Mesenteric Diseases
Conference Coverage
Splenic artery embolization increases risk of complications
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. – Splenic embolization after blunt injury comes with an extra risk of readmission.
Conference Coverage
Pendulum swings on mesenteric venous thrombosis treatment
There is cautious optimism that selective use of endovascular therapies for mesenteric venous thrombosis improves outcomes.
From the Journals
Vascular surgeons underutilize palliative care planning
Almost three-quarters of patients were transitioned to palliative care; of those, 14% presented with an advanced directive and 28% received a...
Point/Counterpoint
Open vs. endovascular for chronic mesenteric ischemia
Chronic mesenteric ischemia is best treated in an open operation. Chronic mesenteric ischemia is a rare disorder accounting for about 1 out of 100...
From the Journals
Covered-stent TIPS tops large-volume paracentesis for cirrhosis survival
One-year survival without liver transplant was far more likely when transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) with covered stents were...
Conference Coverage
Vascular reconstruction may have a role in pancreatic adenocarcinoma resection
Key clinical point: Performing a Whipple on borderline T3 lesions with vascular invasion may allow for an increased amount of surgical resections....