repaired with an autologous saphenous vein graft.The patient was discharged without any neurovascular complications postoperatively.CONCLUSION True brachial artery aneurysms are rare and there are not any recommendations for their management in the current literature.Even though the treatment of true aneurysms in this artery is primarily based on a surgical treatment,endovascular repair also might be an option.

Transcatheter Closure of Postoperative Residual Atrial or Ventricular Septal Shunts in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

Background:Transcatheter closure(TCC)has emerged as the preferred treatment for selected congenital heart disease(CHD).While TCC offers benefits for patients with postoperative residual shunts,understanding its mid-and long-term efficacy and safety remains crucial.Objective:This study aims to assess the mid-and long-term safety and efficacy of TCC for patients with residual atrial or ventricular septal shunts following CHD correction.Methods:In this consecutive retrospective study,we enrolled 35 patients with residual shunt who underwent TCC or surgical repair of CHD between June 2011 to October 2022.TCC candidacy was determined based on established criteria.Echocardiography and electrocardiogram were conducted during the perioperative period and continued as part of long-term follow-up.Results:Among the patients,5(14.3%)exhibited interatrial shunt-ing,while 30(85.7%)had interventricular shunting.TCC was successfully implemented in 33 of 35 patients,with exceptions in two cases of post-ventricular septal defect repair due to anatomical challenges involving the shape and aortic angulation.This resulted in a TCC success rate of 94.3%.Trace residual shunt was detected in two interventricular shunting cases and a mild residual shunt in one interventricular shunting case;all resolved by the three-month follow-up after TCC.Minor complications included one hematoma at the puncture site and one transient junctional rhythm during the perioperative period.During a median follow-up of 73 months,there were no instances of residual shunt,device embolization,occluder displacement,valve insufficiency,malignant arrhythmia,infective endocarditis,death,or other serious complications.Conclusion:TCC is an effective and safe therapy for patients with residual atrial or ventricular septal shunts following CHD correction.Thesefindings support the consideration of TCC as the preferred treatment option for appropriate patient populations.

Timing of surgical repair of bile duct injuries after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A systematic review

BACKGROUND The surgical management of bile duct injuries(BDIs)after laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC)is challenging and the optimal timing of surgery remains unclear.The primary aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the evidence behind the timing of BDI repair after LC in the literature.AIM To assess timing of surgical repair of BDI and postoperative complications.METHODS The MEDLINE,EMBASE,and The Cochrane Library databases were systematically screened up to August 2021.Risk of bias was assessed via the Newcastle Ottawa scale.The primary outcomes of this review included the timing of BDI repair and postoperative complications.RESULTS A total of 439 abstracts were screened,and 24 studies were included with 15609 patients included in this review.Of the 5229 BDIs reported,4934(94%)were classified as major injury.Timing of bile duct repair was immediate(14%,n=705),early(28%,n=1367),delayed(28%,n=1367),or late(26%,n=1286).Standardization of definition for timing of repair was remarkably poor among studies.Definitions for immediate repair ranged from<24 h to 6 wk after LC while early repair ranged from<24 h to 12 wk.Likewise,delayed(>24 h to>12 wk after LC)and late repair(>6 wk after LC)showed a broad overlap.CONCLUSION The lack of standardization among studies precludes any conclusive recommendation on optimal timing of BDI repair after LC.This finding indicates an urgent need for a standardized reporting system of BDI repair.

Surgical Treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Valve Agenesis in a 22 Years Old Patient

Agenesis of pulmonary valve is a rare variant and severe form of Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF). The evolution is usually marked by respiratory and cardiac failure at early age, which needs early surgical correction. Uncorrected treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot diagnosed at adult age is infrequent and only few studies have been described. We present here a rare case of a 22 years old patient who presented with dyspnea since childhood. Subsequent investigations allowed diagnosis of treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot with agenesis of the pulmonary valve. Following the assessment, the patient underwent a surgical repair and the recovery was uneventful. The management of treatment of Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary valve agenesis in adult period remains complex, requiring different surgical techniques.

Surgical Closure of Coronary Cameral Fistula Draining into the Left Ventricle via a “Fistula Lake”

A left-sided lesion of a coronary cameral fistula (CCF) is extremely rare. Surgical closure of the fistula is indicated when symptoms emerge or as a preventive strategy, while surgical approaches depend on the individual anatomical structures. In particular, a CCF forming a “fistula lake” with multiple inflow vessels is so unique that few studies have focused on the technique to close it. We report the successful management of a CCF originating from multiple coronary arteries and draining into the left ventricle via a “fistula lake” by ligation and clipping of associated communication tracts. On the postoperative coronary computed tomography angiography, the fistula lake and the small vessels entering it had all disappeared.

Repair and regeneration of peripheral nerve injuries that ablate branch points

The peripheral nervous system has an extensive branching organization, and peripheral nerve injuries that ablate branch points present a complex challenge for clinical repair. Ablations of linear segments of the PNS have been extensively studied and routinely treated with autografts, acellular nerve allografts, conduits, wraps, and nerve transfers. In contrast, segmental-loss peripheral nerve injuries, in which one or more branch points are ablated so that there are three or more nerve endings, present additional complications that have not been rigorously studied or documented. This review discusses:(1) the branched anatomy of the peripheral nervous system,(2) case reports describing how peripheral nerve injuries with branched ablations have been surgically managed,(3) factors known to influence regeneration through branched nerve structures,(4) techniques and models of branched peripheral nerve injuries in animal models, and(5) conclusions regarding outcome measures and studies needed to improve understanding of regeneration through ablated branched structures of the peripheral nervous system.

Post-cholecystectomy iatrogenic bile duct injuries:Emerging role for endoscopic management

Post-cholecystectomy iatrogenic bile duct injuries(IBDIs),are not uncommon and although the frequency of IBDIs vary across the literature,the rates following the procedure of laparoscopic cholecystectomy are much higher than open cholecystectomy.These injuries caries a great burden on the patients,physicians and the health care systems and sometime are life-threatening.IBDIs are associated with different manifestations that are not limited to abdominal pain,bile leaks from the surgical drains,peritonitis with fever and sometimes jaundice.Such injuries if not witnessed during the surgery,can be diagnosed by combining clinical manifestations,biochemical tests and imaging techniques.Among such techniques abdominal US is usually the first choice while Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography seems the most appropriate.Surgical approach was the ideal approach for such cases,however the introduction of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography(ERCP)was a paradigm shift in the management of such injuries due to accepted success rates,lower cost and lower rates of associated morbidity and mortality.However,the literature lacks consensus for the optimal timing of ERCP intervention in the management of IBDIs.ERCP management of IBDIs can be tailored according to the nature of the underlying injury.For the subgroup of patients with complete bile duct ligation and lost ductal continuity,transfer to surgery is indicated without delay.Those patients will not benefit from endoscopy and hence should not do unnecessary ERCP.For low–flow leaks e.g.gallbladder bed leaks,conservative management for 1-2 wk prior to ERCP is advised,in contrary to high-flow leaks e.g.cystic duct leaks and stricture lesions in whom early ERCP is encouraged.Sphincterotomy plus stenting is the ideal management line for cases of IBDIs.Interventional radiologic techniques are promising options especially for cases of failed endoscopic repair and also for cases with altered anatomy.Future studies will solve many unsolved issues in the management of IBDIs.

The impact of cleft lip and palate repair on maxillofacial growth

Surgical correction is central to current team-approached cleft treatment. Cleft surgeons are always concerned about the impact of their surgical maneuver on the growth of the maxilla. Hypoplastic maxilla, concaved mid-face and deformed dental arch have constantly been reported after cleft treatments. It is very hard to completely circumvent these postoperative complications by current surgical protocols. In this paper, we discussed the factors that inhibit the maxillofacial growth on cleft patients. These factors included pre-surgical intervention, the timing of cleft palate and alveolae repair, surgical design and treatment protocol. Also, we made a review about the influence on the maxillary growth in un-operated cleft patients. On the basis of previous researches, we can conclude that most of scholars express identity of views in these aspects： early palatoplasty lead to maxilla growth inhibition in all dimensions; secondary alveolar bone graft had no influence on maxilla sagittal growth; cleft lip repair inhibited maxilla sagittal length in patients with cleft lip and palate; Veau＇s pushback palatoplasty and Langenbeck＇s palatoplasty with relaxing incisions were most detrimental to growth; Furlow palatoplasty showed little detrimental effect on maxilla growth; timing of hard palate closure, instead of the sequence of hard or soft palate repair, determined the postoperative growth. Stilt, scholars hold controversial viewpoints in some issues, for example, un-operated clefts have normal growth potential or not, pre-surgical intervention and pharyngoplasty inhibited maxillofacial growth or not.

