{"title":"Correction to: Performance of an Anti-Phase Technology-Powered Microwave Ablation System on Ex Vivo Liver, Lung and Kidney: Analysis of Temperature Trend, Ablation Size and Sphericity.","authors":"Pouya Namakshenas, Tommaso Arcaini, Benedetta Cesare, Alessandro Dorato, Elena Durante, Milena Ricci, Domiziana Santucci, Paola Saccomandi, Eliodoro Faiella","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-03970-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-03970-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143051610","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":"Revisiting Triple Therapy for HCC: Progress in Survival Outcomes in Patients with Hepatic Vein and/or IVC Tumor Thrombus.","authors":"Elif Can","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-03967-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-03967-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143051664","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}
Valentin Gineys, Rémi Grange, Nicolas Stacoffe, Sylvain Bertholon, Hassan Al Khoury Salem, Elie Haddad, Claire Boutet, Sylvain Grange
{"title":"Minimally Invasive Treatment of Aneurysmal Bone Cysts with Gelified Ethanol (DiscoGel®): Evaluation of Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy.","authors":"Valentin Gineys, Rémi Grange, Nicolas Stacoffe, Sylvain Bertholon, Hassan Al Khoury Salem, Elie Haddad, Claire Boutet, Sylvain Grange","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-03963-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-03963-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Aneurysmal bone cysts are locally aggressive bone lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate safety and effectiveness of radio-opaque gelified ethanol sclerotherapy in treating primary aneurysmal bone cyst.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this single-center, retrospective study (January 1st, 2012, to June 30th, 2024), 32 patients with primary aneurysmal bone cysts were treated with percutaneous sclerotherapy using radio-opaque gelified ethanol at various skeletal sites. Of these, 27 patients were included in the analysis, 5 patients were excluded due to follow-up of less than 12 months. The primary outcome measure was the safety of the procedures. Secondary outcomes measures included clinical success, defined as the absence of post-sclerotherapy fractures or the need for surgical revision, and radiological success, determined by the conversion of an active or aggressive aneurysmal bone cyst to inactive, according to Campanacci's classification.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No major complications related to the procedure were observed. One minor complication (3.7%) was reported: One local collection resolved with antibiotic therapy. The remaining patients showed favorable clinical and radiological outcomes. No fractures were recorded after sclerotherapy. Surgical revision for progressive recurrence was necessary in 2 cases (7.4%). Aneurysmal bone cyst becoming inactive in 21 of 27 (77.8%) patients after 12 months, 13 of 14 (92.8%) patients after 24 months, and 7 of 7 (100%) and 5 of 5 (100%) patients after more than 36 and 48 months, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Radio-opaque gelified ethanol sclerotherapy offers a safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment for primary aneurysmal bone cyst. It may be considered a first-line approach, similar to other sclerotherapy methods, potentially avoiding the need for invasive surgery as an initial treatment option.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143051660","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}
David-Dimitris Chlorogiannis, Marilena Georgiades, Dimitris K Filippiadis, Carolina Lugo
{"title":"Improved Biopsy Outcomes with Intra-Arterial, Transcatheter Injection of Agitated Air-Saline During TACE: A Case-Control Study.","authors":"David-Dimitris Chlorogiannis, Marilena Georgiades, Dimitris K Filippiadis, Carolina Lugo","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-03964-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-03964-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143051655","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}
F M Gómez, J J Martínez, M Lloret-Larrea, R García-Marcos, L Martí-Bonmatí
