BACKGROUND As the population ages and people’s living standards gradually improve,the incidence of cerebrovascular disease in China is increasing annually,posing a serious threat to people’s health.The incidence of ...BACKGROUND As the population ages and people’s living standards gradually improve,the incidence of cerebrovascular disease in China is increasing annually,posing a serious threat to people’s health.The incidence of brachiocephalic artery stenosis in ischemic cerebrovascular disease is relatively low,accounting for 0.5% to 2% of patients,but its consequences are very serious.Herein,we report a case of brachiocephalic artery stenting through the carotid artery.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 66-year-old man.He came to our hospital because of repeated dizziness and was diagnosed with ischemic cerebrovascular disease (stenosis at the beginning of the brachiocephalic artery).Cerebral angiography suggested that the stenosis of the brachiocephalic artery had almost occluded it.Contrast agent threaded a line through the stenosis,and there was reversed blood flow through the right vertebral artery to compensate for the subclavian steal syndrome in the right subclavian artery.To improve the symptoms,we placed an Express LD (8 mm × 37 mm) balloon expanding stent in the stenosis section.After the operation,the patient’s dizziness significantly improved.However,after 6 mo,the patient was re-admitted to the hospital due to dizziness.A computed tomography scan of the head revealed multiple cerebral infarctions in bilateral basal ganglia and the right lateral ventricle.An auxiliary examination including computerized tomography angiography of the vessels of the head and cerebral angiography both showed severe stenosis in the brachiocephalic artery stent.During the operation,the guidewire and catheter were matched to reach the opening of the brachiocephalic artery.Therefore,we decided to use a right carotid artery approach to complete the operation.We sutured the neck puncture point with a vascular stapler and then ended the operation.After the operation,the patient recovered well,his symptoms related to dizziness disappeared,and his right radial artery pulsation could be detected.CONCLUSION In patients with brachial artery stenosis,when the femoral artery approach is difficult,the carotid artery is an unconventional but safe and effective approach.At the same time,the use of vascular suturing devices to suture a carotid puncture point is also commendable.Although it is beyond the published scope of the application,when used cautiously,it can effectively avoid cerebral ischemia caused by prolonged artificial compression,and improper suturing can lead to stenosis of the puncture site and improper blood pressure,resulting in the formation of a hematoma.Finally,satisfactory hemostasis can be achieved.展开更多
Objectives: To review our experience of stentgraft deployment for vascular aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm of the brachiocephalic or subclavian artery. Methods: Participants comprised 7 patients (4 men, 3 women;mean age, 6...Objectives: To review our experience of stentgraft deployment for vascular aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm of the brachiocephalic or subclavian artery. Methods: Participants comprised 7 patients (4 men, 3 women;mean age, 61 years;range, 47 - 76 years) who underwent endovascular repair of brachiocephalic or subclavian arterial vascular lesions between July 2001 and November 2008. Causes of vascular lesions were: traffic accident, n = 4;infection, n = 2;and post-irradiation state of esophageal cancer, n = 1. Safety, technical success, and clinical follow-up were evaluated. Results: Stentgraft deployment was successful in all cases. No complications related to stent fracture were encountered during follow-up (up to 2308 days). One male patient with esophageal cancer died of rebleeding from the tracheostomy hole 13 days after treatment with size mismatch between the stentgraft and brachiocephalic artery. Conclusion: Stentgraft deployment represents acceptable treatment for the injured brachiocephalic artery or proximal side of the subclavian artery.展开更多
A 46-year-old male sustained severe pe- netrating injury by a sharp instrument to his right upper sternoclavicular junction. The wound tract was from su- prasternal notch to mediastinum. Exploratory operation via medi...A 46-year-old male sustained severe pe- netrating injury by a sharp instrument to his right upper sternoclavicular junction. The wound tract was from su- prasternal notch to mediastinum. Exploratory operation via median sternotomy under general anesthesia found a large mediastinal septum hematoncus, as well as brachiocephalic trunk and left brachiocephalic vein injuries. The perforating vascular wounds were repaired with 5-0 prolene suture. He was recovered uneventfully and discharged 9 days after operation. There was no sequel found during 7 years fol- low-up.展开更多
Background Takayasu＇s arteritis （TA） is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory disease that affects large and medium size arteries. The brachiocephalic trunk is the most frequently involved site in TA, and multi-vessel ...Background Takayasu＇s arteritis （TA） is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory disease that affects large and medium size arteries. The brachiocephalic trunk is the most frequently involved site in TA, and multi-vessel lesions are common. Surgical treatment includes vessel reconstruction surgery and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty （PTA）. Herein, we report our preliminary experience with surgical treatment of cerebral ischemia caused by cervical arterial lesions due to TA.Methods From January 2000 to December 2007, 38 patients with cerebral ischemia caused by cervical arterial occlusive lesions due to TA were treated surgically. There were three males and 35 females, with an age range of 15-42 years （mean 26.5 years）. All patients had operative repairs undertaken. Twenty eight patients received bypass operation and 10 patients received percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. One case with coronary stenosis received coronary artery bypass simultaneously. Patients were followed up for 11 months to eight years.Results There were no peri-operative deaths in cerebrovascular reconstruction patients. Symptoms of cerebral ischemia were improved or cured in 25 of 38 patients. There was a low incidence of cerebral reperfusion syndrome. Two patients died at five and seven years after surgery due to heart failure. Another 8 patients （20%） required further surgery for stenosis （5 patients） or anastomotic aneurysms （3 patients）. