Publications by authors named "R P H Bokkers"
Background: The accumulation of calcium load in peripheral lower extremity arteries has been associated with increased severity of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and mortality. While calcium scores are commonly calculated from non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scans, patients with PAD often undergo contrast-enhanced CT scans. This study aims to explore the association between a length-adjusted calcium score (LACS) of the iliofemoral arteries, determined through pre-intervention contrast-enhanced CT, and major adverse events in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI).
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- Mechanical thrombectomy using the SOFIA/SOFIA PLUS catheters is being evaluated as a primary treatment for acute ischemic stroke with large vessel occlusion, focusing on its safety and efficacy in a multi-center study involving 246 patients.
- Results show that primary aspiration with the catheters achieved 72.8% complete recanalization and 63.8% of patients were functionally independent after 90 days, with acceptable complication rates.
- The study supports using this technique as a first-line approach in stroke treatment, reinforcing the effectiveness of direct aspiration thrombectomy in managing acute ischemic strokes.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different treatments for hepatic artery stenosis (HAS) in children after liver transplantation.
- Conducted over nearly 20 years, it analyzed outcomes in 327 pediatric liver transplant patients, focusing on survival rates and complications associated with HAS.
- Results showed that both endovascular therapy (EVT) and conservative management led to high graft and patient survival rates, indicating good long-term outcomes for children with HAS after transplantation.
Objectives: Significant variability exists in the contrast phases applied during computed tomography (CT) studies when assessing morphometric measurements of muscle area (CT-assessed sarcopenia) and density (CT-assessed myosteatosis) and visceral adipose tissue area (CT-assessed visceral obesity). This study explored the impact of contrast phase timing on changes in morphometric measurements of body composition.
Methods: This single-center retrospective cohort study included 459 patients undergoing a multiphase CT scan.
Background: COVID-19 confronted medical care with many challenges. During the pandemic, several resources were limited resulting in renouncing or postponing medical care like carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for patients with significant carotid artery stenosis. Although according to international guidelines CEA is the first choice, carotid artery stenting (CAS) could potentially be a reasonable alternative especially during logistical restraints.
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