Genetic variants, especially in the SDHD gene, were common and associated with worse CPGL outcomes, thus emphasising the benefit of genetic diagnostics and counselling.

Introduction: Within the established method of endovascular aneurysm repair long-term results and device durability are problematic in some devices, with FDA warnings issued for AAA treatment using specific devices.

Summary Background Simulation-based training has become an important part of the educational approach in many professions. Over the past decades it has slowly found recognition in the medical field and in surgery in particular. Research has clearly shown the advantages of learning and honing skills on simulators in safe environments, especially for junior doctors. For this purpose, a number of models and methods have been developed to enable open vascular surgery training. Methods Extensive research was performed …

The case of a 72 year old man is reported who presented to the outpatient clinics for treatment of new intermittent claudication (4 weeks). In 2018, the patient underwent elective Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) for aa asymptomatic 6.0 cm Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). The patient did not comply to postoperative follow-up after year 1 although the aneurysm did not shrink. Clinical findings showed diminished femoral pulses bilaterally. Computed tomography angiography showed disconnection of the 2 components o…