Publications by authors named "A C Komarek"
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate whether minimum-intensity projection (MinIP) images could predict complications in CT-guided lung biopsies.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 72 procedures from January 2019 to December 2023, categorizing patients by pneumothorax and the severity of hemorrhage (grade 2 or higher). Radiodensity measurements were performed using lung window (LW) and MinIP (10-mm slab) images.
In many countries worldwide, NO emissions currently decrease as a result of pollution control, while NH emissions stagnate or continue to increase. Little is known about horizontal deposition of NO and NH, the oxidation/neutralization products of these primary pollutants. To close the knowledge gap, we studied atmospheric inputs of NO and NH at two mountain-top sites near the Czech-German-Polish borders during winter.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: This study aimed to investigate pneumothorax risk, focusing on the gravitational effect of pleural pressure caused by specific patient positioning.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 144 percutaneous CT-guided lung biopsies performed between January 2019 and December 2023. Patients were grouped into those with or without pneumothorax.
Fluoroscopic-Guided vs. Multislice Computed Tomography (CT) Biopsy Mode-Guided Percutaneous Radiologic Gastrostomy (PRG)-Comparison of Interventional Parameters and Billing.
Diagnostics (Basel)
August 2024
Background: This study investigated and compared the efficacy, safety, radiation exposure, and financial compensation of two modalities for percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy (PRG): multislice computed tomography biopsy mode (MS-CT BM)-guided and fluoroscopy-guided (FPRG). The aim was to provide insights into optimizing radiologically assisted gastrostomy procedures.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of PRG procedures performed at a single center from January 2018 to January 2024.
Article Synopsis
- A Bayesian meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) compared to conventional CPR in patients who had a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital, focusing on neurological outcomes after 6 months.
- The analysis included data from three randomized trials, with ECPR involving 209 patients and conventional CPR involving 211 patients, and aimed to clarify the probability of clinically significant treatment effects rather than relying solely on p-values.
- Results showed that ECPR had a median relative risk of 1.47 for neurologically favorable survival in all rhythms and 1.54 for patients with shockable rhythms, indicating a potential benefit, but with wide credible intervals suggesting uncertainty