OBJECTIVES: Despite increasing interest, prospective data on the use of degradable starch microsphere-transarterial chemoembolization (DSM-TACE) in the management of patients with unresectable HCC are still scarce. The objective of the HepaStar study was to collect prospective safety and effectiveness data in a prospective multicenter observational study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between January 2017 and December 2022, consecutive participants with unresectable or recurrent HCC treated with DSM-TACE as standard of care at 6 participating centers in Europe were enrolled. Tumor response was evaluated according to the mRECIST criteria. Overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and adverse events (AEs) were assessed by using Kaplan-Meier analysis and Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 5. Liver function deterioration was assessed by monitoring changes in liver blood tests during the follow-up. RESULTS: Seventy-nine participants (median age, 69 years (IQR, 51-87 years); 67 men (85%)) were enrolled and treated. The median follow-up time was 18 months (IQR 9.5-38.0 months). The estimated median OS and PFS for the entire cohort was 32 months (CI, 95% 21-NaN) and 9 months (CI, 95% 7-NaN), respectively. Eleven (13.9%) participants experienced at least one grade 3 or 4 AE. The most frequent grade 3-4 AE was elevated bilirubin (2.2%, 5 of 79). Deterioration of bilirubin, AST, ALT, and albumin were observed in 24.1%, 23.7%, 19%, and 24% of participants, respectively. CONCLUSION: DSM-TACE achieves promising survival in patients with unresectable or recurrent HCC. This technique shows a favorable safety profile both in terms of treatment-related AEs and liver function deterioration. KEY POINTS: Question Although degradable starch microspheres transarterial chemoembolization is widely used in clinical practice across Europe, prospective data on its application in hepatocellular carcinoma patients remains limited. Findings Degradable starch microspheres transarterial chemoembolization results in promising survival rates, good tumor response rates, and low rates of treatment-related adverse events. Clinical relevance In patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, degradable starch microspheres transarterial chemoembolization represents a safe and effective alternative to more well-established chemoembolization techniques like conventional transarterial chemoembolization and drug-eluting beads transarterial chemoembolization.
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- Chemoembolization, Therapeutic * methods MeSH
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular * therapy mortality MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Microspheres MeSH
- Liver Neoplasms * therapy mortality MeSH
- Prospective Studies MeSH
- Aged, 80 and over MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Starch * administration & dosage MeSH
- Treatment Outcome MeSH
- Check Tag
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Aged, 80 and over MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Multicenter Study MeSH
- Observational Study MeSH
PURPOSE: TACE induces variable systemic effects by producing factors that promote inflammation, oncogenesis, and angiogenesis. Here we compare concentrations of microRNAs (miR-21, miR-210 and miR-34a) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients undergoing TACE with degradable (DSM) and nondegradable (DEB) particles and potential use of these biomarker changes for prediction of patient outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Overall, 52 patients with HCC treated with DSM TACE (24 patients) and DEB TACE (28 patients) were included in this prospective study. Concentrations of studied biomarkers were measured from blood plasma preprocedurally, immediately (< 90 min) postprocedurally, and 24-h after TACE. Levels were compared between DSM and DEB TACE and correlated with treatment response six and 12 months after the first TACE. RESULTS: Both DSM and DEB TACE elevated plasma levels of miR-21, miR-34a, and miR-210 at 24 h post-procedure compared to baseline levels (FC 1.25-4.0). MiR-34a elevation immediately after TACE was significantly associated with nonprogressive disease compared to those with progressive disease at both six months (FCa: p = 0.014) and 12 months (FCa: p = 0.029) post-TACE. No significant biomarker changes were found between the embolization particle groups. However, VEGF levels showed a decrease only in the DSM TACE group (FC24: p = < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Embolization particle type did not significantly impact miRNA or VEGF changes post-TACE. However, miR-34a elevation immediately after the procedure predicts better patient outcome and may prove useful as a biomarkers for the monitoring of clinical outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3 Prospective cohort study.
