2023
Twenty-Seven-Year Retrospective Review of Hemoptysis from Systemic Collaterals Following Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation Embolization
Fish A, Chan S, Pollak J, Schlachter T. Twenty-Seven-Year Retrospective Review of Hemoptysis from Systemic Collaterals Following Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation Embolization. CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2023, 46: 670-674. PMID: 37052715, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-023-03435-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGelatin sponge slurrySystemic collateralsAdverse eventsTreatment outcomesPulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) embolizationMajor adverse eventsRecurrence of hemoptysisYear retrospective reviewArteriovenous malformation embolizationIncidence of hemoptysisHHT CenterArtery reperfusionICU admissionRight shuntingSystemic embolizationMassive hemoptysisRecurrent hemoptysisSurgical resectionMethodsThe recordsSubsequent patientsClinical featuresEndovascular treatmentMultifocal diseaseRetrospective reviewSecond patientAcute outcomes for the full US cohort of the FLASH mechanical thrombectomy registry in pulmonary embolism.
Toma C, Jaber W, Weinberg M, Bunte M, Khandhar S, Stegman B, Gondi S, Chambers J, Amin R, Leung D, Kado H, Brown M, Sarosi M, Bhat A, Castle J, Savin M, Siskin G, Rosenberg M, Fanola C, Horowitz J, Pollak J. Acute outcomes for the full US cohort of the FLASH mechanical thrombectomy registry in pulmonary embolism. EuroIntervention 2023, 18: 1201-1212. PMID: 36349702, PMCID: PMC9936254, DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-22-00732.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk PEDevice-related deathsPulmonary artery pressureMajor adverse eventsAdverse eventsMechanical thrombectomyFlowTriever SystemArtery pressureUS cohortLarge real-world populationMean pulmonary artery pressureImmediate haemodynamic improvementIntraprocedural adverse eventsPrimary safety endpointRight ventricle/Favorable safety profileIntensive care unitPulmonary embolism treatmentReal-world populationDyspnoea improvementHaemodynamic improvementMajor bleedingRisk PECardiac indexCause mortality
2016
Image-Guided Transvesicular Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections: A Safe and Effective Alternative Approach
Ayyagari RR, Yeh C, Arici M, Mojibian H, Reiner E, Pollak JS. Image-Guided Transvesicular Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections: A Safe and Effective Alternative Approach. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2016, 27: 689-693. PMID: 27106643, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.01.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Hemorrhage Rates From Brain Arteriovenous Malformation in Patients With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Kim H, Nelson J, Krings T, terBrugge K, McCulloch C, Lawton M, Young W, Faughnan M, Chakinala M, Gossage J, Henderson K, Iyer V, Kasthuri R, Lin D, Mager J, McWilliams J, McDonald J, Pawlikowska L, Pollak J, Ratjen F, Swanson K, Vethanayagam D, White A, White R, Wilcox P. Hemorrhage Rates From Brain Arteriovenous Malformation in Patients With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. Stroke 2015, 46: 1362-1364. PMID: 25858236, PMCID: PMC4415515, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.114.007367.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAneurysm, RupturedChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornIntracranial Arteriovenous MalformationsIntracranial HemorrhagesMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesSocioeconomic FactorsSurvival AnalysisTelangiectasia, Hereditary HemorrhagicYoung AdultConceptsHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasiaBrain arteriovenous malformationsICH rateArteriovenous malformationsHemorrhage rateHemorrhagic telangiectasiaHigher ICH ratesIntracranial hemorrhage rateMajority of patientsICH presentationSymptomatic casesSystemic diseaseICH eventsMean ageAsymptomatic screeningMucocutaneous telangiectasiaHHT patientsHigh riskUnruptured casesPatientsMalformationsDiagnosisTelangiectasiaRehemorrhageEpistaxis
2013
Consider the Perspectives
Pollak JS. Consider the Perspectives. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2013, 47: s43-s46. PMID: 23632350, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31828be6f0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadiofrequency ablationGood local tumor controlLimited tumor burdenSignificant survival benefitGood liver functionLocal tumor controlYttrium-90 microspheresDrug-eluting beadsEligible patientsConservative managementSurgical resectionSurvival benefitTransarterial therapiesLocal therapyLow morbidityAppropriate tumorRegional therapyTumor burdenLiver functionParticle embolizationTumor controlHepatocellular carcinomaMedical optionsSide effectsMajor treatment
2012
Distal Cross-sectional Occlusion Is the “Key” to Treating Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
Pollak JS, White RI. Distal Cross-sectional Occlusion Is the “Key” to Treating Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2012, 23: 1578-1580. PMID: 23177104, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2012.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions
