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View article: Metastatic Meningioma: Neuroradiologic and Molecular Imaging Perspectives
Metastatic Meningioma: Neuroradiologic and Molecular Imaging Perspectives Open
Metastatic meningioma exhibits diverse dissemination patterns across organ systems (lungs, bone, liver, soft tissue, etc), with molecular imaging—particularly gallium 68 DOTA Tyr3-octreotide PET/CT—playing a pivotal role in detection, char…
View article: Combination Prostatic Artery Embolization Prior to Water-Jet Ablation (Aquablation) for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: A Propensity Score Analysis
Combination Prostatic Artery Embolization Prior to Water-Jet Ablation (Aquablation) for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: A Propensity Score Analysis Open
Objectives: To compare post-operative bleeding measures in patients who underwent prostatic artery embolization (PAE) prior to water-jet ablation (aquablation) vs. water-jet ablation alone. Methods: A retrospective review identified 145 pa…
View article: The Vecta 46 intermediate catheter for mechanical thrombectomy of distal medium vessel occlusions: A single-center experience
The Vecta 46 intermediate catheter for mechanical thrombectomy of distal medium vessel occlusions: A single-center experience Open
Introduction With emerging evidence supporting the clinical efficacy and safety of mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for distal medium vessel occlusions (DMVOs), MT devices specifically designed to navigate through smaller caliber and more deli…
View article: Global geoepidemiology of gastrointestinal surgery rates in Crohn’s disease
Global geoepidemiology of gastrointestinal surgery rates in Crohn’s disease Open
BACKGROUND Data regarding the worldwide gastrointestinal surgery rates in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) remains limited. AIM To systematically review the global variation in the rates of surgery in CD. METHODS A comprehensive search a…
View article: Safety and efficacy of dynamic catheter-directed cerebral digital subtraction angiography for diagnosis of bowhunter syndrome spectrum disorders: A systematic review of the literature
Safety and efficacy of dynamic catheter-directed cerebral digital subtraction angiography for diagnosis of bowhunter syndrome spectrum disorders: A systematic review of the literature Open
Introduction Dynamic catheter-directed cerebral digital subtraction angiography (dcDSA) is the gold standard for diagnosing dynamic vascular occlusion syndromes such as bowhunter syndrome (BHS). Nonetheless, concerns about its safety exist…
View article: Erdheim-Chester Disease Occult on Radiographs and CT but Visible on MRI and PET
Erdheim-Chester Disease Occult on Radiographs and CT but Visible on MRI and PET Open
BACKGROUND Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare neoplasm of histiocytes that is characterized by prominent involvement of the long bones. Approximately 1500 cases have been reported since the disease was first described in 1930. The ima…
View article: Defining a radiomics feature selection method for predicting response to transarterial chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma patients
Defining a radiomics feature selection method for predicting response to transarterial chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma patients Open
Aim: To assess the utility of different radiomics feature selection methods in predicting transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) response in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. Materials and methods: This study employed a dataset of 1…
View article: Fighter Pilot Syndrome: A Bow Hunter Syndrome Variant Identified With Dynamic Cerebral Angiography
Fighter Pilot Syndrome: A Bow Hunter Syndrome Variant Identified With Dynamic Cerebral Angiography Open
Background Dynamic compression of extracranial arteries in the cervicocerebral circulation is a rare phenomenon of ischemic stroke. Methods Retrospective chart review. Results Here, we present a young fighter pilot who presented with recur…
View article: Direct superficial temporal artery access for middle meningeal artery embolization
Direct superficial temporal artery access for middle meningeal artery embolization Open
Middle meningeal artery embolization has become an important option in the management of subdural hemorrhages with multiple prospective studies demonstrating efficacy and randomized controlled trial data on the way. Access to the middle me…
View article: Automated Machine Learning with Radiomics for Predicting Chronicity of Pulmonary Nodules in Patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Automated Machine Learning with Radiomics for Predicting Chronicity of Pulmonary Nodules in Patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Infection Open
View article: Initial clinical experience with the Bendit steerable articulating tip microcatheter for intracranial access and intervention
Initial clinical experience with the Bendit steerable articulating tip microcatheter for intracranial access and intervention Open
Background The increasing complexity and sophistication of neurovascular implants and other therapeutic devices depend on access and delivery systems. Advancements in access technologies are required to improve minimally invasive endovascu…
View article: Real-world prevalence of endoscopic findings in patients with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms: a cross-sectional study
Real-world prevalence of endoscopic findings in patients with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms: a cross-sectional study Open
Background and study aims Data regarding endoscopic findings and symptom correlation in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms are largely limited to single-center experiences. We performed a nationwide study to exam…
View article: Acute Pericarditis Due to SARS-COV-2 in a Kidney Transplant Recipient
