Paul Vincent Suhocki | Scholars@Duke

Paul Vincent Suhocki
Associate Professor of Radiology

My current interests in research include:
1. Improved anesthesia for liver intervention.
2. Thrombectomy device for dialysis fistulae and veins.
3. Improving diagnostic yield for difficult biliary duct biopsies.
4. Improving methods of small bowel and colonic arterial embolization.
5. Percutaneous intervention for pancreatic duct.
6. Prolonging the patency of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts.
7. Prolonging the patency of biliary stents.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor of Radiology, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Radiology 2002

Contact Information

1502 Hosp North, Durham, NC 27710
Box 3808 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
suhoc001@mc.duke.edu (919) 684-7284

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.D., Georgetown University 1985
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor of Radiology, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Radiology 1999 - 2002
- Assistant Professor of Radiology, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Radiology 1991 - 1999
Research
Selected Grants
- Prediction and Prevention of Hepatic Decompensation in Patients with Cirrhosis awarded by National Institutes of Health 2021 - 2026
- Does rifaximin improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease?" using Manufacturer's drug XIFAXAN awarded by Bausch Health US LLC 2019 - 2022
- The Role of the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome in Alzheimer's Disease awarded by North Carolina Biotechnology Center 2021
- Using A Wireless Sensor For Measuring Portal, Systemic and Pulmonary BP. Using An Endoscope For Trans-Gastric Duodenal Access awarded by St. Jude Medical Inc. 2017 - 2018
- 3D Ultrasound Guidance of Interventional Devices awarded by National Institutes of Health 2008 - 2014
- Hemodialysis Vascular Access Clinical Trials Consortium awarded by National Institutes of Health 2000 - 2009
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Seyferth, Elisabeth, Rui Dai, James Ronald, Jonathan G. Martin, Alan A. Sag, Nicholas Befera, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Safety Profile of Particle Embolization for Treatment of Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 33, no. 3 (March 2022): 286–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2021.11.006.
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  - Suhocki, Paul V., James S. Ronald, Anna Mae E. Diehl, David M. Murdoch, and P Murali Doraiswamy. “Probing gut-brain links in Alzheimer's disease with rifaximin.” Alzheimers Dement (N Y) 8, no. 1 (2022): e12225. https://doi.org/10.1002/trc2.12225.
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  - Esagian, Stepan Michran, Dimitrios Spinos, Anastasia Vasilopoulou, Nikolaos Syrigos, Muath Bishawi, Ruediger Wilhelm Lehrich, John Paul Middleton, Paul Vincent Suhocki, Theodore Nick Pappas, and Konstantinos P. Economopoulos. “Influence of peritoneal dialysis catheter type on complications and long-term outcomes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.” J Nephrol 34, no. 6 (December 2021): 1973–87. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40620-021-01016-y.
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  - Esagian, Stepan M., Georgios A. Sideris, Muath Bishawi, Ioannis A. Ziogas, Ruediger W. Lehrich, John P. Middleton, Paul V. Suhocki, Theodore N. Pappas, and Konstantinos P. Economopoulos. “Surgical versus percutaneous catheter placement for peritoneal dialysis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.” J Nephrol 34, no. 5 (October 2021): 1681–96. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40620-020-00896-w.
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  - Dai, Rui, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, Nicholas T. Befera, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, Charles Y. Kim, Andrew J. Muir, and James Ronald. “Proton pump inhibitor use is associated with increased rates of post-TIPS hepatic encephalopathy: Replication in an independent patient cohort.” Clin Imaging 77 (September 2021): 187–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.04.034.
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  - Swenson, Christopher, Jonathan G. Martin, Tracy Jaffe, Rajan T. Gupta, Alan A. Sag, Nicholas T. Befera, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, et al. “Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Transvenous Biopsy of Abdominal and Pelvic Targets Difficult to Access by Percutaneous Needle Biopsy: Technique and Initial Clinical Experience.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 32, no. 9 (September 2021): 1310-1318.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2021.04.029.
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  - Samoylova, Mariya L., Nikhil Kapila, Lisa McElroy, Paul Suhocki, and M Cristina Segovia. “Gastrohepatic Fistula After Y-90 Embolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.” Am J Gastroenterol 116, no. 5 (May 1, 2021): 869. https://doi.org/10.14309/ajg.0000000000000793.
