[Vascular surgery] Introduction

Vascular surgeons specialise in diseases of the vascular system, including the lymphatic system. 

 

Procedures

 

Vascular diseases

 

Diseases

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Can rupture and cause massive internal haemorrhage.
• Carotid artery disease: Can lead to strokes. 
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Arterial ulceration
• Venous ulceration
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Foreign bodies in the vasculature : This problem is usually iatrogenic.
• These include catheter fragments, guidelines, IVC filters, stents, sheath fragments, and other medical devices. 
• Thromboangiitis obliterans