{"title":"Interventional Radiology in Treating Acute Mesenteric Arterial Occlusion: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Koji Sasaki, Takuya Okada, Masato Yamaguchi, Masashi Ozaki, Yutaro Okamoto, Akihiro Umeno, Tomoharu Yamanaka, Keigo Matsushiro, Tomoyuki Gentsu, Eisuke Ueshima, Keitaro Sofue, Takamichi Murakami","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0018","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acute mesenteric arterial occlusion, resulting from impaired blood flow in the superior mesenteric artery, is classified into embolism and thrombosis; both conditions lead to rapid intestinal ischemia, with a high mortality rate of >30% within 30 days. A multidisciplinary treatment approach, including prompt revascularization, necrotic intestinal tract resection, intensive postoperative care, and recurrence prevention, is crucial for managing acute mesenteric arterial occlusion. Recent meta-analyses have indicated that endovascular treatments result in lower bowel resection and mortality rates than open revascularization. As a minimally invasive treatment option, endovascular therapy can become prevalent in the aging population. Interventional radiologists who provide diagnostic imaging and endovascular procedures must understand the disease and play a central role in the treatment team.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20240018"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078031/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144096060","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":"A Case of Successful Treatment of Gastric Varices Due to Left-sided Portal Hypertension with Multidisciplinary Treatment Including Transportal Coil-assisted Balloon-occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration II and Partial Splenic Embolization.","authors":"Yuki Sakai, Akira Yamamoto, Atsushi Jogo, Ryuichi Kita, Hitomi Hirose, Kanami Ikeda, Eisaku Terayama, Masanori Ozaki, Kazuki Murai, Ken Kageyama, Etsuji Sohgawa, Teruhisa Ninoi, Yukio Miki","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2023-0025","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2023-0025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We performed transportal coil-assisted balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration II, a modification of balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration, for gastric varices due to left-sided portal hypertension. Significant scale-down of varices was confirmed on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and contrast-enhanced computed tomography at 6 months after intervention. In the meantime, there were no complications related to treatment. We present transportal coil-assisted balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration II as a new alternative in addition to splenectomy and partial splenic embolization for gastric varices induced by left-sided portal hypertension.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20230025"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095915","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":"Systemic Therapy Combined with Locoregional Therapy in Intermediate-stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma.","authors":"Masatoshi Kudo","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2023-0035","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2023-0035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent advances in systemic therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma are remarkable. The treatment goal for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma is to prolong survival, while for intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma, it is to achieve a cancer-free and drug-free status. Patients unsuitable for transarterial chemoembolization may benefit from prior systemic therapy with lenvatinib or atezolizumab plus bevacizumab. The TACTICS-L trial, a prospective phase II trial, demonstrated favorable progression-free and overall survival by lenvatinib-transarterial chemoembolization sequential therapy. The REPLACEMENT trial, a multicenter, prospective, single-arm phase II trial, confirmed combination immunotherapy efficacy with atezolizumab plus bevacizumabin a population exceeding up-to-seven criteria. In a proof-of-concept study, atezolizumab plus bevacizumab plus curative therapy showed a 35% complete response rate and 23% drug-free status in intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma patients with a tumor burden exceeding up-to-seven criteria.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20230035"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078074/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095968","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":"Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation in Isolated Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Portal Vein Thrombosis.","authors":"Sara Rostami, Ryan Dunn, Derek Rubadeux, Ali Kord","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0002","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Isolated persistent left superior vena cava is a rare congenital venous anomaly. It imposes technical challenges and increased risks in patients requiring a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. The patient was a 67-year-old man with cirrhosis, recurrent large-volume ascites, hepatic hydrothorax, and portal vein thrombosis. The patient had a history of failed transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation using a conventional CO<sub>2</sub> portal venography technique via a left jugular vein access. The patient underwent successful transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation under fluoroscopy and intravascular ultrasound guidance. The patient required transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt revision with mechanical thrombectomy in 2 months. Intravascular ultrasound can provide additional live information to assist transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation in patients with complex congenital venous anatomy, including those with isolated persistent left superior vena cava.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20240002"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078028/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095973","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}
