Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Nov 2011
A method for following patients with retrievable inferior vena cava filters: results and lessons learned from the first 1,100 patients.
Patients who have undergone implantation of a retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter require continued follow-up to have the device removed when clinically appropriate and in a timely fashion to avoid potential long-term filter-related complications. The efficacy of a method for patient follow-up was evaluated based on a retrospective review of a single-institutional retrievable IVC filter experience. ⋯ The follow-up method described in the present study resulted in a statistically significant difference (P < .001) in the likelihood of a patient returning for IVC filter removal compared with a lack of follow-up (59% vs 24%).
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Oct 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialPrevention of intraprocedural puncture site bleeding during arterial port implantation by use of a suture-mediated arterial closure system: a prospective randomized trial.
To investigate a modified technique for arterial port placement that uses a suture-mediated closure system with the aim to reduce delays caused by intraprocedural oozing around the catheter. ⋯ Use of a suture-mediated closure system facilitated arterial port implantation by effective prevention of groin bleeding while allowing the use of a sheath.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2011
Case ReportsIntranodal lymphangiography: feasibility and preliminary experience in children.
To review an initial experience studying the lymphatic system using direct injection of ethiodized oil contrast medium into lymph nodes (ie, intranodal lymphangiography) in children with chylous disorders. ⋯ The simplified technique of injecting contrast medium into a lymph node to opacify the lymphatic system in children can be an alternative to the more elaborate conventional lymphangiography.