Does new retractor facilitate exposure of the vascular pedicles in Chinese men with complex pelvis during radical cystectomy?
The use of the double-slice retractor for the exposure of vascular pedicles from the bladder and prostate is simple and effective in male patients with complex pelvis during radical cystectomy. We have devised a promising surgical instrument for the exposure of vascular pedicles.
Difficult catheter access to target the carotid is common during acute endovascular treatment of stroke patients and is associated with a worse clinical outcome. If transfemoral access appears difficult, alternative access such as direct carotid puncture could be explored.