VI Articles

Portal hypertension can lead to severe complications, including ruptured esophageal varices and refractory ascites, if left untreated. Drs. Tom Leventhal and Siobhan Flanagan explore how a clinical interventional radiology (IR) model can be adapted to manage portal hypertension patients in the outpatient setting.

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement is a cornerstone intervention in the management of complications of portal hypertension. In this article, Dr. Tom Leventhal and Dr. Siobhan Flanagan share key considerations for TIPS placement in the outpatient setting.

Interventional radiologist Dr. Paul Lewis shares practical strategies to refine the thoracentesis procedure and minimize complications, focusing on imaging guidance, needle placement, and post-procedure techniques to prevent pneumothorax, hemothorax, and re-expansion pulmonary edema.

Vascular surgeon Dr. Jason Wagner provides a step-by-step guide to HeRO graft placement in ESRD patients and explains how the Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System can help with challenging cases.

Despite its inclusion in the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) guidelines, adoption of the HeRO graft in community practice remains limited in part due to the learning curve associated with the HeRO graft procedure. Learn how to overcome common challenges and become proficient in HeRO graft placement.

Lymphangiography is a specialized procedure in interventional radiology that uses imaging to map the lymphatic system for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. With increasing demand for effective management of conditions like chylothorax, lymphatic leaks, and lymphoceles, interventional radiologists are refining techniques to enhance procedural efficiency and expand applications.

Pathologist Dr. Andrew Sholl shares strategies to improve the diagnostic accuracy of biopsies, focusing on what to do before the tissue sample reaches pathology. With input IR Dr. Chris Beck, the diagnostic duo cover biopsy device selection, collection techniques, and sample preparation.

Pathologist Dr. Andrew Sholl and interventional radiologist Dr. Chris Beck share their tips for maximizing diagnostic certainty with percutaneous biopsy.