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- •Preface
- •Acknowledgments
- •Contents
- •About the Editor
- •1.6 Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- •1.7 Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
- •1.8 Conclusion
- •References
- •2.1 Introduction
- •2.2 History-Taking
- •2.4 Pre-procedure Imaging
- •2.5 Pre-procedure Investigations
- •2.8 Informed Consent
- •2.10 Part Preparation
- •2.11 Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- •References
- •3.1 Introduction
- •3.2 Ultrasonography
- •3.2.1 Advantages
- •1.1 Introduction
- •1.2 Early Beginnings
- •1.3 Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
- •1.4 Stents
- •1.5 Coronary Angiography
- •3.2.3 Limitations
- •3.3 Fluoroscopy
- •3.3.1 Indications
- •3.3.2 Interventional Fluoroscopy
- •3.3.2.1 Digital Subtraction Angiography
- •3.4 Computed Tomography
- •3.4.2 Indications
- •3.4.3 Limitations
- •3.5 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- •3.5.3 Limitations
- •3.6.3 Remove Anti-scatter Grid
- •3.6.4 Pulsed Fluoroscopy
- •3.6.5 Checklist
- •3.9 Conclusion
- •References
- •4.1 Introduction
- •4.2 Pharmaceutical Agents
- •4.2.1 Contrast Agents
- •4.2.2 Iodinated Contrast Media (ICM)
- •Pathogenesis
- •Risk Factors
- •Diagnosis
- •Risk Threshold
- •4.5 Conclusion
- •References
- •4.3 Carbon Dioxide
- •4.3.1 Indication
- •4.3.2 Contraindications
- •4.3.3 Equipment
- •4.3.4 Preparation
- •4.3.5 Technique
- •4.3.6 Complications
- •4.3.7 Advantages
- •4.3.8 Disadvantages
- •4.4.1 Thrombolytics
- •First-Generation Thrombolytic Agents
- •Second-Generation Thrombolytic Agents
- •Third-Generation Thrombolytic Agents
- •4.4.1.2 Contraindications
- •4.4.2 Anticoagulants
- •4.4.2.1 Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)
- •Mechanism
- •Indications
- •4.4.2.2 Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin (LMWH)
- •Mechanism
- •Indications
- •Special Considerations
- •4.4.2.3 Warfarin
- •Mechanism
- •Indications
- •Special Considerations
- •4.4.3 Antiplatelet Drugs
- •4.4.3.1 Aspirin
- •Mechanism
- •Recommendations
- •4.4.3.2 Clopidogrel
- •Mechanism
- •Recommendations
- •4.4.3.3 Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors (GPI)
- •Mechanism
- •Recommendations
- •4.4.4 Vasodilators
- •4.4.4.1 Nitroglycerine
- •Mechanism
- •Indications
- •4.4.4.2 Verapamil
- •Mechanism
- •Indications
- •Contraindications
- •Complications
- •4.4.5 Vasoconstrictors
- •4.4.5.1 Mechanism
- •4.4.5.3 Indication
- •4.4.6 Prothrombotics
- •4.4.6.1 Mechanism
- •4.4.6.3 Indications
- •4.4.6.5 Special Considerations
- •5.1 Introduction
- •5.2 Pre-procedure Tasks
- •5.2.4 Pre-anesthetic Evaluation
- •5.3 Anesthesia Techniques
- •5.3.1 Local Anesthesia
- •5.4 Pediatric IR Procedures
- •5.5 Anesthesia Considerations
- •5.11 Conclusion
- •References
- •6.1 Introduction
- •6.3 Pre-procedural Workup
- •6.3.1 Prothrombin Time (PT-INR)
- •6.3.3 Viscoelastic Tests
- •6.4.1 Procedure-Related Bleeding Risk
- •6.5.1 Chronic Liver Disease
- •6.5.2 Chronic Kidney Disease
- •6.5.3 Thrombocytopenia
- •6.5.4 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
- •6.5.5 Malignancy
- •6.6 Bridge Therapy
- •6.7 Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- •6.8 Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
- •6.9 Coronary Stents
- •6.10 Conclusion
- •References
- •7.1 Introduction
- •7.4 Embolic Agent Selection
- •7.5.1 Gelfoam Embolization
- •7.5.2 Coil Embolization
- •7.5.3 Amplatzer Vascular Plug Embolization
- •7.5.4 Glue Embolization
- •7.6 Clinical Applications
- •7.6.1.1 Endovascular Approach
- •Parent Artery Preservation [16, 17]
- •Stent or Balloon-Assisted Coiling [20, 21]
- •Multi-Layered Flow-Diverting Stents [22]
- •7.6.1.2 Parent Artery Occlusion
- •Sandwich Technique [19–22]
- •7.6.1.3 Percutaneous Approach [16, 17, 24, 25]
- •7.6.2 Tumoral Embolization
- •7.6.3 AVM Embolization
- •7.6.5 Special Scenario
- •7.6.5.1 Provocative Angiography
- •7.6.5.2 Lower GI Bleeding
- •7.6.5.3 Hepatic Artery Aneurysm
- •7.6.5.4 Renal Artery Aneurysm (RAA)
- •7.7 Newer Embolizations
- •7.7.1 Genicular Artery Embolization
- •7.8 Conclusion
- •References
- •8.1 Introduction
- •8.2 Puncture Needles
- •8.3 Guidewires
- •8.4 Sheath System
- •8.5 Catheters
- •8.6 Microcatheters
- •8.7 Embolizing Agents
- •8.7.1 Gelatin Foam
- •8.7.2 Autologous Blood Clot
- •8.7.3 Thrombin
- •8.7.4 Coils
- •8.7.5 Vascular Plugs
- •8.7.6 Particulate Agents
- •8.7.7 Liquid Embolic Agents
- •8.8 Detachable Balloons
- •References
- •9.1 Introduction
- •9.2 Balloons
- •9.2.1 Basics
- •9.2.7 Balloon Ratings
- •9.2.11 Balloon Catheter Design
- •9.2.13 Complications
- •9.2.14 Occlusion Balloons
- •9.2.15 Angioplasty–Pearls
- •9.3 Stents
- •9.3.4 Raw Material Form
- •9.3.5 Fabrication
- •9.3.6 Geometry
- •9.3.7 Additions
- •9.3.8 Drug-Eluting Stents
- •9.3.10.1 Arterial Indications
- •9.3.10.2 Venous Indications
- •9.3.10.3 Non-vascular Indications
- •9.3.11 Uncovered vs. Covered (PTFE) SEMS
- •9.3.12 Stent Grafts
- •References
- •10: Vascular Access
- •10.1 Introduction
- •10.2 Indications
- •10.3 Hardware
- •10.3.1 Intravenous Cannula
- •10.3.2 Puncture Needle
- •10.3.3 Arterial Access Sheath
- •10.4 Local Anesthesia
- •10.6 General Considerations Before Procedure
- •10.7 Arterial Access
- •10.7.2 Arterial Access Sites
- •10.7.2.1 Common Femoral Artery
- •10.7.2.2 High Brachial or Axillary Artery
- •10.7.2.3 Radial Artery
- •10.7.2.4 Pedal Access [3]
- •10.7.2.5 Others
- •10.8 Post-procedure Care
- •10.8.1 Manual Compression
- •10.8.2 Vascular Closure Devices (VCD)
- •10.9 Complications [5–8]
- •10.10 Venous Access
- •10.10.1 Common Femoral Vein
- •10.10.2 Internal Jugular Vein
- •10.10.3 Subclavian Vein Access
- •10.10.4 Upper Extremity Vein Access
- •10.11 Conclusion
- •References
- •11: Neurointerventions Including Aneurysm Interventions
- •11.1 Introduction
