{"title":"Overview of peripheral arteriovenous malformations: From diagnosis to treatment methods","authors":"Yuchen Shen , Lixin Su , Deming Wang, Xindong Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.10.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.10.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Based on the latest classification by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies in 2018, vascular malformations (VMs) can be categorized into simple, combined VMs of major named vessels, and VMs associated with other anomalies. Simple VMs include lymphatic, venous, capillary, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). AVMs represent disorders of direct arteriovenous shunts caused by the absence of a capillary bed between the involved arteries and veins. This abnormal vascular communication causes arterial blood to accumulate in the venous vessels, thus resulting in venous hypertension and characteristic clinical manifestations, such as pulsation, tremors, and elevated temperature. AVMs can occur sporadically or as manifestations of syndromic lesions and are considered among the most complex and challenging VMs. The diagnosis and treatment of AVMs can vary depending on the lesion location and associated clinical symptoms, thus complicating their management. Herein, we discuss peripheral AVMs in terms of their clinical manifestations, imaging examinations, and staging systems to provide a comprehensive reference for the treatment, evaluation methods, and follow-up procedures for this vascular anomaly.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":33533,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interventional Medicine","volume":"6 4","pages":"Pages 170-175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096360223000558/pdfft?md5=f543c4fd2a270ee47c363ffa162104b3&pid=1-s2.0-S2096360223000558-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136128146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Embolization of brain arteriovenous malformations with squid co-polymer embolic material: Initial experience","authors":"Li Shyan Ch'ng , Zulkifli Zaki , Ahmad Sobri Muda","doi":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To analyze the safety and effectiveness of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) liquid embolic agent Squid (Emboflu, Switzerland) for the treatment of brain arteriovenous malformations.</p></div><div><h3>Materials and procedures</h3><p>Between April 2015 and July 2017, 46 embolization treatments for brain arteriovenous malformations (BAVM) were performed in 25 patients using two Squid formulations (18 and 12). Six female and 19 male patients with a mean age of 34 years (range, 9–62 years) were included. A total of 46 procedures were performed. The BAVMs were classified as Spetzler-Martin grade II in 4 procedures, III in 27 procedures, and 1V in 15 procedures. Among the 25 patients, 15 presented with hemorrhage, 5 with seizures, and 5 with headache and neurology. The BAVMs were located in the temporal lobe in 5 patients, parietal lobe in 7 patients, frontal lobe in 3 patients, posterior fossa in 6 patients, basal ganglia in 3 patients, and parasagittal lobe in 1 patient.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The obliteration rate of the BAVMs ranged from 10% to 100%, with a mean of 33%. Most patients underwent their first or second embolization procedure. Four patients (8%) developed intracranial bleeding post-procedure, with one death (2%). One patient (2%) experienced a seizure during the procedure; however, no intracranial bleeding was observed. Seven patients (15%) experienced perforations during catheter manipulation. One case (2%) of a fractured catheter was recorded, but no significant complications were observed. The average volume of copolymer injected was 0.6 ml per nidus. Thirteen procedures used the Squid-12 formulation, 29 procedures used the Squid-18 formulation, and 3 procedures used a combination of Squid-12 and -18 formulations.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Squid is a safe and effective embolic agent for treating BAVMs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":33533,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interventional Medicine","volume":"6 4","pages":"Pages 176-179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096360223000492/pdfft?md5=9c25c94f22db8436f08c43d107d93391&pid=1-s2.0-S2096360223000492-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135761082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yifan Wu , Jinzhi Wang , Zhihui Fu , Min Liu , Wanmu Xie , Xincao Tao , Qiang Huang , Zhenguo Zhai
{"title":"“Guidezilla” extension catheter combined with balloon technique for treating pulmonary artery stenosis caused by Takayasu arteritis","authors":"Yifan Wu , Jinzhi Wang , Zhihui Fu , Min Liu , Wanmu Xie , Xincao Tao , Qiang Huang , Zhenguo Zhai","doi":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare systemic vasculitis of the aorta and its primary branches, which usually occurs in young women. Due to its insidious onset and lack of specific symptoms, this disease can be easily misdiagnosed or missed. Approximately 50 % of the patients having TA with pulmonary artery involvement develop pulmonary hypertension (PH). The 3-year survival rate among patients with TA-related PH is lower than that among patients with TA alone. Early balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) can improve the clinical symptoms and survival of patients with stable TA. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case reported in the English literature in which a “Guidezilla” catheter was used during BPA to treat stenosis and occlusion of the pulmonary artery caused by Takayasu arteritis (TA).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":33533,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interventional Medicine","volume":"6 4","pages":"Pages 199-202"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096360223000522/pdfft?md5=9a2881f012e2d6c3b51fab3370c34fce&pid=1-s2.0-S2096360223000522-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135707998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pan Hu , Jianwen Huang , Yanling Zhang , Huanqing Guo , Guanyu Chen , Fujun Zhang
