Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2013
Comparative StudyAre cuffed peripherally inserted central catheters superior to uncuffed peripherally inserted central catheters? A retrospective review in a tertiary pediatric center.
To assess the use of cuffed peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) compared with uncuffed PICCs in children with respect to their ability to provide access until the end of therapy. ⋯ In this pediatric population, cuffed PICCs were more likely to provide access until the end of therapy. Cuffed PICCs were associated with lower rates of catheter infection, malposition, and thrombosis than uncuffed PICCs.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2013
Efficacy of peripheral interventional radiologists performing endovascular stroke therapy guided by CT perfusion triage of patients.
To assess safety and efficacy of intraarterial mechanical thrombectomy for treatment of ischemic stroke in a community hospital by peripheral interventional radiologists employing computed tomography (CT) perfusion imaging for patient selection. ⋯ Peripheral interventional radiologists who use CT perfusion imaging for patient triage can have good neurologic outcomes and provide sustainable, safe, and complete around-the-clock coverage for endovascular stroke treatment.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2013
Case ReportsSuccessful endovascular treatment of iliac arteriovesical fistula with secondary stent-graft infection.
A 58-year-old woman initially presented with massive gross hematuria and iliac arteriovesical fistula (IAVF). Endovascular stent-graft repair achieved complete exclusion of the IAVF and controlled the bleeding, but sepsis subsequently developed because of endograft infection. ⋯ The patient recovered and showed no signs of graft infection or recurrent fistulization at 14 months after treatment. Endovascular embolization of infected stent grafts combined with extraanatomic bypass may be an acceptable treatment option for graft-related sepsis in cases that are resistant to conservative treatment and pose high surgical risk for graft excision.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2013
Tunneled peritoneal drainage catheter placement for refractory ascites: single-center experience in 188 patients.
To assess the success and safety of tunneled peritoneal drainage catheters for the management of ascites refractory to medical management. ⋯ Radiologic insertion of tunneled peritoneal drainage catheters demonstrated a 100% technical success rate for insertion and an acceptable complication rate for the management of refractory ascites.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2013
Peripherally inserted central catheters: use at a tertiary care pediatric center.
To examine the use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in a tertiary care pediatric setting. ⋯ The number of PICCs inserted in children is increasing while PICC dwell times are decreasing. Better postprocedure care is important to minimize premature removals and avoid repeat insertions. Associated complications are not fully appreciated by the referring pediatricians. Further education and guidelines are needed.