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  1. Article ; Online: CT-Guided Percutaneous Drainage Catheter Placement in the Abdomen and Pelvis: Predictors of Outcome and Protocol for Follow-up.

    Commander, Clayton W / Wilson, Sarah B / Bilaj, Fatmir / Isaacson, Ari J / Burke, Charles T / Yu, Hyeon

    Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR

    2020  Volume 31, Issue 4, Page(s) 667–673

    Abstract: Purpose: To determine predictors of outcomes for patients who undergo computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous abdominal or pelvic drainage catheter placement and to identify which patients benefit from fluoroscopic drainage catheter interrogation ( ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To determine predictors of outcomes for patients who undergo computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous abdominal or pelvic drainage catheter placement and to identify which patients benefit from fluoroscopic drainage catheter interrogation (abscessogram).
    Materials and methods: A retrospective review of 383 patients (mean, 52 years old; range 8-89 years old; 158 males: 225 females) who underwent 442 CT-guided procedures and 489 catheter placements for fluid collections in the abdomen or pelvis from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2016 was performed. Variables including underlying disease, fluid location, number of collections drained, number of catheter exchanges and follow-up abscessograms performed, catheter size, and fistula detection were analyzed to determine factors associated with fistula formation and increased catheter dwell time.
    Results: A single abscessogram followed by catheter removal was performed for 217 catheters (44%). An increased number of abscessograms was significantly associated with drainage catheter size (P < .001) and presence of a fistula (P < .001). Fistulae were detected in 95 cases (19%) and were significantly associated with an increased number of drain exchanges (P < .001) and an underlying diagnosis of Crohn's disease (P = .02). Based on these data, a clinical algorithm for drain management is presented.
    Conclusions: Abscessograms performed after CT-guided percutaneous drainage catheter placement are useful to detect catheter malposition, occluded catheters, and fistulae but are not necessary for all patients. If performed selectively, particularly in patients with an underlying diagnosis of Crohn's disease or those at high risk for developing fistulae, unnecessary examinations can be avoided, reducing cost, extra hospital visits, and radiation dose.
    MeSH term(s) Abdominal Abscess/diagnostic imaging ; Abdominal Abscess/therapy ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Catheters ; Child ; Drainage/adverse effects ; Drainage/instrumentation ; Equipment Design ; Equipment Failure ; Female ; Fistula/etiology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pelvis ; Radiography, Interventional/adverse effects ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed/adverse effects ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1137756-2
    ISSN 1535-7732 ; 1051-0443
    ISSN (online) 1535-7732
    ISSN 1051-0443
    DOI 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.09.026
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  2. Article: CT/MRI accuracy in detecting and determining preoperative stage of gastric adenocarcinoma in Albania.

    Malaj, Altin / Bilaj, Fatmir / Shahini, Albana / Miraka, Marjeta

    Contemporary oncology (Poznan, Poland)

    2017  Volume 21, Issue 2, Page(s) 168–173

    Abstract: Aim of the study: Gastric adenocarcinoma is among most frequent among cancers in Albania. Early detection and staging is helped by imaging methods, including CT and MRI. This study provides evidence on the CT and MRI accuracy in detecting and pre- ... ...

    Abstract Aim of the study: Gastric adenocarcinoma is among most frequent among cancers in Albania. Early detection and staging is helped by imaging methods, including CT and MRI. This study provides evidence on the CT and MRI accuracy in detecting and pre-operative staging of gastric adenocarcinoma in 62 patients in a diagnostic clinic in Albania. The correct staging of the gastric adenocarcinoma helps decide on the next treatment options.
    Material and methods: Sixty-two patients with gastric adenocarcinoma, confirmed with biopsy, underwent both CT and MRI examination at a clinic in Tirana during same week. Images were reviewed to determine the TNM classifications and staging using the current AJCC guidelines. Data on age, sex, cancer location and differentiation were also collected and analyzed. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value was estimated for both CT and MRI.
    Results and conclusions: CT has a higher accuracy than MRI (83% vs. 67%) for T1. Accuracy for T2 was the same (74%). Starting with T3 and upwards, MRI has a slightly more accurate ability to detect and stage the gastric adenocarcinoma (T3: 81 vs. 75; T4: 83 vs. 64). Both the CT and MRI abilities to accurately detect the N classification were the same. Regarding the M classification, the MRI has a slightly more accurate ability to detect metastases (M: 83 vs. 64). Clinicians might benefit from using CT whenever suspect gastric adenocarcinoma patients present first. Decision on surgery requires a MRI to rule out metastases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-06-30
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1428-2526
    ISSN 1428-2526
    DOI 10.5114/wo.2017.68626
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  3. Article ; Online: CT/MRI accuracy in detecting and determining preoperative stage of gastric adenocarcinoma in Albania

