Publications by authors named "Viktoria Kartsouni"
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- Splenic hemangioma is a rare benign tumor that can cause life-threatening issues if it ruptures; safe management is crucial due to the spleen's importance in immunity and blood filtration.
- A 51-year-old patient with a large spleen hemangioma was treated successfully with embolization, preserving the spleen and avoiding complications.
- The case report highlights the procedure's safety, symptom relief without surgery, and lower complication rates compared to traditional surgical methods, with a notable 2-year follow-up showing significant size reduction of the hemangioma.
Introduction In this retrospective study, the safety and complication rates of port implantations via the internal jugular vein under ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance in adult oncology patients were analyzed. Material and methods Eight hundred seven ports implanted in 799 adult oncology patients at a tertiary Oncology-Anticancer Hospital during a 36-month period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Data acquisition was obtained until December 31, 2020.
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