Present or Future: Rapid 3d Printing Prototyping Technology for Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Planning and Its Utility in Open and Endovascular Treatment

Abstract

Hepatitis C virus. 16.3% of the patients had detectable levels of Hepatitis C viraemia on ribonucleic acid. 1% of patients were positive for HIV-1. 67 patients underwent groin exploration and drainage of an abscess with 27 also requiring ligation of a femoral pseudoanueysm. No patients underwent reconstruction of the femoral artery following ligation and there were 3 above knee amputations performed during the same inpatient episode. Conclusion-We have noted a significant increase in the number of patients presenting with SSVTI over the period of our study. This has had a significant impact on resources given the LOS and multidisciplinary input required to ensure a safe and timely discharge from hospital when dealing with PWID. All patients in whom a SSVTI is suspected in the groin should undergo a CT angiogram as the imaging modality of choice as this accurately identifies any vascular complications as well as the presence of foreign bodies which may potentially cause a needle stick injury to the surgical team. Ligation of femoral pseudoaneurysms generally does not result in patients requiring amputation, however, they are often claudicants as a result.