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Jugular venous aneurysms: when and how to operate.
A Andreev1, D Petkov, T Kavrakov
1Vascular Surgery Clinic, University Hospital, Tracia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
Summary
Jugular venous aneurysms are rare but can be managed surgically. Surgery is indicated for cosmetic reasons, thrombosis, or aneurysmal expansion, with good outcomes observed in patients.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Jugular venous aneurysms are rare, often congenital vascular anomalies.
- Management decisions are complex, with surgery often debated and influenced by cosmetic concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diagnosis and management of jugular venous aneurysms.
- To evaluate surgical outcomes and present a new operative technique.
Main Methods:
- A 9-year follow-up of 10 patients with unilateral jugular venous aneurysms.
- Diagnostic methods included ultrasonography with Valsalva maneuver and phlebography.
- Surgical techniques encompassed ligation, venorrhaphy, resection, and autovenous banding.
Main Results:
- No surgical complications were reported in the study cohort.
- Both operated and non-operated patients showed similar outcomes over 6 months to 8 years of follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Challenges in terminology, diagnosis, and surgical indications for jugular venous aneurysms persist.
- Thrombosis and aneurysmal expansion are key indications for surgical intervention, beyond cosmetic factors.