Publications by authors named "F Collettini"
Objectives: Despite increasing interest, prospective data on the use of degradable starch microsphere-transarterial chemoembolization (DSM-TACE) in the management of patients with unresectable HCC are still scarce. The objective of the HepaStar study was to collect prospective safety and effectiveness data in a prospective multicenter observational study.
Materials And Methods: Between January 2017 and December 2022, consecutive participants with unresectable or recurrent HCC treated with DSM-TACE as standard of care at 6 participating centers in Europe were enrolled.
Background/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.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the effectiveness of using multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) as a diagnostic tool for identifying clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) and its impact on managing biopsy decisions in men suspected of having the disease.
- Conducted over three years at multiple urology practices in Berlin, the trial monitored participants with either positive or negative mpMRI results, allowing for a better understanding of patient outcomes and the safety of the protocol.
- Results indicated that a significant number of men avoided unnecessary biopsies over time, with a small percentage of those initially deemed negative later diagnosed with csPCa, suggesting the monitoring strategy may be feasible and safe for patients.
Background/objectives: This study was conducted to compare two modes of computed tomography fluoroscopy (CTF) and two gastropexy techniques used in CT-guided percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy (CT-PRG) aiming to identify the optimal techniques for image guidance and gastropexy and, thus, to overcome the current lack of consensus on the preferred modalities.
Methods: We retrospectively identified 186 successful CT-PRG procedures conducted evenly across two university hospitals from January 2019 to December 2023. Patients were divided into two groups (intermittent multislice CT biopsy mode-guided technique (MS-CT BM) and retention anchor suture (T-fastener) versus real-time (RT-)CTF and gastropexy device) for descriptive analysis of demographics, indication for PRG, radiation exposure (DLP), procedural time, number of CT scans, gastropexy time, and complications.
Purpose: To assess the technical feasibility, safety, and clinical success rate of trans-arterial embolization (TAE) as an emergency treatment for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB).
Materials And Methods: Consecutive patients who received urgent TAE due to active LGIB at five academic centers in Germany were retrospectively analyzed. LGIB was confirmed and localized using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) or endoscopy.