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- Biomarkers blood MeSH
- Chemoembolization, Therapeutic * methods MeSH
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular * therapy blood genetics MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- MicroRNAs * blood MeSH
- Biomarkers, Tumor * blood MeSH
- Liver Neoplasms * therapy genetics blood MeSH
- Prospective Studies MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A * blood MeSH
- Treatment Outcome MeSH
- Check Tag
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) with neoadjuvant embolization is a treatment strategy for brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), especially for those with large nidal volume or concomitant aneurysms. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of pre-SRS embolization in AVMs with an associated intracranial aneurysm (IA). METHODS: The International Radiosurgery Research Foundation AVM database from 1987 to 2018 was retrospectively reviewed. SRS-treated AVMs with IAs were included. Patients were categorized into those treated with upfront embolization (E + SRS) vs stand-alone SRS (SRS). Primary end point was a favorable outcome (AVM obliteration + no permanent radiation-induced changes or post-SRS hemorrhage). Secondary outcomes included AVM obliteration, mortality, follow-up modified Rankin Scale, post-SRS hemorrhage, and radiation-induced changes. RESULTS: Forty four AVM patients with associated IAs were included, of which 23 (52.3%) underwent pre-SRS embolization and 21 (47.7%) SRS only. Significant differences between the E + SRS vs SRS groups were found for AVM maximum diameter (1.5 ± 0.5 vs 1.1 ± 0.4 cm 3 , P = .019) and SRS treatment volume (9.3 ± 8.3 vs 4.3 ± 3.3 cm 3 , P = .025). A favorable outcome was achieved in 45.4% of patients in the E + SRS group and 38.1% in the SRS group ( P = .625). Obliteration rates were comparable (56.5% for E + SRS vs 47.6% for SRS, P = .555), whereas a higher mortality rate was found in the SRS group (19.1% vs 0%, P = .048). After adjusting for AVM maximum diameter, SRS treatment volume, and maximum radiation dose, the likelihood of achieving favorable outcome and AVM obliteration did not differ between groups ( P = .475 and P = .820, respectively). CONCLUSION: The likelihood of a favorable outcome and AVM obliteration after SRS with neoadjuvant embolization in AVMs with concomitant IA seems to be comparable with stand-alone SRS, even after adjusting for AVM volume and SRS maximum dose. However, the increased mortality among the stand-alone SRS group and relatively low risk of embolization-related complications suggest that these patients may benefit from a combined treatment approach.
- MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Endovascular Procedures methods MeSH
- Intracranial Aneurysm * therapy MeSH
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations * therapy surgery MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Neoadjuvant Therapy * methods MeSH
- Radiosurgery * methods adverse effects MeSH
- Retrospective Studies MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Embolization, Therapeutic * methods MeSH
- Treatment Outcome MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Comparative Study MeSH
BACKGROUND: Open surgery is widely regarded as the standard treatment for spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (SDAVFs). However, endovascular treatment (EVT) with liquid embolic agents has emerged as an alternative. While N-butyl cyanoacrylate is often preferred for its superior penetration into draining vein, this study aims to assess the effectiveness of an embolization-first strategy using Onyx, drawing on 20 years of clinical experience. METHODS: A retrospective analysis included 50 patients treated between 2004 and 2024. Only patients undergoing EVT as the first-line therapy for SDAVF were included. RESULTS: Overall, EVT achieved complete occlusion in 38 (76%) cases, with an additional 6 (12%) requiring adjuvant surgery resulting in definitive cure. In the remaining 6 (12%) patients, embolization of the feeding artery and fistula nidus led to permanent clinical improvement (n = 4, 66%) or stability (n = 2, 33%), supported by indirect fistula signs regression on follow-up magnetic resonance imaging. Onyx was solely used in 84% of EVTs, achieving a complete occlusion rate of 83%. Clinical improvement or stabilization was observed in 46 (92%) patients, with no recurrences in successfully treated patients. There was no EVT-related complication. Follow-up magnetic resonance imagings showed regression of perimedullary varices and regression or stability of myelopathy in all cases (n = 50, 100%). CONCLUSIONS: The embolization-first strategy, with adjuvant surgery when necessary, can achieve outcomes nearing those of purely surgical approaches. Based on our long-term experience, EVT with Onyx can result in complete and permanent cure of SDAVF in more than 80% of cases.
