2024
Progression of Femoral Osteolytic Metastases after Intramedullary Nailing and Subsequent Salvage Techniques
Jiang W, Latich I, Lindskog D, Friedlaender G, Lee F. Progression of Femoral Osteolytic Metastases after Intramedullary Nailing and Subsequent Salvage Techniques. Cancers 2024, 16: 2812. PMID: 39199585, PMCID: PMC11352437, DOI: 10.3390/cancers16162812.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPre-existing lesionsOsteolytic metastasesIntramedullary nailingCancer progressionTwo-week postoperative follow-upFollow-upSalvage techniqueFunction scoresRadiation-resistant tumorsPoor surgical candidacyPostoperative follow-upNail failureTransport of cancer cellsPostoperative radiationSurgical salvageCombined painSingle-institutionSurgical outcomesIntramedullary nail insertionPathological fracturesRetrospective studySurgical candidacyAdult patientsPercutaneous salvageOsteolytic lesionsAdvancing biliary stone management: percutaneous transhepatic endoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for treatment of cholangiolithiasis and choledocholithiasis
Smirniotopoulos J, Latich I, Nezami N. Advancing biliary stone management: percutaneous transhepatic endoscopic holmium laser lithotripsy for treatment of cholangiolithiasis and choledocholithiasis. European Radiology 2024, 34: 7173-7175. PMID: 38980415, DOI: 10.1007/s00330-024-10870-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPO-02-020 LEAD EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES APPLIED IN EXTRACTION OF RETAINED PORT-A-CATHETERS
Trejo-Paredes C, Latich I, Donovan R, Lavi N. PO-02-020 LEAD EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES APPLIED IN EXTRACTION OF RETAINED PORT-A-CATHETERS. Heart Rhythm 2024, 21: s313. DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.03.900.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecent Advances in Minimally Invasive Management of Osteolytic Periacetabular Skeletal Metastases
Jiang W, Lee S, Caruana D, Da Zhuang K, Cazzato R, Latich I. Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive Management of Osteolytic Periacetabular Skeletal Metastases. Seminars In Interventional Radiology 2024, 41: 154-169. PMID: 38993598, PMCID: PMC11236455, DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMinimally invasive managementMinimally invasive interventionsInvasive interventionsAssociated with higher complication ratesCancer-induced bone lossLong-term follow-upResumption of chemotherapyImpending pathologic fracturesOpen surgical approachHigher complication ratesLogical treatment optionAdvanced stage cancer patientsStage cancer patientsLate-stage cancerOsseous metastasesSoft tissue dissectionSkeletal metastasesOsteolytic metastasesOpen surgeryComplication rateAblative optionsPathological fracturesSurgical approachTreatment optionsBone loss
2020
Procedural complications of inferior vena cava filter retrieval, an illustrated review
Quencer KB, Smith TA, Deipolyi A, Mojibian H, Ayyagari R, Latich I, Ali R. Procedural complications of inferior vena cava filter retrieval, an illustrated review. CVIR Endovascular 2020, 3: 23. PMID: 32337618, PMCID: PMC7184068, DOI: 10.1186/s42155-020-00113-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSafety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Emphysematous Cholecystitis
Imanzadeh A, Kokabi N, Pourjabbar S, Latich I, Pollak J, Kim H, Gunabushanam G. Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Emphysematous Cholecystitis. Journal Of Clinical Imaging Science 2020, 10: 9. PMID: 32257585, PMCID: PMC7110106, DOI: 10.25259/jcis_145_2019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPercutaneous cholecystostomyEmphysematous cholecystitisThirty-day survival ratesPoor operative candidatesPost-procedure dayPoor surgical candidatesTechnical success rateGallbladder wall thickeningMedical record searchInstitutional review board exemptionElective cholecystectomyHospitalization courseOperative candidatesCommon comorbiditiesMedian intervalSurgical candidatesUnrelated causesConsecutive patientsDefinitive treatmentIll patientsClinical outcomesIntramural gasRetrospective studyTube removalMean ageMinimally Invasive Image-Guided Ablation, Osteoplasty, Reinforcement, and Internal Fixation (AORIF) for Osteolytic Lesions in the Pelvis and Periarticular Regions of Weight-Bearing Bones
