Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jan 2005
Cutting balloon angioplasty for primary treatment of hemodialysis fistula venous stenoses: preliminary results.
To assess the efficacy of the cutting balloon as the primary tool in percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of hemodialysis access stenoses. ⋯ The high degree of technical and clinical success likely reflects the lack of major complications. The 6-month follow-up results match those of other series. Further follow-up will show whether this technique produces better results over the long term.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Dec 2004
Practice Guideline GuidelineTraining, competency, and credentialing standards for diagnostic cervicocerebral angiography, carotid stenting, and cerebrovascular intervention: a joint statement from the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, the American Society of Neuroradiology, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section, and the Society of Interventional Radiology.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Nov 2004
Clinical TrialExtended interval for retrieval of Günther Tulip filters.
To evaluate the Gunther Tulip vena cava filter with regard to ease of placement, complications, and retrieval over long time periods. ⋯ Insertion and retrieval of filters is safe and feasible. Preliminary data suggest that Gunther Tulip filter retrieval is feasible over and above the manufacturer's recommended retrieval interval of 14 days.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Oct 2004
Case ReportsValue of multislice CT in the diagnosis of pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm from Swan-Ganz catheter placement.
Perforation of a pulmonary artery after placement of a Swan-Ganz catheter is a serious complication that requires immediate management. Exact description of size and anatomic localization of a pulmonary pseudoaneurysm is crucial for planning further therapy. ⋯ However, multislice computed tomography not only correctly demonstrated the anatomic location of the pseudoaneurysm but was also able to directly visualize the feeder vessel and its connection to the aneurysm. This information was essential for subsequent superselective angiographic visualization of the feeder vessel and for successful embolization as the least invasive method of choice.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Oct 2004
Case ReportsEndovascular treatment of a giant intracranial aneurysm with a stent-graft.
This report describes a giant intracavernous carotid aneurysm successfully treated by the placement of a single covered stent. A 40-year-old woman was admitted with a progressive diplopia in relation with palsy of the IV and VI cranial nerves. ⋯ A covered stent was successfully placed, and complete exclusion of the aneurysm was confirmed at 11-month follow-up angiography. The use of covered stents in intracranial vascular structures can now be a feasible way of treating selected cases of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms.