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When the subfascial compartments become tense and acute treatment , in particular, when compartment pressures exceed 30­40 mmHg, many surgeons feel that four-compartment fasciotomy is indicated to preserve circulation and enhance muscle viability. However, when increased compartment pressure is due to swelling of ischemic muscle, fasciotomy that exposes this muscle will not necessarily reverse the damage, which is often irreversible necrosis. Exposed ischemic or dead muscle is vulnerable to infection, and when infection occurs above the knee, amputation is usually the necessary. Risk factors include advancing age and male sex, and possible etiologies include all of those previously mentioned for lower limb ischemia. In addition, thoracic outlet obstructions in the distal third of the subclavian artery can result in intimal damage, aneurysmal or poststenotic dilatation and subsequent atheroemboli or thrombosis. The key factors to remember include the inherent risk of embolectomy in the comparatively References 225 diminutive size of the arteries in the upper extremity as well as the danger of dislodging thrombus into the carotid or vertebral arteries. Still, the mortality of upper extremity ischemia is lower and the rate of limb salvage higher, compared with lower extremity ischemia, presumably because of the increased collateralization. This collateralization also makes nonsurgical treatment with therapeutic anticoagulation more often effective than when used as the sole treatment modality in lower extremity ischemia. Traditionally, mortality has been extremely high, over 50%, and treatment has focused on resection of necrotic bowel rather than revascularization. However, revascularization by aorto-mesenteric bypass, trans-aortic endarterectomy or embolectomy may rarely be successful in the acute case. More recently, a combination of revascularization followed by resection of necrotic bowel has been advocated to improve mortality. Quality improvement guidelines for percutaneous management of acute lower-extremity ischemia. Acute limb ischemia due to arterial embolism of thrombosis: Influence of limb ischemia versus pre-existing cardiac disease on postoperative mortality rate. Cardiac abnormalities in ischemic cerebrovascular disease studied by two-dimensional echocardiography. Role of simple and complex hybrid revascularization procedures for symptomatic lower extremity occlusive disease. Arterial thromboembolism of the upper extremity associated with thoracic outlet syndrome. Short series of upper limb acute arterial occlusions in 4 different etiologies and review of literature. Risk of recurrent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and non-valvular heart disease. Clinical staging of acute limb ischemia as the basis for choice of revascularization method: When and how to intervene. Skeletal tissue recovery for ischemic times less than 4 hours may be expected to regain function with little to no deficit, whereas ischemic times greater than 6 hours will result in considerable permanent damage. This process is marked by the inflammatory reaction that can be roughly broken down into two components: the release of cytokines to initiate inflammation and the reactive phase often characterized by whole blood cellular components. Under normal conditions, these systems are tightly regulated; however, in extreme circumstance, such as prolonged ischemia, the ensuing inflammation may undergo an unfavourable imbalance that results in continued injury to the surrounding tissue. Periods of 2­3 hours of ischemia followed by reperfusion will result in histological damage to a minority of fibres within the muscle; however, return of normal function is anticipated. Perfusion following a 4-hour ischemic period results in both functional and histologic damage, while return of blood supply after 6-hour ischemia will result in a significant functional deficit. Although it is accepted that immediate release of obstruction is mandatory for tissue recovery, restoration of blood flow may elicit cell damage in what would otherwise appear as healthy tissue. Extrapolating the curve between 3 and 6 hours of ischemia demonstrates that an ischemic period of 4. Ischemia followed by flow restoration for time periods greater than this would theoretically lead to a poorer recovery when compared to permanent ligation. In either case, the result is progressive damage during blood flow restoration to tissue. It is believed that if the production of these radicals were halted or kept to a minimum, a significant degree of organ injury could be circumvented.

