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Hashimoto A, Tanaka T, Sho M, Nishiofuku H, Masada T, Sato T, Marugami N, Anai H, Sakaguchi H, Kanno M, Tamamoto T, Hasegawa M, Nakajima Y, Kichikawa K. Adjuvant Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy After Resection for Pancreatic Cancer Using Coaxial Catheter-Port System Compared with Conventional System. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2016; 39:831-9. [PMID: 26762632 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-016-1292-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Accepted: 12/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Previous reports have shown the effectiveness of adjuvant hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) in pancreatic cancer. However, percutaneous catheter placement is technically difficult after pancreatic surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and outcome of HAIC using a coaxial technique compared with conventional technique for postoperative pancreatic cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS 93 consecutive patients who received percutaneous catheter-port system placement after pancreatectomy were enrolled. In 58 patients from March 2006 to August 2010 (Group A), a conventional technique with a 5-Fr indwelling catheter was used and in 35 patients from September 2010 to September 2012 (Group B), a coaxial technique with a 2.7-Fr coaxial catheter was used. RESULTS The overall technical success rates were 97.1 % in Group B and 86.2 % in Group A. In cases with arterial tortuousness and stenosis, the success rate was significantly higher in Group B (91.7 vs. 53.8 %; P = 0.046). Fluoroscopic and total procedure times were significantly shorter in Group B: 14.7 versus 26.7 min (P = 0.001) and 64.8 versus 80.7 min (P = 0.0051), respectively. No differences were seen in the complication rate. The 1 year liver metastasis rates were 9.9 % using the conventional system and 9.1 % using the coaxial system (P = 0.678). The overall median survival time was 44 months. There was no difference in the survival period between two systems (P = 0.312). CONCLUSIONS The coaxial technique is useful for catheter placement after pancreatectomy, achieving a high success rate and reducing fluoroscopic and procedure times, while maintaining the safety and efficacy for adjuvant HAIC in pancreatic cancer.
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- Aya Hashimoto
- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan.,Department of Radiology, Nara City Hospital, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara City Hospital, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Prefectural Western Medical Center, Sango, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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Nitta N, Nitta-Seko A, Sonoda A, Watanabe S, Tsuchiya K, Murata K, Tabata Y. Vascular regeneration by pinpoint delivery of growth factors using a microcatheter reservoir system in a rabbit hind-limb ischemia model. Exp Ther Med 2012; 4:201-204. [PMID: 23139710 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2012.574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2012] [Accepted: 05/04/2012] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to compare the results of delivering low doses of growth factor iteratively (20 μg x5) via a reservoir system with results obtained following a single administration of 100 μg of growth factor. The delivery systems using gelatin microspheres (GMS) facilitate the controlled release of drugs. The controlled release of growth factors at specific sites is essential for vascular regeneration. An ischemic hind-limb model was established in nine rabbits. A reservoir system was implanted in each rabbit. GMS impregnated with basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) through an indwelling 2-Fr catheter was infused in the reservoir system. The rabbits were divided into three equal groups: group 1 received 20 μg iteratively (x5) via the reservoir, a single dose of 100 μg growth factor was administered to group 2 and group 3 was the saline control. The therapeutic effects were evaluated by measuring the thigh temperature, blood pressure and blood flow. An immunohistological analysis was also performed for CD31. No significant difference was observed between preand post-treatment (4 weeks following bFGF infusion) in the thigh temperature, blood pressure and blood flow results from each group. Pathological analysis revealed that the number of regenerated vessels was significantly higher in the group treated iteratively with low-dose bFGF.
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- Norihisa Nitta
- Department of Radiology, Shiga University of Medical Science, Seta, Otsu, Shiga 520-2192
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Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy with a coaxial reservoir system using a non-braided spiral tip microcatheter. Jpn J Radiol 2011; 30:10-7. [PMID: 22135111 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-011-0001-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2011] [Accepted: 07/13/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a coaxial reservoir system with a non-braided spiral tip microcatheter and exclusive port for hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vitro evaluation included evaluation of pressure tolerance/flow rate of the coaxial reservoir system, and the strength of connection between the 2.7-F catheter and port. Due to the difficulty of implanting conventional reservoirs, coaxial reservoirs were implanted via the femoral artery of 80 patients. We implanted a non-braided 2.7-F microcatheter with a spiral shaped tip, 5-F catheter, and a port. Clinical assessment included evaluation of technical success and complications. RESULTS In vitro evaluation of the coaxial reservoir at its maximum pressure load showed that flow rates for 300 mg I/mL iopamidol contrast medium were 0.25 ± 0.04 mL/s (undiluted), 1.03 ± 0.01 mL/s (50% dilution), and 2.91 ± 0.01 mL/s (30% dilution). Connection strength between the 2.7-F catheter and port was 13.4 ± 0.57 N. Percutaneous port catheter placement was successful in all patients (100%, n = 80). Complications included hepatic arterial occlusion (10%, n = 8), catheter tip dislocation (1.3%, n = 1), and catheter occlusion (1.3%, n = 1). CONCLUSIONS A coaxial reservoir system with a non-braided microcatheter and exclusive port is safe and effective for difficulty of implanting conventional reservoir.
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