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Transarterial chemoembolization for liver metastases of a pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm: a single-center experience
Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is performed for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PanNEN) liver metastases; however, the safety and efficacy of TACE procedures, especially for patients who have undergon...
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Open AccessImproved diagnosis of histological capsule in hepatocallular carcinoma by using nonenhancing capsule appearance in addition to enhancing capsule appearance in gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI
To assess the value of nonenhancing capsule by adding to enhancing capsule in gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI (EOB-MRI) in comparison with contrast-enhanced CT (CE-CT) for diagnosing histological capsule in hepato...
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Deep learning image reconstruction to improve accuracy of iodine quantification and image quality in dual-energy CT of the abdomen: a phantom and clinical study
To investigate the effect of deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) on the accuracy of iodine quantification and image quality of dual-energy CT (DECT) compared to that of other reconstruction algorithms in...
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Successful left hepatic trisectionectomy after portal vein embolization for colon cancer liver metastasis in a patient with right-sided ligamentum teres
Right-sided ligamentum teres (RSLT) is a rare congenital anomaly in which the fetal umbilical vein is connected to the right paramedian trunk of the portal vein. An 80-year-old woman underwent curative sigmoid...
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Successful recanalization of completely obstructed portal vein thrombosis after right hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma by aspiration thrombectomy via the ileocolic mesenteric vein and subsequent systemic anticoagulation with edoxaban
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a lethal complication of hepatectomy if not properly treated. An 81-year-old woman diagnosed with postoperative PVT after right hepatectomy and caudate lobectomy for perihilar c...
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Open AccessRight thyrocervical trunk rupture after right internal jugular vein puncture: a case report and systematic review of the literature
Thyrocervical trunk rupture is an unusual, but critical, complication associated with central venous catheter (CVC) placement. The management of this complication has not been fully determined because it is rare.
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Open AccessTranscatheter arterial embolization for hemothorax caused by spinal fracture without arterial injury: a case report and review of the literature
Spinal fractures rarely cause hemothorax, and no treatment consensus has been reached. Conservative treatment is generally selected in cases without arterial injury, but there have been some reports of uncontr...
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Major and minor complications of the pancreas after transcatheter arterial embolization using n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate for acute bleeding from pancreatic arteries
The purpose is to investigate the major and minor complications of the pancreas after transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) using n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) for bleeding from pancreatic arteries.
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Estimation of pancreatic fibrosis and prediction of postoperative pancreatic fistula using extracellular volume fraction in multiphasic contrast-enhanced CT
To investigate the diagnostic performance of the extracellular volume (ECV) fraction in multiphasic contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) for estimating histologic pancreatic fibrosis and predicting po...
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Open AccessEfficacy of superselective transcatheter arterial embolization for intractable postpartum hemorrhage due to genital tract trauma after vaginal delivery
To evaluate the efficacy of superselective transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) for intractable postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) due to genital tract trauma (GTT) after vaginal delivery.
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Radiofrequency Ablation by a 21-Gauge Internally Cooled Electrode: Ex Vivo and In Vivo Evaluation by Rat Liver
To evaluate the coagulative performance of a 21-gauge (G) internally cooled radiofrequency (RF) electrode using ex vivo and in vivo rat liver.
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Open AccessExtraluminal recanalization for postoperative biliary obstruction using transseptal needle
Postoperative biliary strictures are commonly related to accidental bile duct injuries or occur at the site of biliary anastomosis. The first-line treatment for benign biliary strictures is endoscopic therapy,...
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Mid-term Outcomes and Predictors of Transarterial Embolization for Type II Endoleak After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
To evaluate the mid-term outcomes of transarterial embolization (TAE) for type II endoleak after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) and investigate the predictors of sac enlargement after emb...
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Type II Endoleak After Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using the Endurant Stent Graft System for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Occluded Inferior Mesenteric Artery
To evaluate the incidence of type II endoleak (EL-II) and aneurysm enlargement after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) using the Endurant stent graft in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with occ...
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The utility of transarterial embolization and computed tomography for life-threatening spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage
To assess the safety and efficacy of transarterial embolization (TAE) and to evaluate the utility of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) for life-threatening spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage (S...
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Advantages of Intraprocedural Unenhanced CT During Adrenal Venous Sampling to Confirm Accurate Catheterization of the Right Adrenal Vein
To evaluate the advantages of intraprocedural CT during adrenal venous sampling (AVS) to confirm accurate catheterization of the right adrenal vein (RAV).
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Classification of uterine artery angiographic images: a predictive factor of failure in uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhage
To justify a classification system for angiographic images of uterine artery embolization (UAE) for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and identify new risk factors associated with failed embolization.
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Medical Imaging of Electroporation
Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is emerging as an important option for the minimally invasive focal ablation of tumors in the liver, pancreas, prostate, and kidney. Imaging plays a crucial role in selection...
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Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is emerging as an important option for the minimally invasive focal ablation of tumors in the liver, pancreas, prostate, and kidney. Imaging plays a crucial role in selection...
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Modified interventional obliteration for variceal hemorrhage from elevated jejunum after pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy
Ectopic variceal hemorrhage caused by sinistral portal hypertension after splenic vein ligation during a pyloric-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy is a rare entity. We report the case of a 58-year-old man with ...
