Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jul 2000
Comparative StudyUse of fibrin sealant as a hemostatic agent after liver biopsy in swine.
To determine whether fibrin sealant injected into the tract created by liver biopsy can be used to decrease postprocedural bleeding. An innovative delivery system was used to deploy the fibrin sealant. ⋯ The fibrin sealant device is effective in reducing bleeding after open liver biopsy in anticoagulated and nonanticoagulated swine. The promising results suggest that a trial of percutaneous liver biopsy in swine should be considered.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Mar 2000
Comparative StudyRelative ultrasonographic echogenicity of standard, dimpled, and polymeric-coated needles.
To use quantitative ultrasonographic measurements to compare the effect of a polymeric coating designed to increase needle echogenicity to commercially available needles. ⋯ Objective measurements show that this coating significantly increases echogenicity of entire needles to match that obtained with a dimpled tip.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Feb 2000
Comparative StudyComparison of technical success and outcome of tunneled catheters inserted via the jugular and subclavian approaches.
To compare the technical success and immediate and long-term outcomes of tunneled central venous catheters placed in comparative cohorts via the subclavian vein (SCV) and the internal jugular vein (IJV) routes. ⋯ The IJV route is associated with comparable technical success, and lower major procedural complication and venous thrombosis rates, with fewer catheters removed prematurely. The right IJV approach with ultrasound guidance is recommended as the route of choice for the placement of tunneled central venous catheters.