Stapled transperineal repair for low-and mid-level rectovaginal fistulas:A 5-year experience and comparison with sutured repair

BACKGROUND Currently,rectovaginal fistula(RVF)continues to be a surgical challenge worldwide,with a relatively low healing rate.Unclosed intermittent suture and poor suture materials may be the main reasons for this.AIM To evaluate the efficacy and safety of stapled transperineal repair in treating RVF.METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study conducted in the Coloproctology Department of The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University(Guangzhou,China).Adult patients presenting with RVF who were surgically managed by perineal repair between May 2015 and May 2020 were included.Among the 82 total patients,37 underwent repair with direct suturing and 45 underwent repair with stapling.Patient demographic data,Wexner faecal incontinence score,and operative data were analyzed.Recurrence rate and associated risk factors were assessed.RESULTS The direct suture and stapled repair groups showed similar clinical characteristics for aetiology,surgical history,fistula features,and perioperative Wexner score.The stapled repair group did not show superior results over the suture repair group in regard to operative time,blood loss,and hospital stay.However,the stapled repair group showed better postoperative Wexner score(1.04±1.89 vs 2.73±3.75,P=0.021),less intercourse pain(1/45 vs 17/37,P=0.045),and lower recurrence rate(6/45 vs 17/37,P=0.001).There was no protective effect from previous repair history,smaller diameter of fistula(<0.5 cm),better control of defecation(Wexner<10),or stapled repair.Direct suture repair and preoperative high Wexner score(>10)were risk factors for fistula recurrence.Furthermore,stapled repair gave better efficacy in treating complex RVFs(i.e.,multiple transperineal repair history,mid-level fistula position,and poor control of defecation).CONCLUSION Stapled transperineal repair is advantageous for management of RVF,providing a high primary healing rate and low recurrence rate.

Supraceliac Aortic Clamping for Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients with Short Aortic Neck Length

Objective: Prompt bleeding control with proximal aortic clamping and subsequent aortic repair are very important for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. However, unsuitable anatomy, such as short aortic neck length, not only disturbs the means to an expeditious repair, but may also increase morbidity and mortality. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of supraceliac aortic clamping for improving surgical outcomes for patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, who have a short aortic neck length. Method: Between April 2010 and September 2015, eighteen patients underwent emergent open surgical repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Eight patients with a short aortic neck length underwent supraceliac aortic clamping, and 10 underwent infrarenal aortic clamping. Results: The mean supraceliac aortic clamping time was 30 ± 7 minutes. There was 1 operative death in the infrarenal aortic clamping group due to respiratory failure, and the overall operative mortality was 6%. There were no significant differences between the 2 groups with respect to postoperative complication rates or mortality. Furthermore, there were no significant differences in variables of renal function between the 2 groups, through-out the study period. Conclusion: Supraceliac aortic clamping was associated with minimal mortality and morbidity, but not with harmful effects on postoperative renal function. Thus, supraceliac aortic clamping can be safely applied for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm with short aortic neck length.

Surgical Repair and Detection of Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea using Magnetic Resonance Cisternography and Skull Base Coronal Thin-section Computed Tomography Scan

INTRODUCTION Cerebrospinal fluid （CSF） rhinorrhea is a common condition managed by neurosurgeons. The accurate identification of the site of leak plays a key role in facilitating successful surgical repair. We reported two surgery-proven cases of CSF rhinorrhea examined by magnetic resonance （MR） cisternography （Siemens, Berlin, Germany） and skull base coronal thin-section computed tomography （CT） scan （Siemens, Berlin, Germany） before surgical treatment.

