Long term experience of treatment of renal tumours with cryotherapy. Follow-up with CT and contrast-enhanced ultrasound

Radiotherapy is one of the available curative therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We investigate the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound using Sonazoid (SCEUS) in evaluating the efficacy of radiotherapy for HCC. We enrolled 59 patients with 59 HCCs in this retrospective study. Tumor size and tumor vascularity were evaluated using SCEUS before and 1, 3, 7, 10, and 13 months after radiotherapy. The median follow-up period was 44.5 months (range: 16–82 months). Of the HCCs, 95% (56/59) had no local recurrence, while 5% (3/59) did. At 13 months after radiotherapy, in cases with no local recurrence, SCEUS showed a reduction in tumor vascularity in all cases, while tumor size reduction (>30% reduction, compared with pre-radiotherapy) was observed in 82.1% (46/56). In all three cases of local recurrence, vascularity and tumor size reduction were not observed during the follow-up period and residual HCCs were demonstrated pathologically. Compared with cases with local recurrence, tumor size reduction and reduction in tumor vascularity (p < 0.001) were significantly greater in cases with no local recurrence at 13 months after radiotherapy. SCEUS may be useful in evaluating radiotherapy efficacy for HCC.

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Follow-Up Imaging in Patients with Blunt Splenic or Hepatic Injury Managed Nonoperatively

The American Surgeon ◽

10.1177/000313481808400226 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 84 (2) ◽

pp. 208-214 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

R. Viola Mebert ◽

Beat SchnÜRiger ◽

Daniel Candinas ◽

Tobias Haltmeier

Keyword(s):

Nonoperative Management ◽

Imaging Modality ◽

Ct Scans ◽

Lower Grade ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Promising Alternative ◽

Contrast Enhanced ◽

Pubmed Database ◽

Hepatic Injuries

Nonoperative management of blunt splenic and hepatic injuries has become the standard of care for hemodynamically stable patients. However, nonoperative management may lead to delayed complications and appropriate follow-up is therefore crucial. The aim of this systematic literature review was to assess the role of different imaging modalities in the follow-up assessment of patients with blunt splenic or hepatic injuries using the PubMed database. Eighteen studies were found to be relevant to the topic. A total of 2725 patients were enrolled in the included studies. Both retrospective and prospective studies, but no randomized controlled trials were found. In these studies, CT, ultrasound, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound were discussed. CT was the most commonly used imaging modality. Taking into account all studies included, only one patient underwent intervention due to a complication diagnosed by follow-up CTscan in the absence of clinical signs and symptoms. This equates to a total of 920 CT scans performed to diagnose one clinically nonevident complication that required intervention. Based on the reviewed literature, routine imaging follow-up CT scans may not be indicated in asymptomatic patients with lower grade blunt splenic or hepatic injuries. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a promising alternative imaging modality for the follow-up of these patients.

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Intracranial aneurysms treated with Guglielmi detachable coils: long-term imaging follow-up with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography

Yearbook of Diagnostic Radiology ◽

10.1016/s0098-1672(08)79046-5 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 2008 ◽

pp. 273-274

Author(s):

A.G. Osborn

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Magnetic Resonance Angiography ◽

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Guglielmi Detachable Coils ◽

Contrast Enhanced ◽

Detachable Coils

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound detects type II endoleaks during follow-up for endovascular aneurysm repair

Journal of Vascular Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.jvs.2020.02.020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 72 (6) ◽

pp. 1952-1959

Author(s):

Lydia Johnsen ◽

Jonny Hisdal ◽

Torbjorn Jonung ◽

Audun Braaten ◽

Gustav Pedersen

Keyword(s):

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ◽

Type Ii ◽

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Contrast Enhanced ◽

Aneurysm Repair

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Is catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy more effective than the usual foam sclerotherapy for treatment of the great saphenous vein?

Phlebology The Journal of Venous Disease ◽

10.1177/0268355518756503 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 33 (9) ◽

pp. 646-652 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Orsini Camillo

Keyword(s):

Saphenous Vein ◽

Great Saphenous Vein ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Long Term Results ◽

Complication Rates ◽

Foam Sclerotherapy ◽

Occlusion Rate ◽

Long Term Experience

Objective This retrospective study presents the long-term results of catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein. Method From January 2003 to June 2017, 277 patients with varices and great saphenous vein incompetence were treated with echo-guided foam sclerotherapy. Forty-six patients were treated with long-catheters guided by foam sclerotherapy. Foaming was carried out with sodium-tetra-decyl-sulphate. Results Results were examined in the two groups: A (long-catheters) and B (other procedures). The median overall follow-up was 52.1 months. In the A-group, the complete occlusion rate was 34/46 pts (73.9%) and partial occlusion was 10/46 (21.7%). In the B-group, respectively, 130/231 (56.2%) and 90/231 (38.9%). Comparisons between groups were statistically significant (p = 0.023; p = 0.021). Failures involved, respectively, 2/46 (4.3%) and 11/231 (4.7%) with no statistical significance. The complication rates were similar in the two groups. Conclusions In this long-term experience (median follow-up exceeding four years), foam-guided sclerotherapy of the great saphenous vein with a long-catheter turned out to be more effective than the usual foam-guided sclerotherapy.

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689 CONTRAST-ENHANCED ULTRASOUND FOR CHARACTERIZATION AND FOLLOW-UP OF RENAL LESIONS

The Journal of Urology ◽

10.1016/j.juro.2011.02.1656 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 185 (4S) ◽

Author(s):

Elena Bertelli ◽

Simone Agostini ◽

Federico Lanzi ◽

Lorenzo Masieri ◽

Livia Eleonora Quattrone ◽

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Keyword(s):

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽

Renal Lesions ◽

Contrast Enhanced

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