- •11.2 Neurovascular Interventions
- •11.3.1 Introduction
- •11.3.3 Clinical Presentation
- •11.3.8 Endovascular Techniques
- •11.3.9 General Technical Guidelines
- •11.3.10 Simple Coiling
- •11.3.11 Balloon-Assisted Coiling
- •11.3.12 Stent-Assisted Coiling
- •11.3.13 Flow Diverter/Braided Stents
- •11.3.14 Stent Graft
- •11.3.15 Parent Artery Occlusion
- •11.3.16 Endosaccular Devices
- •11.4.1 Pathophysiology
- •References
- •12.1 Introduction
- •12.4 Thrombectomy Techniques
- •12.5 Aspiration Technique
- •12.5.1 Stentriever Technique
- •12.6 Combination Technique
- •12.7 Balloon Guide Catheters (BGC)
- •12.8 Special Situations
- •12.8.1 Posterior Circulation Stroke
- •12.8.2 Tandem Occlusions
- •12.8.3 Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease (ICAD)
- •12.8.4 Medium Vessel Occlusions (MeVO)
- •12.9 Complications
- •12.10 Immediate Post-procedure Care
- •References
- •13.1 Introduction
- •13.2 Brain AVMs
- •13.2.1 Introduction
- •13.2.2 Epidemiology
- •Embolic Agents
- •Embolization Techniques
- •Embolization by Copolymers: Technical Aspects
- •13.3 Intracranial Dural Arterio-Venous Fistulas (DAVFs)
- •13.4 VGAM
- •13.5 Spinal Vascular Malformations
- •13.5.1 Introduction
- •13.5.2 Anatomy
- •13.5.4.3 Spinal Epidural AVMs
- •13.5.4.4 Metameric AVMs
- •References
- •14: Other Neurointerventions
- •14.1 Introduction
- •14.2 Direct CCF
- •14.2.2 Treatment
- •14.3 Epistaxis
- •14.4 Neck Vessel Pathologies
- •14.4.2 Etiopathogenesis
- •14.4.3 Clinical Presentation
- •14.4.4 Management
- •References
- •15.1 Introduction
- •15.4.2 Embolization Agents
- •15.5 Conclusion
- •References
- •16: Carotid Artery Interventions
- •16.1 Introduction
- •16.2.1 Imaging
- •16.2.2.1 Symptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis
- •16.2.2.2 Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis
- •16.2.3 Best Medical Therapy
- •16.3 Carotid Artery Stenting
- •16.3.1 Preprocedure
- •16.3.2 Hardware
- •16.3.2.1 Procedure
- •16.5 Complications
- •16.5.1 Early Complications
- •16.5.2 Late Complications
- •16.6 Internal Carotid Artery Stenting
- •16.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •18.1 Introduction
- •18.2 Anatomical Considerations
- •18.3 Aortic Dissection
- •18.3.1 Introduction
- •18.3.2.3 Natural History
- •18.3.2.4 Imaging Options
- •18.3.2.6 Conventional Management Plan
- •18.4 Aortic Aneurysms
- •18.4.1 Overview
- •18.4.4 Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- •18.4.5 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- •18.4.5.3 Endovascular Intervention
- •18.4.6.1 Epidemiology
- •18.4.6.3 Pathophysiology
- •18.4.7 PAU
- •18.4.7.1 Imaging
- •18.4.7.2 Prognosis
- •18.4.7.3 Management
- •18.4.8 PAU
- •18.5.1 Access Site
- •18.5.2 Procedure
- •18.5.3 Post-Procedure Care
- •18.5.4 Follow-Up Imaging
- •18.6.1 Device-Related Complications
- •18.6.2 Systemic Complications
- •18.7 Endoleaks
- •References
- •19: Vascular Thoracic Interventions
- •19.1 Introduction
- •19.2 Bronchial Artery Embolization (BAE)
- •19.2.1.3 Pre-Procedure Evaluation
- •19.2.2 Bronchoscopy
- •19.2.2.1 Technique
- •19.2.2.2 Post-Procedure Care
- •19.2.2.3 Complications
- •19.3 Pulmonary Artery Pseudoaneurysm (PAPA)/Pulmonary AVM (PAVM) Embolization
- •19.3.1 Pre-Procedure Evaluation
- •19.3.1.2 Technique
- •19.3.2 Post-Procedure Care
- •19.3.3 Complications
- •19.4.1 Pre-Procedure Evaluation
- •19.4.2 Technique
- •19.4.3 Complications
- •19.4.4 Post-Procedure Follow-Up
- •19.5 Thoracic Duct Interventions
- •19.5.1 Pre-Procedure Evaluation
- •19.5.2 Lymphangiography Technique
- •19.5.3 Thoracic Duct Embolization Technique
- •19.5.4 Complications
- •19.5.4.2 Central Lymphatic Access Complications
- •References
- •20.1 Introduction
- •20.2 Pulmonary Embolism
- •20.2.3 Pulmonary Angiography
- •20.2.3.1 Technique
- •20.2.3.2 Post-Procedure Care
- •20.2.3.3 Complications
- •20.2.4.1 Intravenous Thrombolysis
- •20.2.4.2 Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
- •20.2.4.3 Mechanical Thrombectomy
- •Rheolytic Thrombectomy Devices
- •Aspiration Thrombectomy Devices
- •20.3.1 Clinical Manifestations [16, 17]
- •20.3.3 Radiological Findings
- •20.3.4 Endovascular Management
- •20.3.4.1 Pre-Procedure Evaluation
- •20.3.4.2 Technique
- •20.3.4.3 Post-Procedure Care
- •20.3.4.5 Current Evidence
- •20.4 Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm
- •20.4.1 Endovascular Management
- •20.4.1.1 Technique
- •References
- •21: Hepatic Arterial Interventions
- •21.1 Introduction
- •21.2 Hepatic Arterial Anatomy
- •21.2.1 Normal Celiac Anatomy
- •21.2.2 Normal Hepatic Artery Anatomy
- •21.2.3 Variant Anatomies
- •21.3.1.2 Contraindications
- •21.3.1.3 Patient Selection
- •21.3.1.4 Patient Preparation
- •21.3.1.6 Response Evaluation
- •21.3.1.7 TACE Failure
- •21.3.1.8 TACE Discontinuation
- •21.3.1.9 Complications
- •21.3.2 Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE)
- •21.3.2.2 Contraindications [24]
- •21.3.2.3 Agents Used
- •21.3.2.4 First Visit (Planning)
- •21.3.2.5 Second Visit (Microsphere Injection)
- •21.3.2.6 Complications
- •21.3.3 Transarterial Bland Embolization (TAE)
- •21.3.4 Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy (HAIC)
- •21.4.1 Neuroendocrine Liver Metastasis (NELM)
- •21.4.2 Other Liver Metastases
- •21.4.3 Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (IHCC)
- •21.4.4 Benign Liver Tumors
- •21.4.4.1 Hemangiomas
- •21.4.4.2 Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
- •21.4.4.3 Hepatocellular Adenoma
- •21.4.4.4 Polycystic Liver Disease
- •21.8 Hepatic Parenchyma Repopulation
- •References
- •22.1 Introduction
- •22.2 Transjugular Liver Biopsy (TJLB)
- •22.2.1 Patient Preparation
- •22.2.2 Procedure
- •22.2.3 Post-Procedural Care
- •22.2.4 Complications
- •22.3 Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
- •22.3.3 Pre-Procedural Evaluation [12–14]