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  - Gallo, Christopher J. R., James Ronald, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Sharp Recanalization of Chronic Central Venous Occlusions of the Thorax Using a Steerable Coaxial Needle Technique from a Supraclavicular Approach.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 44, no. 5 (May 2021): 784–88. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-020-02728-7.
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  - Borle, Deeplaxmi P., Samuel J. Kesseli, Andrew S. Barbas, Aparna S. Rege, Deepak Vikraman, Ravindra Kadiyala, Charles Y. Kim, Tony P. Smith, Paul V. Suhocki, and Debra L. Sudan. “Preemptive VAE-An Important Tool for Managing Blood Loss in MVT Candidates With PMT.” Transplant Direct 7, no. 3 (March 2021): e670. https://doi.org/10.1097/TXD.0000000000001121.
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  - Gallo, Christopher J. R., Andre M. Agassi, David Y. Johnson, James Ronald, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, et al. “Percutaneous Gastrojejunostomy Tube Insertion in Patients with Surgical Gastrojejunal Anastomoses: Analysis of Success Rates and Durability.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 32, no. 2 (February 2021): 277–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2020.10.001.
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  - Johnson, David Y., Christopher J. R. Gallo, Andre M. Agassi, Alan A. Sag, Jonathan G. Martin, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, James Ronald, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Percutaneous gastrojejunostomy tubes: Identification of predictors of retrograde jejunal limb migration into the stomach.” Clin Imaging 70 (February 2021): 93–96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.10.036.
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  - Park, Christine, Yuval A. Patel, Paul Suhocki, Claire Dorsey, Nikhil Kapila, Linnan Tang, and Jennifer Gilner. “High-risk third trimester pregnancy with decompensated cirrhosis safely delivered following emergent preoperative interventional radiology for mitigation of variceal bleeding.” Clin Imaging 68 (December 2020): 143–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.06.032.
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  - Tamas, James W., Charles Y. Kim, Linnan Tang, Stuart J. Knechtle, and Paul V. Suhocki. “Percutaneous Splenorenal Shunt Creation in a Patient with Chronic Portomesenteric Thrombosis.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 31, no. 9 (September 2020): 1408–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2020.04.009.
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  - Tang, Linnan, Charles Y. Kim, Jonathan G. Martin, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Alan A. Sag, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and James Ronald. “Length of Stay Predicts Risk of Early Infection for Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Central Venous Port Placement.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 31, no. 3 (March 2020): 454–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.10.017.
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  - Ronald, James, Erol Bozdogan, Islam H. Zaki, Matthew R. Kappus, Steven S. Choi, Jonathan G. Martin, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, Charles Y. Kim, and Mustafa R. Bashir. “Relative Sarcopenia With Excess Adiposity Predicts Survival After Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 214, no. 1 (January 2020): 200–205. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.19.21655.
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  - Desai, Hemant, Raj Gondalia, and Paul Suhocki. “Percutaneous Hepaticojejunostomy across an Isolated Bile Duct after Klatskin Tumor Resection.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 30, no. 8 (August 2019): 1242–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.01.015.
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  - Pabon-Ramos, Waleska M., Oretunlewa Soyinka, Tony P. Smith, James Ronald, Paul V. Suhocki, and Charles Y. Kim. “Management of Port Occlusions in Adults: Different-Site Replacement versus Same-Site Salvage.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 30, no. 7 (July 2019): 1069–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.02.027.
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  - Ronald, James, Rajiv Rao, Steven S. Choi, Matthew Kappus, Jonathan G. Martin, Alan A. Sag, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “No Increased Mortality After TIPS Compared with Serial Large Volume Paracenteses in Patients with Higher Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Score and Refractory Ascites.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 42, no. 5 (May 2019): 720–28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-018-02155-9.
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  - Lewis, Douglas S., Tzu-Hao Lee, Meghana Konanur, Cole Ziegler, Melissa D. Hall, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, et al. “Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Is Associated with an Increased Frequency of New or Worsening Hepatic Encephalopathy after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 30, no. 2 (February 2019): 163–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2018.10.015.
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  - Wang, Qi, Michael Hodavance, James Ronald, Paul V. Suhocki, and Charles Y. Kim. “Minimal Risk of Biliary Tract Complications, Including Hepatic Abscess, After Transarterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using Concentrated Antibiotics Mixed with Particles.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 41, no. 9 (September 2018): 1391–98. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-018-1989-x.