{"title":"Iodine-125 seed implantation in the treatment of malignant tumors","authors":"Pan Hu , Jianwen Huang , Yanling Zhang , Huanqing Guo , Guanyu Chen , Fujun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.07.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.07.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Malignant tumors are major causes of morbidity and mortality in China. Despite advances in surgical, radiological, chemotherapeutic, molecular targeting, and immunotherapeutic treatments, patients with malignant tumors still have poor prognoses. Low-dose-rate brachytherapy, specifically <sup>125</sup>I seed implantation, is beneficial because of its high local delivery dose and minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Consequently, it has gained increasing acceptance as a treatment modality for various malignant tumors. In this study, we explored the fundamental principles, clinical applications, and new technologies associated with <sup>125</sup>I radioactive seed implantation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":33533,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interventional Medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"Pages 111-115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/b2/e4/main.PMC10577067.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41239350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medical and interventional therapy of Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon associated with Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma: A case report","authors":"Yan Zhao , Ji Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.03.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.03.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>An infant with Kasabach-Merritt Phenomenon (KMP) presented with a giant subcutaneous mass in the right lower limb, severe hypofibrinogenemia, and thrombocytopenia. Glucocorticoids, along with supportive treatments including transfusion of blood products and clotting factors, were administered to reverse fatal disseminated intravascular coagulation and acute hemolysis. The glucocorticoid dose was tapered slowly, and sirolimus was added to treat the hemangiomas. The patient subsequently underwent interventional therapy. After 6 months of medical and interventional therapy, the patient was doing well with a normal platelet count, the tumor volume was markedly reduced, and the primary cutaneous lesion became pale pink. Currently, the patient remains on sirolimus, and no recurrence of thrombocytopenia or further growth of the mass was observed after six months of follow-up.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":33533,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interventional Medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"Pages 130-133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10577064/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41239352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liang Yang , Hongdong Xu , Shibin Hu , Shuangling Yao
{"title":"A case of duplicated inferior vena cava with bilateral iliac vein compression","authors":"Liang Yang , Hongdong Xu , Shibin Hu , Shuangling Yao","doi":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Duplicated inferior vena cava with bilateral iliac vein compression is extremely rare. We report a case of an 87-year-old man presented with bilateral lower extremity swelling, who was noted to have duplicated inferior vena cava, as revealed by computed tomography angiography (CTA). This revealed bilateral iliac vein compression caused by surrounding structures. Anticoagulant treatment combined with stent implantation completely alleviated this chronic debilitating condition during the follow-up of 2 months with no recurrence.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":33533,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interventional Medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"Pages 134-136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/6c/08/main.PMC10577052.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41239346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhengyu Wang, Zhiqing Peng, Liang Chen, Wanbin Li, Yongli Wang
{"title":"Mechanical compression management of the right middle cerebral artery inferior trunk using a stent during coil embolization of middle cerebral artery aneurysms: A case report and literature review","authors":"Zhengyu Wang, Zhiqing Peng, Liang Chen, Wanbin Li, Yongli Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jimed.2022.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jimed.2022.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Endovascular coil embolization is a minimally invasive, rapid, and effective method for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. However, complications associated with coil embolization, such as intraoperative aneurysm rupture or arterial occlusion, should be promptly managed during the procedure to avoid catastrophic consequences. This study presents a case of mechanical compression management of the right middle cerebral artery (MCA) inferior trunk during coil embolization for bilateral MCA aneurysms. The inferior trunk of the right MCA was abruptly occluded due to mechanical compression during coil embolization of the right MCA bifurcation aneurysm. A Solitaire AB stent (4 × 20 mm, Covidien/Medtronic, Dublin, Ireland) was implanted in the inferior trunk of the right MCA after tirofiban was injected via a microcatheter, and the right inferior trunk was recanalized. The patient also underwent coil embolization of the left MCA bifurcation aneurysm, without any complications. It is crucial to recognize compressive occlusion of adjacent aneurysm branches to avoid severe complications during intracranial aneurysm embolization. Stent placement is a rescue treatment option for recanalization of an occluded artery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":33533,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interventional Medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"Pages 126-129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/ba/35/main.PMC10577055.