Shin Mei Chan
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2025
Imaging of Arteriovenous Fistulas: Maturation, Maintenance, and Declotting.
Sailer A, Dixe de Oliveira Santo I, Revzin M, Chan S, Borse R, Cornman-Homonoff J, Cardella J, Perez Lozada J, Marino A. Imaging of Arteriovenous Fistulas: Maturation, Maintenance, and Declotting. RadioGraphics 2025, 45: e230082. PMID: 40471834, DOI: 10.1148/rg.230082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntercontinental variations in the presentation and management of venous thromboembolism
Chaar C, Chan S, Lee A, Bikdeli B, Tiberio G, Chopard R, Weinberg I, Yamashita Y, Nikandish R, Monreal M. Intercontinental variations in the presentation and management of venous thromboembolism. JVS-Vascular Insights 2025, 3: 100201. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsvi.2025.100201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchManagement of venous thromboembolismVenous thromboembolismPulmonary embolismLow-risk pulmonary embolismTreatment modalities of patientsOpen pulmonary embolectomyVenous thromboembolism presentationHigh-risk PEIntermediate-risk PELow-molecular-weight heparinLower body mass indexVitamin K antagonistsSystemic thrombolytic therapyProportion of patientsVenous thromboembolism patientsBody mass indexCoronary artery diseaseTreatment of PEPulmonary embolectomyK antagonistsOral anticoagulantsProximal DVTActive cancerOutpatient anticoagulationEndovascular treatment
2024
The Incidence and Significance of Iliac Vein Stenosis in Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis
Ali S, Chan S, Brahmandam A, Xu Y, Deng Y, Elbadawy A, Lee A, Ochoa Chaar C. The Incidence and Significance of Iliac Vein Stenosis in Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2024, 111: 310-318. PMID: 39617297, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.11.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIliac vein stenosisIpsilateral DVT recurrenceCross-sectional imagingDVT recurrenceVein stenosisMedical records of consecutive adult patientsRecords of consecutive adult patientsSubgroup analysisPrevention of pulmonary embolismDevelopment of DVTConsecutive adult patientsIncidence of PEDeep vein thrombosisGroup of patientsLower extremity DVTRecurrent DVTPulmonary embolismVein thrombosisBaseline characteristicsRetrospective studyAdult patientsDVTPatientsElectronic medical recordsStatistical significanceImage-guided percutaneous strategies to improve the resectability of HCC: Portal vein embolization, liver venous deprivation, or radiation lobectomy?
Chan S, Cornman-Homonoff J, Lucatelli P, Madoff D. Image-guided percutaneous strategies to improve the resectability of HCC: Portal vein embolization, liver venous deprivation, or radiation lobectomy? Clinical Imaging 2024, 111: 110185. PMID: 38781614, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110185.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLiver venous deprivationPortal vein embolizationRadiation lobectomyVein embolizationResection of HCCMinimally invasive techniquesStandard of careHepatic malignanciesLiver remnantLiver insufficiencySurgical candidacySurgical techniqueHepatocellular carcinomaInvasive techniquesHepatic functionPercutaneous strategiesResectionPatient's likelihoodLobectomyEmbolizationLiverPatientsFLRCarcinomaMalignancyCreating a Sustainable Foundation for IR Services and Training in Sub-Saharan Africa: 5-Year Update on the Road2IR Initiative
Alswang J, Mbuguje E, Chan S, Ak M, Naif A, Rukundo I, Minja F, Newsome J, Ramalingam V, Laage Gaupp F. Creating a Sustainable Foundation for IR Services and Training in Sub-Saharan Africa: 5-Year Update on the Road2IR Initiative. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2024, 35: 1049-1056. PMID: 38513756, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2024.03.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTechnical success rateMinimally invasive procedureInterventional radiology serviceSub-Saharan AfricaClinical outcomesProcedural dataResource-constrained settingsInvasive proceduresIR physiciansPrimary operationTeaching hospitalSuccess rateSub-SaharanStudy periodComplicationsProcedure classNon-vascularHands-on trainingRadiology servicesFive-year
2022
Prevalence and Characteristics of Patients with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome in a Cohort Diagnosed with Celiac Artery Compression.
Kozhimala M, Chan S, Weininger G, Sumpio B, Levine L, Harris S, Zheng S, Longo W, Ochoa Chaar C, Guzman R, Sumpio B. Prevalence and Characteristics of Patients with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome in a Cohort Diagnosed with Celiac Artery Compression. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2022, 236: 1085-1091. PMID: 36476640, DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedian arcuate ligament syndromeCeliac artery compressionArcuate ligament syndromeCharacteristics of patientsMALS patientsArtery compressionArtery diseaseRenal diseaseMesenteric artery diseasePeripheral arterial diseasePeripheral artery diseaseRetrospective chart reviewCohort of patientsMedical record reviewFrequent differential diagnosisSignificant differencesAbdominal symptomsAtherosclerotic characteristicsEpigastric painGastrointestinal comorbiditiesChart reviewArterial diseaseAtherosclerotic diseaseRecord reviewClinical symptoms
News
News
- July 05, 2023
Researchers Find New Way to Diagnose Drug-Induced Kidney Inflammation
- June 07, 2023
D’Ambrosio Awarded Outstanding Educator Award by Association of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program Directors
- June 05, 2023
Discoveries & Impact (June 2023)
- May 11, 2023
Discoveries & Impact (May 2023)