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  - Ronald, James, Rajan T. Gupta, Daniele Marin, Qi Wang, Nicholas S. Durocher, Paul V. Suhocki, and Charles Y. Kim. “Progression of Treated versus Untreated Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System Category 4 Masses after Transcatheter Arterial Embolization Therapy.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 29, no. 5 (May 2018): 598–606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2017.11.027.
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  - Ronald, J., Q. Wang, S. S. Choi, P. V. Suhocki, M. D. Hall, T. P. Smith, and C. Y. Kim. “Albumin-bilirubin grade versus MELD score for predicting survival after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation.” Diagn Interv Imaging 99, no. 3 (March 2018): 163–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diii.2017.10.008.
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  - Griffin, A. S., S. R. Preece, J. Ronald, T. P. Smith, P. V. Suhocki, and C. Y. Kim. “Hemorrhage risk with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) insertion at the main portal vein bifurcation with stent grafts.” Diagn Interv Imaging 98, no. 12 (December 2017): 837–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diii.2017.07.006.
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  - Ronald, James, Andrew B. Nixon, Daniele Marin, Rajan T. Gupta, Gemini Janas, Willa Chen, Paul V. Suhocki, et al. “Pilot Evaluation of Angiogenesis Signaling Factor Response after Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.” Radiology 285, no. 1 (October 2017): 311–18. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2017162555.
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  - Martin, Jonathan G., Scott T. Hollenbeck, Gemini Janas, Ryan A. Makar, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Paul V. Suhocki, Michael J. Miller, David R. Sopko, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Randomized Controlled Trial of Octyl Cyanoacrylate Skin Adhesive versus Subcuticular Suture for Skin Closure after Implantable Venous Port Placement.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 28, no. 1 (January 2017): 111–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2016.08.009.
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  - Langman, Eun L., Paul V. Suhocki, Herbert I. Hurwitz, Michael A. Morse, Rebecca A. Burbridge, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Percutaneous biliary drainage catheter insertion in patients with extensive hepatic metastatic tumor burden.” J Gastrointest Oncol 7, no. 6 (December 2016): 875–81. https://doi.org/10.21037/jgo.2016.06.13.
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  - Yerubandi, Vijay, James Ronald, Brandon A. Howard, Paul V. Suhocki, Olga G. James, Terence Z. Wong, and Charles Y. Kim. “Patient and tumor characteristics predictive of an elevated hepatopulmonary shunt fraction before radioembolization of hepatic tumors.” Nucl Med Commun 37, no. 9 (September 2016): 939–46. https://doi.org/10.1097/MNM.0000000000000528.
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  - Hodavance, Michael S., Eric M. Vikingstad, Andrew S. Griffin, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Carl L. Berg, Paul V. Suhocki, and Charles Y. Kim. “Effectiveness of Transarterial Embolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma as a Bridge to Transplantation.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 27, no. 1 (January 2016): 39–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2015.08.032.
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  - Bautista, Andre B., Paul V. Suhocki, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Michael J. Miller, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Postintervention Patency Rates and Predictors of Patency after Percutaneous Interventions on Intragraft Stenoses within Failing Prosthetic Arteriovenous Grafts.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 26, no. 11 (November 2015): 1673–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2015.08.008.
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  - Suhocki, Paul V., Matthew P. Lungren, Baljendra Kapoor, and Charles Y. Kim. “Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt complications: prevention and management.” Semin Intervent Radiol 32, no. 2 (June 2015): 123–32. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1549376.
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  - Lessne, M. L., B. G. Oliverson, and P. Suhocki. “Interventional procedures for global health radiology” 9781461406044 (October 1, 2014): 181–88. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0604-4_17.
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  - Fananapazir, Ghaneh, Daniele Marin, Paul V. Suhocki, Charles Y. Kim, and Mustafa R. Bashir. “Vascular artifact mimicking thrombosis on MR imaging using ferumoxytol as a contrast agent in abdominal vascular assessment.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 25, no. 6 (June 2014): 969–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2013.12.019.
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  - Preece, Stephen R., Stacey M. Schriber, Kingshuk R. Choudhury, Paul V. Suhocki, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Coil embolization of the splenic artery: impact on splenic volume.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 25, no. 6 (June 2014): 859–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2013.12.564.
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  - Kim, Charles Y., Bjorn I. Engstrom, Jeffrey J. Horvath, Matthew P. Lungren, Paul V. Suhocki, and Tony P. Smith. “Comparison of primary jejunostomy tubes versus gastrojejunostomy tubes for percutaneous enteral nutrition.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 24, no. 12 (December 2013): 1845–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2013.08.012.
