1.Giant Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm Treated by Endovascular Treatment in a Very Elderly Female
Ryo OKUBO ; Shinsuke KIKUCHI ; Norifumi OTANI ; Masahiro TSUTSUI ; Hiroyuki KAMIYA
Vascular Specialist International 2023;39(2):10-
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) aneurysms (SMAAs) are rare and account for approximately 7% of all visceral artery aneurysms. If the anatomical complexity permits and the patency of organ perfusion is allowed, then an endovascular approach is the first choice for minimally invasive procedures. We report the case of a 92-year-old female with a giant SMAA and challenging anatomy, including a short proximal sealing zone from the origin of the SMA and a short distal sealing zone from the hepatic artery bifurcation. In view of her advanced age, she was treated endovascularly with covered stents. Reintervention was required to correct a postoperative endoleak; however, a favorable outcome was achieved with endovascular therapy.
2.5-1. Education on Diversity, Inclusion, and Co-Production in the Faculty of Medicine, the University of Tokyo
Yoshihiro SATOMURA ; Akiko KANEHARA ; Suzuka OKUBO ; Tatsuya SUGIMOTO ; Tomoe KATAOKA ; Yuka KONISHI ; Sakurako KIKKAWA ; Ryo KINOSHITA ; Mahiro SUEMATSU ; Yusuke TAKAHASHI ; Yousuke KUMAKURA ; Chie HASEGAWA ; Rie SASAKI ; Sosei YAMAGUCHI ; Utako SAWADA ; Yuki MIYAMOTO ; Norihito OSHIMA ; Shin-Ichiro KUMAGAYA ; Kiyoto KASAI
Medical Education 2024;55(2):121-127
The University of Tokyo Disability Services Office and the University of Tokyo Hospital have striven to advance the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and to encourage the co-production of research as well as mental health services with peer support workers. In convergence with these endeavors, the Center for Diversity in Medical Education and Research (CDMER) was founded in 2021. The Center aims to establish an environment and culture that facilitates the participation and success of medical professionals with disabilities. For this purpose, it is essential to integrate the perspective of the social model of disability into medical education and promote co-production in the medical field, which is among the most challenging areas that can realize co-production. The Center is involved in various educational and research activities, including managing educational programs for medical students and supporting student-led research.