Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jun 2002
Endovenous obliteration with radiofrequency-resistive heating for greater saphenous vein insufficiency: a feasibility study.
To assess the feasibility, safety, and clinical utility of ultrasound (US)- and fluoroscopy-guided endovenous saphenous vein obliteration with radiofrequency (RF)-resistive heating in the treatment of primary venous insufficiency. ⋯ Endovenous obliteration employing RF-resistive heating is a relatively safe and promising minimally invasive technique for the treatment of primary GSV insufficiency.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Apr 2002
Placement of a permanent tunneled peritoneal drainage catheter for palliation of malignant ascites: a simplified percutaneous approach.
To report a simple, minimally invasive method of palliative drainage of symptomatic malignant ascites, which allows patients to avoid repeated trips to the hospital for paracentesis. ⋯ Percutaneous placement of a permanent tunneled catheter using a modified Seldinger technique employing curved and straight coaxial needles is a safe, simple, and effective method for palliative drainage of malignant ascites that allows patients to return home quickly.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Mar 2002
Case ReportsThoracic duct injury associated with left internal jugular vein catheterization: anatomic considerations.
Ultrasound (US)-guided cannulation of the internal jugular vein (IJV) has become the preferred approach for venous access as a result of its higher success rate and lower incidence of complications. This report describes a case of thoracic duct injury during US-guided left IJV catheterization. The normal and variant anatomy of the thoracic duct in the neck is illustrated.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Mar 2002
Letter Case ReportsTransoral vertebroplasty for a fractured C2 aneurysmal bone cyst.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Feb 2002
Percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic compression fractures: quantitative prospective evaluation of long-term outcomes.
Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures may cause debilitating pain that lasts for weeks or months, and which is often neither quickly nor completely relieved by conventional conservative therapy. Previous retrospective studies have suggested significant and nearly immediate pain relief, as well as rapid and sustained functional recovery, after percutaneous polymethylmethacrylate vertebroplasty (PPV). This prospective, quantitative study with long-term follow-up was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PPV as a new treatment for patients with osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures of the lumbar and thoracic spine. ⋯ PPV is a safe and efficacious procedure for the relief of pain and disability after osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. Patient satisfaction is high and persists when compared to preprocedural expectations; durable pain relief is provided.