    Altin Malaj / Fatmir Bilaj / Albana Shahini / Marjeta Miraka

    Contemporary Oncology, Vol 21, Iss 2, Pp 168-

    2017  Volume 173

    Abstract: Aim of the study : Gastric adenocarcinoma is among most frequent among cancers in Albania. Early detection and staging is helped by imaging methods, including CT and MRI. This study provides evidence on the CT and MRI accuracy in detecting and pre- ... ...

    Abstract Aim of the study : Gastric adenocarcinoma is among most frequent among cancers in Albania. Early detection and staging is helped by imaging methods, including CT and MRI. This study provides evidence on the CT and MRI accuracy in detecting and pre-operative staging of gastric adenocarcinoma in 62 patients in a diagnostic clinic in Albania. The correct staging of the gastric adenocarcinoma helps decide on the next treatment options. Material and methods : Sixty-two patients with gastric adenocarcinoma, confirmed with biopsy, underwent both CT and MRI examination at a clinic in Tirana during same week. Images were reviewed to determine the TNM classifications and staging using the current AJCC guidelines. Data on age, sex, cancer location and differentiation were also collected and analyzed. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value was estimated for both CT and MRI. Results and conclusions : CT has a higher accuracy than MRI (83% vs. 67%) for T1. Accuracy for T2 was the same (74%). Starting with T3 and upwards, MRI has a slightly more accurate ability to detect and stage the gastric adenocarcinoma (T3: 81 vs. 75; T4: 83 vs. 64). Both the CT and MRI abilities to accurately detect the N classification were the same. Regarding the M classification, the MRI has a slightly more accurate ability to detect metastases (M: 83 vs. 64). Clinicians might benefit from using CT whenever suspect gastric adenocarcinoma patients present first. Decision on surgery requires a MRI to rule out metastases.
    Keywords gastric adenocarcinoma ; pre-operative staging ; CT ; MRI ; biopsy ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Termedia Publishing House
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: Cerebral proliferative angiopathy with tumor-like hemorrhage: A case report and literature review.

    Bilaj, Fatmir / Rroji, Arben / Enesi, Eugen / Ruka, Maren / Petrela, Mentor

    The neuroradiology journal

    2016  Volume 29, Issue 5, Page(s) 336–339

    Abstract: Cerebral proliferative angiopathy (CPA) is defined as a rare vascular disorder, characterized by diffuse arterial proliferation and distinctive angiogenetic features. Complication with hemorrhage is exceedingly rare, but once the bleeding occurs, the ... ...

    Abstract Cerebral proliferative angiopathy (CPA) is defined as a rare vascular disorder, characterized by diffuse arterial proliferation and distinctive angiogenetic features. Complication with hemorrhage is exceedingly rare, but once the bleeding occurs, the chance of re-bleeding is increased. Here we report a case of a patient with CPA complicated with bleeding and re-bleeding, and imaging findings mimicking a brain tumor, which has not been reported in the literature so far.
    MeSH term(s) Arteriovenous Malformations/complications ; Arteriovenous Malformations/diagnostic imaging ; Arteriovenous Malformations/surgery ; Brain Neoplasms/physiopathology ; Cerebral Angiography ; Cerebral Hemorrhage/diagnostic imaging ; Cerebral Hemorrhage/etiology ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2257770-1
    ISSN 2385-1996 ; 1971-4009 ; 1120-9976
    ISSN (online) 2385-1996
    ISSN 1971-4009 ; 1120-9976
    DOI 10.1177/1971400916656486
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  5. Article ; Online: Early reappearance of disappeared ruptured small aneurysm with concomitant vertebral artery dissection.

