Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2012
CT fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous osteoplasty for the treatment of osteolytic lung cancer bone metastases to the spine and pelvis.
To retrospectively assess the results of computed tomographic (CT) fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous osteoplasty (PO) of osteolytic lung cancer bone metastases, focusing on pain reduction, improved quality of life, and patient mobility. ⋯ PO was shown to be a highly effective and safe palliative therapy to reduce pain and improve quality of life and patient mobility, not only in vertebral metastases, but also in pelvic, iliac, and femoral metastases.
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Strategic planning and business planning are processes commonly employed by organizations that exist in competitive environments. Although it is difficult to prove a causal relationship between formal strategic/business planning and positive organizational performance, there is broad agreement that formal strategic and business plans are components of successful organizations. ⋯ As health care becomes more competitive, familiarity with these tools may grow in importance. Herein we provide an overview of formal strategic and business planning, and offer a roadmap for an interventional radiology-specific plan that may be useful for organizations confronting competitive and financial threats.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2012
Risk factors for new vertebral fractures after percutaneous vertebroplasty in patients with osteoporosis: a prospective study.
To determine the risk factors for new vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) following percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) in patients with osteoporosis. ⋯ The incidence of new VCFs after PV is relatively high and affected by several risk factors that are related to both the PV procedure and the natural course of osteoporosis.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2012
Comparative StudyAntegrade superficial femoral artery versus common femoral artery punctures for infrainguinal occlusive disease.
To compare the outcomes of planned superficial femoral artery (SFA) and common femoral artery (CFA) antegrade punctures in patients undergoing endovascular interventions for infrainguinal occlusive arterial disease in a single center. ⋯ Planned antegrade SFA puncture under ultrasound guidance can be performed safely in selected cases with no added morbidity. Interventionalists should have a low threshold for considering antegrade SFA puncture as a first-line access site, especially in patients with a hostile groin.