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  1. Article ; Online: Comparison between X-ray-hysterosalpingography and 3 Tesla magnetic resonance-hysterosalpingography in the assessment of the tubal patency in the cause of female infertility.

    Pace, Cristina / Argirò, Renato / Casadei, Luisa / Cesareni, Matteo / Orlacchio, Antonio

    La Radiologia medica

    2022  

    Abstract: Objectives: XR-hysterosalpingography currently represents the gold standard for tubal pathology evaluation. Magnetic resonance-HSG is an innovative technique. With our study, we aim to comprehend if and how MR-HSG, compared to traditional XR-HSG, could ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: XR-hysterosalpingography currently represents the gold standard for tubal pathology evaluation. Magnetic resonance-HSG is an innovative technique. With our study, we aim to comprehend if and how MR-HSG, compared to traditional XR-HSG, could give us this additional information in the diagnostic/therapeutic process.
    Materials and methods: This study included 19 patients between 30 and 42 years old (average age 37.7) affected by infertility. Patients underwent contextually both XR-HSG and MR-HSG, using a single catheterization. The dynamic MR-HSG exam consisted a MR sequence during contrast administration through the cervical catheter.
    Results: Both XR-HSG and MR-HSG documented that 15 of the 19 patients had bilateral tubal patency, while four patients had monolateral tubal patency. However, MR-HSG allowed us to diagnose additional findings: Two active endometriosis foci in adnexal localization and a condition of adenomyosis A unicornuate uterus malformation A submucous uterine myoma near the tubal ostium A decrease of the ovarian reserve in a patient So MR-HSG could potentially detect in 10/19 (52%) women the cause of their infertility, compared to 4/19 (21%) detected with XR-HSG and about 30% of women would have resulted as false negatives if we only used XR-HSG. Finally, with a questionnaire, we demonstrated that MR-HSG is less painful than XR-HSG.
    Conclusions: These data thus confirm that XR-HSG and MR-HSG present the same diagnostic of assessing tubal patency. We also demonstrated that MR-HSG is able to detect further collateral findings that could likewise be a possible therapeutic target and it could possibly become the new gold standard in female infertility diagnostics.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-27
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 205751-7
    ISSN 1826-6983 ; 0033-8362
    ISSN (online) 1826-6983
    ISSN 0033-8362
    DOI 10.1007/s11547-022-01556-8
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  2. Article ; Online: Endovascular thromboaspiration with neurointerventional devices for early hepatic artery thrombosis after split liver transplant.

    Argirò, Renato / Raso, Armando / Vidali, Sofia / Morosetti, Daniele

    BMJ case reports

    2021  Volume 14, Issue 5

    Abstract: We report the case of a 38-year-old woman who underwent orthotopic 'split' liver transplant, complicated by hepatic artery thrombosis on the first postoperative day. The patient was successfully treated with an endovascular approach by mechanical ... ...

    Abstract We report the case of a 38-year-old woman who underwent orthotopic 'split' liver transplant, complicated by hepatic artery thrombosis on the first postoperative day. The patient was successfully treated with an endovascular approach by mechanical thromboaspiration of the hepatic artery, using neurovascular devices, angioplasty and stenting at the site of the surgical anastomosis.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Angioplasty ; Female ; Hepatic Artery/diagnostic imaging ; Hepatic Artery/surgery ; Humans ; Liver Diseases ; Liver Transplantation/adverse effects ; Thrombosis/diagnostic imaging ; Thrombosis/etiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ISSN 1757-790X
    ISSN (online) 1757-790X
    DOI 10.1136/bcr-2020-240583
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  3. Article: Microballoon Interventions for Liver Tumors: Review of Literature and Future Perspectives.

    Lucatelli, Pierleone / Rocco, Bianca / Ciaglia, Simone / Damato, Elio / Mosconi, Cristina / Argirò, Renato / Catalano, Carlo

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 18

    Abstract: Background: Microballoon interventions (MBIs) have been proposed as useful tools to improve the efficacy of locoregional liver treatments. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the existing evidence on procedural characteristics, safety, ... ...

