Publications by authors named "Grace L Laidlaw"
Recognizing and Managing Adverse Events in Y-90 Radioembolization.
Semin Intervent Radiol
October 2021
Transarterial radioembolization using yttrium-90 (Y-90) microspheres is an important therapy in the management of unresectable primary liver tumors or hepatic metastases. While radioembolization is generally well-tolerated, it is not free from adverse events, and familiarity with the prevention and treatment of radioembolization-specific complications is an important component of patient care. This article aims to review radioembolization-specific toxicities stratified by hepatic, extrahepatic, and systemic effects, with a focus on preventing and mitigating radioembolization-induced morbidity.
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- The study examines the impact of inferior vena cava (IVC) filter tilt on the need for complex retrieval techniques after filter placement over time.
- It involves 252 patients, with 182 meeting inclusion criteria, and assesses factors like IVC diameter, filter type, and dwell time to determine their relationships with filter tilt change and retrieval difficulty.
- Findings reveal that a larger IVC diameter correlates with increased tilt change and more challenges during retrieval, suggesting that considering IVC diameter can help predict and manage complications related to filter placement.
Purpose: To generate 3-dimensional (3D) printed ultrasound (US)-compatible vascular models (3DPVAM) and test them for noninferiority in training medical students in femoral artery access.
Materials And Methods: A 3DPVAM of normal femoral artery (FA) anatomy was developed from an anonymized computerized tomography (CT) examination. Students were randomized to a 3DPVAM or a commercial model (CM) simulation experience (SE) for US-guided FA access.