Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jul 1998
Comparative StudySuprarenal vena caval filter placement: follow-up of four filter types in 22 patients.
To determine if suprarenal placement of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters is associated with renal dysfunction or other complications. ⋯ Follow-up indicates suprarenal IVC filter placement is safe, and no evidence of permanent renal dysfunction after placement was found. Filter migration was the most frequent complication, but no clinical sequelae were noted with these patients.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jul 1998
Percutaneous catheter-directed debridement of infected pancreatic necrosis: results in 20 patients.
To evaluate the usefulness of transcatheter debridement of infected pancreatic necrosis. ⋯ Percutaneous catheter-directed debridement is a safe and effective treatment and it can be used as the primary means of treatment for the hemodynamically stable patient with infected pancreatic necrosis.