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  - Engstrom, Bjorn I., Jeffrey J. Horvath, Paul V. Suhocki, Alastair D. Smith, Barbara S. Hertzberg, Tony P. Smith, and Charles Y. Kim. “Covered transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts: accuracy of ultrasound in detecting shunt malfunction.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 200, no. 4 (April 2013): 904–8. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.12.8761.
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  - Gebhard, Thomas A., Joshua A. Bryant, J. Adam Grezaffi, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Shawn M. Gage, Michael J. Miller, Kurt W. Husum, et al. “Percutaneous interventions on the hemodialysis reliable outflow vascular access device.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 24, no. 4 (April 2013): 543–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2012.12.027.
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  - Tandberg, Daniel J., Tony P. Smith, Paul V. Suhocki, Waleska Pabon-Ramos, Rendon C. Nelson, Svetang Desai, Stanley Branch, and Charles Y. Kim. “Early outcomes of empiric embolization of tumor-related gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients with advanced malignancy.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 23, no. 11 (November 2012): 1445–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2012.08.011.
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  - Morse, Michael A., Brent A. Hanks, Paul Suhocki, Phuong L. Doan, Emily A. Liu, Patricia Frost, Stephen A. Bernard, Andrea Tsai, Dominic T. Moore, and Bert H. O’Neil. “Improved time to progression for transarterial chemoembolization compared with transarterial embolization for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.” Clin Colorectal Cancer 11, no. 3 (September 2012): 185–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clcc.2011.11.003.
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  - Kim, Charles Y., Daniel J. Tandberg, Michael D. Rosenberg, Michael J. Miller, Paul V. Suhocki, and Tony P. Smith. “Outcomes of prosthetic hemodialysis grafts after deployment of bare metal versus covered stents at the venous anastomosis.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 35, no. 4 (August 2012): 832–38. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-012-0413-1.
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  - Smith, Tony P., Charles Y. Kim, Alastair D. Smith, Gemini Janas, Michael J. Miller, David R. Sopko, and Paul V. Suhocki. “Hepatic venous pressure measurements: comparison of end-hole and balloon catheter methods.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 23, no. 2 (February 2012): 219-26.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2011.09.025.
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  - Kim, Charles Y., Carlos J. Guevara, Bjorn I. Engstrom, Shawn M. Gage, Patrick J. O’Brien, Michael J. Miller, Paul V. Suhocki, Jeffrey H. Lawson, and Tony P. Smith. “Analysis of infection risk following covered stent exclusion of pseudoaneurysms in prosthetic arteriovenous hemodialysis access grafts.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 23, no. 1 (January 2012): 69–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2011.09.003.
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  - Lieu, V., E. D. Light, P. Suhocki, P. D. Wolf, and S. W. Smith. “Ring array transducers for real-time 3D ultrasound guidance of prostheticheart valve deployment.” Proceedings Ieee Ultrasonics Symposium, December 1, 2010, 774–77. https://doi.org/10.1109/ULTSYM.2010.5935894.
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  - Kim, Charles Y., Mayur B. Patel, Michael J. Miller, Paul V. Suhocki, Anastasia Balius, and Tony P. Smith. “Gastrostomy-to-gastrojejunostomy tube conversion: impact of the method of original gastrostomy tube placement.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 21, no. 7 (July 2010): 1031–37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2010.04.003.
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  - Kim, Charles Y., Paul V. Suhocki, Michael J. Miller, Mazhar Khan, Gemini Janus, and Tony P. Smith. “Provocative mesenteric angiography for lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage: results from a single-institution study.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 21, no. 4 (April 2010): 477–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2009.11.021.
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  - Miller, Michael J., Tony P. Smith, Paul C. Kuo, Kenneth K. Hirasaki, and Paul V. Suhocki. “Transjugular biopsy results in the transplanted liver: comparison of two surgical hepatic venous anastomotic configurations in 269 consecutive biopsies over a 14-year period.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 21, no. 4 (April 2010): 508–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2009.11.024.
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  - Hirasaki, Ken K., John A. Watts, and Paul V. Suhocki. “Wireless surveillance for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS): a feasibility study.” Acad Radiol 17, no. 4 (April 2010): 418–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2010.01.011.