    Abstract Background: Microballoon interventions (MBIs) have been proposed as useful tools to improve the efficacy of locoregional liver treatments. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the existing evidence on procedural characteristics, safety, and efficacy of MBIs.
    Methods: PubMed and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were queried for original research articles evaluating MBIs in patients with liver malignancies from 2012 to August 2022. Search terms employed were liver malignancies, hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, liver metastases, microballoon transarterial chemoembolization, balloon-occluded trans-arterial chemoembolization, balloon-occluded selective internal radiation therapies, balloon-occluded TACE and ablation, and safety or oncological results or efficacy. Merely technical studies and animal studies were excluded.
    Results: Thirty-four original research studies and one abstract involving 744 patients treated with MBIs were included; 76% of the studies were retrospective, with low risk of bias and moderate-to-poor levels of evidence. Heterogeneity precluded meta-analysis. All studies proved MBI safety, which was not inferior to non-occlusive procedures. Balloon employment ameliorates oncological results, improving time to recurrence, objective response rate, and lowers need for retreatment.
    Conclusions: MBIs appear to be potential game changers in the treatment of liver malignancies. Multicentric, prospective and randomized studies are necessary to confirm these findings.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm11185334
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  4. Article ; Online: Thoracic Duct Embolization for Delayed Chyle Leak After Lewis-Tanner Esophagectomy.

    Franceschilli, Marzia / Argirò, Renato / Siragusa, Leandro / Usai, Valeria / Sibio, Simone / Di Carlo, Sara

    The American journal of case reports

    2022  Volume 23, Page(s) e936590

    Abstract: BACKGROUND Radical esophagectomy for cancer is a potentially curative treatment that requires two/three-field lymphadenectomy. Serious complications can occur, including chyle leak (CL). CL has an incidence rate of 1-9% and is associated with a higher ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND Radical esophagectomy for cancer is a potentially curative treatment that requires two/three-field lymphadenectomy. Serious complications can occur, including chyle leak (CL). CL has an incidence rate of 1-9% and is associated with a higher rate of postsurgical morbidity and mortality. It usually occurs in the early postoperative period; delayed CL is less common and is thought to be due to an occult leak or late diagnosis. CASE REPORT A 54-year-old man with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus underwent Lewis-Tanner esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy with FLOT. During en bloc lymphadenectomy, the main thoracic duct was identified, clipped, and divided. The postoperative course was uneventful. One month after hospital discharge, he was readmitted with severe abdominal, scrotal, and lower-limb edema. A chest-abdomen CT scan revealed massive pleural effusion with left shift and compression of the mediastinum. The patient was initially treated with fasting and fat-free total parenteral nutrition, and the drain output was 2800-3000 mL/dL. Lymphoscintigraphy with ethiodized oil eventually revealed a thoracic duct leak, and lymphatic embolization was successfully performed with a 4-mm metallic spiral and glue. Drain output dramatically reduced, and after 11 days the thoracic drain was removed and the patient was safely discharged. CONCLUSIONS Thoracic duct embolization seems be an effective therapy in treating high-output (>1000 mL/dL) CL that has occurred more than 2 weeks after esophagectomy. It can be considered as a first-line treatment due to its simplicity and effectiveness.
    MeSH term(s) Chest Tubes/adverse effects ; Chyle ; Esophageal Neoplasms/complications ; Esophageal Neoplasms/surgery ; Esophagectomy/adverse effects ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications/etiology ; Thoracic Duct/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2517183-5
    ISSN 1941-5923 ; 1941-5923
    ISSN (online) 1941-5923
    ISSN 1941-5923
    DOI 10.12659/AJCR.936590
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  5. Article ; Online: Aspiration thrombectomy of M2 segment in acute ischemic stroke: The clinical reality in a neurovascular reference center.