    Enesi, Eugen / Rroji, Arben / Bilaj, Fatmir / Reka, Eni / Ndroqi, Adrian / Xhumari, Artur / Lilamani, Ejona / Petrela, Mentor

    Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences

    2018  Volume 24, Issue 6, Page(s) 639–642

    Abstract: Thrombosis of a previously ruptured intracranial aneurysm is a frequent event and it most commonly occurs in large or giant aneurysms. We present a dynamic short-term follow-up and management of thrombosis in a ruptured small posterior inferior ... ...

    Abstract Thrombosis of a previously ruptured intracranial aneurysm is a frequent event and it most commonly occurs in large or giant aneurysms. We present a dynamic short-term follow-up and management of thrombosis in a ruptured small posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm with concomitant vertebral artery dissection (VAD). Clinical and radiological follow-up findings and reviewed literature on thrombosis of small ruptured aneurysms are the focus of this presentation. Early reappearance of a disappeared ruptured small cerebral aneurysm with a concomitant VAD may be attributed to the controlled ovarian hyperstimulation phase of in vitro fertilization and prolonged use of oral contraceptive pills.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aneurysm, Ruptured/complications ; Aneurysm, Ruptured/diagnostic imaging ; Aneurysm, Ruptured/surgery ; Angiography, Digital Subtraction ; Cerebellum/blood supply ; Cerebellum/diagnostic imaging ; Contraceptives, Oral, Combined/adverse effects ; Endovascular Procedures/methods ; Female ; Humans ; Intracranial Aneurysm/complications ; Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging ; Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery ; Vertebral Artery Dissection/complications ; Vertebral Artery Dissection/diagnostic imaging ; Vertebral Artery Dissection/surgery
    Chemical Substances Contraceptives, Oral, Combined
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-07-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1354913-3
    ISSN 2385-2011 ; 1591-0199 ; 1123-9344
    ISSN (online) 2385-2011
    ISSN 1591-0199 ; 1123-9344
    DOI 10.1177/1591019918782964
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  6. Article ; Online: Magnetic resonance imaging findings in primary lymphoma of the liver: a case report.

    Bilaj, Fatmir / Berdica, Leart / Dhima, Arben / Vreto, Gjergji

    Journal of medical case reports

    2012  Volume 6, Page(s) 282

    Abstract: Introduction: Primary lymphoma of the liver is an extremely rare finding, with the few such cases reported in the literature to date describing indeterminate imaging findings, being focused more on computed tomography. To the best of our knowledge, ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Primary lymphoma of the liver is an extremely rare finding, with the few such cases reported in the literature to date describing indeterminate imaging findings, being focused more on computed tomography. To the best of our knowledge, there is no prior report describing magnetic resonance imaging scan findings with such a lesion. In the case reported here, magnetic resonance imaging gave us the opportunity to ascertain the correct diagnosis, confirmed by histopathology, thus avoiding unnecessary surgery or other treatments. Although this condition is rare, knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging findings will be invaluable for radiologists and other medical subspecialties that may face such cases in the future in helping to provide adequate management for affected patients.
    Case presentation: A focal lesion was incidentally detected by ultrasound in a 75-year-old asymptomatic Albanian man being treated for benign hypertrophy of prostate. Chest and abdomen computed tomography scans did not reveal any abnormal findings besides a solid focal lesion on the right lobe of the liver and a mild homogenous enlargement of the prostate gland. Subsequently, magnetic resonance imaging of the upper abdomen was performed for better characterization of this lesion. Our patient was free of symptoms and his laboratory test results were normal.
    Conclusions: The magnetic resonance imaging scan results showed some distinctive features that helped us to make the correct diagnosis, and were thus very important in helping us provide the correct treatment for our patient.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012-09-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2269805-X
    ISSN 1752-1947 ; 1752-1947
    ISSN (online) 1752-1947
    ISSN 1752-1947
    DOI 10.1186/1752-1947-6-282
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  7. Article ; Online: Magnetic resonance imaging findings in primary lymphoma of the liver