Pulmonary function changes following surgical correction for pectus excavatum

Objective To assess whether and to what extent pulmonary function returns to normal after surgical correction for pectus excavatum Methods Twenty seven patients who could be examined in person at the outpatient department of our hospital were included in this study Of these patients, 24 were boys and 3 were girls, with age ranging from 3 to 16 years (mean: 8 67 years) The mean age at surgery was 4 years and mean years at follow up was 6 8 Pulmonary function measurements included inspiratory vital capacity (IVC), total lung capacity (TLC), residual volume (RV), functional residual capacity (FRC), RV/TLC ratio, maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV), forced ventilatory capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1), maximal mid expiratory flow (MMEF), maximal expiratory flow at 75% vital capacity (V 75 ), maximal expiratory flow at 50% vital capacity (V 50 ), maximal expiratory flow at 25% vital capacity (V 25 ) and breathing reserve ratio (BR) Results TLC, FRC, MVV, MMEF, V 75 and V 50 were not different from normal values IVC, FVC, FEV 1 and V 25 were significantly decreased compared with normal values RV and RV/TLC were high in 87 5% cases Conclusions Preoperative symptoms improved substantially after operation Little airway obstruction was observed postoperatively, suggesting that patients with pectus excavatum should have surgery as early in life as possible, preferably by age 3

Surgical correction for scimitar syndrome by right thoracotomy and direct anastomosis in chUdren

Importance:Scimitar syndrome(SS)is a rare type of congenital heart disease characterized by total or partial anomalous venous drainage of the right lung to the inferior vena cava.However,the surgical repair techniques for SS vary according to patients'anatomical and pathological features.Objective:This study was performed to analyze the mid-term results of a less invasive surgical correction technique for SS in children.Methods:Eleven patients with SS who underwent surgical repair from January 2012 to March 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.The anomalous scimitar vein(SV)was directly reimplanted to the left atrium,and the concomitant atrial septal defect was simultaneously repaired with cardiopulmonary bypass.Results:Three male and eight female patients were included in the study.Their mean age was 3.1±1.3 years,and their mean body weight was 12.8±3.0 kg.Most patients had symptoms,such as upper respiratory tract infection,dyspnea,and recurrent pneumonia,and two patients had pulmonary hypertension.None of the 11 patients who underwent direct SV reimplantation by right thoracotomy developed bleeding,arrhythmia,heart failure,or perioperative death,and no patients required reoperation during a mean follow-up period of 36.6±15.2 months.Postoperative echocardiography revealed no restenosis or obstruction of the anastomosis in any patients.Interpretation:Surgical repair for SS by right thoracotomy and direct anastomosis of the SV to the posterior wall of the left atrium is safe and effective,with good long-term patency of the reimplanted SV and a low mortality rate.

Extended anastomosis with suture-less technique for primary repair of supra-cardiac TAPVC

Background Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection （TAPVC） is the most important anomaly of the pulmonary veins. Many surgical techniques have been proposed to establish a widely patent connection between the common pulmonary vein and the left atrium while avoiding post-repair pulmonary vein stenosis. However, for patients with hypoplastic common pulmonary vein, the traditional techniques may be limited by the vessel’s length and size. The anastomotic technique can cause trauma to the pulmonary venous endothelium. We propose a novel anastomotic technique for the primary surgical repair of supra-cardiac TAPVC where the venous incision is extended onto the vertical vein and a suture-less anastomosis is performed. Methods From January 2000 to December 2008, 143 patients were surgically treated for TAPVC at Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, including 59 （41.2 %） cases of supracardiac type, 63 （44.1 %） of cardiac type, 6 （4.2 %） of infracardiac type, and 15 （10.5 %） of mixed type. Twenty one of 59 supracardiac TAPVC were undertaken with the extended anastomotic technique through the pericardial oblique sinus approach. This group included 9 boys and 12 girls. Aged at presentation ranged from 2 days to 13 years with a median of 4 months. Weight ranged from 2.3 kg to 25 kg with a median of 4.8 kg. Results There was no early or late mortality. One case failed to follow-up. The mean aortic cross-clamp time was 42.5 ± 6.4 minutes. The cardiopulmonary bypass time was 75.6 ± 7.2 minutes. Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest was not employed in any case. Intraoperative echocardiogram demonstrated a widely patent anastomosis between the common pulmonary vein and the left atrium. The velocities across the anastomosis were in the range of 0.50 to 0.75 m/s. Four cases required delayed sternal closure due to hemodynamic instability. The mean ICU stay was 8.7 ± 5.3 days with a mean period of artificial ventilation of 4.2 ± 2.9 days. The duration of follow up was 3.8 ± 1.8 years with one case lost to follow up. Assessments with transthoracic echocardiography showed the velocities across the anastomosis were in the range of 0.55 to 0.75 m/s. Conclusions Extended anastomosis with suture-less technique can be an effective method for primary repair of supracardiac TAPVC. TAPVC is the most important anomaly of the pulmonary veins.