    Nezzo, Marco / Cecchi, Gianluca / Nicita, Francesco / Mascolo, Alfredo Paolo / Morosetti, Daniele / Da Ros, Valerio / Argirò, Renato / Diomedi, Marina / Floris, Roberto

    Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions

    2023  Volume 59, Page(s) 55–59

    Abstract: Objective: Our study aimed to evaluate safety, efficacy and clinical outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke with occlusion of M2 segment treated with thromboaspiration.: Materials and methods: A retrospective study was conducted in patients ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Our study aimed to evaluate safety, efficacy and clinical outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke with occlusion of M2 segment treated with thromboaspiration.
    Materials and methods: A retrospective study was conducted in patients with ischemic stroke of M2 segment undergoing endovascular thromboaspiration. The time period analyzed was from October 2015 until February 2021. Thromboaspiration was performed with AXS Catalyst 5 (Stryker) or AXS Catalyst 6 (Stryker) catheters. The following parameters were assessed: risk factors for ischemic stroke, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (entry and discharge), pre-procedural fibrinolysis, pre-procedural and 24-h Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score, recanalization time, number of passages for recanalization, Thrombolysis in cerebral infarction scale score, periprocedural complications, Modified Rankin Scale score at 90 days from procedure and mortality.
    Results: 90 patients were included in the study. The mean age was 75 ± 11.1 with National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale at entry 13 ± 5 and 8 ± 4 at discharge. Pre-procedural fibrinolysis were performed in 40 patients. Pre-procedural Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score were 8.8 ± 1.3 and 6.9 ± 2.4 after 24 h from the procedure. Time of recanalization from onset of symptoms was 300 ± 82 min. Number of passages for recanalization were 1.8 ± 1.1. Thrombolysis in cerebral infarction scale score ≥ 2b were obtained in 90 % of procedures. After 90 days 33 % of patient obtained an Modified Rankin Scale between 0 and 1 (between 0 and 2 was 40 %). We didn't detect any complication in 64 % of cases (subarachnoid haemorrhage in 2 %, HI1 and HI 2 in 15 %, PH1 in 9 % of patients, PH2 in 6 % of patients).
    Conclusions: This paper confirms the usefulness and safety of thrombospiration in patients with ischemic stroke in the M2 segment with low intra-operative risks, high technical success and positive impact on the outcome of the patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Ischemic Stroke/etiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Stroke/diagnostic imaging ; Stroke/therapy ; Stroke/etiology ; Thrombectomy/methods ; Cerebral Infarction ; Treatment Outcome ; Endovascular Procedures/adverse effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2212113-4
    ISSN 1878-0938 ; 1553-8389
    ISSN (online) 1878-0938
    ISSN 1553-8389
    DOI 10.1016/j.carrev.2023.08.001
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  6. Article: Combined treatments with microballoon catheters and multiple cryoablation probes for shoulder-subclavian soft tissue hemangiopericytoma: A case report.

    Argirò, Renato / Ciccarese, Giorgio / Vattermoli, Leonardo / Crociati, Sara / Iannibelli, Vincenzo / Forte, Valentina / Morosetti, Daniele / Floris, Roberto

    Radiology case reports

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 9, Page(s) 3346–3350

    Abstract: We describe a case of a 65-year-old woman affected by hemangiopericytoma/solitary fibrous tumor of the right shoulder-subclavian region. Hemangiopericytoma/solitary fibrous tumor is a rare tumor of uncertain malignancy. She reports shoulder pain and ... ...

    Abstract We describe a case of a 65-year-old woman affected by hemangiopericytoma/solitary fibrous tumor of the right shoulder-subclavian region. Hemangiopericytoma/solitary fibrous tumor is a rare tumor of uncertain malignancy. She reports shoulder pain and inability to abduct the arm and elevate the shoulder. Imaging showed erosion of the scapula. The patient underwent 5 sessions of "on demand" embolization in the previous 2 years scheduled for recurrence of symptoms-swelling of tissues. Further 2 treatments were achieved through embolization via 2 different microballoon catheter combined with percutaneous cryoablation with 5 probes. Images after the treatment demonstrate a marked reduction in the hypervascularized area and an increase in the necrosis area. So, this combined treatment is safety and reproducible also in extrahepatic tissue.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-17
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2406300-9
    ISSN 1930-0433
    ISSN 1930-0433
    DOI 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.06.063
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  7. Article ; Online: Endovascular treatment of acute arteriosclerotic vertebrobasilar occlusion: A single center experience.