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  - Suhocki, Paul V., Alastair D. Smith, David A. Tendler, and Daniel J. Sexton. “Treatment of TIPS/biliary fistula-related endotipsitis with a covered stent.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 19, no. 6 (June 2008): 937–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2008.01.026.
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  - Ho, Lisa M., Kimberly L. Hodulik, Paul V. Suhocki, Lynne M. Hurwitz, and Erik K. Paulson. “New classes of anticoagulation and antiplatelet agents: preprocedure management and safety guidelines for imaging-guided intervention.” J Comput Assist Tomogr 32, no. 3 (2008): 475–79. https://doi.org/10.1097/RCT.0b013e31811512d6.
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  - Suhocki, P. V. “Percutaneous biliary imaging and intervention,” January 1, 2007, 120–46. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470986981.ch6.
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  - Suhocki, P., S. R. Chari, and R. L. McCann. “Vascular Complications,” January 1, 2007, 323–38. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470751541.ch20.
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  - Stavas, Joseph M., Tony P. Smith, David M. DeLong, Michael J. Miller, Paul V. Suhocki, and Glenn E. Newman. “Radiation hand exposure during restoration of flow to the thrombosed dialysis access graft.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 17, no. 10 (October 2006): 1611–17. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.RVI.0000236842.49430.BD.
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  - Shetzline, Michael A., Paul V. Suhocki, and Naurang Agrawal. “Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunal feeding tube placement.” Am J Gastroenterol 100, no. 7 (July 2005): 1627–28. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.50006_11.x.
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  - Green, Bryan T., Janet Tuttle-Newhall, Paul Suhocki, Stephen R. Smith, and J Barry O’Connor. “Massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to rupture of a donor pancreatic artery pseudoaneurysm in a pancreas transplant patient.” Clin Transplant 18, no. 1 (February 2004): 108–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-0012.2004.00111.x.
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  - Suhocki, Paul V. “Commentary on "Long-term outcome of percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotomy for hepatolithiasis".” Am J Gastroenterol 98, no. 12 (December 2003): 2589–90. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.08773.x.
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  - Byrne, Michael F., Paul Suhocki, Robert M. Mitchell, Theodore N. Pappas, Helen L. Stiffler, Paul S. Jowell, Malcolm S. Branch, and John Baillie. “Percutaneous cholecystostomy in patients with acute cholecystitis: experience of 45 patients at a US referral center.” J Am Coll Surg 197, no. 2 (August 2003): 206–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1072-7515(03)00143-1.
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  - Heneghan, Michael A., J Elizabeth Tuttle-Newhall, Paul V. Suhocki, Andrew J. Muir, Michael Morse, Jeffrey D. Bornstein, Pamela B. Sylvestre, Bradley Collins, Paul C. Kuo, and Don C. Rockey. “De-novo cholangiocarcinoma in the setting of recurrent primary sclerosing cholangitis following liver transplant.” Am J Transplant 3, no. 5 (May 2003): 634–38. https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-6143.2003.00110.x.
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  - Suhocki, P. V. “Provocative angiography for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.” Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 5, no. 3 (January 1, 2003): 121–26. https://doi.org/10.1053/S1096-2883(03)00037-8.
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  - Lin, Sauyu, Paul V. Suhocki, Kirk A. Ludwig, and Michael A. Shetzline. “Gastrointestinal bleeding in adult patients with Meckel's diverticulum: the role of technetium 99m pertechnetate scan.” South Med J 95, no. 11 (November 2002): 1338–41.
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  - Clavien, Pierre-Alain, Koo Jeong Kang, Nazia Selzner, Michael A. Morse, and Paul V. Suhocki. “Cryosurgery after chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis.” J Gastrointest Surg 6, no. 1 (2002): 95–101. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1091-255x(01)00037-3.
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  - Selzner, M., J. E. Tuttle-Newhall, F. Dahm, P. Suhocki, and P. A. Clavien. “Current indication of a modified Sugiura procedure in the management of variceal bleeding.” J Am Coll Surg 193, no. 2 (August 2001): 166–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1072-7515(01)00937-1.
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  - Shetzline, M. A., P. V. Suhocki, and M. J. Workman. “Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy with small bowel enteroscopy and fluoroscopy.” Gastrointest Endosc 53, no. 6 (May 2001): 633–38. https://doi.org/10.1067/mge.2001.114420.
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  - Schwab, S. J., M. J. Oliver, P. Suhocki, and R. McCann. “Hemodialysis arteriovenous access: detection of stenosis and response to treatment by vascular access blood flow.” Kidney Int 59, no. 1 (January 2001): 358–62. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1523-1755.2001.00498.x.
