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 © 2011 European Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. EJVES Extra1533-3167232February 2012 © 2011 European Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. healthpermissions@elsevier.comhttp://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316711000392/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Introduction: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is an uncommon proliferative benign lesion, which most commonly affects the skin of the head and neck. Noncutaneous localization of this pathology is unusual, and it is rare in the extremities.Report: We herein report a case of ALHE presenting as an ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm. This case revealed eosinophilia, however, after the operation, the count of eosinophils had decreased to within the normal range.Discussion: ALHE should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a pulsatile mass in the extremities.Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia Presenting as an Ulnar Artery PseudoaneurysmK. Igari, T. Kudo, I. Onishi, T. Toyofuku, M. Jibiki, Y. Inoue10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2011.11.001EJVES Extra 23, 2 (2012)2011-12-15EJVES Extra2011-12-15232S1533-3167(12)X0002-5e9e10http://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316711000409/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Introduction: The management of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) remains challenging because of their unpredictable behaviour and high recurrence rate.Report: This report describes the case of a 37-year-old female with AVM in her left thigh. After twice embolotherapy, the AVM was recognised to be resectable, and intra-operative embolisation was performed to block the blood flow into the nidus of the AVM. The malformation was completely resected with minimal blood loss.Discussion: Multidisciplinary treatment that integrates surgical therapy with embolotherapy is essential to manage AVMs and to improve the results of treatment, with limited morbidity and no recurrence.Multidisciplinary Approach to a Peripheral Arteriovenous MalformationK. Igari, T. Kudo, T. Toyofuku, M. Jibiki, Y. Inoue10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2011.11.002EJVES Extra 23, 2 (2012)2011-12-19EJVES Extra2011-12-19232S1533-3167(12)X0002-5e11e13http://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316711000410/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Introduction: Aorto-uni-iliac endovascular aneurysm repair is usually accompanied by contralateral iliac occlusion, but access limitations may make plug deployment impossible.Report: A 73-year-old male underwent aorto-uni-iliac endovascular aneurysm repair via left femoral access for a 5.8 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm; the right common iliac artery was occluded by a 16 mm Amplatz Vascular Plug II via a 7Fr Flexor Ansel Sheath, followed by femorofemoral crossover. The aneurysm was successfully excluded with no endoleaks at follow-up.Discussion: Access limitations are a consideration for both device deployment and contralateral occlusion whilst undertaking aorto-uni-iliac endovascular aneurysm repair. This paper describes a simple and effective method for achieving iliac occlusion when access vessels are stenosed.Contralateral Iliac Occlusion can be Successfully Achieved Using an Amplatz Vascular Plug During Aorto-uni-iliac Endovascular Aneurysm RepairA. Chaudhuri10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2011.11.003EJVES Extra 23, 2 (2012)2011-12-15EJVES Extra2011-12-15232S1533-3167(12)X0002-5e14e15http://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316711000422/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Introduction: Sturge Weber syndrome is a neurocutaneous disorder, characterised by vascular malformation with capillary venous angiomas. Though it presents with vascular anomalies, association with vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation is rare.Report: A 2-year-old girl presented with delayed developmental milestones, head enlargement and convulsions. Examination revealed an ill-looking child with head enlargement, hypotonia and bilateral blindness. Computed tomographic angiography revealed gyriform cerebral calcifications with vein of Galen aneurysmal dilatation, showing multiple feeding arteries. Findings were also corroborated by ultrasound.Discussion: This experience underscores the value of imaging in revealing this complex angio-architecture, which is necessary in the diagnosis and management.Sturge Weber Syndrome with Concomitant Infantile Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation: Role of Multi-modality Imaging in DiagnosisA. Ismail, S.K. Idris, A.M. Tabari, H. Ismail, S. Ali, M. Usman10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2011.12.001EJVES Extra 23, 2 (2012)2012-01-13EJVES Extra2012-01-13232S1533-3167(12)X0002-5e16e17http://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316711000434/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Carotidynia is a rare diagnosis for unilateral neck pain without a clear physical substrate. As such, it may be encountered in surgery practice when analysing carotid artery status in symptomatic patients. Here, a case is presented which outlines the diagnostic process and subsequent treatment of carotidynia. As opposed to vascular causes of unilateral neck pain, carotidynia can be easily treated conservatively. Relief of complaints as well as regression of perivascular inflammation on magnetic resonance imaging can be effectively achieved with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.Carotidynia: A Rare Diagnosis in Vascular Surgery PracticeK.E.A. van der Bogt, W.M. Palm, J.F. Hamming10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2011.12.002EJVES Extra 23, 2 (2012)2012-01-12EJVES Extra2012-01-12232S1533-3167(12)X0002-5e18e19