- •22.3.4 Technique
- •22.3.5 Post-Procedural Care
- •22.3.6.1 Extrahepatic Portal Vein Puncture [18, 19]
- •22.3.6.2 Hepatic Artery Injury [18–20]
- •22.3.7 Discussion
- •22.4 Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (BRTO)
- •22.4.1 Indications and Contraindications of BRTO
- •22.4.2 Pre-Procedural Evaluation
- •22.4.3 Requirements
- •22.4.4 Sclerosants
- •22.4.5 Relevant Anatomy
- •22.4.6 Techniques
- •22.4.8 Discussion
- •22.5 Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT)
- •22.6.2 HV/IVC Stenting
- •22.6.3 Tips/Dips
- •22.6.4 HV/IVC Thrombolysis
- •22.6.5 Discussion
- •22.7 Portal Vein Embolization
- •22.7.5 Pre-Procedural Evaluation
- •22.7.6 Techniques
- •22.7.7 Embolizing Materials
- •22.7.8 Hypertrophy Response
- •22.7.11 Discussion
- •22.8 Transjugular Kidney Biopsy (TJKB)
- •22.8.1 Indications
- •22.8.2 Rationale
- •22.8.3 Pre-Procedural Workup
- •22.8.4 Techniques
- •22.9 IVC Filter
- •22.9.2 Patient Preparation
- •22.9.4 Procedure
- •22.9.5 Complications [98, 102]
- •References
- •23.1 Introduction
- •23.2 Anatomy
- •23.2.1 Arterial Anatomy
- •23.2.2 Venous Anatomy
- •23.3 Arterial Interventions
- •23.3.1 Renovascular Hypertension
- •23.3.2 Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis
- •23.3.3 Non-atherosclerotic RAS
- •23.3.4 Takayasu Arteritis (TA)
- •23.3.5 Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
- •23.5.2.1 Preprocedural Evaluation
- •23.5.2.2 Preprocedural Instructions
- •23.5.2.3 Procedure
- •23.5.2.4 Angiography
- •23.5.2.5 Balloon Angioplasty
- •23.5.2.6 Cutting Balloon Angioplasty
- •23.5.2.7 Stenting
- •23.5.2.9 Post-Procedural Care
- •23.5.2.10 Complications
- •23.6.1 Procedure
- •23.7 Renal Artery Aneurysms (RAAs)
- •23.8.1 Etiology
- •23.8.2 Clinical Presentation
- •23.8.3 Endovascular Management
- •23.9.1 Angiomyolipoma
- •23.9.2 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
- •23.10 Venous Interventions
- •23.10.1 Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS)
- •23.10.1.1 Diagnosis
- •23.10.1.2 Management
- •23.10.1.3 Endovascular Management
- •23.10.1.4 Procedure
- •23.10.1.5 Complications
- •23.10.2 Renal Vein Thrombosis
- •23.10.2.1 Clinical Presentation
- •23.10.2.2 Management
- •23.10.2.4 Procedure
- •References
- •24.1 Introduction
- •24.2 Relevant Anatomy
- •24.3 Mesenteric Ischemia
- •24.3.1 Clinical Features
- •24.3.2 Imaging
- •24.3.3 Treatment
- •24.3.3.2 Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis
- •24.3.3.3 Mechanical Thrombectomy
- •24.4 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
- •24.4.1 Clinical Features
- •24.4.2 Endoscopy
- •24.4.3 Imaging
- •24.4.4.2 Complications
- •24.5 Bariatric Embolization
- •24.5.1 Technique
- •References
- •25.1 Introduction
- •25.2 Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE)
- •25.2.1 Indications [1, 2]
- •25.2.2 Contraindications [1, 2]
- •25.2.3 Relevant Vascular Anatomy [2]
- •25.2.4 Preprocedural Evaluation
- •25.2.5 Technique
- •25.2.6 Post-Procedural Care
- •25.2.7 Complications
- •25.2.8 Outcome
- •25.3 Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)
- •25.3.1 Rationale Behind PAE
- •25.3.2 Indications [17, 18]
- •25.3.3 Contraindications [18]
- •25.3.4 Preprocedural Evaluation [17]
- •25.3.5 Clinical Assessment
- •25.3.7 Imaging
- •25.3.7.1 Ultrasonography (USG)
- •25.3.7.2 Computed Tomography (CT)
- •25.3.7.3 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- •25.3.9 Relevant Vascular Anatomy
- •25.3.10 Technique
- •25.3.11 Complications
- •25.3.12 Post-Procedural Follow-Up
- •25.3.13 Outcome
- •25.4 Varicocele Embolization
- •25.4.1 Indications [22, 26]
- •25.4.4 Relevant Vascular Anatomy
- •25.4.5 Preprocedural Evaluation [23, 25]
- •25.4.6 Technique
- •25.4.6.2 Venous Access [25, 27, 28]
- •25.4.6.3 Venography [25, 27]
- •25.4.6.4 Embolization [25, 27, 29–31]
- •25.4.7 Post-Procedural Care
- •25.4.8 Complications
- •25.4.9 Outcome
- •25.5 Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- •25.5.1 Indication [38]
- •25.5.2 Contraindications [38]
- •25.5.3 Preprocedural Evaluation
- •25.5.4 Relevant Vascular Anatomy
- •25.5.5 Technique
- •25.5.6 Post-Procedural Care
- •25.5.7 Complications
- •25.5.8 Outcome
- •25.6 Penile Angiography
- •25.6.1 Penile Vascular Anatomy
- •25.6.2 Technique
- •25.6.3 Complications
- •25.6.4 Outcome
- •References
- •26.2 Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- •26.2.1 Introduction
- •26.2.5.1 Non-imaging/Functional Modalities
- •26.2.5.2 Imaging Evaluation
- •26.2.6 Management Strategies
- •26.2.6.3 Revascularization Strategies
- •26.3.2 Preprocedural Evaluation
- •26.3.5 Complications
- •26.3.6 Stenting
- •26.3.7 Post-Procedure
- •26.5 Recent Advances
- •26.5.2 Drug-Eluting Technology
- •26.5.3 Bioresorbable Stents
- •26.5.6 Pedal Arch Revascularization
- •26.5.7 Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization (DVA)
- •26.6 Acute Limb Ischemia
- •26.7 Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES)
- •26.8 Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)
- •References
- •27.1 Introduction
- •27.2 Relevant Anatomy
- •27.3 Varicose Veins
- •27.3.1 Clinical Evaluation
- •27.3.2 Physical Examination
- •27.3.3 Sonological Evaluation
- •27.3.3.1 Duplex Sonographical Evaluation
- •27.3.5.1 Thermal Ablation
- •Endovenous Laser Ablation
- •Radiofrequency Ablation
- •Endovenous Steam Ablation
- •27.3.5.2 Non-thermal Ablative Methods
- •Foam Sclerotherapy
- •Cyanoacrylate Closure (CAC)
- •Mechanochemical Ablation (MOCA)
- •Cryosclerosis
- •27.4 Deep Vein Thrombosis
- •27.4.1 Diagnosis
- •27.4.1.1 Pre-Test Probability
- •27.4.1.2 D-Dimer Assessment
- •27.4.1.3 Radiological Evaluation
- •27.4.5.1 Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
- •Single-Session (Second-Generation) Pharmacomechanical Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
