Paul Vincent Suhocki

Journal Article Clin Imaging · June 2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate long-term morphologic changes occurring in the liver after TIPS creation with correlation with hepatic function to gain insight on the physiologic impact of TIPS on the liver. METHODS: This retrospective s ... Full text Link to item Cite

Alleviation of Severe Refractory Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage Catheter-Associated Pain with Track Revision.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · February 2024 Full text Link to item Cite

Yttrium-90 Radioembolization of a Large Hepatic Hemangioma.

Journal Article Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · January 2024 Full text Link to item Cite

Percutaneous creation of a choledocho-choledochostomy for intractable iatrogenic bile duct injury.

Journal Article Clin Endosc · May 2023 Full text Link to item Cite

Cerebral venous biomarkers and veno-arterial gradients: untapped resources in Alzheimer's disease.

Journal Article Front Neurol · 2023 Blood based biomarkers (BBB) derived from forearm veins for estimating brain changes is becoming ubiquitous in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) research and could soon become standard in routine clinical diagnosis. However, there are many peripheral sources of con ... Full text Link to item Cite

Safety Profile of Particle Embolization for Treatment of Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · March 2022 PURPOSE: To assess ischemic adverse events following particle embolization when used as a second-line embolic to coil embolization for the treatment of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The single-institution retrospectiv ... Full text Link to item Cite

Probing gut-brain links in Alzheimer's disease with rifaximin.

Journal Article Alzheimers Dement (N Y) · 2022 Gut-microbiome-inflammation interactions have been linked to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other disorders. We hypothesized that treatment with rifaximin, a minimally absorbed gut-specific antibiotic, may modify the neurodegenerative pr ... Full text Link to item Cite

Influence of peritoneal dialysis catheter type on complications and long-term outcomes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal Article J Nephrol · December 2021 BACKGROUND: There is currently no consensus regarding the optimal type of peritoneal dialysis catheter (PDC). We compared the outcomes of PDCs according to the number of cuffs, intercuff and intraperitoneal segment shape, and presence of a weighted tip. ME ... Full text Link to item Cite

Surgical versus percutaneous catheter placement for peritoneal dialysis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal Article J Nephrol · October 2021 BACKGROUND: No consensus currently exists regarding the optimal approach for peritoneal dialysis catheter placement. We aimed to compare the outcomes of percutaneous and surgical peritoneal dialysis catheter placement. METHODS: A systematic review of the l ... Full text Link to item Cite

Proton pump inhibitor use is associated with increased rates of post-TIPS hepatic encephalopathy: Replication in an independent patient cohort.

Journal Article Clin Imaging · September 2021 PURPOSE: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use is a potential risk factor for hepatic encephalopathy (HE), but few studies have examined the effect on post-TIPS HE. The purpose of this study was to determine whether PPIs are associated with increased rates of po ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Transvenous Biopsy of Abdominal and Pelvic Targets Difficult to Access by Percutaneous Needle Biopsy: Technique and Initial Clinical Experience.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · September 2021 PURPOSE: To report initial clinical experience with intravascular ultrasound (US)-guided transvenous biopsy (TVB) for perivascular target lesions in the abdomen and pelvis using side-viewing phased-array intracardiac echocardiography catheters. MATERIALS A ... Full text Link to item Cite

Gastrohepatic Fistula After Y-90 Embolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Journal Article Am J Gastroenterol · May 1, 2021 Full text Link to item Cite

Sharp Recanalization of Chronic Central Venous Occlusions of the Thorax Using a Steerable Coaxial Needle Technique from a Supraclavicular Approach.

Journal Article Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · May 2021 PURPOSE: To evaluate the technical success and safety of a steerable coaxial sharp recanalization technique that utilizes routine needles in patients with refractory thoracic central venous occlusions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study was pe ... Full text Link to item Cite

Preemptive VAE-An Important Tool for Managing Blood Loss in MVT Candidates With PMT.

Journal Article Transplant Direct · March 2021 UNLABELLED: Explantation of native viscera in multivisceral transplant candidates, particularly in those with extensive portomesenteric thrombosis (PMT), carries considerable morbidity due to extensive vascularized adhesions. Preemptive visceral angioembol ... Full text Link to item Cite

Percutaneous gastrojejunostomy tubes: Identification of predictors of retrograde jejunal limb migration into the stomach.

