Vascular Complications

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome after Aortic Operation

Aortic Graft Infections

Aortocaval Fistula

Chylous Ascites/Chylothorax

Colonic Ischemia after Aortoiliac Operation

Endovascular Complications: Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Endovascular Complications: Specific Complications of Endovascular Therapy

Percutaneous Arterial Access Complications

1. Post-Cath Pseudoaneurysm (PSA)

   • therapy

     1. < 3 cm

        • serial US Q2 wks for 6 wks

     2. ≥ 3 cm

        • US-guided compression for 10min

        • +/- thrombin injection

     3. complicated

        • direct cutdown w/primary repair or vein patch

        • endovascular coiling or covered stent

   • indications for surgery (ie complicated)

     1. infection

     2. HDUS

     3. expanding pulsatile mass esp. w/skin necrosis or cellulitis

     4. distal ischemia

     5. neuro deficits 2/2 femoral n. compression

     6. failure of US techniques

Peripheral Arterial Graft Infections

Post-revascularization Leg Ischemia

Postsurgical Groin Complications

Spinal Cord Ischemia after Aortic Procedure

Stroke after Carotid Intervention

Anastomotic Aneurysm Repair

Aortic Graft-Enteric Fistula/Erosion Removal – Extra-Anatomic vs In Situ Replacement

Neo-Aortoiliac System Procedure

Pseudoaneurysm Repair, Iatrogenic – Open vs. Injection