Igor Latich, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
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Research Summary
- One of my earliest interests since joining the faculty at Yale has been to investigate the possibility of percutaneous sclerosis of the gallbladder mucosa in patients with cholecystitis who are not surgical candidates. An extension of my clinical interest in orthopedic interventions is my research interest in improving the effectiveness of percutaneous management of metastatic bony disease. A long term orthopedic interest of mine is to investigate the effectiveness of trans arterial particle embolization for chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes, such as knee osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, adhesive capsulitis, epicondylitis, etc. This particular approach to treatment of painful inflammatory conditions has potential to be transformative due to its minimally invasive nature and very promising preliminary results out of Japan.
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Selected Publications
- Procedural complications of inferior vena cava filter retrieval, an illustrated reviewQuencer KB, Smith TA, Deipolyi A, Mojibian H, Ayyagari R, Latich I, Ali R. Procedural complications of inferior vena cava filter retrieval, an illustrated review. CVIR Endovascular 2020, 3: 23. PMID: 32337618, PMCID: PMC7184068, DOI: 10.1186/s42155-020-00113-6.
- Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Emphysematous CholecystitisImanzadeh A, Kokabi N, Pourjabbar S, Latich I, Pollak J, Kim H, Gunabushanam G. Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Emphysematous Cholecystitis. Journal Of Clinical Imaging Science 2020, 10: 9. PMID: 32257585, PMCID: PMC7110106, DOI: 10.25259/jcis_145_2019.
- Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Ablation, Osteoplasty, Reinforcement, and Internal Fixation (AORIF) for Osteolytic Lesions in the Pelvis and Periarticular Regions of Weight-Bearing BonesLee FY, Latich I, Toombs C, Mungur A, Conway D, Alder K, Ibe I, Lindskog D, Friedlaender G. Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Ablation, Osteoplasty, Reinforcement, and Internal Fixation (AORIF) for Osteolytic Lesions in the Pelvis and Periarticular Regions of Weight-Bearing Bones. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2020, 31: 649-658.e1. PMID: 32139256, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.11.029.
- Vertebroplasty-associated cement leak leading to iatrogenic venous compression and thrombosisNezami N, Jarmakani H, Latich I, Groenwald M, Lozada J. Vertebroplasty-associated cement leak leading to iatrogenic venous compression and thrombosis. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2019, 5: 561-565. PMID: 31872163, PMCID: PMC6911956, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.08.009.
- Right Atrial and Massive Pulmonary Artery Mechanical Thrombectomy Under Echocardiography Guidance Using the FlowTriever SystemNezami N, Latich I, Murali N, Ali R, Lin BA, ShervinRad M, Pollak J, Mojibian H. Right Atrial and Massive Pulmonary Artery Mechanical Thrombectomy Under Echocardiography Guidance Using the FlowTriever System. EJVES Short Reports 2019, 45: 22-25. PMID: 31828229, PMCID: PMC6888743, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2019.10.001.
- Cholangiolithiasis postliver transplantation: Successful treatment utilizing percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy and laser lithotripsyNezami N, Benchetrit L, Latich I, Schlachter T. Cholangiolithiasis postliver transplantation: Successful treatment utilizing percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy and laser lithotripsy. Radiology Case Reports 2019, 14: 1459-1466. PMID: 31641393, PMCID: PMC6796643, DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2019.09.020.
- Risk Factors of Infection and Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Totally Implantable Venous Access Port Placement: Propensity Score MatchingNezami N, Xing M, Groenwald M, Silin D, Kokabi N, Latich I. Risk Factors of Infection and Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Totally Implantable Venous Access Port Placement: Propensity Score Matching. CardioVascular And Interventional Radiology 2019, 42: 1302-1310. PMID: 31187229, DOI: 10.1007/s00270-019-02255-0.
- Selective Trans-Catheter Coil Embolization of Cystic Duct Stump in Post-Cholecystectomy Bile LeakNezami N, Jarmakani H, Arici M, Latich I, Mojibian H, Ayyagari RR, Pollak JS, Perez Lozada JCL. Selective Trans-Catheter Coil Embolization of Cystic Duct Stump in Post-Cholecystectomy Bile Leak. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2019, 64: 3314-3320. PMID: 31123973, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05677-5.
- Gastrodoudenal Embolization: Indications, Technical Pearls, and OutcomesKuyumcu G, Latich I, Hardman RL, Fine GC, Oklu R, Quencer KB. Gastrodoudenal Embolization: Indications, Technical Pearls, and Outcomes. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2018, 7: 101. PMID: 29724061, PMCID: PMC5977140, DOI: 10.3390/jcm7050101.
- Image-Guided Approach to Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter PlacementLatich I, Luciano RL, Mian A. Image-Guided Approach to Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement. Techniques In Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2016, 20: 75-81. PMID: 28279412, DOI: 10.1053/j.tvir.2016.11.010.
- Gastrointestinal Carcinoids: The Evolution of Diagnostic StrategiesModlin IM, Latich I, Zikusoka M, Kidd M, Eick G, Chan AK. Gastrointestinal Carcinoids: The Evolution of Diagnostic Strategies. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2006, 40: 572-582. PMID: 16917396, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-200608000-00003.
- Current Status of Gastrointestinal CarcinoidsModlin IM, Kidd M, Latich I, Zikusoka MN, Shapiro MD. Current Status of Gastrointestinal Carcinoids. Gastroenterology 2005, 128: 1717-1751. PMID: 15887161, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2005.03.038.