Publications by authors named "T Cavenagh"
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- The study investigates multifocal renal capsular hemorrhage, also known as "weeping sponge kidney," focusing on its clinical features, imaging techniques, treatments, and outcomes while identifying risk factors and understanding the underlying mechanisms.
- The case series involved four patients, all treated successfully with embolization; three had chronic renal failure and atrophy, highlighting their association with this condition.
- The conclusion emphasizes that while small subcapsular hematomas typically resolve on their own, patients with renal failure face a higher risk of serious complications, necessitating different endovascular treatment strategies based on the number of bleeding points.
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- Proximal splenic artery embolisation (PSAE) is a procedure for stable patients with severe splenic injuries, aimed at reducing blood flow to the spleen while preserving its viability through collateral circulation.
- A study reviewed outcomes of PSAE performed at different locations along the splenic artery, with findings indicating that embolisations located between the dorsal pancreatic artery (DPA) and great pancreatic artery (GPA) had the best clinical success.
- Results showed 100% technical success across all cases, with better clinical success (88% vs. 100%) and preservation of splenic perfusion in the ideal Type II group, supporting its designation as the optimal site for embolisation.
Paragangliomas are rare vascular tumours of the autonomic nervous system. They can be classified as sympathetic or parasympathetic. Sympathetic paragangliomas, which include phaeochromocytomas, tend to be functional and symptomatic.
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