Kun Da Zhuang, Mark Wang Qi Wei, Shaun Xavier Chan Ju Min, Apoorva Gogna, Nanda Venkatanarasimha, Ankur Patel, Jasmine Chua Ming Er, Farah Gillan Irani, Sum Leong, Chow Wei Too, Sivanathan Chandramohan, Kiang Hiong Tay, Bien Soo Tan
{"title":"Combining Cutting and Drug-eluting Balloon for Resistant Arteriovenous Fistula Stenosis (CONCERTO)-A Pilot Study.","authors":"Kun Da Zhuang, Mark Wang Qi Wei, Shaun Xavier Chan Ju Min, Apoorva Gogna, Nanda Venkatanarasimha, Ankur Patel, Jasmine Chua Ming Er, Farah Gillan Irani, Sum Leong, Chow Wei Too, Sivanathan Chandramohan, Kiang Hiong Tay, Bien Soo Tan","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0030","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary evidence of the efficacy of combined cutting balloon and drug-coated balloon angioplasty for the treatment of arteriovenous fistula stenoses resistant to conventional balloon angioplasty. <b>Material and Methods:</b> From August 2018 to January 2019, 19 patients (mean age = 64.9 ± 8.6 years; males = 63%) with resistant arteriovenous fistula stenosis, defined as >30% residual stenosis after conventional balloon angioplasty, were enrolled into this single-center prospective pilot study. The resistant arteriovenous fistula stenoses were treated with a cutting balloon followed by a drug-coated balloon. The primary outcome measure was 6-month target lesion patency. <b>Results:</b> The degree of residual stenosis after conventional balloon angioplasty was 48.8 ± 11.3%, decreasing to 18.7 ± 10.4% after combined cutting and drug-coated balloon angioplasty. Technical success, defined as < 30% residual stenosis, was achieved in 94.7% (18 of 19 stenoses). The 6-month target lesion patency was 100%, while the 6-month access circuit primary patency was 94.7% (n = 18/19) due to recurrent non-target lesion stenosis. No venous rupture or major complication was encountered. <b>Conclusions:</b> This pilot study provides evidence to support the conduct of a phase 3 randomized clinical trial to prove the superiority of a cutting balloon and drug-coated balloon combination for resistant arteriovenous fistula stenoses.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20240030"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078085/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095926","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":"Computed Tomography Imaging of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia for Interventional Radiology.","authors":"Akitoshi Inoue, Shohei Chatani, Ryo Uemura, Yugo Imai, Yuki Tomozawa, Yoko Murakami, Akinaga Sonoda, Neil Roberts, Yoshiyuki Watanabe","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0013","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acute mesenteric ischemia is a life-threatening condition. A comprehensive approach involving a multidisciplinary team to review patient background, clinical history, physical examination, laboratory data, and imaging examination for respective diagnosis of superior mesenteric arterial occlusion, nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia, and superior mesenteric venous occlusion is essential. The most important imaging modality is computed tomography, which is used for diagnosis and for directing therapeutic strategy (e.g., endovascular revascularization, surgical bowel resection, or conservative management). Computed tomography image findings can support triaging of irreversible transmural bowel necrosis compared with reversible ischemic change with reperfusion. In this review article, the computed tomography imaging findings specifically associated with the pathophysiology of superior mesenteric arterial occlusion, nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia, and superior mesenteric venous occlusion are reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20240013"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078030/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095928","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":"Endovascular Treatment for Upper Body Central Venous Obstruction.","authors":"Shiro Miyayama, Masashi Yamashiro, Rie Ikeda, Akira Yokka, Takeo Fujita, Naoko Sakuragawa","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2023-0043","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2023-0043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endovascular treatment, such as catheter-directed thrombolysis, thrombectomy, balloon angioplasty, and metallic stent placement, is performed for symptomatic upper body central venous obstruction caused by both malignant and benign etiologies. In particular, metallic stent placement should be performed in emergent situations for malignant superior vena cava syndrome presenting with cerebral or laryngeal edema. In malignant cases, the obstruction is usually traversed via the femoral vein. When it fails, an additional trial via the brachial or internal jugular vein is performed, and if necessary, through-and-through access is established. In benign chronic obstructions that cannot be crossed by conventional techniques, sharp recanalization techniques are salvage options. The procedures are relatively safe; however, major complications such as acute pulmonary edema, cardiac tamponade, pulmonary embolism, and stent migration should be warned.