Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2010
What do family physicians know about interventional radiology? A survey of family physicians at a Large Canadian Annual Scientific Assembly.
To quantify the level of background knowledge among family physicians with regard to interventional radiology (IR) procedures, duties, and clinical responsibilities and to develop recommendations on how to further educate family physicians in IR. ⋯ The data quantify and demonstrate the knowledge gap that exists among family physicians in Canada regarding IR procedures, duties, and responsibilities. Family physicians strongly support future education and collaboration with interventional radiologists. Eight results-based recommendations are made to further educate family physicians about IR and promote increased collaboration.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2010
Case ReportsPercutaneous repair of a nonunion pubic ramus fracture using a metallic stent scaffold and cement osteoplasty.
This report describes a case of repair of a nonunion pubic ramus fracture with intramedullary placement of a self-expanding nitinol stent across a fracture gap to provide a permeable scaffold for polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cement to track across the fracture gap and to restrict leakage into surrounding soft tissues. The patient presented with an 8-month history of pelvic pain and debility. His pain remains resolved after 14 months. Percutaneous repair of nonunion pubic rami fractures using a bridging metallic stent in combination with PMMA bone cement may be an effective treatment for these fractures.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jun 2010
Clinical TrialExtremity arteriovenous malformations involving the bone: therapeutic outcomes of ethanol embolotherapy.
To assess retrospectively the therapeutic results, complications, and therapeutic approach to ethanol embolotherapy of extremity arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) involving the bone. ⋯ Ethanol embolotherapy of extremity AVMs involving the bone has the potential to eliminate or improve symptoms in a high percentage of patients, with an acceptable risk of minor and major complications.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jun 2010
Case ReportsRetrievability of optional inferior vena cava filters with caudal migration and caval penetration: report of three cases.
The present report describes the safe retrieval of caudally migrated optional inferior vena cava (IVC) filters with significant IVC penetration. Three patients had optional IVC filters placed for deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary emboli and contraindications for anticoagulation. ⋯ One patient experienced abdominal pain after filter removal, which required no treatment. Caudal migration of optional filters with IVC wall penetration by the filter legs may be more common with new filter designs in which the secondary and primary struts are separated.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · May 2010
Clinical TrialTunneled pleural catheters for treatment of recurrent malignant pleural effusion following failed pleurodesis.
To evaluate patient outcomes when tunneled pleural drainage catheters are placed for symptomatic, recurrent malignant pleural effusion following failed chemical pleurodesis. ⋯ Even following failed pleurodesis, recurrent malignant pleural effusions can be effectively managed with placement of tunneled pleural catheters.