Comprehensive classifications for the endovascular recanalization of vertebral artery stump syndrome
May 2023
and purpose: To share our single-center vertebral artery stump syndrome (VASS) treatment experience and assess the role of comprehensive classification based on anatomic development, proximal conditions,...
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Expert consensus on the clinical application of totally implantable venous access devices in the upper arm (2022 Edition)
May 2023
With the widespread adoption of ultrasound guidance, Seldinger puncture techniques, and intracardiac electrical positioning technology for the placement of peripherally inserted central catheters in...
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Optimal interventional treatment for liver cancer: HAIC, TACE or iTACE?
May 2023
Primary liver cancer is a common and lethal malignancy in China. Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is globally recognized as the preferred treatment modality for the non-surgical resection...
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Multimodal MRI diagnosis and transvenous embolization of a basicranial emissary vein dural arteriovenous fistula: A case report
February 2023
A dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) is an abnormal linkage connecting the arterial and venous systems within the intracranial dura mater. A basicranial emissary vein DAVF drains into the cavernous...
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Irreversible electroporation of the pancreas – A decade on
February 2023
Irreversible electroporation (IRE) employs the use of an electric field to cause irreversible permeability of the cell membrane, inducing apoptosis. The use of IRE for locally advanced pancreatic cancer...
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Management of traumatic peripheral artery pseudoaneurysm: A 10-year experience at a single center
February 2023
This study aimed to report our 10-year experience with the management of iatrogenic (penetrating trauma) and traumatic (blunt or penetrating trauma) peripheral artery pseudoaneurysms, based on data...
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Exploration of risk factors for hemoglobinuria and acute kidney injury following iliofemoral venous mechanical thrombectomy
February 2023
To evaluate the risk factors for hemoglobinuria and acute kidney injury (AKI) after percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (MT) with or without catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) for iliofemoral deep...
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Predictors of liver failure after transarterial chemoembolization in patients with spontaneously ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma: A retrospective study
February 2023
Spontaneously ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (rHCC) is a life-threatening condition. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a widely accepted treatment; however, it can lead to serious complications,...
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Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration for treatment of congenital intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunt: A case report
February 2023
Congenital intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunt (CPSVS), a rare vascular malformation, has been described in both children and adults and can lead to severe neurophysiological complications. However,...
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The rat eustachian tube: Anatomical, histological, and radiological features
February 2023
This study investigated the anatomical and histological characteristics of the rat Eustachian tube (E-tube) and the feasibility of Eustachian tubography in a rat model....
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Expert consensus on emergency procedures for portal hypertension bleeding (2022)
February 2023
Expert consensus proposes an emergency treatment protocol for portal hypertension bleeding. Herein, the emergency treatment procedures, which include first aid, medical, interventional, and surgical...
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Efficacy of patient-controlled hydromorphone analgesia in those undergoing uterine fibroid artery embolization via the right radial artery
February 2023
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with hydromorphone as perioperative analgesia during uterine artery embolization (UAE) via the right radial artery....
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Percutaneous closure of gastrorenal shunt as adjunctive therapy for esophageal carcinoma
February 2023
The embolization of gastric varices is an established technique for acute bleeding in patients with portal hypertension. Here, we report an attempt to embolize a gastrorenal shunt to facilitate esophagectomy...
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Percutaneous transcatheter super-selective renal arterial embolization with N-butyl cyanoacrylate for iatrogenic renal hemorrhage
November 2022
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous transcatheter super-selective renal arterial embolization (SRAE) with N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) for iatrogenic renal hemorrhage....
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Valvuloplasty of fetal pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and hypoplastic right heart: Mid-term follow-up results
November 2022
This study aimed to analyze and evaluate the results of mid-term follow-up after fetal pulmonary valvuloplasty (FPV) in fetuses with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PA/IVS)....
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Thermal ablation for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: Some clarity amid controversies
November 2022
The increasing incidence of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) has become a global challenge. Because of its indolent nature, active surveillance (AS) has been proposed as a treatment option in...
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Primary balloon angioplasty for chronic occlusion of intracranial internal carotid artery: A case report
November 2022
Chronic occlusion of large intracranial arteries is the main cause of ischemic stroke in China. Patients with symptomatic intracranial artery occlusion and hemodynamic impairment are at high risk of...
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Dynamic changes in liver function after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in patients with cirrhosis
November 2022
To evaluate the dynamic changes in liver function after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation in patients with cirrhosis and to explore its association with clinical outcome...
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Portal vein embolization in the treatment of portal vein bleeding after percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage: A case report and literature review
November 2022
Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is an effective treatment for benign and malignant obstructive jaundice. Major bleeding complications occur in approximately 2–3% of patients after...
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Impact and the delivery of loco-regional treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma during the COVID-19 pandemic
November 2022
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most lethal tumour, with therapies broadly divided into curative and palliative intent. Unfortunately, the majority of HCCs were found to be unresectable...
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Evaluation of using a double helical, closed-cell stent-retriever (Skyflow) for thrombectomy procedures in acute arterial occlusion: A preclinical study and a clinical trial
November 2022
Stent retriever thrombectomy is the standard therapeutic approach for ischemic stroke with acute large-vessel occlusion. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of a new thrombectomy device (Skyflow)...
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A cross-sectional study on coronary artery disease diagnosis in patients with peripheral artery disease
November 2022
Compared with healthy individuals, patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) generally have a very high risk of subclinical Coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular events. To determine...
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Overview of multimodal MRI of intracranial Dural arteriovenous fistulas
November 2022
Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) include a wide range of pathological conditions that are associated with intracranial vessel abnormalities. While some types of DAVFs present with typical neuroimaging...
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Microwave ablation of colorectal liver metastases adjacent to the cardiophrenic angle: Parallel versus non-parallel placement of the antenna relative to the diaphragm
August 2022
Microwave ablation (MWA) is difficult to perform in colorectal liver metastases (CRLMs) adjacent to the cardiophrenic angle. Therefore, a modified approach involving antenna array placement parallel...
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