Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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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.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2014
Letter Case ReportsVascular access salvage using a balloon-assisted puncture technique.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jul 2014
ReviewIrreversible electroporation for nonthermal tumor ablation in the clinical setting: a systematic review of safety and efficacy.
To provide an overview of current clinical results of irreversible electroporation (IRE), a novel, nonthermal tumor ablation technique that uses electric pulses to induce cell death, while preserving structural integrity of bile ducts and vessels. ⋯ In cases where other techniques are unsuitable, IRE is a promising modality for the ablation of tumors near bile ducts and blood vessels. This articles gives an extensive overview of the available evidence, which is limited in terms of quality and quantity. With the limitations of the evidence in mind, IRE of central liver tumors seems relatively safe without major complications, whereas complications after pancreatic IRE appear more severe. The available limited results for tumor control are generally good. Overall, the future of IRE for difficult-to-reach tumors appears promising.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jul 2014
Combination radiofrequency ablation and percutaneous osteoplasty for palliative treatment of painful extraspinal bone metastasis: a single-center experience.
To evaluate combined radiofrequency (RF) ablation and percutaneous osteoplasty (POP) in patients with painful extraspinal bone metastases. ⋯ RF ablation with POP is effective for pain relief and functional recovery in patients with painful extraspinal bone metastases and can significantly improve quality of life.