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was performed successfully for treatment of aortic and renal lesions. Repeated angioplasty for revascularization was performed in six PTA cases with restenosis after 5-24 months.Conclusions When cerebral perfusion has potential to be affected by TA, a definitive corrective procedure is advised when the patient is relatively stable. Although the recurrence rate is very high, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is the first choice procedure. Bypass operation is optimal for brachiocephalic-vessel involvement in TA. Cerebral reperfusion syndrome can be avoided by careful selection of the operation method and improved post-operative treatment.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND As the population ages and people’s living standards gradually improve,the incidence of cerebrovascular disease in China is increasing annually,posing a serious threat to people’s health.The incidence of brachiocephalic artery stenosis in ischemic cerebrovascular disease is relatively low,accounting for 0.5% to 2% of patients,but its consequences are very serious.Herein,we report a case of brachiocephalic artery stenting through the carotid artery.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 66-year-old man.He came to our hospital because of repeated dizziness and was diagnosed with ischemic cerebrovascular disease (stenosis at the beginning of the brachiocephalic artery).Cerebral angiography suggested that the stenosis of the brachiocephalic artery had almost occluded it.Contrast agent threaded a line through the stenosis,and there was reversed blood flow through the right vertebral artery to compensate for the subclavian steal syndrome in the right subclavian artery.To improve the symptoms,we placed an Express LD (8 mm × 37 mm) balloon expanding stent in the stenosis section.After the operation,the patient’s dizziness significantly improved.However,after 6 mo,the patient was re-admitted to the hospital due to dizziness.A computed tomography scan of the head revealed multiple cerebral infarctions in bilateral basal ganglia and the right lateral ventricle.An auxiliary examination including computerized tomography angiography of the vessels of the head and cerebral angiography both showed severe stenosis in the brachiocephalic artery stent.During the operation,the guidewire and catheter were matched to reach the opening of the brachiocephalic artery.Therefore,we decided to use a right carotid artery approach to complete the operation.We sutured the neck puncture point with a vascular stapler and then ended the operation.After the operation,the patient recovered well,his symptoms related to dizziness disappeared,and his right radial artery pulsation could be detected.CONCLUSION In patients with brachial artery stenosis,when the femoral artery approach is difficult,the carotid artery is an unconventional but safe and effective approach.At the same time,the use of vascular suturing devices to suture a carotid puncture point is also commendable.Although it is beyond the published scope of the application,when used cautiously,it can effectively avoid cerebral ischemia caused by prolonged artificial compression,and improper suturing can lead to stenosis of the puncture site and improper blood pressure,resulting in the formation of a hematoma.Finally,satisfactory hemostasis can be achieved.
文摘Objectives: To review our experience of stentgraft deployment for vascular aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm of the brachiocephalic or subclavian artery. Methods: Participants comprised 7 patients (4 men, 3 women;mean age, 61 years;range, 47 - 76 years) who underwent endovascular repair of brachiocephalic or subclavian arterial vascular lesions between July 2001 and November 2008. Causes of vascular lesions were: traffic accident, n = 4;infection, n = 2;and post-irradiation state of esophageal cancer, n = 1. Safety, technical success, and clinical follow-up were evaluated. Results: Stentgraft deployment was successful in all cases. No complications related to stent fracture were encountered during follow-up (up to 2308 days). One male patient with esophageal cancer died of rebleeding from the tracheostomy hole 13 days after treatment with size mismatch between the stentgraft and brachiocephalic artery. Conclusion: Stentgraft deployment represents acceptable treatment for the injured brachiocephalic artery or proximal side of the subclavian artery.
文摘A 46-year-old male sustained severe pe- netrating injury by a sharp instrument to his right upper sternoclavicular junction. The wound tract was from su- prasternal notch to mediastinum. Exploratory operation via median sternotomy under general anesthesia found a large mediastinal septum hematoncus, as well as brachiocephalic trunk and left brachiocephalic vein injuries. The perforating vascular wounds were repaired with 5-0 prolene suture. He was recovered uneventfully and discharged 9 days after operation. There was no sequel found during 7 years fol- low-up.
文摘Background Takayasu＇s arteritis （TA） is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory disease that affects large and medium size arteries. The brachiocephalic trunk is the most frequently involved site in TA, and multi-vessel lesions are common. Surgical treatment includes vessel reconstruction surgery and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty （PTA）. Herein, we report our preliminary experience with surgical treatment of cerebral ischemia caused by cervical arterial lesions due to TA.Methods From January 2000 to December 2007, 38 patients with cerebral ischemia caused by cervical arterial occlusive lesions due to TA were treated surgically. There were three males and 35 females, with an age range of 15-42 years （mean 26.5 years）. All patients had operative repairs undertaken. Twenty eight patients received bypass operation and 10 patients received percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. One case with coronary stenosis received coronary artery bypass simultaneously. Patients were followed up for 11 months to eight years.Results There were no peri-operative deaths in cerebrovascular reconstruction patients. Symptoms of cerebral ischemia were improved or cured in 25 of 38 patients. There was a low incidence of cerebral reperfusion syndrome. Two patients died at five and seven years after surgery due to heart failure. Another 8 patients （20%） required further surgery for stenosis （5 patients） or anastomotic aneurysms （3 patients）. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was performed successfully for treatment of aortic and renal lesions. Repeated angioplasty for revascularization was performed in six PTA cases with restenosis after 5-24 months.Conclusions When cerebral perfusion has potential to be affected by TA, a definitive corrective procedure is advised when the patient is relatively stable. Although the recurrence rate is very high, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is the first choice procedure. Bypass operation is optimal for brachiocephalic-vessel involvement in TA. Cerebral reperfusion syndrome can be avoided by careful selection of the operation method and improved post-operative treatment.
