Endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm Definition An aneurysm of the abdominal part of the aorta or a AAA/Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a local or diffuse expansion of its diameter of more than 4 cm.… Read More »Aortic aneurysm treatment
With careful patient selection and attention to detail, most IR oncologic interventions are well tolerated. It is important to be aware of the most common complications and their management to provide the best outcomes. … Read More »Complication of interventional oncology procedures
CLINICAL HISTORY: Reason: Pt with cirrhosis and bleeding gastric varix. Plan for CARTO COMPARISON: Correlation of prior imaging studies including most recent CT study PROCEDURE: 1. Ultrasound-guided access to right common femoral vein. 2. Selective… Read More »CARTO Treatment for Gastric Varices
Benign: Simple cyst: asymptomatic; thin, imperceptible homogeneous wall; unilocular; nonenhancing; not causing biliary obstruction or communicating with biliary system; anechoic on US and/or low-density fluid (< 20 HU) on CT and/or fluid signal on MRI.… Read More »Imaging Management of Hepatic Cysts
Under USG use a 7cm micropuncture needle connected to an extension tubing and 60cc syringes filled with the botox 1:1 solution with saline. I traverse all three layers of abdominal musculature at 30-45 degree angles,… Read More »Botox Injection prior to abdominal hernia repair
Diagnosing brain tumors by imaging. A differential algorithm.
What are fibroids? Uterine leiomyomas (also referred to as fibroids or myomas) are the most common pelvic neoplasm in females. Fibroids are noncancerous monoclonal tumors arising from the smooth muscle cells… Read More »Fibroids
What is a cholangiogram? A cholangiogram is a diagnostic test used to evaluate the gallbladder and bile ducts, which is the ductal system that connects the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder with the intestine. Bile refers… Read More »Cholangiogram
what is percutaneous vertebroplasty? ln vertebroplasty, the material is placed directly into the fracture site to attempt to stabilize the site. This procedure may involve no manipulation or only external reduction by extension, i.e., physical… Read More »Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation vs. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Manage fluid buildup in the comfort of your home Doctors recommend the PleurX Drainage catheter System for the following conditions: Pleural effusion – fluid buildup around your lungs, which can make breathing more difficult. Malignant… Read More »PleurX Catheter