{"title":"Pain Management in Pediatrics: What the IR has to Offer.","authors":"F M Gómez, J J Martínez, M Lloret-Larrea, R García-Marcos, L Martí-Bonmatí","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03918-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-024-03918-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pediatric pain management presents unique challenges due to the intrinsic characteristics of children such as their developmental stages, communication barriers, and varying pain perceptions. Life-limiting conditions affecting children are a growing medical concern, requiring a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to improve quality of life or ensure a dignified end of life. Interventional radiology (IR) plays a critical role in this strategy, similar to its role in adult care. Not only life-limiting conditions pose a challenge in pediatric chronic pain management, but also other benign chronic diseases (e.g., cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, neurodegenerative disorders, metabolic disorders). This review focuses on specific IR strategies for pediatric pain management, including ablation, embolization/chemoembolization, and nerve blocks. It emphasizes the importance of tailored approaches for pediatric patients, considering genetic disorders and oncological diseases, which may require a diverse range of IR treatments. The aim is to provide a summary of these interventional techniques and highlight the unique considerations necessary for effective pediatric pain management.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143000583","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}
Muhammad Mohid Tahir, Aamir Ali, Imad Nasser, Diana C Dinh, Andreea M Catana, Andrea Bullock, Michael P Curry, Devin Eckhoff, Jeffrey L Weinstein, Muneeb Ahmed, Ammar Sarwar
{"title":"Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Vascular Invasion Treated with Resin Yttrium-90 Transarterial Radioembolization Using Single Compartment Dosimetry.","authors":"Muhammad Mohid Tahir, Aamir Ali, Imad Nasser, Diana C Dinh, Andreea M Catana, Andrea Bullock, Michael P Curry, Devin Eckhoff, Jeffrey L Weinstein, Muneeb Ahmed, Ammar Sarwar","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03933-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-024-03933-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To report outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with lobar and segmental vascular invasion treated with resin Yttrium-90 transarterial radioembolization (Y90-TARE) with single-compartment MIRD (Medical Internal Radiation Dose) model.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This was a retrospective IRB approved study of patients with a diagnosis of HCC with vascular invasion undergoing resin Y90-TARE from 2014 to 2022 (n = 61). Patients with Body Surface Area dosimetry (n = 20), main portal vein invasion (n = 6) and patients with an ECOG of > 2 were excluded (n = 1) with a final cohort of 34 patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Study population consisted of 34 patients, median age 62 years [60-71], tumor size 4.2 (2.8-7.4) cm, and 82% male. The median prescribed dose was 170 (126-200) Gy. The objective response rate at 6 months was 67% and disease control rate was 72%. The median survival was 18 months, median progression-free survival was 9.8 months. The 1- and 3-year survival rates were 76% and 57% in patients prescribed > 180 Gy, compared to 29% and 15% in patients with < 180 Gy (p = 0.01). Five of 15 Childs-Pugh A, ECOG < 1 patients (33%) were downstaged to resection, with complete pathologic necrosis in 40%, and 1 and 3-year survival rates of 100%. Grade-3 adverse events were seen in only 5/34 (15%), with no grade-4 or 5 adverse events.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Resin Y90-TARE using single compartment MIRD model for HCC with segmental and lobar vascular invasion can result in downstaging to resection in 33% of patients and higher prescribed doses (> 180 Gy) result in improved survival.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142982768","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":"Comparative Analysis of Systemic Immune Responses and Metastatic Risks in Tumor Ablation: An Animal Study of Radiofrequency Ablation and Irreversible Electroporation with Immune Modulation.","authors":"Taiki Hirata, Katsutoshi Sugimoto, Ryoko Soya, Yoshinari Kikuchi, Yuki Kodama, Mayumi Ogawa, Koji Nagaoka, Kentaro Sakamaki, Takao Itoi, Kazuhiro Kakimi","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03938-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-024-03938-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to compare systemic immune responses and metastatic effects induced by radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and irreversible electroporation (IRE) in murine tumor models. We assessed cytokine production, growth of treated and untreated metastatic tumors, and synergy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Hep55.1c murine hepatoma cells were implanted in C57BL/6N mice to establish primary tumors. In Experiment 1 (n = 50), RFA or IRE was applied to primary tumors, followed by CD8<sup>+</sup> T cell depletion in some groups to assess anti-tumor immune responses. Experiment 2 (n = 45) tested RFA and IRE combined with anti-PD-1 therapy for enhanced abscopal effects. In Experiment 3 (n = 28), anti-IL-6 antibody was administered in IRE-treated mice to examine IL-6's role in secondary tumor growth. Tumor volumes and cytokine/chemokine levels were monitored.