Lee FY, Latich I, Toombs C, Mungur A, Conway D, Alder K, Ibe I, Lindskog D, Friedlaender G. Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Ablation, Osteoplasty, Reinforcement, and Internal Fixation (AORIF) for Osteolytic Lesions in the Pelvis and Periarticular Regions of Weight-Bearing Bones. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2020, 31: 649-658.e1. PMID: 32139256, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.11.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAblation TechniquesAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBone CementsBone NeoplasmsBone RemodelingBone ScrewsCalcaneusCementoplastyFemaleFemoral NeoplasmsFemurFracture Fixation, InternalHumansMaleMiddle AgedOsteolysisPelvic BonesPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesRecovery of FunctionTibiaTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWeight-BearingConceptsOsteolytic lesionsInternal fixationVisual analog scale pain scoreMusculoskeletal Tumor Society scoreProspective clinical cohort studyFunctional ambulation scoreOsteolytic skeletal lesionsPainful osteolytic lesionsScale pain scoresClinical cohort studyInvasive percutaneous approachWeight-bearing boneInternal fixation screwsBalloon osteoplastyPain scoresCohort studyProphylactic stabilizationSevere painSociety ScoreConsecutive patientsSurgical treatmentEarly outcomesTreatment optionsPercutaneous approachFunctional improvement
2019
Vertebroplasty-associated cement leak leading to iatrogenic venous compression and thrombosis
Nezami N, Jarmakani H, Latich I, Groenwald M, Lozada J. Vertebroplasty-associated cement leak leading to iatrogenic venous compression and thrombosis. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2019, 5: 561-565. PMID: 31872163, PMCID: PMC6911956, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhlegmasia cerulea dolensDeep venous thrombosisVenous thrombosisCement leakageLower extremity deep venous thrombosisLeft common iliac veinLeft lower extremity swellingExtremity deep venous thrombosisSubsequent stent placementCommon iliac veinSuccessful mechanical thrombectomyVenous compression syndromeAffected lower extremityLower extremity swellingExtrinsic compressionMechanical thrombectomyVenous compressionCompression syndromeExtremity swellingCement leakIliac veinStent placementLower extremitiesDoppler ultrasoundThrombosisRight Atrial and Massive Pulmonary Artery Mechanical Thrombectomy Under Echocardiography Guidance Using the FlowTriever System
Nezami N, Latich I, Murali N, Ali R, Lin BA, ShervinRad M, Pollak J, Mojibian H. Right Atrial and Massive Pulmonary Artery Mechanical Thrombectomy Under Echocardiography Guidance Using the FlowTriever System. EJVES Short Reports 2019, 45: 22-25. PMID: 31828229, PMCID: PMC6888743, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2019.10.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransthoracic echocardiography guidanceEchocardiography guidanceFlowTriever SystemPulmonary embolismMechanical thrombectomyFluoroscopy guidancePulmonary arterial thrombiRight hip arthroplastyMassive pulmonary embolismRight atrial thrombusPulmonary artery embolectomyYear old femaleAtrial thrombusCardiopulmonary arrestPulmonary arteryCase reportPercutaneous interventionArterial thrombiHip arthroplastyCardiac chambersOld femaleThrombectomyEmbolismThrombusClotsCholangiolithiasis postliver transplantation: Successful treatment utilizing percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy and laser lithotripsy
Nezami N, Benchetrit L, Latich I, Schlachter T. Cholangiolithiasis postliver transplantation: Successful treatment utilizing percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy and laser lithotripsy. Radiology Case Reports 2019, 14: 1459-1466. PMID: 31641393, PMCID: PMC6796643, DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2019.09.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPercutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopyLiver transplantLaser lithotripsyMajor procedure-related complicationsProcedure-related complicationsExtrahepatic bile ductAbdominal CT scanDuctal calculiHepaticojejunal anastomosisPostliver transplantationNew onsetSelect patientsLiver biopsyPersistent painBile ductDuct calculiRisk factorsSuccessful treatmentRemoval of intraSuitable alternative optionCT scanEndoscopic techniquesBasket retrievalLarge calculiCholangioscopyRisk Factors of Infection and Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Totally Implantable Venous Access Port Placement: Propensity Score Matching
