Publications by authors named "Jakob Hama"
Port-A-Cath (port), a single-lumen, tunneled catheter, is routinely placed into the superior vena cava (SVC) for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. We present a case of a port placement in which variant anatomy was discovered during the fluoroscopy-guided procedure and confirmed by venogram of a persistent left-sided SVC (PLSVC). Upon further investigation into the patient's previous computed tomography (CT) scans, the diagnosis was further confirmed.
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- Immunotherapy has improved outcomes for patients with metastatic melanoma but has revealed new response patterns, increasing the need for better biomarkers to predict patient benefits and side effects.
- A literature review of 12 studies up to early 2022 focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in analyzing melanoma patients treated with immunotherapy, showing CT imaging was most commonly used.
- Most studies aimed to develop AI tools for predicting treatment responses and outcomes, though validation methods varied, highlighting the necessity for more robust testing with diverse patient groups for future integration into clinical settings.