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Semin intervent Radiol 2015; 32(02): 209-216
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549379
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Medical Management of Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Postprocedural Pain, and Venous Thromboembolism Following Interventional Radiology Procedures

Ali Faramarzalian
1   Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Keith B. Armitage
1   Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Baljendra Kapoor
2   Department of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Sanjeeva P. Kalva
3   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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28 May 2015 (online)

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Abstract

The rapid expansion of minimally invasive image-guided procedures has led to their extensive use in the interdisciplinary management of patients with vascular, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, and oncologic diseases. Given the increased availability and breadth of these procedures, it is important for physicians to be aware of common complications and their management. In this article, the authors describe management of select common complications from interventional radiology procedures including tumor lysis syndrome, acute on chronic postprocedural pain, and venous thromboembolism. These complications are discussed in detail and their medical management is outlined according to generally accepted practice and evidence from the literature.

Keywords

interventional radiology complications - venous thromboembolism - tumor lysis syndrome - postprocedural pain - medical management
 

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