Cardiovascular and interventional radiology
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Jun 2020
Observational StudyDoes Bead Size Affect Patient Outcome in Irinotecan-Loaded Beads Chemoembolization Plus Systemic Chemotherapy Regimens for Liver-Dominant Colorectal Cancer? Results of an Observational Study.
We investigated the clinical effects of bead size in irinotecan-loaded beads chemoembolization (DEBIRI) used for treating liver-dominant colorectal cancer. ⋯ No significant difference in patient outcome was observed between DEBIRI bead sizes of 70-150 μm and 100-300 μm. A trend toward higher treatment-specific toxicity was observed with the smaller beads.
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Jun 2020
Interventional Radiology Procedures for COVID-19 Patients: How we Do it.
With astonishing speed, COVID-19 has become a global pandemic. As it is uncertain when the pandemic will be controlled, it is crucial for procedurists of all stripes to be familiar and confident in performing procedures for COVID-19 patients to prevent intra-hospital infection. In this article, we will detail our approach on how to perform interventional procedures for COVID-19 patients at the bedside in the isolation room and with the patient transferred to the interventional radiology centre. These workflows have been developed in conjunction with multiple other stakeholders within our hospital, drawing from valuable lessons we have learnt from the SARS outbreak of 2003.
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Jun 2020
ReviewHow to Handle a COVID-19 Patient in the Angiographic Suite.
This is a single-center report on coordination of staff and handling of patients during the outbreak of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) in a region with high incidence and prevalence of disease. The selection of procedures for interventional radiology (IR), preparation of staff and interventional suite before the arrival of patients, the facility ventilation systems and intra- and post-procedural workflow optimization are described. The control measures described may increase the cost of the equipment, prolong procedural times and increase technical difficulties. However, these precautions may help control the spread of COVID-19 within the healthcare facility.