Spector M, Pollak J. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Seminars In Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2008, 29: 405-413. PMID: 18651358, DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1081283.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsMalignant pleural effusionPleural effusionPrimary tumor responseChest tube placementPleural drainage cathetersBilateral effusionsSpontaneous pleurodesisTunneled cathetersAdvanced malignanciesPerformance statusSystemic therapyOutpatient basisTube placementDrainage catheterLung cancerTumor responseLoculated effusionsBreast cancerTherapeutic reasonsPatientsEffusionCatheterSymptomsCancerReasonable expectancy
2001
The Use of Cyanoacrylate Adhesives in Peripheral Embolization
Pollak J, White R. The Use of Cyanoacrylate Adhesives in Peripheral Embolization. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2001, 12: 907-913. PMID: 11487670, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61568-1.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsEvaluation of Various Maneuvers for Prevention of Air Embolism During Central Venous Catheter Placement
Wysoki M, Covey A, Pollak J, Rosenblatt M, Aruny J, Denbow N. Evaluation of Various Maneuvers for Prevention of Air Embolism During Central Venous Catheter Placement. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2001, 12: 764-766. PMID: 11389231, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61451-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAverage central venous pressureCentral venous catheter placementCentral venous pressureVenous catheter placementVenous pressureCatheter placementValsalva maneuverAir embolismBreath holdCentral venous pressure measurementPercent of patientsVenous pressure measurementsNegative pressureCooperative patientsPhysiologic maneuversPotential preventionEmbolismPatientsValsalvaPreventionPressure measurementsPlacementManeuversAverage increaseBaselineTreatment of Malignant Pleural Effusions with Tunneled Long-term Drainage Catheters
Pollak J, Burdge C, Rosenblatt M, Houston J, Hwu W, Murren J. Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusions with Tunneled Long-term Drainage Catheters. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2001, 12: 201-208. PMID: 11265884, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61826-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalignant pleural effusionPleural effusionChemical sclerotherapySymptomatic malignant pleural effusionCatheter-related painPleural catheterHospital timeDrainage catheterContinued drainagePleurodesisAncillary proceduresPatient careEffusionCatheterHemithoracesSclerotherapyPatientsImage guidanceCareTreatmentDrainageDyspneaPalliationComplicationsPain
2000
Long-Term Outcome of Embolotherapy and Surgery for High-Flow Extremity Arteriovenous Malformations
White R, Pollak J, Persing J, Henderson K, Thomson J, Burdge C. Long-Term Outcome of Embolotherapy and Surgery for High-Flow Extremity Arteriovenous Malformations. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2000, 11: 1285-1295. PMID: 11099238, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61302-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-flow arteriovenous malformationsSuccessful embolotherapyArteriovenous malformationsExcellent long-term palliationExtremity arteriovenous malformationLong-term palliationRecurrence of symptomsLong-term efficacyMaximum painSurgical resectionSymptomatic improvementAffected handConsecutive patientsNerve blockSurgical cutdownDiffuse involvementTerm outcomesBony erosionFemoral arteryUpper extremitySkin graftsPatientsEmbolotherapy proceduresEmbolotherapyPainPulmonary arteriovenous malformations: cerebral ischemia and neurologic manifestations.
Moussouttas M, Fayad P, Rosenblatt M, Hashimoto M, Pollak J, Henderson K, Ma T, White R. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: cerebral ischemia and neurologic manifestations. Neurology 2000, 55: 959-64. PMID: 11061251, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.55.7.959.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple pulmonary arteriovenous malformationsSingle pulmonary arteriovenous malformationPulmonary arteriovenous malformationsNeurologic manifestationsCortical infarctionParadoxical embolizationCerebral ischemiaRadiologic evidenceTreatment of PAVMsRetrospective cross-sectional studyCerebral imaging studiesNumber of PAVMsCross-sectional studyConsecutive patientsIschemic involvementPulmonary angiographyArtery diameterSubcortical infarctionAneurysmal sizeArteriovenous malformationsGreater oddsGreater prevalencePatientsInfarctionImaging studiesLiver Disease in Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Garcia-Tsao G, Korzenik J, Young L, Henderson K, Jain D, Byrd B, Pollak J, White R. Liver Disease in Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. New England Journal Of Medicine 2000, 343: 931-936. PMID: 11006369, DOI: 10.1056/nejm200009283431305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasiaHigh-output heart failureHemorrhagic telangiectasiaHeart failureMedian periodPortal hypertensionLiver involvementClinical findingsBiliary diseasePulmonary capillary wedge pressureElevated alkaline phosphatase levelsHepatic sinusoidal pressureSymptomatic liver involvementTypical clinical presentationAlkaline phosphatase levelsAutosomal dominant disorderHyperdynamic circulationAngiodysplastic lesionsCardiac indexLiver transplantationVariceal bleedingWedge pressureMedical therapyRendu-OslerClinical presentation
1999
A randomized comparison of indwelling pleural catheter and doxycycline pleurodesis in the management of malignant pleural effusions
