Vascular Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of Buerger’s Disease?
A
Characterised by segmental thrombotic occlusions of small and medium sized lower limb vessels
Proximal pulses usually present but pedal pulses are lost
Tortuous corkscrew shaped collateral vessels may be seen on angiography
2
Q
What are the features of venous stasis ulcer?
A
Located above the medial malleolus
Indolent appearance with basal granulation tissue
Variable degree of scarring
Non ischaemic edges
Haemosiderin deposition in the gaiter area (and also lipodermatosclerosis).
3
Q
What is the initial pathological process in abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A
Loss of elastic fibres from the tunica media
