Chapter 160 - Iliocaval obstruction - open Flashcards
Causes of venous obstruction
1) trauma
2) radiation
3) external compression
4) tumors
5) cysts
6) aneurysms
May Thurner syndrome
compressiong of left CIV by right CIA
Secondary changes in May Thurner
Intraluminal webs or spurs in proximal left CIV
20%
Budd-Chiari syndrome
Membranous occlusion of suprahepatic IVC with thorombosis of hepatic veins
Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome on iliofem occlusive disease
hypoplasia of iliofemoral veins
Ideal patient for surgical treatment of venous obstruction
1) unilateral iliac occlusion
2) minimal distal throbus
3) valve competence
Strategies to improve patency of venous grafts
1) larger diameter
2) distal AV fistula
3) rigid external support
4) anticoagulation
5) intermittent-compression pumps
6) post-op surveillance
Autogenous conduits for venous recon
1) GSV
2) FV
3) arm vein
4) jugular vein
Factors associated with morbidity of FV harvest
1) concurrent GSV harvest
2) ABI < 0.4
distal AV fistula in venous construction first suggested by
1953 Kunlin and Kunlinin
Benefit of AV fistula in venous recon
1) decrease platelet deposition
2) decrease fibrin deposition
Optimal ratio of fistula diameter to graft diameter
< 0.3
Indication for femoral AVF
1) all prosthetic grafts to FV
2) iliocaval graft > 10cm
Minimal duration of the fistula in venous recon
6 weeks
Maximum flow velocity of the fistula that’s generally allowed
300 ml/min
Follow up after venous reconstruction
1) catheter left to infuse heparin
2) next day venogram
3) duplex 3 month, 6 month then twice a year
4) Plethysmography can be used
Palma procedure first described and popularized by
Palma and Esperon (Uruguay)
Popularized by Dale (USA)
Indication for Palma procedure
1) Unilateral iliofemoral occlusion
2) Contralateral normal
3) failed endovascular or contraindicated
Techniques for Palma procedure
1) 25-30 cm segment of contralateral saphenous harvested
2) diameter > 4mm better
3) distended and tunnelled in suprapubic subcutaneous position
4) side biting clamp on affected FV
5) end to side anastamosis with interrupted sutures
6) heparin infusion +/- AVF creation
Alternative to Palma procedure conduit
1) free vein
2) externally supported ePTFE 8-10 mm
Palma procedure results
1) clinical improve 63-89%
2) patency 70-85%
Indication for in-line iliac, iliocaval reconstruction
1) unilateral disease when suprapubic grafting not suitable
2) bilateral iliac, iliocaval obstruction
3) IVC obstruction
Size of grafts used for IVC, iliocaval and femorocaval bypass
IVC 16-20 mm
iliocaval 14 mm
femorocaval 10-12 mm
Exposure of the distal IVC
1) right flank incision
2) retroperitoneal approach