- •27.5.1 Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- •27.5.2 Clinical Features
- •27.5.3 Imaging Evaluation
- •27.5.4 Management
- •27.5.5 Endovascular Techniques
- •References
- •28.1 Introduction
- •28.3.2 Imaging Evaluation
- •28.4 Endovascular Management
- •28.4.1 Nonmature Fistulas
- •28.4.3 Acute Thrombosis
- •28.5 Central Venous Stenosis
- •28.7 Pseudoaneurysm
- •References
- •29.1 Introduction
- •29.2 Low-Flow Vascular Malformations
- •29.2.1.1 Pre-procedural Requirements
- •29.2.1.2 Procedure
- •29.2.1.3 Post-procedure Care
- •Ethanol
- •Detergent Sclerosant
- •Bleomycin
- •Doxycycline
- •OK-432 (Picibanil)
- •29.2.1.5 Complications
- •29.3 High-Flow Vascular Malformations
- •29.3.1.1 Pre-procedure Evaluation
- •29.3.1.2 Technique
- •29.3.1.3 Complications
- •29.4 Fibro-Adipose Vascular Anomaly (FAVA)
- •29.5 Conclusion
- •References
- •30.1 Introduction
- •30.2 Splenic Injuries
- •30.2.2 Technique
- •30.2.3 Patient Preparation
- •30.2.4 Procedure
- •30.2.5 Embolizing Agent
- •30.2.6 Post-procedural Care
- •30.2.7 Complication
- •30.3 Hepatic Injury
- •30.3.1 Background
- •30.3.2 Indication
- •30.3.3 Technique
- •30.3.4 Patient Preparation
- •30.3.6 Embolization Agent
- •30.3.7 Post-procedural Care
- •30.3.8 Complications
- •30.4 Peripheral Vascular Injuries (PVI)
- •30.4.1 Background
- •30.4.2 Indication
- •30.4.3 Patient Preparation
- •30.4.5 Embolization Agent
- •30.4.6 Post-procedural Care
- •30.4.7 Complications
- •30.5 Pelvic Trauma
- •30.5.1 Background
- •30.5.2 Indication
- •30.5.3 Technique
- •30.5.4 Patient Preparation
- •30.5.6 Embolization Agent
- •30.5.7 Complications
- •30.6 Maxillofacial Injury (MFI)
- •30.6.1 Background
- •30.6.2 Indication
- •30.6.3 Technique
- •30.6.4 Patient Preparation
- •30.6.6 Embolization Agent
- •30.6.7 Complications
- •30.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •31.1 Introduction
- •31.2 Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling
- •31.2.2 Cushing Syndrome (CS)
- •31.2.4 Pre-Procedure Instructions
- •31.2.5 Minimum Hardware Required
- •31.2.7 Result Interpretation
- •31.3 Adrenal Venous Sampling
- •31.3.1 Adrenal Gland Anatomy
- •31.3.2 Vascular Anatomy
- •31.3.3 Primary Hyperaldosteronism
- •31.3.5 Pre-Procedure Instructions
- •31.3.6 Minimum Hardware Required
- •31.3.8 Result Interpretation
- •31.4 Pancreatic Venous Sampling
- •31.4.1 Pancreatic Venous Anatomy
- •31.4.3 Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
- •31.4.4 Pre-Procedure Instructions
- •31.4.5 Minimum Hardware Required
- •31.4.7 Result Interpretation
- •31.5 Ovarian Venous Sampling
- •31.5.1 Anatomy
- •31.5.2 Hyperandrogenism
- •31.5.3 Pre-Procedure Instructions
- •31.5.4 Minimum Hardware Required
- •31.5.6 Result Interpretation
- •31.6.1 Anatomy
- •31.6.2 Pre-Procedure Instructions
- •31.6.3 Minimum Hardware Required
- •31.6.4 Procedure
- •31.6.5 Result Interpretation
- •31.7.1 Pre-Procedure Instructions
- •31.7.2 Minimum Hardware Required
- •31.7.3 Procedure
- •31.7.4 Result Interpretation
- •31.8 Conclusion
- •References
- •32.1 Introduction
- •32.2 Priapism
- •32.3 Erectile Dysfunction
- •32.3.2 Epidemiology
- •32.3.3 Aetiology
- •32.3.4 Pathophysiology
- •32.3.6 Imaging
- •32.3.7 Relevant Anatomy
- •32.3.7.2 Venous Anatomy
- •32.3.8 Penile Doppler
- •32.4.1 Indications
- •32.4.2 Contraindications
- •32.4.3 Equipment
- •32.4.4 Technical Aspects
- •32.4.5 Procedure Timing
- •32.4.6 Outcomes
- •32.4.7 Complications
- •32.4.8 Post-Procedural Care
- •32.5.1 Indications
- •32.5.2 Contraindications
- •32.5.3 Equipment
- •32.5.4 Technical Aspects
- •32.5.5 Outcomes
- •32.5.6 Complications
- •32.6.1 Indications
- •32.6.2 Contraindications
- •32.6.3 Equipment
- •32.6.4 Procedural Planning
- •32.6.5 Technical Aspects
- •32.6.6 Outcomes
- •32.6.7 Complications
- •32.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •33: Image-Guided Biopsy
- •33.1 Introduction
- •33.2 Biopsy Devices
- •33.3 Pre-Procedural Evaluation
- •33.4 Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- •33.5 CT-Guided Biopsy
- •33.6 MRI-Guided Biopsy
- •33.7.2 Breast
- •33.7.3 Lung
- •33.7.4 Mediastinum
- •33.7.5 Liver
- •33.7.6 Gallbladder
- •33.7.7 Spleen
- •33.7.8 Bowel
- •33.7.9 Retroperitoneum
- •33.7.11 Pelvis
- •33.7.12 Spine
- •33.7.13 Extremities
- •33.8 Conclusion
- •References
- •34: Image-Guided Drainage Procedures
- •34.1 Introduction
- •34.2 Etiology
- •34.4 Contraindications
- •34.5 Imaging Modalities
- •34.6 Pre-Procedure Evaluation
- •34.8 Post-Procedure Care
- •34.9 Complications
- •34.10.1 Postoperative Fluid Collection
- •34.10.2 Ascites
- •34.10.3 Liver Abscess
- •34.10.4 Peripancreatic Fluid Collection
- •34.10.5 Splenic Abscess
- •34.10.6 Appendicitis
- •34.10.8 Renal Abscess
- •34.10.9 Pelvic Abscess
- •34.10.10 Prostatic Abscess
- •34.11 Summary
- •References
- •35: Ablation Techniques
- •35.1 Introduction
- •35.2 Chemical Ablation
- •35.3 Thermal Ablation Techniques
- •35.3.1 Radiofrequency Ablation
- •35.3.2 Microwave Ablation
- •35.3.3 Cryoablation
- •35.3.4 High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
- •35.3.5 Laser Ablation
- •35.4 Non-thermal Ablation Techniques
- •35.4.1 Irreversible Electroporation
- •35.6.1 Liver
- •35.6.2 Kidney
- •35.6.3 Lung
- •35.6.4 Breast
- •35.6.5 Thyroid
- •35.6.6 Musculoskeletal System
- •35.6.7 Nerve Ablation
- •35.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •36.1 Introduction
- •36.3 CT-Guided Biopsy
- •36.3.2 Complications
- •36.3.3 Technical Approaches
- •36.3.4.3 Paramaxillary Approach
- •36.3.4.4 Submastoid Approach
- •36.3.4.5 Transoral Approach
- •36.3.5.1 Anterolateral Approach
- •36.3.5.2 Posterolateral Approach
- •36.3.5.3 Posterior Approach
- •36.4 Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy/FNAC
- •36.4.2.5 Carotid Space
- •36.7 Conclusion
- •References
- •37: Nonvascular Thoracic Interventions
