Improving retrieval rates for retrievable inferior vena cava filters.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with endobronchial valves is a recently acknowledged treatment option in patients with severe emphysema and absence of interlobar collateral ventilation. In endobronchial valve treatment, implantation of one-way valves leads to deflation of a hyperinflated lung lobe. Mul...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Van Der Molen MC,Klooster K,Hartman JE,Slebos DJ

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug-eluting stents are a major breakthrough in cardiology, with the Cypher (Cordis Corporation) and Taxus (Boston Scientific) stents preventing 60-70% of repeat coronary revascularizations, compared with bare metal stents. Both evidence- and risk-based application of drug-eluting stents is expected to create relevant...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Marchetti M

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Funding for scientific advancement comes from two dominant sources: public funds used to generate knowledge, and private sector funds in the pursuit of commercial products. It is unclear how to compare the outputs of these two financial mechanisms because both sectors are motivated by common goods but are ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kang HD,Edelman ER,Ku DN

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Currently, topical drops are the mainstay of treatment for patients who suffer from this chronic disease. Adherence to topical therapy is known to be affected by forgetfulness, frequent dosing requirements and physical limitations. Dosing and adherence aids are desig...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Kahook MY

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Spinal cord stimulation has emerged as a state-of-the-art evidence-based treatment for chronic neuropathic pain and mixed nociceptive-neuropathic pain. In recent years, several newer devices and treatment algorithms have provided unique and effective ways of treating chronic pain by spinal cord stimulation...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Maheshwari A,Pope JE,Deer TR,Falowski S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Anastomotic leak (AL) after colorectal surgery is a devastating complication; decreased blood perfusion is an important risk factor. Surgeons rely on subjective measures to assess bowel perfusion. Fluorescence imaging (FI) with indocyanine green (ICG) provides a real-time objective assessment of intestinal...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Mizrahi I,Wexner SD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiosurgery is the application of radiation therapy in an extremely precise manner. These techniques apply large bioequivalent doses of radiation to a small area in order to destroy tumor cells, while sparing surrounding normal tissues. Radiosurgery has been available for intracranial abnormalities since the 1950s bu...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Welch WC,Gerszten PC

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Ovation stent-graft uncouples the steps of fixation and sealing via a pair of polymer-filled inflatable rings. Apart from the well-documented early results, newer data emerged for mid-term results of Ovation and are presented in this review. AREAS COVERED:Aim of this article was to report all current ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Koutsoumpelis A,Georgakarakos E,Tasopoulou KM,Kontopodis N,Argyriou C,Georgiadis GS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to conventional treatment modalities (mechanical and chemical), the use of lasers has been increasingly proposed for the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant infections (i.e., cleaning and detoxification of implant surfaces). Preliminary results from basic studies have pointed to the high potential of...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sculean A,Schwarz F,Becker J

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Retinal imaging is a key investigation in ophthalmology. New devices continue to be created to keep up with the demand for better imaging modalities in this field. This review looks to highlight current trends and the future of retinal imaging. AREAS COVERED:This review looks at the advances in topographi...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Soomro T,Shah N,Niestrata-Ortiz M,Yap T,Normando EM,Cordeiro MF

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Refinements in endovascular technology have revolutionized the treatment of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) with the development of flow-diversion technology. The first generation of the Pipelin Embolization Device (PED) has demonstrated its safety and efficacy. However, the deployment technique was a difficu...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Aguilar-Salinas P,Brasiliense LB,Gonsales D,Mitchell B,Lima A,Sauvageau E,Hanel R

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of outpatient surgical procedures performed in hospitals, increases daily. In some countries, such as Italy, outpatient operations outnumber inpatient operations. The incidence of thyroid disorders and, in particular, the cancer forms, has been increasing sharply for many years in several countries. Even if...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Dionigi G,Bacuzzi A,Rovera F,Boni L,Piantanida E,Tanda ML,Castano P,Annoni M,Bartalena L,Dionigi R

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insertable cardiac monitors (ICMs) are leadless subcutaneous devices that continuously monitor the heart rhythm and record events over a timeframe measured in years, allowing for the diagnosis of infrequent rhythm abnormalities that can be the cause of palpitations, syncope and stroke. To date, ICMs have primarily bee...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Tomson TT,Passman R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although implanted for over 40 years, finger prostheses have failed to match the success achieved by artificial hip and knee prostheses, despite a myriad of designs having been proposed and implanted. This article looks at the currently available designs of metacarpophalangeal prosthesis, both single-piece and multico...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Joyce TJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Amplatzer Duct Occluder is a novel device designed to allow for the transcatheter closure of virtually all sized patent ductus arteriosuses. Prior technologies have been cumbersome and challenging to deploy with somewhat less than ideal closure rates associated with their use. This article summarizes the present k...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Pass RH

