To overcome the problem of recurrence of stenosis after vascular balloon dilatations, we
developed an expandable, intraluminal graft that allows dilatation of the lesion and …

Objective. This randomized controlled study addressed whether sonographic needle
guidance affected clinical outcomes of intraarticular (IA) joint injections. Methods. In total, 148 …

Intrahepatic portacaval shunts were established in dogs by the transjugular approach. The
shunts extended from the anterior aspect of the inferior vena cava to the portal bifurcation …

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and computed tomography (CT) are useful for the evaluation
of central nervous system (CNS) lupus. This report describes the use of cranial MR and …

A canine experimental model was used to investigate the feasibility of using balloon-expandable
portacaval shunts in humans with chronic portal hypertension. Intrahepatic portacaval …

An expandable intraluminal graft mounted coaxially over an angioplasty balloon catheter was
used in dog arteries. The graft, a wire mesh tube that has the ability to retain its expanded …

Balloon-expandable intraluminal grafts that ranged in diameter from 2 to 4 mm were placed
in the atherosclerotic abdominal aortas of 24 rabbits. The animals were killed 1, 3, 8, or 24 …

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is often complicated by neurologic manifestations,
including diffuse encephalopathy, psychosis, focal disturbances, seizures, demyelinating lesions…

We hypothesized that ultrasound (US) guidance improves outcomes of corticosteroid injection
of trochanteric bursitis. 40 patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome defined by …