- •37.1 Introduction
- •37.2 Thoracic Drainage Procedures
- •37.2.1 Pre-Procedure Evaluation
- •37.2.2 Imaging
- •37.3 Thoracocentesis
- •37.3.1 Indications
- •37.3.2 Relative Contraindications
- •37.3.4 Technique
- •37.4.1 Indications
- •37.4.2 Contraindications
- •37.4.3 Drain Size
- •37.4.5 Post-Insertion Care
- •37.5 Intrapleural Fibrinolytic Therapy
- •37.5.1 Catheter Removal
- •37.6 Practice Points
- •37.7 Indwelling Pleural Catheter Insertion
- •37.7.1 Duration
- •37.8.1 Procedure
- •37.8.2 Trocar Drainage
- •37.8.3 Seldinger Technique
- •37.8.4 Post-Procedure Follow-Up
- •37.8.5 Removal
- •37.9 Complications
- •37.9.1 Thoracentesis Related
- •37.9.2 Drainage Chest Tube Related
- •37.9.3 IPC Related
- •37.11.1 Pre-Procedure Evaluation
- •37.11.3 Technique
- •37.11.4 Post-Procedure Care
- •37.11.5 Complications [11, 14, 15]
- •37.12.1 Indications [11, 19]
- •37.12.2 Contraindications [11, 19]
- •37.12.3 Technique
- •37.12.4 Post-Procedure Care
- •37.12.5 Complications
- •References
- •38.1 Introduction
- •38.2 Biliary Anatomy
- •38.3 Biliary Obstruction
- •38.4 Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
- •38.4.2 Indications
- •38.4.3 Contraindications
- •38.4.4 Technique
- •38.4.5 Post-Procedure Care
- •38.4.6 Complications
- •38.5 Biliary Stenting
- •38.5.1 Indications
- •38.5.2 Technique
- •38.7 Intraluminal Procedures Through Percutaneous Biliary Access
- •38.7.1 Endobiliary Biopsy
- •38.7.2 Intraluminal Brachytherapy
- •38.7.3 Gallstone Extraction
- •38.8 Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- •38.8.1 Indications
- •38.8.2 Technique
- •References
- •39.1 Introduction
- •39.2 Percutaneous Gastrostomy
- •39.2.1 Indications
- •39.2.2 Contraindications
- •39.2.3 Pre-procedural Work-Up
- •39.2.4 Technique
- •39.2.6 Pull-Type PRG
- •39.3 Percutaneous Jejunostomy
- •39.3.1 Indications
- •39.3.2 Technique
- •39.4 Percutaneous Cecostomy
- •39.4.1 Indications
- •39.4.2 Technique
- •39.4.3 Post-procedure Care
- •39.5.1 Technique
- •39.6.1 Technique
- •39.6.3 Malignant Tracheoesophageal Fistula Stenting
- •39.6.5 Complications
- •References
- •40.1 Introduction
- •40.2 Percutaneous Nephrostomy (PCN)
- •40.2.5 Post-procedure Care
- •40.4.3 Ureteroarterial Fistula
- •References
- •41.1 Introduction
- •41.2 Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR)
- •41.2.1 Technique
- •41.2.2 Complications
- •41.2.3 Results
- •41.3 Amniocentesis
- •41.3.1 Indications
- •41.3.2 Contraindications [7]
- •41.3.4 Technique
- •41.3.5 Complications
- •41.4 Chorionic Villous Sampling (CVS)
- •41.4.1 Indications
- •41.4.2 Contraindications
- •41.4.4 Technique
- •41.4.5 Complications
- •41.5.1 Indications [15–19]
- •41.5.2 Contraindications [20–23]
- •41.5.3 Technique [15, 23]
- •41.5.4 Complications [15, 23, 24]
- •41.5.5 Outcome [23]
- •41.6.1 Technique
- •41.6.2 Complications
- •41.7.1 Contraindications
- •41.7.2 Technique
- •41.7.3 Complications
- •41.8.1 Technique
- •41.8.2 Complications
- •41.9.1 Technique
- •41.9.2 Complications [28, 44, 45]
- •References
- •42.1 Introduction
- •42.2 Breast Biopsy
- •42.2.2 USG-Guided Biopsy [1, 2]
- •42.2.3 MG-Guided Biopsy [3, 4]
- •42.2.4 MRI-Guided Biopsy [1, 11–13]
- •42.2.5 Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy [1, 4, 14, 15, 16]

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Complications Minor complications of sclerotherapy
include leg swelling, local site pain, skin pigmentation
(11–30%), erythema and neural injuries (0.2%) and venous
thrombus embolism (0.1–0.2%). Other rarer complications
include supercial thrombophlebitis (~4.4%), dermal necrosis, compartment syndrome, haemoglobinuria and cardiopulmonary collapse [16].
Cyanoacrylate Closure (CAC)
Intravenous CAC was also approved for endovenous ablation
by the FDA in 2015. This non-thermal procedure does not
require anaesthesia and uses N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA)
for venous thrombosis. The vascular access for CAC ablation
is taken with 7Fr sheath followed by the advancement of 5Fr
delivery catheter ~3–5cm distal to the saphenofemoral junction. 0.1–0.3mL CAC is delivered at 2–3cm step along the
abnormal vein, and compression under USG guidance is
done at each venous segment.
The CAC glue undergoes polymerization and initiates
inammation in the venous wall on contact with blood
[17]. Complication of CAC ablation includes supercial
phlebitis (glue—irritant). But instances of peri-procedural
pain, burn marks, paraesthesias, ecchymoses, and pigmentation are less common compared to thermal ablative
methods [18].
NBCA is found to be superior in terms of improvement of
VCSS scores and recovery time as compared to thermal
ablative methods.
Mechanochemical Ablation (MOCA)
Mechanochemical ablation is a non-thermal method of
venous ablation which uses a combined technique comprising of mechanical injury of venous wall by rotating wire and
chemical injury to the injured venous wall by simultaneous
injection of sclerosing agent (chemical) [19]. This procedure
doesn’t require administration of tumescent anaesthesia.
The ClariVein (the rst MOCA device) consist of a motor
handle which rotates the wire and is also attached to the
syringe containing sclerosing agent. Wire rotation in the targeted vein causes vascular spasm which is followed by continued delivery of sclerosant in a spinning manner. MOCA is
found very effective with less post-procedural complications
on short-term follow-up.
Cryosclerosis
This method of non-thermal ablation was introduced in 1981
by Milleret and Le Pivert [20]. In this, a cryo-probe is passed
within a varicose vein, after local anaesthesia administration
tip of cryo-probe is frozen up to 89°C which causes venous
wall injury with resultant thrombosis and brosis. It has been
found that this method of venous ablation does not lead to
signicant peri-procedural pain [20].