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  - Baron, P. W., M. A. Heneghan, P. V. Suhocki, J. D. Nuckols, J. E. Tuttle-Newhall, D. N. Howell, and P. A. Clavien. “Biliary stricture secondary to donor B-cell lymphoma after orthotopic liver transplantation.” Liver Transpl 7, no. 1 (January 2001): 62–67. https://doi.org/10.1053/jlts.2001.20781.
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  - Shetzline, M. A., P. Suhocki, R. Dash, and D. C. Rockey. “Provocative angiography in obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.” South Med J 93, no. 12 (December 2000): 1205–8.
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  - Brodwater, B. K., J. S. Silber, T. P. Smith, N. J. Chao, P. V. Suhocki, J. M. Ryan, and G. E. Newman. “Conversion of indwelling chest port catheters to tunneled central venous catheters.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 11, no. 9 (October 2000): 1137–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61354-2.
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  - Baron, P. W., D. Sindram, P. Suhocki, D. D. Webb, and P. A. Clavien. “Upper gastrointestinal bleeding from gastric submucosal arterial collaterals secondary to splenic artery occlusion: treatment by splenectomy and partial gastric devascularization.” Am J Gastroenterol 95, no. 10 (October 2000): 3003–4. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.2000.03228.x.
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  - Kliewer, M. A., B. S. Hertzberg, J. P. Heneghan, P. V. Suhocki, D. H. Sheafor, P. A. Gannon, and E. K. Paulson. “Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS): effects of respiratory state and patient position on the measurement of Doppler velocities.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 175, no. 1 (July 2000): 149–52. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.175.1.1750149.
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  - Ryan, J. M., P. V. Suhocki, and T. P. Smith. “Coil embolization of segmental arterial mediolysis of the hepatic artery.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 11, no. 7 (2000): 865–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61802-8.
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  - Mergener, K., J. C. Strobel, P. Suhocki, P. S. Jowell, R. A. Enns, M. S. Branch, and J. Baillie. “The role of ERCP in diagnosis and management of accessory bile duct leaks after cholecystectomy.” Gastrointest Endosc 50, no. 4 (October 1999): 527–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5107(99)70077-5.
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  - Trotter, J. F., and P. V. Suhocki. “Incarceration of umbilical hernia following transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for the treatment of ascites.” Liver Transpl Surg 5, no. 3 (May 1999): 209–10. https://doi.org/10.1002/lt.500050317.
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  - Suhocki, P. V., and W. C. Meyers. “Injury to aberrant bile ducts during cholecystectomy: a common cause of diagnostic error and treatment delay.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 172, no. 4 (April 1999): 955–59. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.172.4.10587128.
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  - Suhocki, P. V., and P. A. Clavien. “Percutaneous transhepatic creation of a choledochojejunostomy between an excluded aberrant bile duct and a Roux-en-Y limb.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 172, no. 3 (March 1999): 655–57. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.172.3.10063854.
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  - Mergener, K., P. Suhocki, R. Enns, P. S. Jowell, M. S. Branch, and J. Baillie. “Endoscopic nasobiliary drain placement facilitates subsequent percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography.” Gastrointest Endosc 49, no. 2 (February 1999): 240–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5107(99)70493-1.
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  - Mergener, K., P. Suhocki, R. Enns, P. S. Jowell, M. S. Branch, and J. Baillie. “Placement of a nasobiliary drain during ERCP facilitates subsequent percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography.” Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 47, no. 4 (December 1, 1998).
  - Trotter, J. F., P. V. Suhocki, and D. C. Rockey. “Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) in patients with refractory ascites: effect on body weight and Child-Pugh score.” Am J Gastroenterol 93, no. 10 (October 1998): 1891–94. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.1998.00544.x.
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  - Trotter, J. F., P. V. Suhocki, J. R. Lina, L. W. Martin, J. L. Parrish, and T. Swantkowski. “Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia causing high output cardiac failure: treatment with transcatheter embolization.” Am J Gastroenterol 93, no. 9 (September 1998): 1569–71. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.1998.00486.x.
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  - Suhocki, P. V. “Say it with multimedia: new presentation tools for the radiologist.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 171, no. 2 (August 1998): 313–19. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.171.2.9694442.
