Publications by authors named "G Charalampopoulos"
In most of the cases Interventional Radiology techniques and therapies are proposed for the management of symptomatic soft tissue benign tumors responsible for pain and/or compression symptoms aiming to offer a curative intent by means of tumor necrosis with subsequent symptoms' management and improvement of life quality. The ablative therapies include chemical, thermal and non-thermal approaches while, trans-arterial (chemo)embolization also has a distinct role. Adjunct ancillary techniques should be performed whenever necessary to increase efficacy and safety and avoid or reduce complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEmerging Indications for Interventional Oncology: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Image-Guided Thermal Ablation for Metastatic Non-cervical Lymph Node Disease.
Curr Oncol Rep
November 2024
Introduction: Lymphatic node metastatic disease encompasses a distinct oncological entity which has been associated with poor prognosis. Image-guided thermal ablation has recently been proposed as a safe and alternative treatment for these lesions. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the pooled safety and efficacy of thermal ablation techniques for the treatment of oligometastatic non-cervical lymph nodal disease.
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- Cerebrovascular events like strokes can often be predicted by assessing the rupture of plaques in the carotid arteries, and this study introduces a new method combining computational fluid dynamics, structural analysis, and machine learning to improve risk predictions.
- The research utilized 3D imaging and blood flow simulations on data from 134 asymptomatic patients, integrating both imaging and clinical data to evaluate the risk of carotid atherosclerosis more effectively.
- The developed model, a Gradient Boosting Tree classifier, demonstrated strong performance metrics: 88% balanced accuracy, a ROC AUC of 0.92, and high sensitivity and specificity, showing great promise for enhancing clinical decision-making and patient outcomes in stroke prevention.
Background: There has been a large discussion in literature regarding the proper management of asymptomatic patients with significant carotid artery stenosis. This study aims to identify potential risk factors associated with high-risk carotid plaques.
Methods: This is a retrospective study based on a prospective database.
Article Synopsis
- Interventional oncology involves procedures like tumor characterization and destruction, which can be complex due to difficult access and risk factors.
- Various robotic systems have been developed to minimize human error and variability during these procedures, aiming to improve accuracy and reduce risks associated with radiation exposure.
- This review compiles evidence on the clinical effectiveness and safety of these robotic tools in treating nonhepatic malignancies, highlighting their potential benefits for patient outcomes.