    Bilaj Fatmir / Berdica Leart / Dhima Arben / Vreto Gjergji

    Journal of Medical Case Reports, Vol 6, Iss 1, p

    a case report

    2012  Volume 282

    Abstract: Abstract Introduction Primary lymphoma of the liver is an extremely rare finding, with the few such cases reported in the literature to date describing indeterminate imaging findings, being focused more on computed tomography. To the best of our ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Introduction Primary lymphoma of the liver is an extremely rare finding, with the few such cases reported in the literature to date describing indeterminate imaging findings, being focused more on computed tomography. To the best of our knowledge, there is no prior report describing magnetic resonance imaging scan findings with such a lesion. In the case reported here, magnetic resonance imaging gave us the opportunity to ascertain the correct diagnosis, confirmed by histopathology, thus avoiding unnecessary surgery or other treatments. Although this condition is rare, knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging findings will be invaluable for radiologists and other medical subspecialties that may face such cases in the future in helping to provide adequate management for affected patients. Case presentation A focal lesion was incidentally detected by ultrasound in a 75-year-old asymptomatic Albanian man being treated for benign hypertrophy of prostate. Chest and abdomen computed tomography scans did not reveal any abnormal findings besides a solid focal lesion on the right lobe of the liver and a mild homogenous enlargement of the prostate gland. Subsequently, magnetic resonance imaging of the upper abdomen was performed for better characterization of this lesion. Our patient was free of symptoms and his laboratory test results were normal. Conclusions The magnetic resonance imaging scan results showed some distinctive features that helped us to make the correct diagnosis, and were thus very important in helping us provide the correct treatment for our patient.
    Keywords Medicine ; R
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article ; Online: The role of computed tomography in detecting splenic arteriovenous fistula and concomitant atrial myxoma.

    Rroji, Arben / Bilaj, Fatmir / Qirinxhi, Denis / Vucini, Ortencia / Hasimi, Endri / Goda, Artan

    The American journal of case reports

    2014  Volume 15, Page(s) 176–179

    Abstract: Patient: Female, 45 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Arterio-venous fistula of the splean Symptoms: Lef-side abdominal pain Medication: - Clinical Procedure: - Specialty: Surgery.: Objective: Rare disease.: Background: Splenic arterial-venous fistula and atrial ... ...

    Abstract Patient: Female, 45 FINAL DIAGNOSIS: Arterio-venous fistula of the splean Symptoms: Lef-side abdominal pain Medication: - Clinical Procedure: - Specialty: Surgery.
    Objective: Rare disease.
    Background: Splenic arterial-venous fistula and atrial myxoma are not rare cases but the co-existence of both lesions in the same patient is unpublished so far.
    Case report: A 45- year-old woman presented with vague left flank pain. She was initially scanned by B-dimensional echography, which revealed multiple enlarged hypo-echoic lesions in the splenic hilum. To further characterize the lesion, we performed computed tomography angiography (CTA). CTA showed dilatation of the splenic artery, and aneurismal dilatation of the splenic vein, associated with early opacification of the portal system. CTA showed also an intrasplenic venous aneurism, which was presumed to be the site of fistulous communication. Celiac arteriography confirmed the CTA findings. A left atrial mass was detected by cardiac echography, which was evaluated better by CTA, and was consistent with atrial myxoma. The patient underwent open surgery in different stage with resection of the atrial mass and spleen. The postoperative period was uneventful.
    Conclusions: This is a unique case in the literature, showing the coexistence of a dual-pathology splenic arterial venous fistula and atrial myxoma.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-04-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2517183-5
    ISSN 1941-5923 ; 1941-5923
    ISSN (online) 1941-5923
    ISSN 1941-5923
    DOI 10.12659/AJCR.889949
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  9. Article ; Conference proceedings: Presurgical Tumor Embolization of Head, Neck, and Spine

    Enesi, Eugen / Rroji, Arben / Bilaj, Fatmir / Demneri, Mit'hat / Lame, Artid / Petrela, Mentor

    Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery

    2015  

    Abstract: The primary purpose of embolization of vascular head and neck neoplasms is to assist the operating surgeon during tumor resection. Benefits of preoperative embolization include diminished blood loss, fewer transfusions, reduced operating time, more ... ...