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  - Suhocki, P. V., and J. F. Trotter. “Percutaneous hepatic vein reconstruction for Budd-Chiari syndrome.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 171, no. 1 (July 1998): 189–91. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.171.1.9648786.
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  - Robinson, D., P. Suhocki, and S. J. Schwab. “Treatment of infected tunneled venous access hemodialysis catheters with guidewire exchange.” Kidney Int 53, no. 6 (June 1998): 1792–94. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1523-1755.1998.00954.x.
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  - Clavien, P. A., M. Selzner, J. E. Tuttle-Newhall, R. C. Harland, and P. Suhocki. “Liver transplantation complicated by misplaced TIPS in the portal vein.” Ann Surg 227, no. 3 (March 1998): 440–45. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000658-199803000-00017.
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  - Workman, M. J., P. V. Suhocki, W. C. Meyers, and M. S. Branch. “Percutaneous transhepatic choledochocholedochostomy in the management of the postoperative patient.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 9, no. 2 (1998): 359–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1051-0443(98)70281-7.
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  - England, R. E., V. G. McDermott, T. P. Smith, P. V. Suhocki, C. S. Payne, and G. E. Newman. “Percutaneous cholecystostomy: who responds?” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 168, no. 5 (May 1997): 1247–51. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.168.5.9129421.
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  - Suhocki, P. V., P. J. Conlon, M. H. Knelson, R. Harland, and S. J. Schwab. “Silastic cuffed catheters for hemodialysis vascular access: thrombolytic and mechanical correction of malfunction.” Am J Kidney Dis 28, no. 3 (September 1996): 379–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0272-6386(96)90495-3.
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  - McDermott, V. G., J. A. Lawrance, E. K. Paulson, M. T. Keogan, P. V. Suhocki, D. M. DeLong, and R. C. Nelson. “CT during arterial portography: comparison of injection into the splenic versus superior mesenteric artery.” Radiology 199, no. 3 (June 1996): 627–31. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.199.3.8637977.
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  - Suhocki, P. V., J. H. Lawson, R. C. Harland, and T. P. Smith. “Curing a consumption coagulopathy with transcatheter embolization of a visceral artery aneurysm.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 166, no. 4 (April 1996): 982–84. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.166.4.8610585.
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  - Smith, T. P., V. G. McDermott, D. M. Ayoub, P. V. Suhocki, and D. J. Stackhouse. “Percutaneous transhepatic liver biopsy with tract embolization.” Radiology 198, no. 3 (March 1996): 769–74. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.198.3.8628869.
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  - Hudson, E. R., T. P. Smith, V. G. McDermott, G. E. Newman, P. V. Suhocki, C. S. Payne, and D. J. Stackhouse. “Pulmonary angiography performed with iopamidol: complications in 1,434 patients.” Radiology 198, no. 1 (January 1996): 61–65. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.198.1.8539407.
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  - Meyers, W. C., D. S. Peterseim, T. N. Pappas, P. R. Schauer, S. Eubanks, E. Murray, and P. Suhocki. “Low insertion of hepatic segmental duct VII-VIII is an important cause of major biliary injury or misdiagnosis.” Am J Surg 171, no. 1 (January 1996): 187–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9610(99)80097-X.
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  - Smith, T. P., V. S. Lee, E. R. Hudson, G. E. Newman, C. S. Payne, P. V. Suhocki, V. G. McDermott, and D. J. Stackhouse. “Prospective evaluation of pulmonary artery pressures during pulmonary angiography performed with low-osmolar nonionic contrast media.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 7, no. 2 (1996): 207–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1051-0443(96)70763-7.
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  - Sharara, A. I., T. H. Le, P. Suhocki, and P. S. Jowell. “Extrahepatic biliary obstruction resulting from a pancreatic pseudoaneurysm.” Gastrointest Endosc 42, no. 2 (August 1995): 176–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5107(95)70079-x.
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  - McDermott, V. G., and P. V. Suhocki. “Gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm presenting with obstructive jaundice.” Clin Radiol 50, no. 4 (April 1995): 276–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0009-9260(05)83491-9.
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  - Knelson, M. H., E. R. Hudson, P. V. Suhocki, C. S. Payne, D. S. Sallee, and G. E. Newman. “Functional restoration of occluded central venous catheters: new interventional techniques.” J Vasc Interv Radiol 6, no. 4 (1995): 623–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1051-0443(95)71148-4.