- MeSH
- Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations * therapy diagnostic imaging MeSH
- Dimethyl Sulfoxide * therapeutic use MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Endovascular Procedures methods MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Polyvinyls * therapeutic use MeSH
- Retrospective Studies MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Tantalum * therapeutic use MeSH
- Embolization, Therapeutic * methods MeSH
- Treatment Outcome MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
Souhrn: Po úspěšné transplantaci ledviny je často nutné odstranit polycystické ledviny, protože jejich značný objem může utlačovat okolní orgány, vč. transplantované ledviny, což může vést k její dysfunkci. Nativní nefrektomie je nezřídka prováděna oboustranně v jedné době. Je vhodné znát rizikové faktory spojené s touto operací. Jedním z nich je snížená pevnost vaziva cévních stěn, což může vést k vyššímu riziku krvácení peroperačně i po operaci. Prezentujeme úspěšnou léčbu závažného krvácení v časném pooperačním období intervenčním radiologem, který obliteroval krvácející periferní svalovou arterii.
It is often necessary to remove polycystic kidneys after successful kidney transplantation. The reason for this procedure is that their significant volume can oppress surrounding organs, including the transplanted kidney, which can lead to its dysfunction. Native nephrectomy is often performed bilaterally at the same time. It is advisable to know the risk factors associated with this operation. One of them is the reduced strength of the vascular wall ligaments, which can lead to a higher risk of bleeding both intraoperatively and postoperatively. We present the successful treatment of severe bleeding in the early postoperative period by an interventional radiologist who obliterated a bleeding peripheral muscular artery.
- MeSH
- Blood Loss, Surgical MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Nephrectomy MeSH
- Polycystic Kidney Diseases * surgery MeSH
- Postoperative Hemorrhage diagnosis therapy MeSH
- Embolization, Therapeutic methods MeSH
- Kidney Transplantation methods MeSH
- Check Tag
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Case Reports MeSH
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Leták obsahující směrnice, které se zaměřují na zástavu peripartálního krvácení. Určeno odborné veřejnosti.
- MeSH
- Drug Therapy MeSH
- Hemostatics MeSH
- Hemostasis, Surgical MeSH
- Peripartum Period MeSH
- Postpartum Hemorrhage MeSH
- Check Tag
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Broadside MeSH
- Practice Guideline MeSH
- Conspectus
- Patologie. Klinická medicína
- NML Fields
- hematologie a transfuzní lékařství
- gynekologie a porodnictví
Východiska: Solitární hepatocelulární karcinom (hepatocellular carcinoma – HCC) o průměru 3–5 cm představuje náročnou klinickou výzvu, zejména u pacientů, u kterých není kvůli komorbiditám vhodná chirurgická léčba. Případ: U 74letého muže s renálním karcinomem v anamnéze byla na MR zjištěna nová náhodná solitární léze jater o velikosti 5 cm. Po přezkoumání multidisciplinární komisí a vzhledem k věku a vysokému riziku pooperačních komplikací se léčebný plán skládal z perkutánní termické segmentektomie pomocí mikrovlnné ablace s balonkovou okluzí (baloon-occluded microwave abblation – b-MWA) a následné transarteriální chemoembolizace s balonkovou okluzí (balloon-occluded transarterial chemoembolization – b-TACE), přičemž došlo ke kompletní nekróze nádoru, jak ukázaly následných kontrolní snímky. Tento případ ukazuje, že b-MWA a b-TACE by mohly být bezpečnou a účinnou kombinovanou léčbou velkých neresekabilních lézí HCC, a to i u lézí s velikostí nad 3 cm. Závěr: Ačkoli se jedná o nepodložený případ, kterému přirozeně chybí srovnání nebo kontroly, zdůrazňuje potenciální hodnotu jednoho zákroku v podobě perkutánní termické segmentektomie pomocí b-MWA s následnou b-TACE při léčbě velkých neresekabilních solitárních lézí HCC.
