Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2008
Peripherally inserted central catheter placement in patients with unsuspected central venous obstruction.
To evaluate the feasibility and clinical usefulness of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement in patients with unsuspected central venous obstruction. ⋯ PICCs can be safely placed across central venous lesions in patients with asymptomatic central venous stenosis or obstruction. Contralateral placement is favorable in cases of ipsilateral passage failure.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2008
Comparative StudyEndovascular repair in traumatic thoracic aortic injuries: comparison with open surgical repair.
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has emerged as an alternative to open surgical repair (OSR) of traumatic thoracic aortic injury (TTAI). Herein immediate and midterm outcomes of TEVAR are compared with those of OSR. ⋯ TEVAR of TTAI is associated with lower perioperative mortality and morbidity rates than OSR, with no significant graft-related complications on midterm follow-up. The study data support the continued use of TEVAR in this context.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2008
Venous thromboembolism after retrieval of inferior vena cava filters.
To determine the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after removal of retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. ⋯ VTE was rare after removal of IVC filters, but was most likely to occur in patients who had VTE at the time of filter placement.