Putnam J, Light R, Rodriguez R, Ponn R, Olak J, Pollak J, Lee R, Payne D, Graeber G, Kovitz K. A randomized comparison of indwelling pleural catheter and doxycycline pleurodesis in the management of malignant pleural effusions. Cancer 1999, 86: 1992-1999. PMID: 10570423, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19991115)86:10<1992::aid-cncr16>3.0.co;2-m.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalignant pleural effusionPleural catheterDoxycycline pleurodesisPleural effusionIndwelling catheterLate recurrenceTube thoracostomyRecurrent symptomatic malignant pleural effusionsSymptomatic malignant pleural effusionIndwelling pleural catheterMedian hospitalization timeManagement of patientsRelief of dyspneaTreatment of patientsMulti-institutional studyQuality of lifeCatheter groupSpontaneous pleurodesisDoxycycline groupSymptomatic improvementHospitalization timeRandomized comparisonShorter hospitalizationOutpatient basisSuccessful treatmentEmbolotherapy of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations with Detachable Balloons: Long-term Durability and Efficacy
Saluja S, Sitko I, Lee D, Pollak J, White R. Embolotherapy of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations with Detachable Balloons: Long-term Durability and Efficacy. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 1999, 10: 883-889. PMID: 10435705, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(99)70132-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-resolution chestPulmonary arteriovenous malformationsSmall residual scarVolume recommendationsDetachable balloonsArteriovenous malformationsChest radiographySystemic circulationAneurysmal portionContrast materialSilicone balloonResidual scarPatientsEmbolotherapyPAVMsEfficacyLong-term durabilityEarly deflationBalloonYearsLate migrationChestMalformationsPlacement
1997
Embolotherapy of Large Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Long-Term Results
Lee D, White R, Egglin T, Pollak J, Fayad P, Wirth J, Rosenblatt M, Dickey K, Burdge C. Embolotherapy of Large Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Long-Term Results. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1997, 64: 930-940. PMID: 9354504, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)00815-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLarge pulmonary arteriovenous malformationPulmonary arteriovenous malformationsArteriovenous malformationsArtery growthPersistent pulmonary arteriovenous malformationsAcute periprocedural complicationsLong-term sequelaeLong-term resultsTranscatheter embolotherapyPeriprocedural complicationsIschemic strokeParadoxical embolizationConsecutive patientsInitial treatmentPermanent occlusionContinued patencyTerm resultsRetrospective investigationAir emboliPatientsEmbolotherapyRecanalizationSecond procedureMalformationsThird procedureReplacement of Accidentally Removed Tunneled Venous Catheters Through Existing Subcutaneous Tracts
Egglin T, Rosenblatt M, Dickey K, Houston J, Pollak J. Replacement of Accidentally Removed Tunneled Venous Catheters Through Existing Subcutaneous Tracts. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 1997, 8: 197-202. PMID: 9083982, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(97)70539-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Initial experience with venous stents in exertional axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis
Meier G, Pollak J, Rosenblatt M, Dickey K, Gusberg R. Initial experience with venous stents in exertional axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1996, 24: 974-983. PMID: 8976351, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(96)70043-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst rib resectionPercutaneous transluminal angioplastyInitial thrombolysisTransluminal angioplastyStent fractureVenous percutaneous transluminal angioplastySubclavian vein stenosisLong-term morbiditySubclavian vein thrombosisUse of stentsVein stenosisVein thrombosisConsecutive patientsLate patencySubclavian veinVenous stentsAggressive approachPatientsResidual lumenInitial experienceEndoluminal stentsResectionStentsSyndromeThrombolysisPulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Diagnosis and Transcatheter Embolotherapy
White R, Pollak J, Wirth J. Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Diagnosis and Transcatheter Embolotherapy. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 1996, 7: 787-804. PMID: 8951745, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(96)70851-5.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsConceptsTranscatheter embolotherapyPulmonary malformationsUse of embolotherapyLong-term followOptions of treatmentLonger procedure timeRecent long-term studiesPollak et alParadoxical embolizationDefinitive treatmentInitial treatmentLate recurrenceRecurrence rateSurgical interventionIdeal therapyDetachable balloonsSegmental arteriesPrimary treatmentAnatomic situationDurable resultsProcedure timePrimary modalityLarge seriesPatientsEmbolotherapyTransvaginal uterine cervical dilation with fluoroscopic guidance: preliminary results in patients with infertility.
Dickey K, Zreik T, Hsia H, Eschelman D, Keefe D, Olive D, Pollak J, Rosenblatt M, Glickman M. Transvaginal uterine cervical dilation with fluoroscopic guidance: preliminary results in patients with infertility. Radiology 1996, 200: 497-503. PMID: 8685347, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.200.2.8685347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntrauterine inseminationFluoroscopic guidanceIVF-ETEndocervical canalCervical dilationFallopian tube recanalizationCervical obstructionCervical stenosisFalse channelUterine cervixPatientsAngioplasty balloonEmbryo transferUterine lumenInfertilityCervixDilationEndometriosisEffect of dilationInseminationCanalRecanalizationSequelaeStenosisDilator