Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2009
Clinical TrialDevelopment of diaphragmatic weakness after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization of the right inferior phrenic artery: frequency and determinant factors.
To assess the frequency of diaphragmatic weakness and its determinant factors after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization of the right inferior phrenic artery (IPA) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ When chemoembolization of the right IPA is nonselectively performed and with permanent occlusive changes of the right IPA, diaphragmatic weakness can develop in one-third of patients as an ischemic complication.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2009
CT-guided radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinomas that were undetectable at US: therapeutic effectiveness and safety.
To determine the therapeutic effectiveness and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency (RF) ablation for hepatocelluar carcinomas (HCCs) that were undetectable at ultrasonography (US). ⋯ For HCCs that are undetectable at US, CT-guided RF ablation is effective and relatively safe.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Mar 2009
Deployment performance and retrievability of the Cook Celect vena cava filter.
To test the safety, performance, and retrievability of the Cook Celect vena cava filter. ⋯ The Celect vena cava filter was safely used as a retrievable filter for up to 393 days in an ovine model.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Mar 2009
Case ReportsManagement of subclavian arterial injuries following inadvertent arterial puncture during central venous catheter placement.
Subclavian artery injuries after central venous catheter placement constitute a rare but potentially fatal complication. In this case series, the authors describe several endovascular treatment options in the management of iatrogenic subclavian arterial injuries resulting from inadvertent arterial placement of central catheters.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jan 2009
The experience of conducting Mortality and Morbidity reviews in a pediatric interventional radiology service: a retrospective study.
To review the experience and impact of conducting multidisciplinary Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) reviews in pediatric interventional radiology (IR) and describe issues, lessons, and recommendations. ⋯ As a result of regular multidisciplinary M&M reviews being conducted, a large number of practical recommendations were made for improvements in quality of care, and implemented over a 10-year period. M&M reviews provide a useful forum for team discussions and are a vehicle for change and potential improvement in the delivery of care in a pediatric IR service.