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Familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections ­ Incidence medications related to the blood , modes of inheritance, and phenotypic patterns. Risk of aortic root or ascending aorta complications in patients with bicuspid aortic valve with and without coarctation of the aorta. Diabetics are less likely to develop thoracic aortic dissection: A 10-year single-center analysis. Sensitivity of the aortic dissection detection risk score, a novel guideline-based tool for identification of acute aortic dissection at initial presentation: Results from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. Diagnostic accuracy of transesophageal echocardiography, helical computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging for suspected thoracic aortic dissection: Systematic review and meta-analysis. A new imaging method for assessment of aortic dissection using four-dimensional phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging. Endovascular stenting of the ascending aorta for type A aortic dissections in patients at high risk for open surgery. Long-term survival in patients presenting with type B acute aortic dissection: Insights from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. Systematic review of outcomes of combined proximal stent grafting with distal bare stenting for management of aortic dissection. A Systematic review of aortic remodeling after endovascular repair of type B aortic dissection: Methods and outcomes. Aortic remodeling, volumetric analysis, and clinical outcomes of endoluminal exclusion of acute complicated type B thoracic aortic dissections. Influence of the false lumen status on short- and long-term clinical outcomes in patients with acute type B aortic dissection. Nationwide comparative impact of thoracic endovascular aortic repair of acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissections. Endovascular repair of type B aortic dissection: Long-term results of the randomized investigation of stent grafts in aortic dissection trial. Mid-term outcomes and aortic remodelling after thoracic endovascular repair for acute, subacute, and chronic aortic dissection: the virtue registry. Long-term outcomes in thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair for chronic type B dissection. A morphologic study of chronic type B aortic dissections and aneurysms after thoracic endovascular stent grafting. Endovascular treatment for chronic type B dissection: Limitations of short stent-grafts revealed at midterm follow-up. Potential risk factors of re-intervention after endovascular repair for type B aortic dissections. Key success factors for thoracic endovascular aortic repair for non-acute Stanford type B aortic dissection. Endovascular repair of complicated chronic distal aortic dissections: Intermediate outcomes and complications. An in vitro phantom study on the influence of tear size and configuration on the hemodynamics of the lumina in chronic type B aortic dissections. Outcomes after false lumen embolization with covered stent devices in chronic dissection. Distal false lumen occlusion in aortic dissection with a homemade extra-large vascular plug: the candy-plug technique. Surgical treatment dates back to Antyllus, a third-century Greek physician who ligated both poles of the aneurysm and incised and packed the aneurysm sac. In the 1950s, aneurysm exclusion and bypass with reversed saphenous vein interposition became the primary method of treatment. Coronary artery disease and cerebral vascular disease occur, respectively, in 35% and 10% of patients; hypertension is present in 45% and diabetes mellitus in 13%. Extrapopliteal aneurysms are found in 40%­75% of patients with a single popliteal aneurysm, and if bilateral popliteal aneurysms are present, there is a 68%­87% incidence of extrapopliteal aneurysm disease. The specific genetic defects that lead to arterial dilation are yet to be fully elucidated. In Detroit, at Henry Ford Hospital, popliteal aneurysm accounted for 1 in 5000 hospital admissions; there was 1 popliteal aneurysm per 15 abdominal aortic aneurysms. Popliteal aneurysm is a disease found almost exclusively in men, most often in the sixth decade of life (Table 30. A popliteal artery greater than 2 cm in diameter is usually considered aneurysmal.