    Morosetti, Daniele / Mascolo, Alfredo Paolo / Argirò, Renato / Da Ros, Valerio / Nezzo, Marco / Crociati, Sara / Cecchi, Gianluca / Funari, Luca / Diomedi, Marina / Floris, Roberto

    The neuroradiology journal

    2024  , Page(s) 19714009241242650

    Abstract: Objectives: Few experiences on vertebrobasilar occlusion over underlying intracranial atherosclerotic disease have been reported in literature and the optimal strategy on how to perform a mechanical thrombectomy is unclear. The aim of this paper is to ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Few experiences on vertebrobasilar occlusion over underlying intracranial atherosclerotic disease have been reported in literature and the optimal strategy on how to perform a mechanical thrombectomy is unclear. The aim of this paper is to bring our experience based on patients admitted with acute vertebrobasilar occlusion with underlying atheromatous lesions.
    Materials and methods: Several data were collected from August 2009 to October 2022 including clinical history, pre- and post-treatment neurological objectivity, diagnostic images and angiographic procedural images, and clinical outcome at 6 months. We selected 13 patients from August 2009 to October 2022, 12 men and 1 woman, aged 40 to 82 years (mean age, 62.6 years).
    Results: Mechanical thrombectomy with a thromboaspiration was performed in all patients as beginning of the procedure. In three patients, the procedures resulted in excellent angiographic result and clinical outcome, while in three patients, we observed a failure of the procedural and clinical outcome. For residual intracranial stenosis in three patients, an angioplasty was performed obtaining an ischemic area related to the posterior circulation. In four patients, a stent was placed, in three patients, we obtained a good clinical outcome with a mRS between 0 and 2, while one treatment resulted in death, probably due to a late endovascular treatment.
    Conclusions: Endovascular treatment with stent deployment appears to result in an excellent outcome in patients with occlusion of the vertebrobasilar circulation in cases of occlusion on atheromatic plaque. The degree of residual stenosis after thrombospiration can significantly affect subsequent type of treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2257770-1
    ISSN 2385-1996 ; 1971-4009 ; 1120-9976
    ISSN (online) 2385-1996
    ISSN 1971-4009 ; 1120-9976
    DOI 10.1177/19714009241242650
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  8. Article: Percutaneous transhepatic stent for chronic intestinal bleeding from jejunal varices in primary idiophatic superior mesenteric vein stenosis: A case report.

    Argirò, Renato / Vattermoli, Leonardo / Di Pietro, Francesca / Crociati, Sara / Funari, Luca / Perlangeli, Valentina / Floris, Roberto

    Radiology case reports

    2022  Volume 17, Issue 4, Page(s) 1271–1275

    Abstract: Jejunal varices are a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. In most cases, they are due to portal hypertension related to liver cirrhosis, less frequently to superior mesenteric vein stenosis (SMV). In this article we describe an unusual case of a 61 ... ...

    Abstract Jejunal varices are a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. In most cases, they are due to portal hypertension related to liver cirrhosis, less frequently to superior mesenteric vein stenosis (SMV). In this article we describe an unusual case of a 61 year-old male patient who arrived at our emergency department with intermittent variceal bleeding due to jejunal varices causing melena and subsequent chronic anaemia. Patient was indeed discovered to have primary idiopathic superior mesenteric vein stenosis. We managed to treat this patient via SMV stenting through percutaneous transhepatic approach. In cases of upper-GI bleed with negative endoscopy for active bleeding, a contrast-enhanced CT scan should be performed to diagnose jejunal varices and their underlying cause, such as SMV stenosis which is best treated with percutaneous phlebography.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-12
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2406300-9
    ISSN 1930-0433
    ISSN 1930-0433
    DOI 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.01.031
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  9. Article: Use of Intravascular Ultrasound to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Dysfunction in Patients in the Long-term Follow-up.

    Morosetti, Daniele / Lenci, Ilaria / Argirò, Renato / Milana, Martina / Gasparrini, Fulvio / Crociati, Sara / Tisone, Giuseppe / Floris, Roberto / Baiocchi, Leonardo

    Euroasian journal of hepato-gastroenterology

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 50–56

    Abstract: Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) revision associated with phlebography and invasive pressure measurement in patients with clinical or radiological signs of TIPS ... ...

