Favorable Outcome of Conservative Management of Extensive Bladder Ischemia Complicating Prostatic Artery Embolization.

This is a report of a case of bladder ischemia which complicated bilateral prostatic artery embolization in an 80-year-old man with benign prostate hyperplasia and indwelling bladder catheter. Reflux of 100 μm microspheres into superior vesical arteries was the most likely cause. An unenhanced computed tomography (CT) scan performed immediately post-embolization showed retention of contrast in the left anterolateral bladder wall.

A simple technique to facilitate treatment of urethral strictures with optical internal urethrotomy.

Urethral stricture is a common condition that can lead to serious complications such as urinary infections and renal insufficiency secondary to urinary retention. Treatment options include catheterization, urethroplasty, endoscopic internal urethrotomy, and dilation. Optical internal urethrotomy offers faster recovery, minimal scarring, and less risk of infection, although recurrence is possible.

Endothelial progenitor cells as a cardiometabolic risk factor marker in prediabetes.

Objective: Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) have recently been considered as a potential novel marker of vascular integrity, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk. This study was performed to investigate the main determinants of EPC levels in individuals with prediabetes.

Design: Thirty-nine participants with newly diagnosed prediabetes were enrolled.

mRECIST criteria and contrast-enhanced US for the assessment of the response of hepatocellular carcinoma to transarterial chemoembolization.

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the combination of the modified Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (mRECIST) and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) as a tool for the assessment of hepatocellular carcinoma treated with transarterial chemoembolization.

Materials And Methods: Forty-seven hepatocellular carcinoma patients (80 target tumors suitable for mRECIST measurements) were studied. They were treated with scheduled transarterial chemoembolization with doxorubicin-eluting microspheres every 5-7 weeks.

Correlation between mesenteric fat thickness and serum apolipoproteins in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease.

Background: Visceral fat possesses the most detrimental potential for cardiovascular morbidity through the release of adipokines, as well as metabolic and proinflammatory mediators, which adversely affect metabolic and vascular homeostasis. Among the different types of visceral adipose tissue, mesenteric fat is considered particularly detrimental, due to its close proximity to the portal circulation, affecting directly the liver, which is the main regulator of body metabolic homeostasis. Mesenteric fat can be reliably estimated using abdominal ultrasonography, the only available imaging method able to depict individual mesenteric leaves.