Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2014
Comparative StudyComparison of complication rates associated with permanent and retrievable inferior vena cava filters: a review of the MAUDE database.
To compare the safety of permanent and retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters by reviewing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database. ⋯ The MAUDE database reveals that complications occur with significantly higher frequency with rIVCFs compared with pIVCFs. This finding suggests that the self-reported complication rate with rIVCFs is significantly higher than the self-reported complication rate with pIVCFs.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2014
Comparative StudyUltrasound-accelerated versus standard catheter-directed thrombolysis in 102 patients with acute and subacute limb ischemia.
To compare the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-accelerated thrombolysis (UAT) and standard catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) in patients with acute and subacute limb ischemia. ⋯ Both UAT and CDT are safe and efficient treatment modalities for patients with acute and subacute limb ischemia. The observed lower risk of total bleeding for UAT versus CDT may warrant prospective comparative trials.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2014
Endovascular venous thrombolysis in children younger than 24 months.
To evaluate the technical feasibility and safety of percutaneous endovascular thrombolysis for extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in children < 24 months old. ⋯ Percutaneous endovascular thrombolysis for extremity DVT is safe and technically feasible in children < 24 months old.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2014
Percutaneous irreversible electroporation for the treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastases with a proposal for a new response evaluation system.
To describe an initial experience with irreversible electroporation (IRE) in patients with colorectal liver metastasis (CLM). ⋯ Percutaneous IRE of CLM is feasible and safe. A new response evaluation system for colorectal cancer appears to be prognostic.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2014
Image-guided pediatric ureteric stent insertions: an 11-year experience.
To report the technical success and complication rates for double J ureteric stent placements by interventional radiologists in children. ⋯ Image-guided insertion of a double J ureteric stent is an effective treatment for pediatric urologic obstructive conditions. The procedure is both technically and functionally successful in a high percentage of pediatric patients.