Fabiane Barbosa, Chiara Becchetti, Aldo Airoldi, Francisco Cesar Carnevale, Antonio Rampoldi, Marco Solcia
{"title":"Reply to \"Prioritize Portal Vein Recanalization Without Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Non-cirrhotic Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction\".","authors":"Fabiane Barbosa, Chiara Becchetti, Aldo Airoldi, Francisco Cesar Carnevale, Antonio Rampoldi, Marco Solcia","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-04073-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-025-04073-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"1070-1071"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144233300","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}
James T Anibal, Hannah B Huth, Tom Boeken, Dania Daye, Judy Gichoya, Fernando Gómez Muñoz, Julius Chapiro, Bradford J Wood, Daniel Y Sze, Klaus Hausegger
{"title":"Interventional Radiology Reporting Standards and Checklist for Artificial Intelligence Research Evaluation (iCARE).","authors":"James T Anibal, Hannah B Huth, Tom Boeken, Dania Daye, Judy Gichoya, Fernando Gómez Muñoz, Julius Chapiro, Bradford J Wood, Daniel Y Sze, Klaus Hausegger","doi":"10.1007/s00270-024-03956-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00270-024-03956-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent within interventional radiology (IR) research and clinical practice, steps must be taken to ensure the robustness of novel technological systems presented in peer-reviewed journals. This report introduces comprehensive standards and an evaluation checklist (iCARE) that covers the application of modern AI methods in IR-specific contexts. The iCARE checklist encompasses the full \"code-to-clinic\" pipeline of AI development, including dataset curation, pre-training, task-specific training, explainability, privacy protection, bias mitigation, reproducibility, and model deployment. The iCARE checklist aims to support the development of safe, generalizable technologies for enhancing IR workflows, the delivery of care, and patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144483231","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":"Proposed Standards for the Use of CO<sub>2</sub> in Dialysis Access Interventions.","authors":"Richard Tippett, Robert Morgan","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-04099-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-04099-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144483232","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}
Kin Fen Kevin Fung, Philippe Barthelemy, Fabien Moinard-Butot, Mathilde Airoldi, Roberto Luigi Cazzato, Afshin Gangi
{"title":"Beyond the Scalpel: the Role of Image-Guided Thermal Ablation in Management of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma in the Era of Immunotherapy.","authors":"Kin Fen Kevin Fung, Philippe Barthelemy, Fabien Moinard-Butot, Mathilde Airoldi, Roberto Luigi Cazzato, Afshin Gangi","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-04101-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-04101-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer and accounts for approximately 90% of all renal malignancies. About 30% of patients have metastatic disease at their initial presentation. Historically, these patients have very poor prognosis with a median survival of 12 months. The recent introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI)-based immunotherapy, which disrupts cancer-induced immune tolerance and promotes immune-mediated cancer cell killing, has significantly improved patient outcome. While ICI-based therapy represents the standard of care for metastatic RCC, there are significant treatment-related adverse effects. This review article will examine how image-guided ablation, as an adjunct to immunotherapy, can improve survival and quality of life in patients with metastatic RCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144483228","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}
Çağrı Erdim, Mehmet Hamza Türkcanoğlu, Rabia Deniz, Hamit Özgül, Zöhre Okur, Tevfik Güzelbey, Mustafa Fatih Arslan, Özgür Kılıçkesmez
{"title":"Erector Spinae Plane Block for Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage: A Comparative Analysis.","authors":"Çağrı Erdim, Mehmet Hamza Türkcanoğlu, Rabia Deniz, Hamit Özgül, Zöhre Okur, Tevfik Güzelbey, Mustafa Fatih Arslan, Özgür Kılıçkesmez","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-04108-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-04108-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is associated with significant procedural pain, typically managed with opioid-based sedation, which carries risks such as respiratory depression, nausea, and hemodynamic instability. The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has emerged as an opioid-sparing alternative for perioperative pain management. This study aimed to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of ESPB compared to procedural analgesia with fentanyl (PAF) in PTBD patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients who underwent PTBD with ESPB or PAF were assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at five time points: pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and 1, 6, and 12 h post-procedure. Opioid consumption and procedure-related complications were also recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>101 patients who underwent PTBD with either pre-procedural ESPB (n = 41) or PAF (n = 60) were included. The ESPB group demonstrated significantly lower median pain scores at 1 h (3 vs. 6, p < 0.001), 6 h (2 vs. 4, p < 0.001), and 12 h (1 vs. 2, p < 0.001) post-procedure compared to the PAF group. Although intra-procedural pain scores were comparable between the two groups, patients in the ESPB group experienced a more rapid decline in post-procedural pain, returning to near-baseline levels at 1 h, whereas pain in the PAF group remained elevated (p < 0.001). No patients in the ESPB group required additional opioid analgesia post-procedure, whereas tramadol was administered in the PAF group as needed for breakthrough pain (NRS ≥ 6).