941 results
Case
Anatomical relations (creative commons illustration)
Published
20 Mar 2018
32% complete
Diagram
Case
Mach effect (diagram)
Published
19 Oct 2017
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Diagram
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Hydrodissection
Hydrodissection is an organ displacement technique consisting of percutaneous fluid injection in the fatty interface between the target lesion and non-target organs in order to prevent thermal injury during microwave, radiofrequency, or cryoablation by:
establishing a safe distance between the ...
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Medical devices in the abdomen and pelvis
Medical devices in the abdomen and pelvis are important to be recognized, just like medical devices of the chest. We often ignore these devices, considering them to be incidental and non-pathological, however it is essential to be aware of potential complications.
Gastrointestinal devices
tube...
Article
Embolization agents
Embolization agents are materials and substances used during embolization procedures in order to block blood flow, stop and prevent bleeding, devascularize organs, or occlude pathways.
Temporary embolization agents
autologous blood clot 1
gel foam sponge or powder 2
starch microsphere 3
mic...
Case
Simon nitinol IVC filter
Published
04 Feb 2015
44% complete
X-ray
Case
Inferior petrosal sinus sampling
Published
10 Jun 2012
60% complete
DSA (angiography)
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ALPSA, SLAP2 tear, and GAGL lesion of shoulder
Published
09 Feb 2015
95% complete
MRI
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Selective access catheters
Selective access catheters are designed for catheterization and subselection of vessel ostia, biliary, urogenital, or digestive tracts. They come in different tip shapes that have wall-seeking behavior. They also ensure the advancement down the target destination and provide positional stability...
Case
Splenic artery aneurysm
Published
26 Apr 2014
90% complete
CT
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Retroaortic left renal vein
Retroaortic left renal vein (RLRV) is a normal anatomical variant where the left renal vein is located between the aorta and the vertebra and drains into the inferior vena cava.
Its recognition is important in order to avoid complications during retroperitoneal surgery or interventional procedu...
Article
Embolization coils
Embolization coils and microcoils are permanent proximal embolization devices used in interventional procedures to block blood flow in medium to large-sized target vessels and pathological pathways.
They consist of stainless steel, platinum, or Inconel (nickel-based superalloy) coils that can b...
Case
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
Published
20 Dec 2019
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Ultrasound
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Capsule endoscopy and IVC filter on abdominal x-ray
Published
05 Feb 2014
66% complete
X-ray
Article
Varicocele
Varicocele is the dilatation of the pampiniform plexus of veins, a network of many small veins found in the male spermatic cord. It is the most frequently encountered mass of the spermatic cord.
Epidemiology
The estimated incidence is at ~15% of the general male population and ~40% of subferti...
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Varicocele embolization
Varicocele embolization is a minimally invasive method of treating varicoceles by embolizing the testicular vein (internal spermatic veins).
Indications
symptomatic varicocele
infertility/subfertility
failed surgical ligation
Contraindications
Relative contraindications include:
intraveno...
Case
Incidental finding of pulmonary cement embolism after vertebroplasty
Published
06 Nov 2022
95% complete
CT
Case
Dural arteriovenous fistula - Cognard type IV
Published
15 Feb 2022
95% complete
CT
MRI
DSA (angiography)
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Renal hemorrhage
Published
10 Feb 2024
95% complete
DSA (angiography)
CT
Article
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a procedure where a flexible feeding tube (commonly known as a PEG tube) is inserted through the abdominal wall and into the stomach via endoscopy. Alternatively a tube can be placed under radiological guidance, known as a radiologically inserted gast...
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