Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Nov 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyConventional versus doxorubicin-eluting bead transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma.
To compare short- and long-term clinical outcomes after conventional transarterial chemoembolization and drug-eluting bead (DEB) transarterial chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ Conventional chemoembolization and DEB chemoembolization have a limited impact on liver function on short- and long-term follow-up and are associated with favorable clinical outcomes.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Oct 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialPrevention of intraprocedural puncture site bleeding during arterial port implantation by use of a suture-mediated arterial closure system: a prospective randomized trial.
To investigate a modified technique for arterial port placement that uses a suture-mediated closure system with the aim to reduce delays caused by intraprocedural oozing around the catheter. ⋯ Use of a suture-mediated closure system facilitated arterial port implantation by effective prevention of groin bleeding while allowing the use of a sheath.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Dec 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyTROPICS 1: a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of tenecteplase for restoration of function in dysfunctional central venous catheters.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the thrombolytic tenecteplase, a fibrin-specific recombinant tissue plasminogen activator, for restoring function to dysfunctional central venous catheters (CVCs). ⋯ Tenecteplase was efficacious for restoration of catheter function in these study patients with dysfunctional CVCs.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Aug 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyProspective randomized comparative evaluation of proximal valve polyurethane and distal valve silicone peripherally inserted central catheters.
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the relative durability and complications between the proximal valve polyurethane and distal valve silicone peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). ⋯ Proximal valve polyurethane PICCs were more durable than distal valve silicone PICCs, which were associated with a higher incidence of phlebitis and infection, probably related to the materials of the catheters and the designs and placements of the catheter valves.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Feb 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyShort-term infection in cuffed versus noncuffed small bore central catheters: a randomized trial.
To determine if a polyester cuff offered benefit in jugular small-bore central catheters (SBCCs). ⋯ A polyester cuff on a SBCC confers no significant benefit in short-term colonization rates. Infection in SBCCs is uncommon. Despite their small diameters, SBCCs can result in jugular thrombosis, an important consideration in any patient requiring long-term venous access.