Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Sep 2010
Case ReportsZone I gunshot neck injury treated with common carotid and esophageal stent grafts.
Management of zone I gunshot injuries to the neck is controversial. Endovascular and endoscopic therapies are appealing minimally invasive alternatives, but they are still evolving. This case report demonstrates effective stent grafting of an arterial and an esophageal zone I neck injury after a civilian gunshot.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2010
Comparative StudyThe effectiveness of locoregional therapies versus supportive care in maintaining survival within the Milan criteria in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
To compare survival after treatment with either locoregional therapy (LRT) or supportive care in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) within the Milan criteria. ⋯ LRT is more effective than supportive care in prolonging survival within the Milan criteria in patients with HCC. The long-term survival in patients not undergoing transplant was significantly longer for patients who received LRT than for patients who were treated with supportive care.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyProspective randomized comparative evaluation of proximal valve polyurethane and distal valve silicone peripherally inserted central catheters.
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the relative durability and complications between the proximal valve polyurethane and distal valve silicone peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). ⋯ Proximal valve polyurethane PICCs were more durable than distal valve silicone PICCs, which were associated with a higher incidence of phlebitis and infection, probably related to the materials of the catheters and the designs and placements of the catheter valves.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2010
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialThe safety and effectiveness of the retrievable option inferior vena cava filter: a United States prospective multicenter clinical study.
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the retrievable Option inferior vena cava (IVC) filter in patients at risk for pulmonary embolism (PE). ⋯ Placement and retrieval of the Option IVC filter were performed safely and with high rates of clinical success.