Submitral Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm: Unusual and Late Complication of Cardiac Surgery
Published on: 21st January, 2017
OCLC Number/Unique Identifier: 7317646407
Despite the background of advances in cardiac surgery procedures for higher risk population, the postoperative complication has already been a challenge for cardiac surgeon and Heart-Team. Future perspectives to exceed this challenge could be periodically patient’s follow up and advance diagnostic workup. We describe the diagnosis of a large sub mitral left Ventricle Pseudoaneurysm that was identified in a 59-year-old woman 17 years after she underwent aortic and mitral valve replacement for rheumatic valvular disease
Challenges of haemodialysis: A single centre experience in South West Nigeria
Published on: 28th March, 2019
OCLC Number/Unique Identifier: 8049457944
Background: Haemodialysis is the commonest method of Renal Replacement Therapy in Nigeria. Despite an advancement in the technicality and better understanding of haemodialysis, a number of complications are known to be associated with this procedure..
Objective: We aimed to highlight our experiences and share some of the uncommon complications encountered during haemodialysis and present the outcome of our patients.
Subjects and methods: A retrospective review of 101 patients during the last two years was done. Data extracted include: sociodemographic characteristic, aetiology of kidney disease, type of vascular access, intradialytic complication and outcome of treatment.
Results: The total number of dialysis session during the period was 823. Males constituted a higher proportion (64.4%) and were found to be older than female patients 49.8 vs 42.8 years (P=0.001).
Majority (89.1%) had chronic kidney disease while chronic glomerulonephritis was the main cause of CKD as seen in about 45% of the patient.
Due to the cost implication, only 2(1.98%) were able to undergo 3 sessions of dialysis per week for up to 1 month.
Vascular access was femoral (66.3%), internal jugular vein (25.7%), while only 2% used Artero-venous-fistula and one patient had femoral vessel pseudoaneurysm from frequent cannulation.
The commonest complication was hypotension which was present in 15.8%. Twenty-eight deaths were recorded, 44(43%) were either lost to follow up or absconded while 5% were transplanted at a referral centre.
Conclusion: Challenges of renal replacement therapy is overwhelming in our country due to poor human and financial resources. Early diagnosis and adequate government support are advocated.
Brachial pseudoaneurysm associated with median nerve injury as a complication of peripherally inserted central catheter: A case report
Published on: 4th June, 2019
OCLC Number/Unique Identifier: 8165398303
Introduction: Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) have been increasingly used as an alternative to conventional central venous catheters for long-term administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, and hydration in patients with difficult venous access. Traumatic complications to arteries and nerves adjacent to veins selected for PICC placement have been rarely described.
Case presentation: We report the case of a PICC placement in the brachial vein of the right upper limb of a 78-year-old woman that resulted in brachial artery pseudoaneurysm and median nerve lesion.
Discussion: The pseudoaneurysm was successfully repaired with thrombin injection, but neurological deficits to the hand resulting from nerve injury persisted even four months after the procedure.
A rare variant of the radial artery was discovered during a pseudoaneurysm of the brachial artery in a hemodialysis patient
Published on: 2nd August, 2022
The radial artery shows great anatomical variability with respect to its origin [1]. Generally, its origin is located in the cubital fossa at the level of the neck of the radius [2]. However, the artery may have a high origin from the brachial artery or even the axillary artery [1].
Superior Gluteal Artery Pseudoaneurysm following a Periacetabular Osteotomy
Published on: 1st March, 2024
Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) is the gold standard for the treatment of hip dysplasia or acetabular retroversion. Due to the proximity of intra-pelvic arteries, there is a risk of iatrogenic vascular injuries, which can present with a delay and should be part of the differential diagnosis of significant pain following a PAO. We present the case of a never-described vascular injury following a periacetabular osteotomy in a 25-year-old woman who presented with gluteal pain 3 weeks after surgery. A delayed diagnosis of a pseudoaneurysm of the superior gluteal artery was made and successfully treated by embolization. The lesion is most probably related to the tip of a screw or to the drilling process.
Post-catheterization Common Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Patient with a Mechanical Mitral Valve Requiring Anticoagulation: A Case Report
Published on: 15th July, 2024
Iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysms are a rare complication of transfemoral vascular access. We present a case of a 65-year-old woman with a mechanical mitral valve requiring warfarin, who developed a femoral pseudoaneurysm four days after cardiac catheterization with femoral access. The patient developed a 17 x 10 x 17 cm rectus sheath hematoma and was treated with ultrasound-guided thrombin injection. Anticoagulation was held for three days while the patient was monitored for further bleeding and later restarted based on shared decision-making, given the risk of valve thrombosis. There are few guidelines regarding the re-initiation of anticoagulation in high-risk bleeding patients with mechanical mitral valves. Non-invasive coronary computed tomography angiography should be considered in patients on anticoagulation who require non-emergent cardiac ischemic evaluation.
In Coronary Angiography, Transradial Versus Transfemoral Access: What Are Patients’ Perspectives?
Published on: 16th December, 2024
Objective: Current guidelines favour radial access (TRA) over femoral access (TFA) for percutaneous coronary interventions due to lower bleeding risks and quicker patient recovery. This study compares patient satisfaction and complications between the two methods to identify the most suitable access route in coronary angiography (CAG).Materials and methods: A total of 152 patients who underwent CAG between February and June 2024 at our clinic were included. The operator and patient made access site decisions. Patients were surveyed 24 hours post-procedure, and complications were tracked for one month. The primary endpoint was patient satisfaction, while complications were classified as minor and major bleeding, pseudoaneurysm, hematoma, and spasm.Results: Of the 152 patients, 33% (n = 50) underwent TRA and 67% (n = 102) underwent TFA. Minor bleeding occurred in 16% (n = 24) and major bleeding in 0.02% (n = 3) patients. Pre-procedure anxiety, satisfaction with the access method, and awareness of TRA showed no significant differences between groups. However, post-procedure pain was higher in the TRA group (46% vs. 15%, p < 0.001), and systolic blood pressure was slightly elevated in the TRA group. Anxiety was more common in females, while elderly and obese patients showed no significant differences in bleeding or complications.Conclusion: Despite TRA’s benefits, no significant difference in satisfaction between TRA and TFA was observed. Patient preferences, radial artery spasms in females, and improved TFA techniques may influence outcomes. A shared decision-making process between operator and patient seems optimal for access site choice, with further investigation into patient satisfaction factors warranted.
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