2020
Minimally 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
Risk 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
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