Nezami N, Xing M, Groenwald M, Silin D, Kokabi N, Latich I. Risk Factors of Infection and Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Totally Implantable Venous Access Port Placement: Propensity Score Matching. CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2019, 42: 1302-1310. PMID: 31187229, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-019-02255-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProcedure-related infectionsTIVAP placementMultivariable analysisRisk factorsInpatient settingInfection ratePort placementPropensity scoreIntravenous prophylactic antibioticsOverall study populationNon-hematologic malignanciesRate of infectionAntibiotic prophylaxisProphylactic antibioticsClinical factorsDouble lumenOutpatient statusMulticenter studyHematologic malignanciesInpatient statusUnivariate analysisStudy populationInfection outcomesPatientsTIVAPSelective Trans-Catheter Coil Embolization of Cystic Duct Stump in Post-Cholecystectomy Bile Leak
Nezami N, Jarmakani H, Arici M, Latich I, Mojibian H, Ayyagari RR, Pollak JS, Perez Lozada JCL. Selective Trans-Catheter Coil Embolization of Cystic Duct Stump in Post-Cholecystectomy Bile Leak. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2019, 64: 3314-3320. PMID: 31123973, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05677-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCystic duct stumpPost-cholecystectomy bile leakTrans-catheter coil embolizationSelective coil embolizationBile leakPercutaneous catheter placementCoil embolizationCatheter placementCystic ductGallbladder fossaFurther clinical symptomsPersistent bile leakFirst-line treatmentCommon bile ductCystic stumpResultsAll patientsMethodsSeven patientsEndoscopic treatmentPercutaneous drainageClinical symptomsLaparoscopic cholecystectomyPercutaneous catheterAbscess formationBile ductBiloma formation
2018
Gastrodoudenal Embolization: Indications, Technical Pearls, and Outcomes
Kuyumcu G, Latich I, Hardman RL, Fine GC, Oklu R, Quencer KB. Gastrodoudenal Embolization: Indications, Technical Pearls, and Outcomes. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2018, 7: 101. PMID: 29724061, PMCID: PMC5977140, DOI: 10.3390/jcm7050101.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Image-Guided Approach to Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
Latich I, Luciano RL, Mian A. Image-Guided Approach to Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement. Techniques In Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2016, 20: 75-81. PMID: 28279412, DOI: 10.1053/j.tvir.2016.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeritoneal dialysisCatheter placementPeritoneal dialysis catheter placementFunctional dialysis accessPD catheter placementRenal replacement therapyDialysis catheter placementVascular access cathetersTemporary vascular access cathetersImage-guided placementUrgent initiationImage-guided approachPD catheterDialysis accessAccess cathetersReplacement therapyHemodialysis centersInterventional radiologistsSurgical placementUnnecessary useCatheterDialysisPlacementPatientsCost savings
2006
Gastrointestinal Carcinoids: The Evolution of Diagnostic Strategies
Modlin IM, Latich I, Zikusoka M, Kidd M, Eick G, Chan AK. Gastrointestinal Carcinoids: The Evolution of Diagnostic Strategies. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2006, 40: 572-582. PMID: 16917396, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-200608000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Current Status of Gastrointestinal Carcinoids
Modlin IM, Kidd M, Latich I, Zikusoka MN, Shapiro MD. Current Status of Gastrointestinal Carcinoids. Gastroenterology 2005, 128: 1717-1751. PMID: 15887161, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2005.03.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastrointestinal carcinoidsSomatostatin analoguesComputerized axial tomography scanEffective symptomatic therapyLocal endoscopic excisionType III/IVAxial tomography scanQuality of lifeCell of originColonic carcinoidsSynaptophysin immunohistochemistryPlasma chromograninPrimary therapyDisseminated diseaseEmergency surgeryHepatic transplantationSymptomatic therapyHepatic metastasesSurgical excisionRectal carcinoidsEndoscopic excisionHormone secretionIncidental detectionRadiofrequency ablationTomography scan