    Event/congress Presentation Abstracts, Hotel Bristol, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2015
    Abstract The primary purpose of embolization of vascular head and neck neoplasms is to assist the operating surgeon during tumor resection. Benefits of preoperative embolization include diminished blood loss, fewer transfusions, reduced operating time, more limited surgical exposure, increased chances of complete tumor resection, and decreased surgical complications, along with assistance in the preservation of critical neural and vascular structures, primarily cranial nerves. Embolization of a neoplasm's feeding arterioles and capillary bed has distinct advantages when compared with surgical ligation of large supplying arteries. The purpose of this presentation is to report our experience in the endovascular treatment of tumor embolization and to describe the technical feasibility and results of our treatments.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-10-19
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article ; Conference proceedings
    ZDB-ID 2651663-9
    ISSN 2193-6323 ; 2193-6315
    ISSN (online) 2193-6323
    ISSN 2193-6315
    DOI 10.1055/s-0035-1566426
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  10. Article: Gadolinium- and superparamagnetic-iron-oxide-enhanced MR findings of intrapancreatic accessory spleen in five patients.

    Herédia, Vasco / Altun, Ersan / Bilaj, Fatmir / Ramalho, Miguel / Hyslop, Brian W / Semelka, Richard C

    Magnetic resonance imaging

    2008  Volume 26, Issue 9, Page(s) 1273–1278

    Abstract: Purpose: The purposes of this study were to describe dynamic gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of intrapancreatic accessory spleen(s) (IPAS) in five patients and to show how superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) enhancement can ...

    Abstract Purpose: The purposes of this study were to describe dynamic gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of intrapancreatic accessory spleen(s) (IPAS) in five patients and to show how superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) enhancement can be used for definite characterization in two cases.
    Materials and methods: An MRI database was searched for patients who had pancreatic tail lesions with imaging features compatible with IPAS between June 2005 and July 2007. Five (four male, one female) patients (age: mean+/-S.D., 58+/-9.8 years; range, 50-75 years) were identified. All patients were examined with standard gadolinium-enhanced MRI protocol. Additionally, two patients were examined with SPIO-enhanced MRI protocol. All MRI examinations were retrospectively and blindly evaluated by two radiologists for the predetermined findings, and their final diagnoses were noted.
    Results: One pancreatic tail lesion was detected in each patient. All of these lesions were single, focal, well-marginated and located within 3 cm of the distal tail of the pancreas. The mean size (mean+/-S.D.) of the lesions was (2.02+/-0.64)x(1.72+/-0.42) cm2, and all lesions had a rounded morphology. The signal intensity of all lesions was similar to that of the spleen on all sequences, including precontrast, postgadolinium and post-SPIO sequences. The reviewers confidently diagnosed IPAS in two patients who had SPIO-enhanced MRI. In the remaining three patients, the reviewers favored the diagnosis of IPAS based on the findings of standard gadolinium-enhanced MRI; however, they could not definitively exclude the other differential diagnoses.
    Conclusion: The discovery of a well-marginated, rounded mass in the distal aspect of the tail of the pancreas with signal intensity features of the spleen on all precontrast and postgadolinium sequences suggests the diagnosis of IPAS. However, SPIO-enhanced MRI can be used to characterize the lesion and to establish the definite diagnosis of IPAS in case of clinical doubt.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Choristoma/diagnosis ; Contrast Media ; Dextrans ; Female ; Ferrosoferric Oxide ; Gadolinium DTPA ; Humans ; Iron ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods ; Magnetite Nanoparticles ; Male ; Meglumine/analogs & derivatives ; Middle Aged ; Organometallic Compounds ; Oxides ; Pancreatic Diseases/diagnosis ; Retrospective Studies ; Spleen
    Chemical Substances Contrast Media ; Dextrans ; Magnetite Nanoparticles ; Organometallic Compounds ; Oxides ; gadobenic acid (15G12L5X8K) ; Meglumine (6HG8UB2MUY) ; gadodiamide (84F6U3J2R6) ; Iron (E1UOL152H7) ; ferumoxides (G6N3J05W84) ; Gadolinium DTPA (K2I13DR72L) ; Ferrosoferric Oxide (XM0M87F357)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2008-11
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604885-7
    ISSN 1873-5894 ; 0730-725X
    ISSN (online) 1873-5894
    ISSN 0730-725X
    DOI 10.1016/j.mri.2008.02.008
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