Publications by authors named "C Esque Bernadas"
Background: The mortality rate for abdominal vena caval injuries remains high. We examined the experience of a level I trauma center to determine factors significant to the outcome in these injuries.
Methods: Forty-seven patients were identified in a retrospective review (1989 to 1999) of patients were identified with abdominal vena caval injury.
Purpose: To assess midterm results and examine factors associated with successful treatment of refractory ascites with creation of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS).
Materials And Methods: In 50 patients with refractory ascites, TIPS creation was performed. Clinical and ultrasound follow-up were performed.
Purpose: To determine the relative changes in position of tunneled catheters from supine to upright patient position and factors affecting catheter tip migration.
Materials And Methods: One hundred forty-six different tunneled catheters were placed through the subclavian or jugular veins radiologically, and catheter positions were documented with use of cine radiography at the time of placement. Follow-up chest radiographs were obtained with the patient in the upright position within 48 hours after placement.
Effect of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt on quality of life.
AJR Am J Roentgenol
October 1996
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure on the quality of life.
Subjects And Methods: Data were collected on 99 patients who underwent the TIPS procedure between September 1991 and September 1995. Quality of life was assessed by the Karnofsky scale before and at intervals after the procedure.
Purpose: To assess effectiveness of metallic endovascular stents in treatment of venous stenoses and occlusions.
Materials And Methods: Stents were placed intravenously in 56 patients (59 stenoses or occlusions) over a 6-year period. Stent sites included the inferior vena cava (n = 10) and common iliac (n = 31), external iliac (n = 46), common femoral (n = 27), and superficial femoral veins (n = 4).