    Abstract Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) revision associated with phlebography and invasive pressure measurement in patients with clinical or radiological signs of TIPS malfunction.
    Background: Four patients underwent TIPS revision between February and August 2021. Right internal jugular vein access was achieved under ultrasonographic guidance, a catheter was advanced to achieve the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) and afterward the Portal vein through the TIPS. Once the Portal vein was achieved, a phlebography was performed, followed by invasive pressure measurement and IVUS exam over the guidewire. Based on the combination of phlebography, invasive pressure measurement, and IVUS evaluations, TIPS dysfunction was treated either with angioplasty or stent apposition.
    Case description: In all patients, we obtained the reduction of porto-systemic gradient. In three patients, angioplasty with a 10 mm diameter balloon catheter was performed. Anticoagulation therapy was added to one patient. In one patient, the Viatorr's proximal extremity in the suprahepatic vein wall was dislocated, so it was lengthened with a "Viabahn" covered stent. None of the patients developed hepatic encephalopathy after both TIPS placement and TIPS revision. No complications related to the procedure were observed during the follow-up. Clinical improvement in the immediate follow-up period was observed in all patients. In two patients, the abdominal ascites resolved. In another one, the abdominal pain disappeared, and a reduction of the longitudinal spleen diameter was recorded at 3 months follow-up.
    Conclusion: The use of IVUS allowed us to correctly visualize the organic cause of TIPS malfunction and to obtain direct visualization of the results of endovascular treatment.
    How to cite this article: Morosetti D, Lenci I, Argirò R,
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-16
    Publishing country India
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2651614-7
    ISSN 2231-5128 ; 2231-5047
    ISSN (online) 2231-5128
    ISSN 2231-5047
    DOI 10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1374
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  10. Article ; Online: Percutaneous Thermal Segmentectomy: Proof of Concept.

    Lucatelli, Pierleone / Argirò, Renato / Crocetti, Laura / Rocco, Bianca / Bozzi, Elena / Gasparrini, Fulvio / Tanzilli, Alessandro / Catalano, Carlo / Iezzi, Roberto

    Cardiovascular and interventional radiology

    2022  Volume 45, Issue 5, Page(s) 665–676

    Abstract: Aim: To report the multicenter retrospective experience on combination of balloon-occluded MWA(b-MWA) followed by balloon-occluded TACE(b-TACE) in patients with liver malignancies > 3 cm, focusing on appearance and volume of necrotic area, safety ... ...

    Abstract Aim: To report the multicenter retrospective experience on combination of balloon-occluded MWA(b-MWA) followed by balloon-occluded TACE(b-TACE) in patients with liver malignancies > 3 cm, focusing on appearance and volume of necrotic area, safety profile and oncological results.
    Materials and methods: Twenty-three patients with liver primary malignancies (hepatocellular carcinoma,HCC = 18; intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma,iCC = 2) and metastasis (colorectal cancer metastasis = 1;sarcoma metastasis = 1;breast metastasis = 1) were treated. Maximum mean diameter of lesions was 4.4 cm (± 1 cm). Treatments were performed using a single-step approach:b-MWA was performed after balloon-microcatheter inflation, followed by b-TACE (with epirubicin or irinotecan). Necrotic area shape and discrepancy with the expected volume of necrosis suggested by vendor's ablation chart were assessed at post-procedural CT. Complications were categorized according to CIRSE classification. Oncological results at 1 and 3-6 months were evaluated using m-RECIST(HCC) and RECISTv1.1(metastasis/iCC).
    Results: Mean volume of necrotic area was 75 cm
    Conclusion: b-MWA followed by b-TACE in a single-step procedure led to larger necrotic areas than the proposed by vendors ablation chart, non-spherical in shape and corresponded to the vascular segment occluded during ablation. This permitted to safely achieve promising oncological results in patients with > 3 cm tumors.
    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/therapy ; Chemoembolization, Therapeutic/methods ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Liver Neoplasms/pathology ; Liver Neoplasms/therapy ; Pneumonectomy ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Multicenter Study
    ZDB-ID 603082-8
    ISSN 1432-086X ; 0342-7196 ; 0174-1551
    ISSN (online) 1432-086X
    ISSN 0342-7196 ; 0174-1551
    DOI 10.1007/s00270-022-03117-y
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