27.4 Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a preventable cause of signicant patient morbidity and in-hospital mortality all over
the globe. The incidence of thromboembolism of venous origin (VTE) is approximately 1/1000 individuals per year,
with DVT accounting for approximately two-thirds of these
cases [21]. The presentation of deep vein thrombosis varies
signicantly and is usually on-specic. But the suspicion of
DVT based on non-specic clinical features is important as it
determines the pre-test probability of DVT.
The usual presentation of acute deep vein thrombosis
includes calf pain and tenderness in the lower limb, which
may show insidious progression proximally.
27.4.1 Diagnosis
27.4.1.1 Pre-Test Probability
In patients who are suspected to have DVT, the Wells rule
assists in calculating pre-test probability and guiding further
management. It classies individuals into “unlikely” (≤1
point) to have DVT or “likely” (≥2 points) to be having DVT
[22]. It also helps the clinicians in determining whether an
alternative diagnosis of patient symptomology is possible or
not, as both these groups will require different management.
Among patients with suspected DVT admitted in hospital, radiological assessment is needed because Wells rule
and clinical assessment do not hold value in such cases and
D-dimer values show signicant false positive values.
27.4.1.2 D-Dimer Assessment
D-dimer values are increased in most patients who are positive for DVT (sensitivity reaches up to 96%) but is very nonspecic (42–52%) as it is raised in older patients, cancer,
infection, inammatory conditions, chronic renal failure,
recent operation/trauma, burns and pregnancy [23]. When a
D-dimer test is negative and the patient has a low to moderate pretest clinical probability, the likelihood of DVT
and PE is low and precludes the need for imaging studies.
However, if there is a higher clinical pretest probability for
acute pulmonary imaging, further radiological assessment
should be done instead of performing a non-specic
screening D-dimer test.
27.4.1.3 Radiological Evaluation
Radiological evaluation is employed to conrm DVT.USG
is the investigation of choice for conrmation of DVT since
it is non-invasive, easily available, reliable and does not
involve radiation exposure [24]. Sonography (Fig.27.5) can
assess the extent, age and degree of luminal occlusion and
plan management accordingly with good accuracy [25].

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Fig. 27.5 A 21-year-old male patient presented with right lower limb
swelling and pain for the last 2weeks prior to presentation. USG right
lower limb showed hypoechoic thrombus extending from common iliac
vein (CIV) (yellow asterisk) into external iliac vein (EIV) (red asterisk),
Other diagnostic modalities which can be used in DVT
include conventional venography and CT venography.
Conventional venography (Fig.27.6) is the gold standard
investigation in lower limb DVT, but is not used because of
its invasive nature, limited availability and availability of less
invasive CT venography [26]. A lling defect which is persistent in multiple projections is taken as diagnostic for deep
vein thrombosis [35].
CT venography is an easily available, very sensitive and
specic investigation for DVT with the benet of multiplanar imaging [27]. But it carries ionizing radiation exposure
risk and is contraindicated if the patient has renal insufciency and contrast hypersensitivity.
27.4.2 Indications forIntervention
Most patients with acute lower limb DVT are treated with
anticoagulation alone. Few studies have shown better resolution of thrombus with systemic delivery of thrombolytic
agents than with anticoagulation alone, even long-term, but
with unacceptable bleeding risk with systemic delivery. The
Society of Interventional Radiology in its guidelines mentions a subset of patients who may benet from a strategy of
early thrombolysis in DVT.They include
1. Healthy patients with good longevity having iliofemoral
DVT.
2. Patients with markedly severe symptoms (i.e. massive
swelling, phlegmasia cerulea dolens).
common femoral vein (CFV) (white asterisk) up to popliteal vein (PV).
The involved venous segments were dilated and showed patchy colour
ows (a–c)
inactive and have diminished longevity should be treated
with anticoagulation alone [28].
In general, the earlier thrombolytic treatment is applied,
the more likely is the treatment to be successful. As the
thrombus ages and becomes chronic, it becomes more difcult to treat [29]. When early thrombus removal is indicated,
it is recommended to use an approach consisting of either
catheter-directed thrombolysis (with or without percutaneous mechanical thrombolysis) over systemic thrombosis.
27.4.3 Thromboreductive
Therapies—Rationale
Systemic Thrombolysis It refers to dissolution of thrombus
with a thrombolytic agent administered by peripheral route.
Systemic thrombolysis with rt-PA for acute DVT has been
evaluated extensively and is considered in certain individuals
after a thorough clinical assessment of patient eligibility for
systemic thrombolysis.
27.4.4 Patient Selection—Anatomic
andClinical Considerations
Expected Risk of Bleeding All patients are thoroughly
evaluated for factors which increase the risk of major bleeding [29]. Systemic thrombolysis decisions should be
individualized from case to case after assessing the clinical
severity of DVT.
Patients with isolated distal DVT involving calf veins
should be treated with anticoagulation alone. Similarly,
older patients with other morbidities who are bedridden or
Clinical Severity of DVT Patients should be evaluated
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abc
Fig. 27.6 Diagnostic cavogram shows ecstatic infrarenal and juxtarenal IVC (Straight white arrow) (max diameter 28mm) with no evidence
of thrombus (a). Diagnostic venogram shows extensive thrombus
complications of acute DVT, or there is signicant proximal DVT progression, or increased clinical severity and/
or failure of initial anticoagulant therapy.
Anatomical Extent Acute iliofemoral DVT patients are
signicantly associated with post-thrombotic syndrome and
recurrent venous thromboembolism, and decisions regarding
endovascular intervention should be made from case to case
in acute iliofemoral DVT [30]. In femoropopliteal DVT
which does not involve CFV, thrombolysis is considered in
very symptomatic individuals with very low bleeding risk.
Life Expectancy and Underlying Co-Morbidities Systemic
thrombolysis is not considered in individuals with low life
expectancy and who are bedridden. Anticoagulation alone
should be considered in these patients.
27.4.5 Endovascular Interventions forDVT
27.4.5.1 Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
It involves intra-thrombus administration of thrombolytic
agent like rt-PA with multiple side-hole catheter to attain a
good local thrombolytic concentration and ensures thrombolysis with a lesser thrombolytic dose [31].
In this technique, ultrasound guidance provides access to
the affected lower limb deep veins. After attaining vascular
access, venography is done to determine the thrombus extent.
A catheter is advanced within the thrombus and infusion of
rt-PA given @ of 0.01 mg/kg/h increased up to a max of
d
extending from the right distal common iliac vein up to the left popliteal
vein causing up to 80–90% luminal stenosis (black arrow) (b). No evidence of thrombus in the proximal left CIV (yellow asterisk) (c and d)
1 mg/h or reteplase @ 0.25 to 0.050 U/h is started. The
thrombolytic drug is infused for a duration of 6–24h. The
patient is monitored continuously for major bleeding episodes, and a repeat venogram is done. The multi side-hole
catheter is repositioned to advance it into the remaining
thrombus to further continue the infusion. Once acute thrombus is lysed, venography is repeated for any venous stenotic/
obstructive and is treated with angioplasty and/or stenting
[31].
The main limitation of the original CDT is the long tiring
infusion duration usually consisting of 1–3days needed to
achieve adequate thrombolysis of extensive DVT.This long
duration of infusion causes a signicant burden on health
resources usage and increased risk of major internal bleeding. Accounting to these limitations, there has been signicant advancement in CDT techniques for dealing with
limitations with conventional CDT methods.