Background: Solitary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with a diameter of 3–5 cm represents a challenging clinical entity, especially for non-surgical candidates due to comorbidities. Case: A 74-year-old man with previous history of renal cell carcinoma presented with a new incidental solitary 5 cm liver lesion on MRI. Due to his age and a high risk for post-surgical complications, after multidisciplinary tumor board review the treatment plan consisted of percutaneous thermal segmentectomy using balloon-occluded microwave ablation (b-MWA) followed by balloon-occluded transarterial chemoembolization (b-TACE) with complete tumor necrosis, as evident in subsequent follow-up imaging. This case demonstrates that b-MWA plus b-TACE could be a safe and effective combined therapy for unresectable large HCC lesions, even for those exceeding 3 cm in size. Conclusion: Although the presented case is anecdotal and naturally without comparisons or control, it highlights the potential value of percutaneous thermal segmentectomy with a single session combined b-MWA followed by b-TACE for the treatment of large unresectable solitary HCC lesions.
Autoři v článku prezentují kazuistiku pacienta s posttraumaticky vzniklým vysokoprůtokovým (arteriláním) priapismem a následný terapeutický postup spočívající v endovaskulární superselektivní embolizaci oboustranného pseudoaneuryzmatu kavernózních těles, který vedl k zachování funkční erekce v téměř plném rozsahu.
Authors present a case report of patient with post-traumatic high-flow (arterial) priapism and the subsequent therapeutic approach consisting of endovascular superselective embolization of bilateral pseudoaneurysm of cavernosal bodies, which lead to preservation of erection function in almost full extent.
Cíl: Porovnat funkční a anatomické výsledky mezi technikou invertovaného laloku a konvenčním odstraněním interní limitující membrány (ILM) při operačním řešení idiopatických makulárních děr (IMD). Metodika: Retrospektivně jsme hodnotili anatomické a funkční výsledky u 67 očí 65 pacientů operovaných pro IMD. Pacienti byli operováni buď technikou konvenčního peelingu ILM (první skupina), nebo technikou invertovaného laloku ILM (druhá skupina). Do první skupiny bylo zařazeno 43 očí 41 pacientů, do druhé skupiny 24 očí 24 pacientů. K operaci jsme indikovali pouze pacienty s IMD stádia 2–4 dle Gasseho klasifikace. Před a dva měsíce po operaci byla vždy stanovená nejlépe korigovaná zraková ostrost (ZO). Dále bylo provedené srovnání obou technik podle průměrného zisku písmen po operaci a efekt operace byl zhodnocen pomocí OCT, zda došlo k uzavření IMD. U obou technik byla provedena 25G PPV s tamponádou SF6. Výsledky: U konvenčního odstranění ILM došlo k uzavření díry u 41 očí. U jednoho oka nedošlo k uzavření díry ani po reoperaci stejnou technikou. Medián zisku písmen ETDRS byl 7,0. ZO zůstala stejná u 2 očí (4,7 %), v 7 případech (16,2 %) se ZO zhoršila a ve všech ostatních případech došlo k jejímu zlepšení (79,0 %). U 16 očí (37,2 %) se ZO zlepšila o 2 a více řádků ETDRS optotypů. U invertovaného flapu došlo k uzavření díry u všech 24 sledovaných očí. Medián zisku písmen ETDRS byl 9,5. ZO zůstala stejná u 2 očí (8,3 %), ve 2 případech (8,3 %) se ZO zhoršila a ve všech ostatních případech došlo k jejímu zlepšení (83,3 %). U 12 očí (50,0 %) se ZO zlepšila o 2 a více řádků ETDRS optotypů. Peroperačně a pooperačně nebyly žádné závažné komplikace. Závěr: Naše studie prokázala bezpečnost a účinnost obou metod. Přestože výsledky nebyly statisticky signifikantní, technika invertovaného laloku měla oproti konvenční technice peelingu ILM v našem souboru očí větší zisk písmen ETDRS (9,5 vs. 7,0) a počet uzavřených děr (100 % vs. 95,3 %).
