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 Crown Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. EJVES Extra1533-3167203September 2010 Crown Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. healthpermissions@elsevier.comhttp://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316710000191/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: This paper describes a hybrid repair of a distal extra-cranial internal carotid artery aneurysm involving open surgical transposition of the internal carotid artery followed by endovascular stent graft repair of the aneurysm. This procedure is most useful in cases with challenging anatomy to enable repair of the internal carotid artery aneurysm with minimal morbidity to the patient.Hybrid (Open and Endovascular) Repair of Distal Extra-cranial Internal Carotid Artery AneurysmE. Wong, W.-L. Chue10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2010.04.004EJVES Extra 20, 3 (2010)2010-07-09EJVES Extra2010-07-09203S1533-3167(10)X0010-3e19e21http://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS1533316710000208/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Introduction: Rare case of a 39-year-old presenting with the triad of aortic dissection, hypertension and aldosterone-secreting adrenal tumour.Report: We discuss his management, in the acute setting and long term.Discussion: Hyperaldosteronism is increasingly recognised as a secondary cause of hypertension and is associated with higher cardiovascular complication rates than would be expected due to hypertension alone. We discuss management of a young hypertensive patient presenting with acute aortic dissection as implemented at a tertiary referral centre for Vascular Surgery. We consider the possibility that hyperaldosteronism may represent a risk factor for aortic dissection independent of elevated blood pressure.A Rare Case of Aortic Dissection and Primary HyperaldosteronismK.L. Harvey, C.V. Riga, M. O’Connor, M.S. Hamady, N. Chapman, R.G.J. Gibbs10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2010.05.004EJVES Extra 20, 3 (2010)2010-08-17EJVES Extra2010-08-17203S1533-3167(10)X0010-3e22e24http://www.ejvesextra.com/article/PIIS153331671000021X/abstract?rss=yesAbstract: Introduction: Accurate confirmation of cannulation of the shorter contralateral limb gate of an abdominal aortic endograft can be challenging. Catheter angiogram may not exclude all possible errors.Report: Accurate contralateral cannulation can be confirmed by insertion of a moulding balloon over a stiff wire and gentle inflation of the moulding balloon across the contralateral gate of the main body component.Discussion: The technique of using a moulding balloon to confirm accurate cannulation of the contralateral gate is a good method of eliminating doubt whilst maintaining a stable wire and catheter position.EVAR Technical Tip – Confirmation of Contralateral Limb Gate Cannulation Using a Moulding BalloonW.R.W. Wilson, G.L. Benveniste10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2010.06.001EJVES Extra 20, 3 (2010)2010-07-26EJVES Extra2010-07-26203S1533-3167(10)X0010-3e25e26