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  - Kovalik, E. C., G. E. Newman, P. Suhocki, M. Knelson, and S. J. Schwab. “Correction of central venous stenoses: use of angioplasty and vascular Wallstents.” Kidney Int 45, no. 4 (April 1994): 1177–81. https://doi.org/10.1038/ki.1994.156.
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  - Ashdown, B. C., P. V. Suhocki, P. S. Jowell, and W. C. Meyers. “Non-operative management of a common bile duct injury sustained during cholecystectomy in a morbidly obese patient. (Non-operative repair of CBD injury).” Hpb Surg 8, no. 2 (1994): 101–5. https://doi.org/10.1155/1994/14936.
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  - Branum, G., C. Schmitt, J. Baillie, P. Suhocki, M. Baker, A. Davidoff, S. Branch, R. Chari, G. Cucchiaro, and E. Murray. “Management of major biliary complications after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.” Ann Surg 217, no. 5 (May 1993): 532–40. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000658-199305010-00014.
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  - Clark, L. R., M. A. Stull, and H. L. Twigg. “Chest case of the day. Bronchoalveolar carcinoma of the lung.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 154, no. 6 (June 1990): 1318–19. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.154.6.2159691.
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  - Suhocki, P. V., M. A. Stull, and H. L. Twigg. “Chest case of the day. Traumatic pneumatocele.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 154, no. 6 (June 1990): 1323–24. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.154.6.2110749.
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  - Suhocki, P. V., A. H. Matsumoto, J. F. Potter, and K. H. Barth. “Percutaneous transhepatic feeding tube: An alternate method for enteral alimentation.” Journal of Interventional Radiology 5, no. 2 (January 1, 1990): 65–67.
  - Matsumoto, A. H., P. V. Suhocki, and K. H. Barth. “Superselective gelfoam embolotherapy using a highly visible small caliber catheter.” Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 11, no. 5 (October 1988): 303–6. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02577042.
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  - Gersten, D. M., P. Kurian, G. Ledly, C. M. Park, and P. V. Suhocki. “Analysis of bacteriophage T4 coat proteins by two‐dimensional electrophoresis and computerized densitometry.” Electrophoresis 2, no. 2 (January 1, 1981): 123–25. https://doi.org/10.1002/elps.1150020210.
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  - Kurian, P., D. M. Gersten, P. V. Suhocki, and G. Ledley. “The use of bacteriophage T4 as a set of molecular weight and isoelectric point markers for two‐dimensional electrophoresis.” Electrophoresis 2, no. 3 (January 1, 1981): 184–87. https://doi.org/10.1002/elps.1150020310.
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  - Lessne, M. L., A. Kesselman, and P. V. Suhocki. “Interventional procedures for global health radiology.” In Radiology in Global Health: Strategies, Implementation, and Applications, 339–48, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98485-8_24.
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  - Andersen, N. D., and P. V. Suhocki. “Interventional biliary techniques.” In Contemporary Surgical Management of Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreatic Disease, 363–68, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814293068_0029.
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  - Villegas, L., and P. V. Suhocki. “Embolization of liver tumors.” In Contemporary Surgical Management of Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreatic Disease, 191–98, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814293068_0013.
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  - Nelson, R. C., V. H. S. Low, D. M. Hough, E. K. Paulson, J. T. Seabourn, K. S. Freed, M. L. Kerner, M. T. Keogan, D. Marin, and P. V. Suhocki. “Gastrointestinal imaging.” In Duke Radiology Case Review: Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, and Discussion: 2nd Edition, 111, 2012.
  - Suhocki, P. V. “Gastrointestinal imaging: Case 26.” In Duke Radiology Case Review: Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, and Discussion: 2nd Edition, 162–63, 2012.
  - Suhocki, P. V. “Vascular radiology: Case 12.” In Duke Radiology Case Review: Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, and Discussion: 2nd Edition, 404–5, 2012.
  - Suhocki, P. V., and C. Y. Kim. “Vascular radiology: Case 4.” In Duke Radiology Case Review: Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, and Discussion: 2nd Edition, 388–89, 2012.
  - Suhocki, P. V., and J. A. Bryant. “Vascular radiology: Case 16.” In Duke Radiology Case Review: Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, and Discussion: 2nd Edition, 412–13, 2012.
  - Kim, C. Y., G. E. Newman, T. P. Smith, D. J. Stackhouse, P. V. Suhocki, C. S. Payne, K. Husum, et al. “Vascular radiology.” In Duke Radiology Case Review: Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, and Discussion: 2nd Edition, 381, 2012.

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