Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jan 2014
Factors affecting periprocedural morbidity and mortality and long-term patient survival after arterial embolization of hepatic neuroendocrine metastases.
To identify factors affecting periprocedural morbidity and mortality and long-term survival following hepatic artery embolization (HAE) of hepatic neuroendocrine tumor (NET) metastases. ⋯ Urgent HAE, replacement of more than 50% of liver by tumor, and extrahepatic metastasis are strong independent predictors of shorter OS. Male sex and urgent HAE carry higher 30-day mortality and periprocedural morbidity risks.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPeripherally inserted central catheter thrombosis--reverse tapered versus nontapered catheters: a randomized controlled study.
To compare the thrombosis rate, ease of insertion, bleeding rate, and complications of a nontapered peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) versus a reverse tapered PICC. ⋯ This study showed a high incidence of thrombosis of peripheral veins used for PICC insertion. The implication of this thrombosis is significant in light of the morbidity and potential mortality associated with this condition. A difference in thrombosis rate between devices could not be detected in this study.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jan 2014
Comparative Study Observational StudyThermal ablation matches sublobar resection outcomes in older patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.
To compare survival outcomes of sublobar resection and thermal ablation for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in older patients. ⋯ After controlling for selection bias, this study found no difference in OS between patients treated with sublobar resection and thermal ablation.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jan 2014
Review Practice GuidelineQuality improvement guidelines for vascular access and closure device use.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jan 2014
Microwave ablation of osteoid osteomas using dynamic MR imaging for early treatment assessment: preliminary experience.
To evaluate the efficacy of microwave ablation for osteoid osteomas by using dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in early treatment assessment. ⋯ Microwave ablation treatment of osteoid osteoma was highly successful, without any complications observed. Dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging is a useful tool for diagnosing osteoid osteoma and evaluating treatment.