A Bibok, P Sólymos, S Czibor, D A Korda, D Nádasdy-Horváth, G Demeter, G Taba, P A Deak, D B Horváthy
{"title":"Closed System Injection of Two Separate Vials of 166 Holmium-Labeled Microspheres in a Large Hepatocellular Carcinoma.","authors":"A Bibok, P Sólymos, S Czibor, D A Korda, D Nádasdy-Horváth, G Demeter, G Taba, P A Deak, D B Horváthy","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03878-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03878-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1804-1807"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142495726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Early Thrombus Removal for Acute Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis: Update on Inclusion, Technical Aspects, and Postprocedural Management.","authors":"Adam N Plotnik, Zachary Haber, Stephen Kee","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03898-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03898-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common disorder with significant associated morbidity, including pain and swelling, as well as the risk of pulmonary embolism (PE), recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) and chronic debilitating post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). Anticoagulation is standard of care for DVT treatment. It assists in reducing thrombus progression and the occurrence of PE, but incomplete DVT resolution increases the risk of recurrent VTE, valvular insufficiency, and PTS. Endovascular DVT interventions, such as catheter-directed thrombolysis, pharmacomechanical thrombectomy, and large-bore mechanical thrombectomy offer an alternative therapeutic strategy for DVT management. This paper will discuss technical factors and current issues when performing lower extremity DVT interventions including patient selection, anticoagulation, choice of device for endovascular thrombus removal, adjunctive techniques, and venous stent management.Level of Evidence: No level of evidence for: review articles, basic science, laboratory investigations, and experimental study articles.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1595-1604"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142615376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M W Little, A O'Grady, J Briggs, M Gibson, A Speirs, A Al-Rekabi, P Yoong, T Ariyanayagam, N Davies, E Tayton, S Tavares, S MacGill, C McLaren, R Harrison
{"title":"Genicular Artery embolisation in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee (GENESIS) Using Permanent Microspheres: Long-Term Results.","authors":"M W Little, A O'Grady, J Briggs, M Gibson, A Speirs, A Al-Rekabi, P Yoong, T Ariyanayagam, N Davies, E Tayton, S Tavares, S MacGill, C McLaren, R Harrison","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03752-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03752-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To report the 2-year follow-up of patients with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA) treated with genicular artery embolisation (GAE) as part of the GENESIS study.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Forty-six patients, median age = 60 (45-83) underwent GAE using permanent microspheres (100-300 μm). Technical success was defined as embolisation of the targeted genicular arteries. Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (0-100 mm) were recorded at baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months, 1, 2 years. Contrast-enhanced MRI knee scans were acquired at baseline and 1 year, and evaluated with the Whole-Organ Magnetic Resonance Imaging Score (WORMS). Functional MRI brain imaging and psychometric assessments were undertaken to investigate correlation between neuropsychological phenotypes and clinical outcome. Adverse events were recorded prospectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Technical success was achieved in forty patients (87%). Mean VAS improved from 58.63 (SD = 20.57, 95% CI 52.7-65.5) at baselines to 37.7 at 2-years (SD = 26.3, 95% CI 27.0-47.5). Whole and subgroup KOOS were significantly improved at each timepoint with associated reductions in analgesia usage. WORMS analysis demonstrated significant reduction in synovitis (p < 0.05) with no cases of osteonecrosis. Self-limiting skin discolouration occurred in four patients. A self-limiting groin haematoma and single case of deep-vein thrombosis due to immobilisation were also recorded. Nine patients subsequently underwent knee arthroplasty with no additional operational complexities identified. Neuropsychometric assessment elucidated a correlation between baseline catastrophising and greater reduction in pain post GAE.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>GAE is a safe intervention for mild-moderate knee osteoarthritis, with sustained efficacy at 2 years. These results are promising and justify ongoing controlled trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1750-1762"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11621196/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141178820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laetitia Saccenti, Jonathan Nadjiri, Christoph A Binkert, Philippe L Pereira
{"title":"Transforming IR Training: A European Perspective.","authors":"Laetitia Saccenti, Jonathan Nadjiri, Christoph A Binkert, Philippe L Pereira","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03905-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03905-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1685-1686"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142667077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hatem Abdelmoneim Eldeeb, Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil, Asem Ahmed Ghalwash, Asmaa Elganady, Ruaa Mustafa Qafesha, Ibraheem M Alkhawaldeh, Mahmoud Diaa Hindawi, Jaber H Jaradat, Shabaan Mohamed Abduljalil, Hussien Ahmed H Abdelgawad
{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Transradial and Transfemoral Approaches in Transarterial Radioembolization for Liver Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Hatem Abdelmoneim Eldeeb, Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil, Asem Ahmed Ghalwash, Asmaa Elganady, Ruaa Mustafa Qafesha, Ibraheem M Alkhawaldeh, Mahmoud Diaa Hindawi, Jaber H Jaradat, Shabaan Mohamed Abduljalil, Hussien Ahmed H Abdelgawad","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03865-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03865-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Transarterial radioembolization (TARE) is a minimally invasive therapy combining embolization and radiation for cancer treatment. This meta-analysis compares radiation exposure, quality of life, and safety of the transradial (TRA) versus transfemoral (TFA) approaches in TARE for liver tumors.