Journal Article Clin Imaging · February 2021 PURPOSE: To identify whether technically modifiable factors during gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tube insertion are predictive of retrograde jejunal limb migration into the stomach. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective review of our procedural database over a 5-y ... Full text Link to item Cite

Percutaneous Gastrojejunostomy Tube Insertion in Patients with Surgical Gastrojejunal Anastomoses: Analysis of Success Rates and Durability.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · February 2021 Patients with a gastrojejunal anastomosis pose challenging anatomy for percutaneous gastrojejunostomy (GJ)-tube placement. A retrospective review of 24 patients (mean age 67.8 years, 13 males) with GJ anastomoses who underwent attempted GJ tube placement r ... Full text Link to item Cite

High-risk third trimester pregnancy with decompensated cirrhosis safely delivered following emergent preoperative interventional radiology for mitigation of variceal bleeding.

Journal Article Clin Imaging · December 2020 Coagulopathy coupled with severe portal hypertension in the setting of cirrhosis increases the risk of mortality from variceal bleeding in pregnant women. Studies suggest transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation to be a safe procedure ... Full text Link to item Cite

Percutaneous Splenorenal Shunt Creation in a Patient with Chronic Portomesenteric Thrombosis.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · September 2020 Full text Link to item Cite

Length of Stay Predicts Risk of Early Infection for Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Central Venous Port Placement.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · March 2020 PURPOSE: To compare early totally implantable central venous port catheter-related infection rates after inpatient vs outpatient placement and to determine whether the risk associated with inpatient placement is influenced by length of hospital stay. MATER ... Full text Link to item Cite

Relative Sarcopenia With Excess Adiposity Predicts Survival After Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.

Journal Article AJR Am J Roentgenol · January 2020 OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of relative sarcopenia with excess adiposity on mortality after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation. MATERIALS AND METHODS. In this single-institution retrospective stu ... Full text Link to item Cite

Foreign Body Retrieval

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Percutaneous Hepaticojejunostomy across an Isolated Bile Duct after Klatskin Tumor Resection.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · August 2019 Full text Link to item Cite

Management of Port Occlusions in Adults: Different-Site Replacement versus Same-Site Salvage.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · July 2019 PURPOSE: To compare the safety and effectiveness of different-site port placement versus same-site port salvage in adult patients with occluded ports. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ninety-five occluded subcutaneous infusion ports (ports) in 95 patients presenting ... Full text Link to item Cite

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.

Journal Article Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · May 2019 PURPOSE: To compare survival after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation versus serial large volume paracenteses (LVP) in patients with refractory ascites and higher Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores. MATERIALS AND MET ... Full text Link to item Cite

Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Is Associated with an Increased Frequency of New or Worsening Hepatic Encephalopathy after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · February 2019 PURPOSE: To determine whether proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use increases the rate of new or worsening hepatic encephalopathy (HE) after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this retrospective study, 284 of ... Full text Link to item Cite

Interventional procedures for global health radiology

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Minimal Risk of Biliary Tract Complications, Including Hepatic Abscess, After Transarterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using Concentrated Antibiotics Mixed with Particles.

Journal Article Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · September 2018 PURPOSE: To assess the incidence of biliary complications, cholecystitis, and abscess formation in HCC patients following transarterial embolization (TAE) using particles mixed with concentrated antibiotics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective review of H ... Full text Link to item Cite

Progression of Treated versus Untreated Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System Category 4 Masses after Transcatheter Arterial Embolization Therapy.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · May 2018 PURPOSE: To compare outcomes of treated vs untreated Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System category 4 (LR-4) masses after transcatheter arterial embolization. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 167 patients undergoing embolization for HCC from January 2005 to Dec ... Full text Link to item Cite

Albumin-bilirubin grade versus MELD score for predicting survival after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation.

Journal Article Diagn Interv Imaging · March 2018 OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare the albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) grade and model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) scores for predicting survival after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hemorrhage risk with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) insertion at the main portal vein bifurcation with stent grafts.

Journal Article Diagn Interv Imaging · December 2017 PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of major hemorrhage after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) insertion using a stent graft at the main portal vein bifurcation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: TIPS insertion using sten ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pilot Evaluation of Angiogenesis Signaling Factor Response after Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Journal Article Radiology · October 2017 Purpose To identify changes in a broad panel of circulating angiogenesis factors after bland transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE), a purely ischemic treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Materials and Methods This prospective HIPAA-compliant s ... Full text Link to item Cite

Randomized Controlled Trial of Octyl Cyanoacrylate Skin Adhesive versus Subcuticular Suture for Skin Closure after Implantable Venous Port Placement.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · January 2017 PURPOSE: To compare early outcomes of skin closure with octyl cyanoacrylate skin adhesive versus subcuticular suture closure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Over a 7-month period, 109 subjects (28 men and 81 women; mean age, 58.6 y) scheduled to undergo single-lum ... Full text Link to item Cite

Percutaneous biliary drainage catheter insertion in patients with extensive hepatic metastatic tumor burden.