One method of dealing with this limitation is using
low-power USG energy which serves to scatter the thrombolytic agent within the thrombi by using an USG-emitting
thrombolytic infusion catheter [32]. The supposed advantages are
(a) Relatively rapid thrombolytic drug administration at low
dose.
(b) Better preservation of valvular apparatus due to the abil-
ity of the ultrasound energy to access perivalvular
thrombus.
(c) Less incidence of trauma to the deep vein, valvular appa-
ratus and greater clinical practice efciencies.

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27.4.5.2 Pharmacomechanical CatheterDirected Thrombolysis (PCDT)
It combines the usage of catheter-directed thrombolysis and
pharmacomechanical thrombolysis (PMT). This new hybrid
technique has increased the CDT’s ability to remove large
thrombi and is based on the principle that pharmacomechanical thrombolysis accentuates the surface area of thrombus
and fastens pharmacological thrombolysis (Figs. 27.7 and
27.8). Further, with PMT the drug dose and total infusion
duration can be decreased with resultant low major bleeding
complications, and CDT in PCDT serve the function of dissolving the PMT-created thrombi fragments which can cause
pulmonary embolism if not removed. Depending on the type
of dosing, choice of devices and methods of use, at present it
may be simplest to conceive of two categories of pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis.
a
Fig. 27.7 Pharmacomechanical thrombolysis of involved venous segments was performed using alteplase (15mg/100ml saline) infused via
AngioJet (8F) catheter system for a duration of 30min. Check angiogram showed up to 80% resolution of the thrombus in the popliteal vein
a
Fig. 27.8 Subsequently, pharmacological infusion (heparin via the
vascular sheath + alteplase via Cargg-McNamara catheter) was continued for 12h. Final check angiogram revealed 80–90% resolution of the
thrombus in left SFV, CFV, EIV and CIV (a–c) with smooth short seg-
b
and supercial femoral vein (white straight arrow) (a) and up to 40%
resolution of thrombus in the left CFV, EIV and CIV on subsequent
venogram (b–d)
c
ment stenosis (black asterisk) of right CFV.Balloon dilation of stenosed
CFV was done with 10×60 and 12×40mm balloons and was unsuccessful with signicant residual stenosis of right CFV (d). Patient was
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First-Generation Pharmacomechanical CatheterDirected Thrombolysis
This generation uses mechanical thrombectomy along with
infusion CDT—it relies on gradual thrombus dissolution,
and the intent is to fasten the process and reduce the drug
dose. Two forms of rst-gen PCDT which have been used
are:
1. “Infusion-rst PCDT” includes the use of a CDT infu-
sion followed by PMT (provided with/without an aspirational device) at f/u staged session to break, remove and
aspirate any residual thrombi.
2. The other method of rst-generation PCDT includes the
buzz-lyse method which uses an aspiration device to
macerate the thrombus rst followed by catheter-directed
thrombolysis infusion. It has been found previously that
rst-generation PCDT results in good intervention safety
and thrombolysis efcacy which is found to be similar to
CDT alone. Further with PCDT, there has been ~40–50%
decrease in drug dose, treatment time, hospital stays and
expenses compared with traditional CDT [33].
Single-Session (Second-Generation) Pharmacomechanical Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
This generation of CDT involves different techniques which
are capable of delivering the thrombolytic agent into the
thrombus to ensure complete thrombolysis in a single session consisting of 2–3 h. Since complete thrombolysis is
achieved in this period, there is no need for prolonged thrombolytic infusion.
Out of three commonly used techniques, two techniques
use AngioJet in this method of PCDT.
ences with these endovascular intervention techniques
conveyed that adequate thrombolysis is achieved in up to
90% of patients, and 50–80% of these individuals can be
treated in one session.
27.4.5.3 Endpoint Assessment forEndovascular
Thrombolysis
The long-term clinical objective of endovascular thrombolysis is to prevent PTS via:
(a) Prevention of recurrent DVT.
(b) Maintenance of long-term venous patency.
(c) Venous valvular preservation of venous valvular
function.
So the “open vein hypothesis” holds here too which states
that early thrombolysis and the resultant patent venous system will contribute to achieving these goals in patients of
DVT.
27.5 Endovascular Therapy forAcute
Pulmonary Embolism
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common
cause of death among hospitalized patients. Escalation of
treatment beyond anticoagulation therapy is necessary in
patients with massive PE (haemodynamic shock) as well as
in many patients with submassive PE (right ventricular
strain).
27.5.1 Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
1. With the “power pulse” method, AngioJet forcefully
does pulse-spraying of a bolus of thrombolytic agent into
the thrombi [34]. The thrombolytic agent is made to disperse in thrombi for half an hour. This is followed by
aspiration of remaining thrombus with AngioJet.
2. Second is “rapid lysis” technique, which involves
simultaneous infusion of the thrombolytic drug and aspiration of thrombus with AngioJet [35].
3. The third technique consisting of single-session phar-
macomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis is
“isolated thrombolysis,” which is performed with Trellis
infusion system [36]. This infusion system consists of
balloons which are catheter-mounted and serve the function of isolating the thrombosed vein to be thrombolysed.
After this, a bolus of thrombolytic agent is administered
into isolated thrombosed vein. This drug delivery is followed by oscillating wire activation for 7–11min which
serves the function of mechanical distribution of the drug
in thrombi followed by aspiration. Initial reported experi-
Acute massive pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening
subset of venous thromboembolism and is dened as proximal pulmonary embolism complicated with haemodynamic
instability and shock. It represents the most fatal form of
venous thromboembolic disease. The mortality rate can
exceed 60% in acute massive pulmonary thromboembolism,
and most of them occur within a few hours of initial detection [37]. The details of pulmonary embolism are also covered in Chap. 19.
27.5.2 Clinical Features
Clinical presentation is usually non-specic and presents
with dyspnoea and acute onset of atypical chest pain. Patients
can also experience pleuritic chest pain with haemoptysis (if
pulmonary infarction occurs). In addition, there can be nonspecic features like increased heart rate, fast breathing,
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pulmonary embolism should be kept in mind if a patient
presents with sudden onset of loss of consciousness, hypotension, extreme hypoxemia and cardiac arrest [38].
27.5.3 Imaging Evaluation
Conventional angiography is the best investigation in diagnosing pulmonary embolism, but considering its invasive
nature, lesser availability and time-consuming nature, CT
pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the investigation of
choice for pulmonary embolism. It is the preferred noninvasive modality because of rapid acquisition, higher spatial
and contrast resolution and ability to visualize segmental and
sub-segmental branches with the highest sensitivity and
specicity for PE diagnosis.
27.5.4 Management
Acute massive pulmonary embolism can cause right ventricular failure with resultant decreased left ventricular preload
and haemodynamic shock (systolic blood pressure [SBP]
<90mm of Hg).
bolysis in emergency setting and associated high fatality
rates. In these conditions, an endovascular approach consisting of catheter-directed thrombolysis with tPA is considered [41], and the indications for active endovascular
intervention in PE (at Least One) are as follows:
1. Cardiogenic shock.
2. Circulatory collapse.
3. 2D Echocardiography demonstrating RV strain and/or
PAH
4. C/I to thrombolysis/anticoagulant in clinically severe
PE.
Catheter-directed thrombolysis can be used to augment
the thrombolytic process if there is a failure of systemic
thrombolysis or ongoing thrombolysis [42].
The dose of IV thrombolytic can be reduced by at least
50% if CDT is started actively, which allows withdrawal of
alteplase within 1hour and reduces the risk of bleeding [43].
