Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2006
Withdrawal of port-catheter system for hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy implanted with fixed catheter tip method.
To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a method to withdraw port-catheter systems implanted by the fixed catheter tip method. ⋯ When retrieval of a port-catheter system implanted with the fixed catheter tip method is necessary, withdrawal can be accomplished safely with high frequency.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of adjunctive use of rofecoxib versus ibuprofen in the management of postoperative pain after uterine artery embolization.
The primary purpose of the present study was to compare the antiinflammatory effectiveness of rofecoxib with that of ibuprofen in the first 5 days after uterine artery embolization (UAE). The secondary aim was to compare pain levels and narcotic use among patients treated with different embolic agents. ⋯ There was no difference between rofecoxib and ibuprofen with respect to postprocedural pain or narcotic use after UAE. Embolic agent appeared to have a greater impact, with patients in the Embosphere Gold group reporting higher pain scores and those in the Contour SE group requiring a lower amount of narcotic drug than those in the Embosphere Gold or Embosphere groups.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2006
Comparative StudyOptional inferior vena cava filter retrieval with retained thrombus: an in vitro model.
Retrieval of an optional inferior vena cava (IVC) filter with retained thrombus may result in pulmonary emboli if the trapped thrombus is not removed along with the filter. An in vitro model was developed to determine the fate of trapped thrombus during filter removal. ⋯ In our in vitro model, we have established that the mass of thrombus retrieved with optional filters is only a fraction of the initial clot burden. Because of the risk of pulmonary emboli, care should be taken when IVC filters with large amounts of trapped thrombus are removed from patients.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2006
Treatment of tracheobronchial obstruction with a polytetrafluoroethylene-covered retrievable expandable nitinol stent.
To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-covered retrievable expandable nitinol stents in tracheobronchial strictures. ⋯ PTFE-covered retrievable expandable nitinol stents were effective in the treatment of tracheobronchial strictures. Stent removal was easy with use of standard techniques, and no removed stent showed evidence of membrane degradation.