{"title":"Embryology of the Vascular System: Implications for Variants.","authors":"Ronak K Patel, Curtis L Simmons, Merve Ozen","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1802308","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1802308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The vascular system is an intricate system that develops during early periods of embryogenesis. Through a complex signaling pathway of vasculogenesis and angiogenesis, embryonic vessels grow and coalesce, which allows nutrient and waste management. Dysfunction in these endothelial cells gives rise to vascular variants. Throughout gestational development, vascular variants can form in different organ systems such as the thoracic cavity, hepatic, renal, and lower pelvis. It is clinically very important for physicians to recognize these variants, as these variants can predispose to certain illnesses and treatment of patients surgically. This article discusses the embryology and vascular variants of the arterial system with a focus on the thoracic cavity, hepatic, renal, and pelvic variations to help aid in minimizing technical complications during procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"42 2","pages":"219-228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077953/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aaron McBride, Alex Wallace, Indravadan Patel, Merve Ozen
{"title":"Understanding Portosystemic Collateral Anatomy.","authors":"Aaron McBride, Alex Wallace, Indravadan Patel, Merve Ozen","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1802346","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1802346","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Portosystemic collateral pathways are a significant concern in interventional radiology, frequently manifesting in patients with cirrhosis or portal vein thrombosis. These pathways can lead to severe clinical complications, including gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, and liver failure. A thorough understanding of the anatomy, hemodynamic alterations, and clinical implications of these shunts is crucial for interventional radiologists to provide effective treatment while minimizing risks. This article reviews the clinical presentations associated with portosystemic shunts, explores the anatomical variants and altered flow dynamics, and discusses the latest endovascular treatment strategies to optimize patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"42 2","pages":"124-132"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077959/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gabriel Swenson, Emily James, Merve Ozen, Nicholas G Matthees
{"title":"Nerve Plexus Anatomy 101.","authors":"Gabriel Swenson, Emily James, Merve Ozen, Nicholas G Matthees","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1802648","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1802648","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nerve plexuses are complex networks of interwoven nerves in the peripheral nervous system. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and function of the major nerve plexuses in the human body. The main spinal nerve plexuses-cervical, brachial, abdominal, lumbar, and sacral-are examined in detail, including their spinal origins, anatomical locations, and the areas they innervate. Understanding the intricate anatomy of nerve plexuses is essential for interventionalists, as it aids in the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"42 2","pages":"196-204"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077941/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arian Mansur, Abdolkarim Haji Ghadery, Emil I Cohen, Jamie Lee T Schroeder, Peiman Habibollahi, Ifechi Ukeh, Merve Ozen, Eric Anderson, F Edward Boas, Nariman Nezami
{"title":"Anatomy Insights and Key Pearls for Bronchial Artery Embolization.","authors":"Arian Mansur, Abdolkarim Haji Ghadery, Emil I Cohen, Jamie Lee T Schroeder, Peiman Habibollahi, Ifechi Ukeh, Merve Ozen, Eric Anderson, F Edward Boas, Nariman Nezami","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1802647","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1802647","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although bronchial artery embolization (BAE) initially emerged as a critical minimally invasive image-guided procedure to manage massive hemoptysis regardless of underlying etiologies, there has been a growing interest in BAE to treat pulmonary malignancies within recent years. This article provides an in-depth exploration of bronchial artery anatomy, pathologies, imaging modalities in guiding effective BAE, and procedural pearls for successful intervention. The complexity of bronchial artery anatomy, including its variations and potential complications during embolization, necessitates thorough understanding and precise procedural techniques to optimize patient outcomes and minimize risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"42 2","pages":"144-155"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077955/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Indravadan J Patel, Daniel A Crawford, Sailendra G Naidu, Alex Wallace, Grace Knuttinen, Rahmi Oklu, Sadeer Alzubaidi, Merve Ozen
{"title":"Liver Transplant Anatomy: Basics for Interventional Radiologists.","authors":"Indravadan J Patel, Daniel A Crawford, Sailendra G Naidu, Alex Wallace, Grace Knuttinen, Rahmi Oklu, Sadeer Alzubaidi, Merve Ozen","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1802649","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1802649","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Liver transplantation is becoming increasingly common in the United States, with very favorable 1- and 5-year survival rates. With increasing long-term survival rates, postprocedural vascular complications can occur with increased frequency. Familiarity with posttransplant vascular anatomy is essential for interventional radiologists dealing with this patient population. This article discusses the posttransplant venous, arterial, and biliary anatomy and the implications for minimally invasive interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"42 2","pages":"234-238"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077952/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gastrojejunostomy Catheter Placement and Management.","authors":"Emily Gullette, Junaid Raja","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1801336","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1801336","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastrojejunostomy catheters are a common means of long-term enteral access in patients unable to meet their nutritional requirements through oral intake. The choice of gastrojejunostomy versus gastrostomy tubes in these patients depends largely on aspiration risk, which is a relative contraindication of gastrostomy placement. Initially a surgical procedure, gastrojejunostomy placement is now frequently performed endoscopically or with radiologic guidance. Additionally, in patients with prior gastrostomy placement who need more distal enteral access, gastrostomy to gastrojejunostomy conversion can easily be performed by an endoscopist or interventional radiologist. This article reviews common techniques for percutaneous radiologic gastrojejunostomy placement, conversion, and exchange, as well as indications and contraindications. Complications will be discussed and compared across the different methods for gastrojejunostomy placement.