Acute Pericarditis Due to SARS-COV-2 in a Kidney Transplant Recipient Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is highly contagious and typically presents with respiratory complications. Non-respiratory etiology has been increasingly identified in the literature, including cardiac manifes…
View article: Identification of optimal therapeutic window for steroid use in severe alcohol-associated hepatitis: A worldwide study
Identification of optimal therapeutic window for steroid use in severe alcohol-associated hepatitis: A worldwide study Open
View article: Etiological Analysis of Reactive Gastropathy in an Urban Population
Etiological Analysis of Reactive Gastropathy in an Urban Population Open
Background: Reactive gastropathy (RG) is an adaptive response to assaults of the gastric mucosa. Demographic information regarding RG as well as the coincidence of RG and gastrointestinal cancer are poorly characterized entit…
View article: Hidden dangers and updated labels on gastric balloons
Hidden dangers and updated labels on gastric balloons Open
In recent years, intragastric balloons (IGBs) have emerged as an efficacious, nonsurgical modality to treat obesity. We present a case in which an IGB caused a gastric ulcer, only unearthed after the novel technique of deflation and early …
View article: Homomorphic Adenocarcinoma Metastases to the Liver: A Report of 2 Cases
Homomorphic Adenocarcinoma Metastases to the Liver: A Report of 2 Cases Open
BACKGROUND Distinguishing between primary and metastatic malignancy can be challenging despite advances in diagnostic imaging, tissue sampling techniques, and immunohistochemistry. CASE REPORT Herein, we describe 2 cases of obscure liver l…
View article: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in inflammatory bowel disease: The role of chronic inflammation
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in inflammatory bowel disease: The role of chronic inflammation Open
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes systemic vascular inflammation. The increased risk of venous as well as arterial thromboembolic phenomena in IBD is well established. More recently, a relationship between IBD and atherosclerotic car…
View article: Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis Identified on Screening Colonoscopy With Associated Pneumoperitoneum
Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis Identified on Screening Colonoscopy With Associated Pneumoperitoneum Open
View article: Role of Hospital Teaching Status on Outcomes of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Nationwide Analysis
Role of Hospital Teaching Status on Outcomes of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Nationwide Analysis Open
View article: Ever-increasing diversity of drug-induced pancreatitis
Ever-increasing diversity of drug-induced pancreatitis Open
With over 100000 hospital admissions per annum, acute pancreatitis remains the leading gastrointestinal cause of hospitalization in the United States and has far-reaching impact well beyond. It has become increasingly recognized that drug-…
View article: Tu1147 THE UTILITY OF WATER-BASED TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING SERRATED LESION DETECTION RATE DURING COLONOSCOPY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH META-ANALYSIS
Tu1147 THE UTILITY OF WATER-BASED TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING SERRATED LESION DETECTION RATE DURING COLONOSCOPY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH META-ANALYSIS Open
View article: Tu1146 IMPACT OF PROPOFOL SEDATION VERSUS OPIOID/BENZODIAZEPINE SEDATION ON ADENOMA/POLYP DETECTION RATE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
Tu1146 IMPACT OF PROPOFOL SEDATION VERSUS OPIOID/BENZODIAZEPINE SEDATION ON ADENOMA/POLYP DETECTION RATE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Open
View article: Impact of propofol sedation versus opioid/benzodiazepine sedation on colonoscopy outcomes: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Impact of propofol sedation versus opioid/benzodiazepine sedation on colonoscopy outcomes: a systematic review with meta-analysis Open
Background and study aims Choice of sedation (propofol vs opioid/benzodiazepine) has been studied in the literature and has shown variable outcomes. The majority of recent studies have evaluated propofol sedation (PS) versus opioids, benzo…
View article: Geoepidemiologic variation in outcomes of primary sclerosing cholangitis
Geoepidemiologic variation in outcomes of primary sclerosing cholangitis Open
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic, progressive, hepatobiliary disease characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the intra- and extra-hepatic bile ducts. Its natural history is one that generally progresses towards cirrh…
View article: 3:09 PM Abstract No. 347 ■ FEATURED ABSTRACT Radiofrequency ablation of painful osseous metastases: a correlation meta-analysis
3:09 PM Abstract No. 347 ■ FEATURED ABSTRACT Radiofrequency ablation of painful osseous metastases: a correlation meta-analysis Open
View article: Histoplasma capsulatum presenting as generalized lymphadenopathy after renal transplantation
Histoplasma capsulatum presenting as generalized lymphadenopathy after renal transplantation Open
View article: Remote ischemic conditioning: the brain's endogenous defense against stroke
Remote ischemic conditioning: the brain's endogenous defense against stroke Open
Introduction to ischemic conditioning: In 1986, Murray built upon a series of accumulated works to demonstrated that brief ischemic “training” episodes fortified cardiac tissue against impending prolonged infarction (Murry et al., 1986). T…
View article: Prolonged Peripheral Hypoperfusion Promotes Neuroprotection in Ischemic Stroke
Prolonged Peripheral Hypoperfusion Promotes Neuroprotection in Ischemic Stroke Open
Objectives Sublethal, transient occlusion of peripheral vessels, called remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC), induces a neuroprotective state against brain infarction. Recent studies suggest chronic hypoperfusion in patients with periphe…