Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) has recently become a noteworthy treatment option for significant stenosis involving the vertebral artery (VA) in selected patients. We conducted prospective study to evaluate efficacy, safety and mid-term follow up results of 206 cases received PTA with or without stent implant treat their symptomatic atherosclerotic VA all segments (V1-V4). In mono-arm trial from October 2008 July 2012 single center, 239 lesions affecting intra extracranial (171...

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a potentially serious disease, with nonspecific clinical symptoms and an unpredictable outcome. Despite adequate anticoagulation, patient's condition can rapidly deteriorate. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy local thrombolysis in these patients. Consecutive patients progressive cerebral between October 2008 January 2011 were enrolled prospectively. Progressive CVT defined as persistence neurologic findings (headache, blurred vision,...

Ocular symptoms are regularly observed inpatients with cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas (cDAVF). We aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of endovascular approaches in patients cDAVF presenting different ocular symptoms. In a prospective study between June 2008 March 2013, 46 due who were not eligible for conservative therapy, met inclusion criteria underwent treatment. They transarterial approach histoacryl glue injections or transvenous coil embolization, all one...

Atherosclerotic stenosis of the major intracranial arteries is most common cause ischemic stroke. There are limited treatments for severe stenosis, and stent placement versus medical treatment remains controversial. The aim this study was to compare functional outcomes these two modalities in patients with symptomatic stenosis.At a single center, between 2008 2011, angiographically demonstrated (70-90%) atherosclerosis were divided into groups: group A, which received only treatment, B,...

Endovascular treatment of aneurysms has been introduced as a less invasive method for decreasing the rate aneurysm rerupture and subsequent subarachnoid hemorrhage. The outcome complication endovascular very small (≤3 mm) large (15-25 intracranial controversial. Here we report our experience with coiling ruptured anterior cerebral circulation.Patients were included in study if maximum dimension was reported to be ≤3 mm or 15-25 within circulation. largest calculated using CT angiography...

Background. Intracranial artery dissections are rare and many controversies exist about treatment options. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy safety endovascular approach in patients with an intracranial dissection presenting different symptoms. Methods. We prospectively evaluated clinical features outcomes 30 who had angiographically confirmed nontraumatic over 4 years. Patients were followed up for 17 months, their final assessed by modified Rankin Score (mRS) angiography....

<i>Objectives:</i> To evaluate the efficacy of intravesically applied amikacin for prophylaxis urinary tract infections (UTIs) occurring in first 3 months after kidney transplantation. <i>Methods:</i> In a prospective, randomized, controlled trial, 200 consecutive renal transplant recipients were randomly divided into two equal groups. The bladders group, filled with saline solution containing (1 g adults and 30 mg/kg pediatric patients) whereas patients second...

Introduction: Measurement of thrombolytic activity is crucial for research and development novel thrombolytics. It a key factor in the assessment effectiveness conventionally used therapies clinic. Previous methods are often associated with some drawbacks such as being costly, time-consuming, complex low accuracy. Here, we introduce simple, economic, relatively accurate fast method spectrophotometric analysis (SATA) assay, standardized by tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), which can...

Objectives Management of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with obstructive disease the carotid arteries is still a matter debate. We compared results staged stenting (CAS) before CABG in lesions. Materials and Method Patients significant who were deemed to simultaneously suffer from an requiring 2008 2018 screened enrolled this study. performed CAS cases ≥60% stenosis neurological symptoms or asymptomatic ≥80% stenosis. bilateral lesions received sequential within...

AbstractAbstractChemical constituents of the essential oil isolated from Salvia sahendica at different growth stages (vegetative, flowering and seeding (S-S) were identified. Among 50 identified constituents, 22 compounds jointly founded in all three developmental stages. Monoterpene hydrocarbons major portion subjected oils, α-pinene (14.20–15.10 %), β-pinene (11.42-12.63 bicyclogermecrene (7.83-15.75 sabinene (7.35-8.45 %) germacrene D (2.54-8.30 main components plant oils. The extract...

Spontaneous recanalization of the occluded internal carotid artery (ICA) is more frequent than generally believed. The timing spontaneous remains unclear but it may occur as either an early or a late event. aim this case report to emphasize importance and its consequences. From September 2008 November 2010 we prospectively followed patients with old ICA occlusion. diagnoses occlusion were based on duplex scan findings confirmed by CT angiography digital subtraction (DSA). occlusions...

More than one quarter of all transient ischemic attacks (TIA's) and strokes involve tissue supplied by the vertebrobasilar (VB) circulation. Vertebral artery stenotic lesion, particularly at origin vertebral artery, is not uncommon but it a less studied area. Here we present our endovascular treatment experience in group patients with orifice stenosis. We enrolled stenosis who presented confirmed posterior circulation stroke. Vertebrobasilar insufficiency syndrome was imaging studies...

This case report describes the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and treatment strategies for a 58-year-old male patient diagnosed with spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection (SISMAD). The presented suddenonset abdominal pain was SISMAD using computed tomography angiography (CTA). is rare but potentially serious condition that can lead to bowel ischemia other complications. Management options include surgery, endovascular therapy conservative management...

Purpose: To evaluate effectiveness of canine renal capsule for augmentation cystoplasty. Materials and Methods: Ten adult dogs participated in this study. After induction anesthesia each animal underwent bed side urodynamic study, bladder capacity pressure was recorded. Then via mid line incision abdominal cavity entered, right kidney identified its dissected. Bladder done by anastomosing the to bladder. 6 months study performed again changes volume were animals sacrificed augmented bladders...

Abstract Background Pregnancy after liver transplantation poses a significant challenge to both the patient and transplant team. Case presentation We present case of 19-year-old European who underwent 5 years previously owing autoimmune hepatitis. Poor compliance with immunosuppressive therapy missed follow-up visits during patient’s first pregnancy likely contributed her function deterioration, hospitalization, failed pregnancy. Owing complex medical history, combined treatment, risks...

Background and Objectives: Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is a common endocrine disorder caused by excessive production of parathyroid hormone (PTH) leading to elevated calcium levels. Diagnosis primarily based on biochemical evaluation, surgery the curative treatment. Imaging techniques like ultrasound Tc-99m Sestamibi scintigraphy are used for localization, but selective Internal Jugular Venous (SVS) becomes valuable in cases inconclusive or conflicting results. This study evaluated...

Background Iterative reconstruction techniques (IRTs) are commonly used in computed tomography (CT) and help to reduce image noise. Purpose To determine the minimum radiation dose while preserving quality head CT using IRTs. Material Methods The anthropomorphic phantom was scan nine series with varied parameters. parameters, including volume index (CTDIvol [in mGy]) length product (DLP mGy/cm]), were recorded for each series. Different noise levels (iDoseL1-6) IRT reconstructions soft bone...