Aim: To compare functional and anatomical outcomes between the inverted flap technique and conventional removal of the internal limiting membrane (ILM) in the surgical management of idiopathic macular hole (IMH). Material and methods: We retrospectively evaluated the anatomical and functional results in 67 eyes of 65 patients operated on for IMH. The patients were operated on either using the conventional ILM peeling technique (first group) or with the inverted ILM flap technique (second group). 43 eyes of 41 patients were included in the first group, 24 eyes of 24 patients in the second group. We indicated for surgery only patients with IMH stage 2–4 according to the Gasse classification. Best corrected visual acuity (VA) was always determined before and two months after surgery. Furthermore, a comparison of both techniques was made according to the average letter gain after surgery, and the effect of surgery was evaluated using OCT with regard to whether IMH closure succeeded. For both techniques, 25G PPV with SF6 tamponade was performed. Results: Hole closure took place in 41 eyes with conventional ILM removal. In one eye, the hole did not close even after reoperation with the same technique. Median ETDRS letter gain was 7.0. VA remained the same in 2 eyes (4.7%), worsened in 7 cases (16.2%), and improved in all other cases (79.0%). In 16 eyes (37.2%), VA improved by 2 or more lines of ETDRS charts. Using the inverted flap technique, the hole was closed in all 24 monitored eyes. Median ETDRS letter gain was 9.5. VA remained the same in 2 eyes (8.3%), worsened in 2 cases (8.3%), and improved in all other cases (83.3%). In 12 eyes (50.0%), VA improved by 2 or more lines of ETDRS charts. There were no serious complications intraoperatively or postoperatively. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated the safety and efficacy of both methods. Although the results were not statistically significant, the inverted flap technique recorded a greater ETDRS letter gain (9.5 vs. 7.0) and proportion of closed holes (100% vs. 95.3%) compared to the conventional ILM peeling technique in our set of eyes.
- Keywords
- invertovaný lalok, peeling MLI,
- MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures * classification methods statistics & numerical data MeSH
- Retinal Perforations * surgery classification therapy MeSH
- Retrospective Studies MeSH
- Trypan Blue therapeutic use MeSH
- Vitrectomy classification methods MeSH
- Endotamponade classification methods MeSH
- Treatment Outcome MeSH
- Visual Acuity MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
Mikrovaskulární komplikace diabetu jsou významnou příčinou morbidity a kardiovaskulární mortality pacientů s diabetes mellitus. Jejich rozvoj a progrese souvisí s chronickou hyperglykemií, ale k dalším rizikovým faktorům patří hypertenze, dyslipidemie, kouření a genetické faktory. Preventivní postupy zahrnují optimální, individualizovanou kompenzaci diabetu a také léčbu dalších ovlivnitelných faktorů. Včasný záchyt jednotlivých komplikací pomocí screeningu a včasná a adekvátní léčba snižují riziko pokročilých stádií jednotlivých komplikací a následných fyzických, sociálních a ekonomických dopadů.
Microvascular complications of diabetes are a cause of significant morbidity and cardiovascular mortality of patients with diabetes. Their development and progression is associated with chronic hyperglycemia, and other risk factors are hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking and genetic factors. Preventative startegies should focus on optimal individualized glycemic control, and also treatment of other modifiable factors. Early detection of complications using screening procedures and early and appropriate treatment lower the risk of advanced complications and of their subsequent physical, social and economic impact.
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- Diabetic Foot etiology prevention & control MeSH
- Diabetic Retinopathy diagnosis classification prevention & control therapy MeSH
- Diabetic Nephropathies diagnosis classification prevention & control therapy MeSH
- Diabetic Neuropathies diagnosis classification complications therapy MeSH
- Light Coagulation MeSH
- Diabetes Complications * diagnosis classification prevention & control therapy MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Neurologic Examination methods MeSH
- Mass Screening methods MeSH
- Risk Factors MeSH
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors antagonists & inhibitors MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Review MeSH