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>ESPB provides effective analgesia for PTBD, minimizing opioid use while enhancing patient comfort and procedural success.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144483229","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":"Feasibility of Inner Side Branches with Large Diamond-Shaped Outlet for Redo Fenestrated/Branched Aortic Repair (F/BEVAR) After Failed FEVAR.","authors":"Mathieu Lacquet, Geert Maleux, Hozan Mufty","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-04105-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-04105-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144483230","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":"Balancing Professional Commitments and Personal Life for Women in Interventional Radiology.","authors":"Georgia Tsoumakidou","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-04103-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-04103-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Interventional Radiology (IR) is a captivating yet demanding specialty, characterized by its technical complexity, time-sensitive procedures, and intensive work environment. Women in IR face additional challenges, including underrepresentation, implicit bias, limited mentorship and the struggle to balance professional and personal responsibilities. The long, unpredictable working hours, the on call duties and the physical demands of the specialty further complicate work-life integration. This article explores key strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive environment, promoting sustainable careers and advancing gender equality in the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144483227","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}
Setayesh Sotoudehnia, Ben Y C Leung, Scott M Thompson, Daniel A Adamo, Lance A Mynderse, David A Woodrum
{"title":"Saline Displacement of Rectal Wall for Improved Margin During MRI-Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA).","authors":"Setayesh Sotoudehnia, Ben Y C Leung, Scott M Thompson, Daniel A Adamo, Lance A Mynderse, David A Woodrum","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-04102-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-04102-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) is an effective treatment for prostate cancer, but proximity to the rectum presents a challenge for ablation margin. We report the first case using saline infusion to displace the rectal wall during TULSA, allowing for improved treatment margins while minimizing rectal risk. A 67-year-old male with a Gleason score 3 + 4 = 7 lesion underwent right hemiablation with saline infusion achieving 5.3 mm displacement. Post-procedure imaging showed no rectal injury, and follow-up revealed no complications or recurrence. This novel technique demonstrates the safety and feasibility of saline displacement to enhance ablation coverage, offering a promising solution for treating lesions near the rectum.</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144483233","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}
A L van der Velden, C A M Verhagen, F Gholamiankhah, H Rahmani, R M van Dam, J J van Duijn-de Vreugd, S R Simon, P Hendriks, G C M van Erp, R R M M Knapen, L Volmer, K Overduin, J P B M Braak, R Bale, G Laimer, R Lanocita, M R Meijerink, Y Kampfer, A Denys, P Littler, B Sternberg, H Kobeiter, M L J Smits, M J L van Strijen, K J Pieterman, A Broersen, J Dijkstra, R Brecheisen, M C Burgmans, C van der Leij
{"title":"Prospective Registry Study on Thermal Liver Ablation of Primary and Secondary Liver Tumours Named the A-IMAGIO Study.","authors":"A L van der Velden, C A M Verhagen, F Gholamiankhah, H Rahmani, R M van Dam, J J van Duijn-de Vreugd, S R Simon, P Hendriks, G C M van Erp, R R M M Knapen, L Volmer, K Overduin, J P B M Braak, R Bale, G Laimer, R Lanocita, M R Meijerink, Y Kampfer, A Denys, P Littler, B Sternberg, H Kobeiter, M L J Smits, M J L van Strijen, K J Pieterman, A Broersen, J Dijkstra, R Brecheisen, M C Burgmans, C van der Leij","doi":"10.1007/s00270-025-04093-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-025-04093-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The long-term objective of the Ablation-IMaging and Advanced Guidance for workflow optimization in Interventional Oncology (A-IMAGIO) project is to develop a standardized, accessible, low-complex, high-precision, end-to-end solution for treatment planning, needle guidance, and treatment evaluation for thermal liver ablation.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This is a prospective, international, multicentre, observational registry study. Patients will be included with age ≥ 18 years, diagnosed with primary or secondary liver tumours, and undergoing thermal liver ablation. A detailed dataset of medical history, baseline clinical and imaging parameters, tumour characteristics, ablation technique/parameters, treatment outcomes, periprocedural images, and adverse events, will be collected for all participants. This data will be used to develop AI algorithms for prognostic modelling and quantitative imaging analysis. Additionally, costs associated with thermal liver ablation clinical pathway will be evaluated.</p><p><strong>Expected gain of knowledge: </strong>The results of this registry study are expected to provide profound insight in current variability among centres in performing thermal liver ablation, and identify best practices in order to eventually facilitate standardization and universally excellent clinical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>National Institute of Health Clinical trial database (NCT06179602) https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06179602 .</p>","PeriodicalId":9591,"journal":{"name":"CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473999","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}