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Although anatomists of the mid­eighteenth century accurately described elongation of the carotid arteries in autopsy examinations medications 4 less , Kelly, in the Glasgow Medical Journal in 1889, was among the first to observe the condition and to forewarn unwary surgeons of the significance of the bulging pharyngeal wall behind the posterior tonsillar pillar. He speculated that the condition was secondary to the arteritis of chronic nephritis; however, he noted that abnormal persistence of portions of the embryonic arches could not be excluded etiologically. On a number of occasions, tortuous internal carotid arteries have been misdiagnosed as peritonsillar abscesses, with fatal exsanguination following surgical drainage. Since the first successful surgical correction of a tortuous extracranial artery by Riser in 1951, controversy has persisted concerning the potential association of tortuous or coiled internal carotid arteries and the risk of cerebral ischemia and infarction. In patients with cerebral symptoms undergoing carotid arteriography, 4%­31% of adults and 15%­43% of children have demonstrated extracranial internal carotid tortuosity, coiling or looping. It is probable that tortuosity or carotid looping alone is rarely a primary cause of neurologic symptoms in adults; nevertheless, Sarkari et al. Unfortunately, Sarkari, who theorized that the carotid anomaly was responsible for the severe neurologic deficits, provided no pathologic studies of the vessels involved. Additionally, most other series affirming the association of carotid tortuosity and coiling with cerebral ischemia have not provided convincing evidence of such a cause-and-effect relationship. The available data suggest that carotid coiling, whether unilateral or bilateral, rarely accounts for cerebral ischemic symptoms in the absence of atherosclerotic occlusive disease in the carotid, vertebral or basilar arteries. Approximately one-fourth of adults have bilateral lesions, whereas up to 50% of children with tortuous vessels have bilateral coiling or elongation, which may be associated with other arterial anomalies such as aortic coarctation. For unknown reasons, women with elongation of the common carotid artery are four times more likely than age-matched men to have this vascular anomaly. Symptoms are usually considered to be secondary to hemodynamic consequences; most frequently, they are provoked by ipsilateral cervical rotation. However, contralateral cervical rotation, flexion and extension may also lead to impairment of carotid flow. As demonstrated by arteriogram, cervical rotation manoeuvres may reduce or stop carotid flow by causing Carotid loop 545 critical angulation or compression of the vessel by parapharyngeal soft tissue or osseous structures. The extracranial carotid coil demonstrated a paucity of elastic fibres in the tunica media; however, in addition to focal areas of intimal hyperplasia, a small area of endothelium was covered by recent thrombus ­ a possible source of cerebral embolus. Theoretically, flow disturbances in looped arteries may occur, creating areas of high and low luminal surface shear stress potentially sufficient to promote deposition of platelet­fibrin aggregates with cerebral embolic potential. Although there are no pathognomonic neurologic changes attributable to carotid tortuosity and coiling, symptoms of either hemispheric or global neurologic deficits and vertebrobasilar insufficiency provoked by cervical rotation, extension or flexion are important clues. Moreover, transient or permanent cerebral hemispheric signs in children should always arouse suspicion of the presence of internal carotid coiling. A prominent cervical pulsation below the mandibular angle that becomes more pronounced with head turning may rarely be found and is best appreciated using bidigital, peritonsillar palpation. Carotid compression tests, as recommended by Derrick,23 add little diagnostically and are potentially hazardous, since four of his patients developed acute neurologic deficits with these compression manoeuvres. Perhaps the simplest, most sensitive non-invasive test to identify the presence of the tortuous, looped or coiled internal carotid artery is the Doppler colour flow mapping technique. The experienced technologist may be able to delineate these carotid anatomic variants with real-time, B-mode ultrasonography of the duplex scanner. Both of these ultrasound imaging techniques may also provide important adjunctive information. Nonetheless, these imaging techniques alone, as with arteriography, provide insufficient physiologic data and will not clarify the hemodynamic significance of the loop or coil. Additionally, the interpretation of flow data based upon Doppler spectral analysis may be difficult because of severe flow disturbances related to the geometry of the loop or coil. Most authorities agree that complete fourvessel cerebral angiography is essential and should include multiple views taken with cervical flexion, extension and bidirectional rotation. Prior to assignment of the carotid loop as causal in producing cerebral symptoms, other possibilities must be excluded. The natural history of the tortuous, or coiled, extracranial internal carotid artery is unknown; yet it is generally agreed that these anomalies, if asymptomatic and discovered coincidentally, may be safely observed without significant threat of cerebral ischemia. Once the decision is made that the tortuous carotid is responsible for cerebral symptoms, operative correction should be considered, since the roles of systemic anticoagulation and antiplatelet compounds have not been determined in symptomatic patients. The goal of operative therapy should be to eliminate the tortuosity or loop of the carotid artery and also to remove any intrinsic obstruction from coexisting atherosclerotic plaque. Presently, resection of the elongated artery is the operation of choice and demands proper assessment of the redundant arterial length. This determination is facilitated by complete mobilization of the distal internal carotid artery, with lysis of all fibrous bands that tether the artery near the base of the skull.

