Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Mar 1998
US-guided puncture of the internal jugular vein: complications and anatomic considerations.
To examine success and complication rates for ultrasound (US)-guided cannulation of the internal jugular vein (IJV) in comparison with blind techniques and to present the variations in anatomy of the IJV. ⋯ US-guided cannulation of the IJV is superior to blind techniques, increasing the success rate and incidence of first pass cannulation and reducing the incidence of complications.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Mar 1998
Percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy of the lung: review of 612 lesions.
The results and complications of 651 pulmonary fine-needle aspiration biopsies (FNABs) were reviewed. The number of needle passes and needle size were correlated to pneumothorax and chest tube placement rates. ⋯ FNAB of the lung has excellent diagnostic rates and remains the procedure of choice for diagnosing pulmonary lesions. This large study contradicts perceptions that pneumothorax and chest tube placement rates decrease with thinner needles and fewer passes.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Mar 1998
Congenital anomalies of the inferior vena cava and left renal vein: evaluation with spiral CT.
To determine with spiral computed tomography (CT) the incidence and caval location of left renal vein (LRV) variants that may affect inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement, spermatic vein embolization, and adrenal or renal venous sampling. ⋯ Detailed knowledge of these anomalies is crucial for IVC filter placement, spermatic vein embolization, and adrenal or renal venous sampling.