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20230043"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095950","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":"Migration of a Stent-graft into the Duodenum after Stent-graft Placement for Proper Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report.","authors":"Kensuke Osaragi, Tomohiro Matsumoto, Rika Yoshimatsu, Junya Ichiki, Marina Osaki, Ryo Hamada, Yoshihiro Noda, Takuji Yamagami","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0020","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 78-year-old man who had been treated for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma presented with hematemesis 1.5 years later. Computed tomography revealed a pseudoaneurysm of the proper hepatic artery protruding into the lumen of the duodenum. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed a duodenal ulcer with massive hemorrhage at the duodenal bulb. Endoscopic hemostasis therapy was not possible due to the exposure of the proper hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm to the duodenal lumen. Endovascular stent-graft placement was chosen; the proper hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm disappeared and hematemesis was no longer observed. However, 2.5 years later, he presented with hematemesis, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed migration of the stent-graft into the duodenum due to duodenal ulcer recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20240020"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078027/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144096041","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":"Hepatic Portal Venous Gas with Gastric Emphysema after Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Ruptured Anterior Superior Pancreaticoduodenal Artery Aneurysm.","authors":"Masashi Shimohira, Shuji Ikeda, Akiko Narita, Hiroaki Okada, Nozomu Matsunaga, Takahiro Yamamoto, Yuichiro Izumi, Akira Kitagawa, Toyohiro Ota, Kojiro Suzuki","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0007","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2024-0007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 54-year-old man presented with epigastric pain and underwent contrast-enhanced computed tomography. A ruptured anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysm was diagnosed. Transcatheter arterial embolization was successfully accomplished using coils; however, the patient started vomiting 18 days later. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed hepatic portal venous gas with gastric emphysema and duodenal stenosis. The patient was conservatively treated after being diagnosed with duodenal stenosis caused by hematoma, causing hepatic portal venous gas with gastric emphysema because of increased gastric pressure during vomiting. Consequently, the patient was doing well and was discharged.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20240007"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078033/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095865","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}
Jacob Byers, Ali Kord, Megan Turner, Neilendu Kundu, Yasir Khan, Michael Goodman, Seetharam Chadalavada
{"title":"Preoperative Image-guided Botulinum Toxin A Injection in Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair.","authors":"Jacob Byers, Ali Kord, Megan Turner, Neilendu Kundu, Yasir Khan, Michael Goodman, Seetharam Chadalavada","doi":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2023-0044","DOIUrl":"10.22575/interventionalradiology.2023-0044","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of preoperative image guided botulinum toxin A injection in achieving fascial closure and reducing recurrence rates after repair of complex incisional abdominal wall hernias. <b>Material and Methods:</b> A total of 32 patients, consisting of 14 males and 18 females, with complex incisional hernias who underwent image guided botulinum toxin A injection at a median 33 [28-38.3] days before surgery were included in this retrospective study. Their mean age was 59.4 ± 11.2 years. Abdominal computed tomography imaging was obtained prior to botulinum toxin A administration to characterize the hernia defects of 26 patients (81.3%, 26/32). The transverse and vertical abdominal wall defects were measured and recorded. Three-dimensional objects of the hernia sac and peritoneal cavity were created based on the delineated borders, and volumes were calculated. The loss of domain was determined using the following formula: where <i>x</i> represents the hernia sac volume and <i>y</i> represents the peritoneal volume. Under ultrasound guidance, the abdominal wall musculature was injected with 300 units of botulinum toxin A across six sites. The fascial closure rate and rate of hernia recurrence were the principal outcomes investigated. <b>Results:</b> Fascial closure was achieved in 29 patients (90.6%, 29/32). Recurrence was observed in two patients (6.3%, 2/32) over an average followup of 2.5 ± 1.5 years (maximum 6.5). Fascial closure was obtained in 12 out of 14 patients with previous hernia repairs (85.7%, 12/14). One botulinum toxin A related complication was observed-a weakened cough that resolved without further treatment. <b>Conclusions:</b> Botulinum toxin A is safe and effective in improving rates of fascial closure and reducing instances of reoccurrence in patients with complex incisional hernias.</p>","PeriodicalId":73503,"journal":{"name":"Interventional radiology (Higashimatsuyama-shi (Japan)","volume":"10 ","pages":"e20230044"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078083/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144096049","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}