In a meta-analysis consisting of 594 individuals of PE managed with CDT, there was haemodynamic stabilization, oxygen saturation improvement and increased survival rate in
86.5% cases. Further, there is a decreased dose of tPA used
in CDT compared to systemic thrombolysis with a resultant
lesser risk of bleeding which has been estimated up to 2.4%
with CDT in the literature [42].
1. For hypotension: Normal saline infusion to be done with
care, and dopamine should be initiated if hypotension
persists.
2. For respiratory failure: O2 inhalation→ intubation→
mechanical ventilation.
3. Anticoagulant: The aim of anticoagulant in PE is to prevent thrombus progression, decrease thrombotic burden,
and let the patient’s thrombolytic system work. Parenteral
anticoagulation with heparin (LMW), UFH and
fondaparinux is started until there is no contraindication
to anticoagulation [38]. If the clinical suspicion of pulmonary embolism with haemodynamic instability is very
high, it is advised to start i.v. anticoagulation prior to
imaging [38].
4. Systemic thrombolytic therapy: The most common and
widely accepted indication for systemic thrombolysis in
pulmonary thromboembolism is haemodynamic instability/shock. Currently, the approved thrombolytic agent for
acute massive pulmonary embolism is 100mg of alteplase
(rt-PA) which is infused intravenously for a duration of
over 2h [39].
5. Endovascular intervention: Despite the fact that sys-
temic thrombolysis is indicated for the treatment of acute
massive PE, many patients are not eligible for systemic
thrombolysis due to absolute contraindications and the
associated high risk of bleeding ~20%, which include a
3–5% risk of intracranial bleed [40]. In addition, there is
a time constraint to infuse the whole dose of IV throm-
27.5.5 Endovascular Techniques
CDT for pulmonary embolism uses catheters (<10 French)
which cause mechanical debulking and aspiration of thromboemboli and also intra-clot thrombolytic injection. Based
upon the expected future bleeding risk with CDT, it should
be done with either mechanical debulking or lesser dose of
local tPA delivery. The aim of all CDT is to fasten thrombolysis to remove the RV strain, increase pulmonary blood
ow through the thrombus, and increase the surface area to
which thrombus is exposed by local thrombolytic infusion.
Several devices for CDT in PE are being used, but the
most frequently employed technique is the rotating pigtail
fragmentation. This technique can be used alone or in combination [44]. Although this technique is effective in debulking the proximal thrombus, it carries the risk of distal
thromboembolism. This can require performing additional
aspiration [45]. Aspiration thrombectomy can be done with
any end-hole catheter. Thus, it can be inferred there was a
need to have additional methods for use with rotating pigtail
fragmentation. The major benet of the pigtail fragmentation
method is easy availability and lesser cost compared to commercially available mechanical thrombectomy devices.
Mechanical thrombectomy devices which are available in
market for use in pulmonary embolism include AngioJet
Rheolytic Thrombectomy (ART), Amplatz Thrombectomy
Device and Aspirex. The use of AngioJet Rheolytic

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Thrombectomy (ART) is found to be associated with signicantly increased complications including haemoglobinuria,
arrhythmias, renal insufciency, complete heart block, signicant haemoptysis and even sudden cardiac death [44].
The Helix Clot Buster, i.e., Amplatz Thrombectomy
Device (ATD), is conventionally approved for thrombosis in
dialysis, grafts and AV stulas but can be used to treat acute
PE.Its use in mechanical thrombectomy has not been associated signicantly with haemolytic adverse events as in ART
[46].
There is a new device developed for use in PE recently,
the Aspirex based on Archimedes’ screw principle. The
device causes fragmentation of thrombus followed by electrical activation of coils within this device. This results in
thrombus aspiration from the tip of the catheter, which carries the thrombus into the collecting system [47].
Regardless of the type of endovascular intervention which
is performed for thrombolysis in acute pulmonary embolism,
it is the haemodynamic improvement after intervention
which should be used as a guide to the success of thrombolytic interventions without considering the angiographic
ndings [48]. If additional thrombolysis can be done without
major bleeding, catheter-directed thrombolysis can be prolonged in case of elevated PA pressure with RV strain pattern. It has been found that the advantage of prolonged
thrombolysis is to continue the clot lysis process and decrease
the future risk of chronic pulmonary thromboembolism and
resultant PAH.
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Endovascular Interventions
inHemodialysis Access Fistulas
JineshValakkada, AnoopAyyappan,
andVimalChackoMondy
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Key Messages
1. The number of patients on dialysis by AV stulas and
stula-related complications is on a rising trend.
2. Arteriovenous stula is prone to multiple complications
like lack of maturation, venous stenosis, thrombosis,
venous pseudoaneurysms, and central vein obstruction.
3. Hemodynamic and physiological changes in end-stage
renal disease (ESRD) patients need to be kept in mind
during endovascular interventions.
4. Early stula malfunction is mostly caused by venous stenosis, which generally occurs beyond the arteriovenous
anastomosis.
5. Treatment for venous stenoses includes high- and
ultrahigh- pressure venoplasty, cutting balloon venoplasty, and bare stent placement.
6. Acute stula thrombosis requires declotting by thrombolytics or mechanical devices and further venoplasty if
underlying stenosis is the precursor of the thrombosis.
7. Central venous stenosis presents as limb edema and
requires angioplasty or stent placement to relieve the
obstruction.
8. Distal hypoperfusion ischemic syndrome presents as
ischemic symptoms and requires surgical revision in a
majority of cases, though new endovascular options are
there.
9. Surgical treatment is required in infected grafts, large
venous aneurysms, and in stenosis which fail to endovascular treatment.
J. Valakkada (*) · A. Ayyappan · V. C. Mondy
Department of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, Sri
Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Science and Technology,
Thiruvananthapuram, India
28.1 Introduction
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) causes signicant morbidity
in adults. It is increasing in incidence with around 232 per
million patients every year requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) [1–3]. Though renal transplantation is the denitive treatment, lack of donor availability and high economic
cost are major issues [4]. Arteriovenous stula (AVF) is the
most common mode of RRT.However, AVFs are associated
with many complications that require surgery or intervention
causing a signicant cost burden on the patients. Active surveillance is essential to facilitate the early identication of
complications. Physical examination and Doppler imaging
are used to identify an early failing stula [5]. Endovascular
interventions play a major role in access-related complications of AVF.
28.2 Anatomy ofAV Fistula
In chronic kidney disease, AVF needs to be created at least
6months before the expected period of end-stage renal disease so that the stula is matured by the time RRT is required
[6]. There are two types of AVFs: native, which is created by
direct anastomosis between a native artery and vein, and
graft AVF, which is created by using a prosthetic material
(graft) between artery and vein (in case the vein is not suitable for direct anastomosis). Even though the maturation of
graft is instantaneous, native AVFs are preferred over graft
AVFs due to longer patency rates and lower infection rates
[5]. Native AVFs include radiocephalic stula (RCF), brachiocephalic stula (BCF), and brachial transposed basilic
vein stula (BTB) and are created preferably in the nondominant upper limb (Fig.28.1) [5, 6]. Lower limb AVFs have a
higher rate of infection and thrombosis and are used only if
upper limb veins are unsuitable for stula.
Radiocephalic stula (RCF) is the preferred site since it
is easy to create, preserves the future option of creating
more proximal BCF, and is associated with a low rate of
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