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Resumption of ovulation in women who are not breastfeeding usually occurs at some point between 45 and 94 days postpartum (Jackson & Glasier medicine in the middle ages , 2011). Although few women regain fertility by 2 weeks postpartum, contraception counseling should include postpartum hormonal influences, whether a woman is solely breastfeeding and how often, and other influential factors related to return of ovulation and fertility. Vagina Following the birth of a newborn, the vagina can appear bruised, edematous, and sometimes lacerated. Within 3 to 4 weeks postpartum, the rugae are restored, although tone may remain decreased, improving over time but perhaps not to the same prepregnancy tone. Renal System Postpartum return of bladder tone and reduced dilation of the renal track occur over a 6- to 8-week time frame or longer. Bladder displacement or trauma during labor and childbirth can predispose a woman to urinary tract infections. These immediate changes initiate other systematic changes, including lactogenesis (Azulay Chertok, 2013). Estrogen returns to its pre-pregnant level within 1 to 2 weeks, and progesterone levels return to the pre-pregnant state within 48 hours. Gastrointestinal System Decrease in progesterone aids in the restoration of muscle tone, relieving reflux and constipation within 2 to 3 days postpartum. However, perineal trauma from childbirth, lack of fluids, or mobility can result in continued constipation. Despite significant physiologic and emotional transitions, following discharge from a hospital the woman is typically not evaluated until 6 weeks postpartum. Yet, during the 6 weeks prior to her first postpartum visit, she goes through physical restoration, role attainment, and formation of new relationships. Women in the United States are rarely given more than 6 weeks of maternity leave, and many do not have designated pay during this time frame. Except for selected complications, postpartum research in the United States is limited. Understanding cultural diversity will facilitate a better relationship and a greater likelihood of addressing certain complications. Because many subcultures exist within a larger culture, clinicians must avoid stereotypical assumptions. Women desire respect, attention to their individual needs, and provision of quality care (Small et al. Many factors can influence the duration of these changes, which vary depending on length of labor, type of birth, parity, and other circumstances. Once individual needs are met and reassurance provided, women can begin to fully focus on infant care, role adaptations, and eventual return to daily activity. Culture the postpartum period is rich with cultural influences, beliefs, and traditions that impact restoration, recovery, role transitions, and family dynamics. Cultural diversity should be included in all aspects of health care and should guide assessment, management, and education. Expectations of recovery can differ and should be assessed prior to educating women and their families. Most traditions during the postpartum period influence diet and rest, as well as lactation and newborn care. For example, a traditional Hispanic cultural practice, la cuarentena, nurtures a new mother for approximately 40 days (Waugh, 2011), while some Asian cultures observe "doing the month" (Liu, Petrini, & Maloni, 2014). Yet other cultures have expectations that regular activity will resume shortly after childbirth. Traditions are often intended to protect her from current as well as longterm illness. New mothers are encouraged to stay at home, avoid cold or spicy foods, and refrain from sexual activity for a specific period of time or until there is no further bleeding (Waugh, 2011). To improve health care and acknowledge cultural influences and traditions, clinicians should identify the family healthcare decision maker and include this individual in education and planning Adaptation the process of adapting to a maternal role, whether or not it is the first time, differs for everyone.

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