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We searched PubMed, SCOPUS, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science for studies comparing TRA versus TFA in TARE for liver tumors. Our primary outcomes focused on various measures of patient radiation exposure, including procedure time, fluoroscopy time, air kerma, and dose-area product (DAP). For secondary outcomes, we evaluated safety parameters, such as overall pain experienced during the procedure, pain in the recovery room post-procedure, the incidence of adverse events, and the impact on quality of life. Study quality was assessed using Cochrane's ROB 2 tool for RCTs and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for observational studies. Data analysis was conducted with REVMAN 5.4.1 software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six studies, comprising one RCT and five cohort studies with 1,209 patients, underwent comprehensive analysis. The aggregated findings revealed a significant reduction in procedure duration associated with TRA (MD =- 6.30, 95% CI [- 9.88, - 2.73], P = 0.005). However, no statistically significant differences were found between TRA and TFA groups concerning fluoroscopy time, recovery time, air kerma, DAP, pain in the recovery room, overall pain during the procedure, quality of life measuring mental health and physical function or adverse events.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TRA and TFA showed comparable results in TARE for liver tumors, but TRA offered a shorter procedure time. Further RCTs with larger samples are needed to confirm these findings. Future studies should assess long-term efficacy for a more complete evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1696-1707"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11621202/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142388269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pierleone Lucatelli, Antonín Krajina, Romaric Loffroy, Roberto Miraglia, Claus Christian Pieper, Stéphanie Franchi-Abella, Bianca Rocco
{"title":"CIRSE Standards of Practice on Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts.","authors":"Pierleone Lucatelli, Antonín Krajina, Romaric Loffroy, Roberto Miraglia, Claus Christian Pieper, Stéphanie Franchi-Abella, Bianca Rocco","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03866-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03866-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Proposed in the early 1980s as a solution for managing complications of portal hypertension, the percutaneous creation of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt has consistently gained a central role. Increasingly lower complication rates have been observed thanks to improvements in both technologies and the skills of interventional radiologists.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This document is aimed at interventional radiologists and provides best practice recommendations for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation, describing patient selection, intraprocedural management and follow-up, in addition to recommendations in paediatric settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The CIRSE Standards of Practice Committee established a writing group consisting of seven European clinicians with recognised expertise in the creation of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. The writing group reviewed the existing literature performing a pragmatic evidence search using PubMed to select relevant publications in the English language and involving human subjects, preferably published from 2009 to 2024. The final recommendations were developed by consensus.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>TIPS creation has an established role in the successful management of portal hypertension and its complications. This Standards of Practice document provides up-to-date recommendations for patient selection, materials, its safe performance, and follow-up with complications management.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1710-1726"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142643449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel Bail-Out Technique for the Recovery of Torn, Wall-Adherent Port Catheters.","authors":"Jonathan Bong, Shueh Hao Lim","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03889-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03889-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1801-1803"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142495729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Commentary Discussing the Overlooked Domains of Complications, Adverse Events, and Quality Improvement in Interventional Radiology.","authors":"Warren Clements, Francesco Giurazza","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03894-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03894-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1694-1695"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142581999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval: Simple to Complex.","authors":"Adam Swersky, Kush R Desai","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03673-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03673-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Retrievable inferior vena cava filters were designed to provide mechanical prophylaxis from pulmonary embolism with the intent for retrieval once no longer indicated, and have been utilized at a high rate since their introduction. Unfortunately, retrieval rates have historically lagged behind, in part due to significant rates of failed standard retrieval techniques for filters with prolonged dwell time. Refinement in advanced retrieval techniques has now allowed (in experienced centers) for safe removal of filters previously considered irretrievable. An individualized approach is necessary for each potential advanced filter retrieval to determine appropriate course of action. This review will emphasize complex filter retrieval techniques amidst a larger discussion of inferior vena cava filters and their management.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1642-1649"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139939743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neil M Khilnani, Jimmy J Xia, Ronald S Winokur, Mark H Meissner
{"title":"Diagnosis and Management of Pelvic Venous Disorders in Women.","authors":"Neil M Khilnani, Jimmy J Xia, Ronald S Winokur, Mark H Meissner","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03782-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03782-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pelvic venous reflux and obstruction can lead to chronic pelvic pain and extra-pelvic varicosities. This paper will discuss the contemporary understanding of this pathophysiology and its clinical manifestations. It will review evidence-based clinical and imaging criteria of pelvic venous disorders, data supporting benefit from venous interventions, criticisms of the available data and highlight evidence research gaps that exist. Finally, it will argue that comparative outcomes research utilizing standardized patient selection for embolization and stenting, embolization treatment strategies that eliminate the pelvic varices (at least to start), and clinically relevant outcome measures are necessary to establish the benefit of vascular treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1650-1668"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141619316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}