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures. During the past decade, patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) has been commercially introduced in order to simplify and make TKA surgery more effective, precise and efficient than conventional mechanical instrumenta...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： León-Muñoz VJ,Martínez-Martínez F,López-López M,Santonja-Medina F

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections related to electrophysiologic cardiac device placement are increasing dramatically and are associated with adverse outcomes. With the US population aging and living longer, cardiac devices are utilized in an older population with significant comorbidities, making the threat from infectious complications sig...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Uslan DZ

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional ultrasonography represents the first diagnostic imaging modality for the study of pancreatic tumors. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound has significantly improved the accuracy of first-line examination and may influence the choice of second-line investigations: multidetector computed tomography is considered th...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： D'Onofrio M,Gallotti A,Pozzi Mucelli R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bladder-outflow obstruction is a common age-related clinical entity due to a variety of benign and malignant diseases of the prostate. Surgical treatment is not suitable for high-risk elderly patients who seek minimally invasive management. We present a prostatic thermo-expandable metal stent for treating bladder-outf...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Papatsoris AG,El-Husseiny T,Sawada Y,Takahashi T,Nagaoka A,Maan Z,Moraitis K,Masood J,Junaid I,Buchholz N

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inferior vena cava filters are widely accepted for pulmonary embolic prophylaxis in high-risk patients with contraindications to anticoagulation. While long-term complications have been associated with permanent filters, retrievable filters are now available and have resulted in the rapid expansion of this technology....

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Murphy EH,Johnson ED,Kopchok GE,Fogarty TJ,Arko FR

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Precise and accurate biomechanical reconstruction during total hip arthroplasty (THA) is essential for durable long-term survivorship. Accurate fit of cementless hip implants is also crucial to reduce micromotion between the bone-implant interfaces to allow for stable osseointegration. Robotic technology aims to minim...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Banerjee S,Cherian JJ,Elmallah RK,Pierce TP,Jauregui JJ,Mont MA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep brain stimulation has emerged rapidly as an effective therapy for movement disorders. Deep brain stimulation includes an implanted brain electrode and a pacemaker-like implanted pulse generator. The clinical application of deep brain stimulation proceeded in the absence of clear understandings of its mechanisms o...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Grill WM

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the performance of a new device for the clinical determination of light discomfort on a large sample of healthy human subjects. METHODS:A total of 489 subjects ranging from 20 to 70 years old (241 men, 248 women) were evaluated with the LUMIZ™ 100 to determine light discomfort. Repeatability was asse...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Montés-Micó R,Cerviño A,Martínez-Albert N,García-Marqués JV,Marie S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MRI is the gold standard diagnostic tool for soft tissue imaging for many specialties. An impressive body of research has proven the effectiveness of cardiac rhythm management devices (CRMDs) objectively, in terms of parameters that include patient's quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. However, interaction betw...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Fanourgiakis J,Kanoupakis E

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly(ethylenimine) (PEI) has recently emerged as a favorable candidate for nucleic acid (NA) delivery because of its good effectivity at low cost. Despite copious derivatives and formulations being explored over the years, there is a scarcity of efforts to systematically review the current status and unmet needs of re...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Lai WF

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With optical coherence tomography (OCT), details of arterial injuries during percutaneous coronary intervention can be assessed accurately. There might be an increased risk of stent edge dissections with the novel delivery system for the STENTYS stent. We evaluated the prevalence of stent edge dissections us...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Lu H,Kalkman DN,Grundeken MJ,Tijssen JGP,Wykrzykowska JJ,de Winter RJ,Koch KT

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The market for hemodialysis machines, the background, the current products of manufacturers and the features of hemodialysis machines are described in this article. In addition to the established companies and their products, Chinese manufacturers, and new developments for home hemodialysis, are outlined based on publ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Polaschegg HD

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper discusses a new class of robots known as concentric tube robots and their application to transnasal skull base surgery. The endonasal approach has clear benefits for patients, but the surgery presents challenges that strongly motivate the use of robotic tools. In this paper, the concentric tube robot concep...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Gilbert H,Hendrick R,Remirez A,Webster R 3rd

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last decade, the use of electrosurgical devices has become commonplace across all surgical specialities. The current market is large enough to warrant a comparative review of each device. This has even more impetus given the budgetary constraints of NHS organisations. This review aims to compare the benefits ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： Sran H,Sebastian J,Hossain MA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since the advent of peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the 1970s, the principles of dialysis have changed little. In the coming decades, several major breakthroughs are expected. AREAS COVERED:Novel wearable and portable dialysis devices for both hemodialysis (HD) and PD are expected first. The HD devices could ...

journal_title：Expert review of medical devices

authors： van Gelder MK,Mihaila SM,Jansen J,Wester M,Verhaar MC,Joles JA,Stamatialis D,Masereeuw R,Gerritsen KGF

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00