Journal Article J Gastrointest Oncol · December 2016 BACKGROUND: Patients with metastatic disease of the liver can have hyperbilirubinemia due to a number of reasons, including biliary obstruction. The purpose of this study was to analyze patient outcomes after percutaneous biliary drainage (PBD) catheter in ... Full text Link to item Cite

Patient and tumor characteristics predictive of an elevated hepatopulmonary shunt fraction before radioembolization of hepatic tumors.

Journal Article Nucl Med Commun · September 2016 OBJECTIVE: To determine whether any patient or hepatic tumor characteristics are predictive of hepatopulmonary shunt fraction when performed before radioembolization. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review was performed on 190 patients who underwent ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effectiveness of Transarterial Embolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma as a Bridge to Transplantation.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · January 2016 PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of bland transarterial embolization of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as a "bridge" to transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this retrospective study, 117 patients with HCC that met Milan criteria underwent bland e ... Full text Link to item Cite

Postintervention Patency Rates and Predictors of Patency after Percutaneous Interventions on Intragraft Stenoses within Failing Prosthetic Arteriovenous Grafts.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · November 2015 PURPOSE: To determine postintervention patency rates after endovascular interventions on intragraft stenosis within failing prosthetic arteriovenous (AV) grafts, as well as predictors of patency. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective review of percutaneous ... Full text Link to item Cite

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt complications: prevention and management.

Journal Article Semin Intervent Radiol · June 2015 Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) insertion has been well established as an effective treatment in the management of sequelae of portal hypertension. There are a wide variety of complications that can be encountered, such as hemorrhage, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Interventional procedures for global health radiology

Journal Article · October 1, 2014 Diagnostic imaging has revolutionized modern medicine; however, its availability is limited or nonexistent in developing countries. Though the evolution of minimally invasive interventional radiological procedures has allowed unique therapies to minimize o ... Full text Cite

Coil embolization of the splenic artery: impact on splenic volume.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · June 2014 PURPOSE: To determine the impact of coil embolization of the splenic artery on splenic volume based on computed tomography (CT) imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Splenic artery embolization (SAE) was performed in 148 consecutive patients over an 8-year perio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Vascular artifact mimicking thrombosis on MR imaging using ferumoxytol as a contrast agent in abdominal vascular assessment.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · June 2014 PURPOSE: To describe an artifact that mimics thrombosis when assessing abdominal vasculature on magnetic resonance (MR) imaging using ferumoxytol in patients with contraindications to gadolinium-based contrast agents and to evaluate factors that may contri ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparison of primary jejunostomy tubes versus gastrojejunostomy tubes for percutaneous enteral nutrition.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · December 2013 PURPOSE: To evaluate technical success and long-term outcomes of percutaneous primary jejunostomy tubes for postpyloric enteral feeding compared with percutaneous gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tubes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Over a 25-month interval, 41 consecutive ... Full text Link to item Cite

Covered transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts: accuracy of ultrasound in detecting shunt malfunction.

Journal Article AJR Am J Roentgenol · April 2013 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of ultrasound for detecting transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) malfunction in covered stents in comparison with bare metal stents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: During a 6-year p ... Full text Link to item Cite

Percutaneous interventions on the hemodialysis reliable outflow vascular access device.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · April 2013 PURPOSE: To determine the outcomes of percutaneous interventions for prolonging the patency of the Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow (HeRO) device. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between January 2007 and August 2011, 73 percutaneous interventions were performed on 26 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Embolization of liver tumors

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Interventional biliary techniques

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Early outcomes of empiric embolization of tumor-related gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients with advanced malignancy.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · November 2012 PURPOSE: To report short-term results of empiric transcatheter embolization for patients with advanced malignancy and gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage directly from a tumor invading the GI tract wall. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between 2005 and 2011, 37 mesent ... Full text Link to item Cite

Improved time to progression for transarterial chemoembolization compared with transarterial embolization for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

Journal Article Clin Colorectal Cancer · September 2012 BACKGROUND: Embolizing branches of the hepatic artery lengthens survival for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but the benefit of combining chemotherapy with the embolizing particles remains controversial. METHODS: A retrospective ... Full text Link to item Cite

Outcomes of prosthetic hemodialysis grafts after deployment of bare metal versus covered stents at the venous anastomosis.

Journal Article Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · August 2012 PURPOSE: To compare postintervention patency rates after deployment of bare metal versus covered stents across the venous anastomosis of prosthetic arteriovenous (AV) grafts. METHODS: Review of our procedural database over a 6 year period revealed 377 proc ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hepatic venous pressure measurements: comparison of end-hole and balloon catheter methods.

Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · February 2012 PURPOSE: To determine the difference in hepatic venous pressures measured with the use of an end-hole diagnostic catheter versus a balloon catheter. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 92 patients underwent transjugular hepatic venous pressure measurements w ... Full text Link to item Cite