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Endovascular Embolisation Techniques
Endovascular embolisation is commonly performed across most hospitals which usually requires interventional radiological expertise backed by adequate facilities and a fully trained interventional radiology tea...
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Open AccessBalloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration of colonic varices: a case report
Ectopic varices are uncommon and typically due to underlying liver cirrhosis. They can be located in the duodenum, small intestines, colon or rectum, and may result in massive haemorrhage. While established gu...
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Imaging of the Aorta
Acute aortic pathologies often present with similar clinical symptoms, and thereby instigation of the appropriate management algorithm is heavily reliant on radiological findings. With the advent of multidetec...
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Open AccessTrends and implications of 24/7 interventional radiology in a newly opened acute hospital
We aim to evaluate the frequency of use and changing practices for all out-of-hours interventional radiology (IR) procedures performed in a new hospital.
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Open AccessAre complication rates lower with 4-Fr versus 6-Fr transfemoral arterial access – prospective audit at a single interventional radiology centre
Femoral arterial access constitutes the first step in a significant proportion of interventional endovascular procedures. Whilst existing reports describe sheath size as an independent risk factor for bleeding...
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Open AccessIgE Trimers Drive SPE-7 Cytokinergic Activity
Degranulation of mast cells and basophils, with release of agents of the allergic response, ensues when multivalent antigens bind to and cross-link the cells’ receptor-bound IgE antibodies. A widely used comme...
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The “gallbladder pearl necklace” sign
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Endovascular Management of True Renal Arterial Aneurysms: Results from a Single Centre
To report a single centre’s experience of the endovascular treatment of renal arterial aneurysms, including techniques and outcomes.
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Type 2 Endoleaks Post-EVAR: Current Evidence for Rupture Risk, Intervention and Outcomes of Treatment
Type 2 endoleaks (EL2) are the most commonly encountered endoleaks following EVAR. Despite two decades of experience, there remains considerable variation in the management of EL2 with controversies ranging fr...
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Dissection of Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) During Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) via a Replaced Right Hepatic Artery
This case describes dissection of the origin of the SMA during cannulation for transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) procedure. Techniques to overcome this situation and restore flow are discussed as well as ...
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Detachment of a Balloon-Expandable Stent from the Balloon and the Wire
This case illustrates how a detached stent can be safely fixed and deployed in a suitable vessel. Other methods for stent retrieval are also reviewed.
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Migrated Stent Graft During TIPS Revision
This case demonstrates how to capture and redeploy a migrated stent graft. Principles of safe repositioning are discussed.
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Management of a Type 1B Endoleak Following EVAR
This case reviews the management of a distal type 1 endoleak following EVAR by embolization of the internal iliac artery. Displacement of a coil during the procedure is also discussed.
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Branch Endograft Disconnection and Impending Type 3 Endoleak Post-EVAR
This case illustrates the importance of follow-up imaging post-EVAR to detect modular disconnection and describes the management in one such case.
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Embolization Coil Trapped in the Side Hole of a Catheter
This case illustrates the basic technique of retrieval of a displaced embolization coil. Catheter selection to avoid such a complication is discussed.
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Acute Renal Artery Occlusion and Trapped Renal Artery Catheter During Infrarenal AAA Stent Grafting
This case reviews the management of an occluded renal artery by the fabric of an aortic stent graft during an EVAR procedure.
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Injury to Bowel Following Transplant Nephrostomy Insertion
This case illustrates the management of bowel perforation during transplant nephrostomy insertion. Tips for reducing the risk of this occurring are discussed.
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Migrated Superior Vena Cava Stent Repositioned Using a Balloon and Loop Snare Combination
This case describes the snaring and repositioning of a migrated SVC stent. Various other techniques for managing this complication are also discussed.
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Pyrexia After Tumor Embolization: Infection Versus Post-embolization Syndrome
This case describes the development and treatment of an abscess following embolization of a neuroendrocrine tumor metastasis within the liver. The features of abscess formation and post-embolization syndrome a...
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Central Venous Catheter Inserted into the Mediastinum
This case discusses the management of a misplaced central venous line including the diagnostic difficulties this may present in determining the exact location of a line which is not in its intended location.
