April 2009 Issue - Endovascular Today

Table of Contents

Issue

April 2009

Applications of Embolization

Creative and practical uses of an expanding variety of techniques and materials.

Supplement

Keys to Successful CTO Crossing

Experts discuss their strategies for crossing total occlusions using the Cordis FRONTRUNNER® XP CTO Catheter.

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In This Issue

Chief Medical Editor's Page

Practical Applications of Embolization

By Barry T. Katzen, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Varicose Vein Interventions

Who Determines Which Procedure Is Best?

How key industry leaders are removing device-manufacturer influence on patient procedures.

By Peter Gloviczki, MD

Endovenous Ablation Without Anesthesia?

Early experience with a new laser wavelength that is highly absorbable by water.

By Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RVT

Endovenous Ablation Device Update

Cover Story

An Overview of Embolics

How and when to use embolic agents for optimal clinical outcomes.

By Jafar Golzarian, MD

Hypogastric Artery Embolization During EVAR

Using coil embolization and endovascular plug deployment to occlude the hypogastric artery.

By Brian S. Knipp, MD, and Enrique Criado, MD, FACS

Embolization of a Type I Endoleak

A challenging presentation treated using hydrocoils, bare platinum coils, and n-BCA as embolic agents.

By Daniel Putterman, MD; Eric J. Gandras, MD; Craig R. Greben, MD; and Avi Setton, MD

Treating Varicoceles With Embolization

Traditionally confined to the realm of urologists, varicoceles can now be treated less invasively, less expensively, more safely, and just as successfully with endovascular techniques.

By Steven J. Smith, MD, and Luke E. Sewall, MD

Embolization of an External Carotid Artery Mycotic Aneurysm

A case report on endovascular treatment of a mycotic aneurysm of the external carotid trunk before cardiac surgery.

By Darren Fitzpatrick, MD; Eric J. Gandras, MD; Craig R. Greben, MD; Guillermo Restrepo, PA-C, BA; and Avi Setton, MD

Current Trends in UAE

Robert L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD, discusses new data findings, clinical decision making, and building your patient base and referral network.

By Robert L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD

Embolization Device Update

An Interview With John Kaufman, MD

The outgoing SIR president discusses his efforts for a primary certificate in IR, boosting the identity of the specialty, and the evolving role of IR in the treatment of PAD.

By John Kaufman, MD

Innovations