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both techniques induced significant CD8<sup>+</sup> T cell-mediated anti-tumor responses, with abscopal effects observed in untreated secondary tumors. CD8<sup>+</sup> T cell depletion abolished these effects, confirming their role in systemic tumor control. Anti-PD-1 therapy combination further suppressed secondary tumor growth. However, IRE uniquely elevated IL-6 and other inflammatory cytokines, unexpectedly accelerating secondary tumor growth. Administration of an anti-IL-6 antibody mitigated this effect, reducing secondary tumor progression.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of this animal study indicate that both techniques promote systemic anti-tumor immunity, though IRE uniquely induces an inflammatory response that risks exacerbating micro-metastases through IL-6. Combining IRE with IL-6 blockade may offer a promising strategy for nonthermal tumor ablation therapies. Further studies are warranted to refine ablation-immune therapy combinations for optimal therapeutic outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142945274","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}
Louise Giansante, Ed McDonagh, Jodie Basso, Arafat Haris, Sajjan Kc, Samuel J Withey, Joshua Shur, Nicos Fotiadis, S Nahum Goldberg, Edward W Johnston
{"title":"Bolus-Tracked Biphasic Contrast-Enhanced CT Imaging Following Microwave Liver Ablation Improves Ablation Zone Conspicuity and Semi-automatic Segmentation Quality.","authors":"Louise Giansante, Ed McDonagh, Jodie Basso, Arafat Haris, Sajjan Kc, Samuel J Withey, Joshua Shur, Nicos Fotiadis, S Nahum Goldberg, Edward W Johnston","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03948-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-024-03948-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) may be performed immediately following microwave liver ablation for assessment of ablative margins. However, practices and protocols vary among institutions. Here, we compare a standardized bolus-tracked biphasic CECT protocol and compare this with a single venous phase fixed delay protocol for ablation zone (AZ) assessment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An institutional review board approved study performed at a specialist cancer centre. A prospective cohort of patients undergoing bolus-tracked biphasic imaging was compared with a retrospective cohort of patients who underwent fixed delay venous phase imaging. AZ conspicuity and segmentation quality were semi-quantitatively scored using Five-point Likert scales. Time between ablation and image acquisition was recorded for each AZ and was correlated to AZ conspicuity and segmentation quality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty patients, median age 59 years (IQR 48-66 years), 24 men, underwent microwave ablation of 68 liver tumours. AZ conspicuity was higher in the bolus-tracked (n = 33) vs. fixed delay (n = 35) cohorts, 4.5 vs. 2.5, P < 0.0001. Commensurate segmentation quality was also higher, 5.0 vs. 3.0 respectively, P < 0.0001. Ordinal regression showed that image quality scores declined by 3-4% for each minute that passes after ablation, particularly for arterial phase images, where regression coefficients were - 0.04, P = 0.007, and -0.03, P = 0.012 for conspicuity and segmentation quality, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Bolus-tracked biphasic contrast-enhanced CT protocols improve both conspicuity and semi-automatic segmentation quality of microwave liver ablation zones, particularly if imaged soon after ablation.</p><p><strong>Evidence-based medicine: </strong>Level 2b; exploratory prospective cohort study.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142945272","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":"Intra-Arterial Stem Cell Injection for Treating Various Diseases: A New Frontier in Interventional Radiology.","authors":"Maedeh Rouzbahani, Hossein Ghanaati","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03947-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-024-03947-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article provides radiologists with insights into stem cells' functions, sources, and potentially successful clinical treatments via intravascular injection in organs such as the liver, kidney, pancreas, musculoskeletal system, and for ischemic conditions affecting the brain, heart and limbs. Understanding stem cells' significance in interventional radiology and its limitations enables tailored interventions for diverse conditions, ensuring efficient medical care and optimal treatment selection.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142945294","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}