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The lymphatic vascular system in liver diseases: its role in ascites formation [PDF]
Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, 2013 The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system and plays a key role in normal vascular function. Its failure plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of various diseases including liver diseases.
Chuhan Chung, Yasuko Iwakiri
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A review of factors that influence individual compliance with mass drug administration for elimination of lymphatic filariasis. [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: The success of programs to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) depends in large part on their ability to achieve and sustain high levels of compliance with mass drug administration (MDA). This paper reports results from a comprehensive review
Fischer, Peter U +2 more
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Percutaneous laser recanalization in chronically occluded iliofemoral venous stents
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2022 Occlusion is a challenging complication of endovenous stenting. The treatment of chronic iliofemoral stent occlusion involves wire recanalization followed by balloon angioplasty. However, this approach will not always be successful.
Taimur Saleem, MBBS, FACS +2 more
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Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2022 Although clinical improvement after stenting for symptomatic iliofemoral venous obstruction has been demonstrated in multiple large studies, a small proportion of patients will experience persistent quality of life–impairing symptoms.
Arjun Jayaraj, MD +3 more
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A unique complication of double barrel Wallstent technique in iliac-caval stenting
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2021 The “double barrel” technique has been a popular option in reconstituting the iliac-caval confluence in bilateral stenting. It has been mostly used with the Wallstent (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, Mass). The technique, although generally trouble-free,
Seshadri Raju, MD +3 more
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Management of iatrogenic inferior vena cava perforation with composite Wallstent–Z-stent technique
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2021 Inferior vena cava rupture is uncommon but can occur as a result of trauma or catheterization and during venous interventions. We have described two cases of iatrogenic inferior vena cava perforation, with their successful management with bare metal ...
Taimur Saleem, MBBS +1 more
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The essential role of thoracic duct embolization in management of traumatic iatrogenic chylothorax [PDF]
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro, 2023 This study aims to describe a case series of patients who underwent thoracic duct embolization (TDE) to treat traumatic iatrogenic chylothorax (TIC).
Bruno Pagnin Schmid +7 more
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Annals of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports and Innovations, 2021 We describe our experience with the Indigo CATTM aspiration mechanical thrombectomy (AMT) system in 20 patients. A modification of the AMT technique was done in 7 patients (35%) whereby a snare was used instead of a separator.
Taimur Saleem +2 more
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Role of laser ablation in recalcitrant instent restenosis post iliofemoral venous stenting
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2021 Instent restenosis (ISR) represents the most common reason for recurrent symptoms requiring reintervention in patients who have undergone venous stenting for chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction.
Arjun Jayaraj, MD +2 more
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Successful Wallstent exclusion of iliofemoral venous aneurysms—a new treatment paradigm
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2023 Treatment of venous aneurysms involving the iliac and femoral veins has generally been an open surgical approach, with a few case reports noting use of an endovascular approach.
Arjun Jayaraj, MD, FACS
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