VI Articles

Lymphangiography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the lymphatic system by injecting contrast material into lymphatic vessels. This procedure facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as chylothoraces, lymphatic leaks, and lymphoceles by providing detailed information on lymphatic flow and anatomy.

Radiation segmentectomy is used to manage primary hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver tumors, particularly in cases where surgical resection is not feasible due to tumor location or underlying liver dysfunction. Interventional radiologists Dr. Tyler Sandow and Dr. Juan Jimenez explain how they plan for a radiation segmentectomy case.

Closure devices are used in both the inpatient and outpatient setting to reduce risk of bleeding and expedite the recovery process after endovascular interventions. This article discusses the CELT closure device, its risks and benefits, as well as complication management.

Introduced in 2018, the CELT closure device offers improved predictability and fewer complications, especially in challenging cases like antegrade superficial femoral artery (SFA) interventions, according to Dr. Omar Saleh and Dr. Syed Hussain.

How do you tackle tricky venous disease cases? With recent advances in venous thrombectomy devices, it might be time to rethink your approach and your toolset. Interventional cardiologist Dr. Raskin offers an in-depth walkthrough of his dual access technique; detailing equipment, common challenges, and the role of the new Symphony catheter.

Dr. Juan Gimenez and Dr. Tyler Sandow explain how they built their hepatocellular carcinoma practice, the finer points of their patient workflows, and how they make treatment decisions favoring a high volume of Y90 radioembolization.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment continues to challenge interventionalists. How do you approach the DVT patient with concomitant PE? How do you best determine if the thrombus is acute or chronic? And how do you safely treat challenging deep vein anatomies? Find the answers in this article, featuring the hands-on experience of Dr. Adam Raskin.

Dr. Eric Secemsky shares his decision making rules when choosing which device(s) to use in specific peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment scenarios.