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James Spencer Ronald

Associate Professor of Radiology
Radiology
DUMC 3808, Duke North, 2301 Erwin Road, Room 1502, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Radiology · 2023 - Present Radiology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Predictors of Time-Dependent Ascites and Hydrothorax Response after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation: A Claims Analysis.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · September 26, 2025 PURPOSE: To identify patient factors influencing the time-dependent response of ascites and hydrothorax after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation using a large claims data set. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Adult patients from a nationwi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cost Analysis of Intravascular Ultrasound Guidance for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · May 2025 PURPOSE: To compare costs of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation versus non-IVUS-guided TIPS creation, accounting for differences in procedure time and resource utilization. MATERIALS AND MET ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hepatobiliary Infection after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation in Patients with Prior Biliary Intervention: A Multi-Institution Retrospective Study.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · September 2024 PURPOSE: To estimate the risk of hepatobiliary infection, including endoTIPSitis, liver abscesses, and cholangitis, after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation in patients with prior biliary intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Washington · 2009 MD./PhD.