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"42 1","pages":"37-42"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058287/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144053517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Complications of Gastrostomy Tube Placement.","authors":"Gail Peters, Ross Bittman, Tina Sankhla","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1801290","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1801290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastrostomy tube placement is a common medical procedure performed endoscopically, surgically, or with image guidance in interventional radiology. It is indicated for nutritional supplementation in those with inadequate oral intake and for gastric decompression in the setting of intestinal obstruction. For optimal outcomes, preprocedural clinical evaluation, imaging workup, meticulous technique during placement, and close clinical follow-up are essential. Complications are usually minor but not uncommon. They may occur during placement, in the immediate postoperative period, and throughout the time the tube is in place. This article will review the indications, contraindications, and complications of percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement. Major and minor complications will be illustrated along with tips and mitigation strategies employed to avoid and treat them.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"42 1","pages":"22-30"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058295/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144002757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel J Holzwanger, Elefterios Trikantzopolous, David Nauheim, Anupam S Chauhan, Jeffrey W Milsom, Bradley B Pua
{"title":"Fusion of Interventional Radiology with Surgery and Endoscopy to Advance Therapies in Complex Gastrointestinal Disease.","authors":"Daniel J Holzwanger, Elefterios Trikantzopolous, David Nauheim, Anupam S Chauhan, Jeffrey W Milsom, Bradley B Pua","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1801335","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1801335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Interventional radiology techniques using image guidance have revolutionized healthcare by enabling less invasive approaches for \"difficult-to-treat\" conditions. Complex gastrointestinal (GI) conditions such as bowel obstructions, enterocutaneous fistulas, and other enteric maladies are major causes of morbidity and mortality; are rising in incidence worldwide; and may benefit from the integration of interventional radiology techniques into current surgical/endoscopic management strategies, analogous to cardiovascular interventions of the past few decades. Conservative medical management of these intestinal conditions can fail or result in extended hospital admissions and poor quality of life, while current operative management can be fraught with complications and death, especially in high-risk patients with prior abdominal surgeries. The prevalence of GI conditions requiring intervention and the potential for complications and morbidity with current methods, including laparoscopy, suggests that this is a field ripe for innovation. This article outlines an innovative approach to managing complex GI problems that we are developing at our institution, combining interventional radiological techniques with advanced surgical/endoscopic methods. Specifically, we attempt to highlight the benefits of a multidisciplinary team using advanced imaging guidance to perform novel percutaneous, endoscopic, and surgical procedures for high-surgical risk patients with intestinal problems requiring intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"42 1","pages":"75-81"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144047779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christina Taragjini, Brian Schiro, Bente A T van den Bemd, Constantino S Pena
{"title":"Patient Selection Criteria for Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Optimizing Outcomes.","authors":"Christina Taragjini, Brian Schiro, Bente A T van den Bemd, Constantino S Pena","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1800848","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1800848","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become the preferred treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery. However, successful outcomes depend on meticulous patient selection. This review explores the key criteria for patient eligibility, including aneurysm size, morphology, and the quality of the proximal and distal aneurysm necks. Additionally, imaging assessment and various device variables, including anatomical suitability, are examined to emphasize their influence on procedural success. As EVAR technology evolves, understanding the nuances of patient selection remains crucial for maximizing technical success and clinical outcomes, while minimizing complications including endoleaks and migration, and extending the benefits of the procedure to a broader range of patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"41 6","pages":"576-580"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11970957/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristina Yancey, Liane Ruddy, Curtis L Simmons, Daniel A Crawford, Sadeer Alzubaidi, Sailen Naidu, Merve Ozen
{"title":"Unveiling Portal Vein Anatomy: Clinical Impact and Significance of Variants in Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.","authors":"Kristina Yancey, Liane Ruddy, Curtis L Simmons, Daniel A Crawford, Sadeer Alzubaidi, Sailen Naidu, Merve Ozen","doi":"10.1055/s-0045-1802347","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0045-1802347","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An in-depth understanding of portal venous anatomy, particularly its variants, is essential for interventional radiologists performing complex hepatobiliary procedures such as transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation. Anatomical variations in the portal venous system occur in approximately 35% of the population, and failure to identify these variants can result in significant procedural complications including vascular injury and postprocedural liver failure. This article discusses the most common (types I-V) portal vein variants and the importance of their preprocedural identification, their potential impact on procedural outcomes, and the role of advanced imaging techniques in mitigating risks associated with these anatomical variations.</p>","PeriodicalId":48689,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Interventional Radiology","volume":"42 2","pages":"156-165"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12077939/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}