EJVES Extra RSS feed: Current Issue. The European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery is aimed primarily at vascular surgeons dealing with patients with arterial, venous and lymphatic diseases. Contributions are included on the diagnosis, investigation and management of these vascular disorders. Papers that consider the technical aspects of vascular surgery are encouraged, and the journal includes invited state-of-the-art articles. Reflecting the increasing importance of endovascular techniques in the management of vascular diseases and the value of closer collaboration between the vascular surgeon and the vascular radiologist, the journal has now extended its scope to encompass the growing number of contributions from this exciting field. Articles describing endovascular method and their critical evaluation are included, as well as reports on the emerging technology associated with this field. Contributions are also included from such associated specialities as angiology, diabetology, rehabilitation and other fundamental sciences, provided these relate to the management of vascular patients. The European Society For Vascular Surgery was founded and inaugurated on May 6, 1987 in London. The objectives of the Society are to relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by advancing for the public benefit the science and art and research into vascular disease including vascular surgery. To order this journal online, visit http://intl.elsevierhealth.com/journals/ejvs http://www.ejvesextra.com/?rss=yesElsevier Inc.en © 2012 European Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. EJVES Extra1533-3167235May 2012 © 2012 European Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. healthpermissions@elsevier.comhttp://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316712000106/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: We present a case report of a 29-year-old male who was diagnosed with asymptomatic hypertension. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) showed a stenotic aorta, with extensive collateral flow called the middle aortic syndrome. The aetiology of middle aortic syndrome is poorly understood. Although treatment is preferably surgical, our case shows that medical therapy can be successful.Infrarenal Aortic Coarctation as a Cause for HypertensionR.J. van der Vijver, A.P. Schouten van der Velden, J.J. Fütterer, P. Berger10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.02.007EJVES Extra 23, 5 (2012)2012-04-16EJVES Extra2012-04-16235S1533-3167(12)X0005-0e43e44http://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS153331671200012X/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Introduction: Although several articles have reported the successful treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) enlargement after endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) due to endoleak or endotension, the strategy to treat this type of complication is still controversial.Report: We report three cases of AAA expansion after EVAR. When other endovascular approaches were not considered effective, we performed a modified open surgical treatment.Discussion: This technique includes ligation of all branched vessels arising from the aneurismal sac, plication of the aneurysm and wrapping of the aneurysm using bio-prosthetic material instead of explanting the implanted endovascular graft.A Modified Technique of Open Surgical Treatment for Aneurysmal Sac Enlargement after Endovascular RepairA. Hiraoka, H. Yoshitaka, G. Chikazawa, A. Ishida, T. Totsugawa, M. Kuinose10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.02.009EJVES Extra 23, 5 (2012)2012-03-30EJVES Extra2012-03-30235S1533-3167(12)X0005-0e45e47http://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316712000131/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Introduction: Post-surgical axillary artery occlusion may present with upper limb symptoms requiring intervention.Report: A 76-year-old male had previously undergone left axillofemoral bypass for lower limb ischemia. Following an initial presentation with brachial thromboembolism, he re-presented with left axillary artery occlusion manifesting as upper limb claudication significantly affecting activities of daily living. The axillary artery was successfully recanalised following deployment of a 10 × 50mm Viabahn endoprosthesis with complete symptomatic resolution.Discussion: Endovascular recanalisation of proximal upper limb vessels affords a convenient option to open surgery. A stent-graft offers additional protection compared to a stent if there is arterial rupture during the procedure.Endobypass Using a Heparin-bonded Covered Stent to Treat Upper Limb Claudication due to Axillary Artery Occlusion Following Axillofemoral BypassA. Chaudhuri10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.03.001EJVES Extra 23, 5 (2012)2012-03-29EJVES Extra2012-03-29235S1533-3167(12)X0005-0e48e49http://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316712000143/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Introduction: Popliteal aneurysms are the second most common aneurysm. This case report describes a case of angiosarcoma in a popliteal aneurysm, illustrating the importance of post-operative surveillance in expanding popliteal aneurysms post-treatment.Report: A 79-year-old male presented with an enlarging mass in the left popliteal fossa, 18 months post-ligation and bypass for a left popliteal aneurysm. The case proved to be metatstatic epithelioid angiosarcoma, arising in the left popliteal fossa.Discussion: Epithelioid angiosarcomas are rare, aggressive vascular neoplasms. An awareness of these lesions during surveillance of patients with expanding popliteal aneurysms post-treatment, would allow for earlier diagnosis and more timely interventions.Not Just a Popliteal Aneurysm: A Case of Metastatic Epithelioid AngiosarcomaA. Cristaudo, C. Steffen10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.03.002EJVES Extra 23, 5 (2012)2012-04-16EJVES Extra2012-04-16235S1533-3167(12)X0005-0e50e52