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41239351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wenquan Gu , Geng Zhou , Aizada Aldiyarova , Tengyue Liu , Yi Zhang , Weidong Liu , Lingping Meng , Binxian Gu , MingHua Li , Ming Su , Chen Su , Aihua Liu , Wu Wang
{"title":"Stent-assisted coiling of intracranial carotid ophthalmic segment aneurysm segment aneurysms: Long-term follow-up from a single center","authors":"Wenquan Gu , Geng Zhou , Aizada Aldiyarova , Tengyue Liu , Yi Zhang , Weidong Liu , Lingping Meng , Binxian Gu , MingHua Li , Ming Su , Chen Su , Aihua Liu , Wu Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>To evaluate the efficacy of stent-assisted coiling (SAC) for the treatment of carotid ophthalmic segment aneurysm segment aneurysms (OSAs) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) through detailed long-term follow-up of a large patient cohort.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We retrospectively analyzed 88 consecutive patients with OSAs between January 2009 and January 2020 at our center. Angiographic results were evaluated using the modified Raymond grading system and clinical outcomes were evaluated using the mRS scale. The primary endpoints were major aneurysm recurrence and poor clinical outcomes for at least 18 months of follow-up. The patients were asked to attend clinical follow-up assessments and possibly undergo DSA or MR via telephone.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>We enrolled 88 patients with 99 OSAs treated with coiling, of whom 76 were treated with SAC. The coiling procedures were successful in all 88 patients. Overall, complications occurred in 8 patients (9.1%). No procedure-related mortality was observed. 67 (76.1%) experienced immediate aneurysm occlusion at the end of the procedure. Long-term angiographic follow-up (18 months) was available in 45/88 aneurysms (51%) (average 18.7 ± 5.2 months). Four patients continued their follow-up for 5 years after initial aneurysm treatment. After a clinical follow-up time of 28.7 months (range, 12–51 months), 85 patients (95.5%) achieved favorable clinical outcomes (mRS scores of 0–2).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>This study indicates that SAC treatment is a safe and effective therapeutic alternative for ruptured and unruptured OSAs. The procedural risks are low with relatively long-term effectiveness.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":33533,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interventional Medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"Pages 116-120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/76/67/main.PMC10577061.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41239354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qin Shi , Zihan Zhang , Wen Zhang , Jingqin Ma , Minjie Yang , Jianjun Luo , Lingxiao Liu , Zhiping Yan
{"title":"Microwave ablation combined with transarterial chemoembolization containing doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome for treating primary and metastatic liver cancers","authors":"Qin Shi , Zihan Zhang , Wen Zhang , Jingqin Ma , Minjie Yang , Jianjun Luo , Lingxiao Liu , Zhiping Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jimed.2023.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aims</h3><p>To determine the safety and efficacy of microwave ablation (MWA) and transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome (DHL) in patients with primary liver cancer (PLC) and metastatic liver cancer (MLC).</p></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><p>The medical records of patients with primary or metastatic liver cancer who underwent MWA combined with TACE containing DHL from March 2019 to March 2022 were collected and analyzed. Treatment-related adverse events (AEs) were recorded. Local tumor response was evaluated according to the modified RECIST criteria. Local tumor progression-free survival (LTPFS) and overall survival (OS) were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Altogether, 96 patients with liver cancer were included (PLC, n = 45; MLC, n = 51). Forty (41.7%) patients experienced AEs during treatment, and eight (8.3%) patients developed grade 3 AEs. Compared to before treatment, the serum total bilirubin level and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio significantly increased after treatment. The median LTPFS was 14.5 months in patients with PLC and 10.7 months in patients with MLC. The median OS was not reached in patients with PLC or MLC. The 1-month and 3-month disease control rates reached more than 80% in both groups.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>MWA combined with TACE with DHL may be a safe and effective method for the treatment of liver cancer.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":33533,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Interventional Medicine","volume":"6 3","pages":"Pages 121-125"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/34/fe/main.PMC10577058.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41239353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}