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Jeffrey Pollak, MD

Robert I. White, Jr. Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging; Director, Yale Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Program; Director, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship Program

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Jeffrey Pollak, MD

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  • Radiology & Biomedical Imaging

    PO Box 208042, Clinic Building CB 2-225

    New Haven, CT 06520-8042

    United States

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Research Summary

Dr. Pollak's conducts clinical research in the field of vascular and interventional radiology. His currently primary interests are in the condition of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, concentrating primarily in the lung disorders that these patients are prone to develop.

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Research Interests

Arteriovenous Fistula; Arteriovenous Malformations; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular; Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic; Radiography, Interventional; Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic; Vascular Malformations; Ablation Techniques

Selected Publications

  • Acute outcomes for the full US cohort of the FLASH mechanical thrombectomy registry in pulmonary embolism.Toma C, Jaber W, Weinberg M, Bunte M, Khandhar S, Stegman B, Gondi S, Chambers J, Amin R, Leung D, Kado H, Brown M, Sarosi M, Bhat A, Castle J, Savin M, Siskin G, Rosenberg M, Fanola C, Horowitz J, Pollak J. Acute outcomes for the full US cohort of the FLASH mechanical thrombectomy registry in pulmonary embolism. EuroIntervention 2022 PMID: 36349702, DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-22-00732.
  • Abstract No. 385 Cryoablation of vascular anomaliesFish A, Chan S, Moushey A, Pollak J, Marino A, Lozada J, Latich I, Schlachter T. Abstract No. 385 Cryoablation of vascular anomalies Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2022, 33: s176. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.03.466.
  • 03:45 PM Abstract No. 117 Quantitative baseline imaging biomarkers for Yttrium-90 distribution on bremsstrahlung SPECT and tumor response prediction after radioembolizationSchobert I, Chapiro J, Nezami N, Hamm C, Gebauer B, Lin M, Pollak J, Saperstein L, Schlachter T, Savic L. 03:45 PM Abstract No. 117 Quantitative baseline imaging biomarkers for Yttrium-90 distribution on bremsstrahlung SPECT and tumor response prediction after radioembolization Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2019, 30: s55. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.12.164.
  • Pulmonary Angiography: Arteriovenous Malformation and PseudoaneurysmPollak J. Pulmonary Angiography: Arteriovenous Malformation and Pseudoaneurysm 2018, 247-257. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-71300-7_22.
  • THREE TYPES OF INTRAHEPATIC SHUNTS PRESENTING IN A SINGLE PATIENT WITH HEREDITARY HEMORRHAGIC TELANGIECTASIABrandt E, Haghighat L, Garcia-Tsao G, Henderson K, Pollak J, Proctor D, Young L. THREE TYPES OF INTRAHEPATIC SHUNTS PRESENTING IN A SINGLE PATIENT WITH HEREDITARY HEMORRHAGIC TELANGIECTASIA Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2018, 71: a2393. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(18)32934-6.
  • Clinical Significance of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation ReperfusionKaufman C, Henderson K, Pollak J. Clinical Significance of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation Reperfusion Journal Of Clinical Interventional Radiology ISVIR 2017, 01: 156-160. DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1604096.
  • Abstract No. 127 Efficacy of percutaneous necrosectomy and debridement in patients with necrotizing pancreatitisImanzadeh A, Kokabi N, Pourjabbar S, Latich I, Schlachter T, Gunabushanam G, Pollak J, Kim H. Abstract No. 127 Efficacy of percutaneous necrosectomy and debridement in patients with necrotizing pancreatitis Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2017, 28: s56-s57. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.12.723.
  • Abstract No. 576 Starting off on the wrong foot: Plantar venous malformationsHussain S, Quencer K, Ramchand T, Rashid S, Momin A, Pollak J. Abstract No. 576 Starting off on the wrong foot: Plantar venous malformations Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2017, 28: s244. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.12.1201.
  • Image-Guided Transvesicular Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections: A Safe and Effective Alternative ApproachAyyagari RR, Yeh C, Arici M, Mojibian H, Reiner E, Pollak JS. Image-Guided Transvesicular Drainage of Pelvic Fluid Collections: A Safe and Effective Alternative Approach Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2016, 27: 689-693. PMID: 27106643, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.01.005.
  • Pulmonary Vascular Malformations.Pollak JS. Pulmonary Vascular Malformations. In: Kandarpa K, Machan L, Durham J (eds). Handbook of Interventional Radiology, 5th edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, 2016; 215-223.
  • Hemorrhage Rates From Brain Arteriovenous Malformation in Patients With Hereditary Hemorrhagic TelangiectasiaKim H, Nelson J, Krings T, terBrugge K, McCulloch C, Lawton M, Young W, Faughnan M, Chakinala M, Gossage J, Henderson K, Iyer V, Kasthuri R, Lin D, Mager J, McWilliams J, McDonald J, Pawlikowska L, Pollak J, Ratjen F, Swanson K, Vethanayagam D, White A, White R, Wilcox P. Hemorrhage Rates From Brain Arteriovenous Malformation in Patients With Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Stroke 2015, 46: 1362-1364. PMID: 25858236, PMCID: PMC4415515, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.114.007367.
  • Efficacy of prophylactic intravenous cefazolin in prevention of early infections after pull‐through gastrostomy tube placementsPopov V, Quencer K, Storm D, Michalski M, Pollak J, Arici M. Efficacy of prophylactic intravenous cefazolin in prevention of early infections after pull‐through gastrostomy tube placements Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2014, 25: s38. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2013.12.093.
  • Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Diagnosis and Management.Pollak JS, Henderson K, White RI Jr. Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Diagnosis and Management. In: Mauro MA, Murphy KPJ, Thomson KR, Venbrux AC, Morgan RA (eds). Image-guided Interventions, Second Edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders, 2014: 606-612.
  • Consider the PerspectivesPollak JS. Consider the Perspectives Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2013, 47: s43-s46. PMID: 23632350, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31828be6f0.
  • Endovascular treatment for varices and variceal hemorrhage associated with portal hypertension: A pictorial reviewIbrahim S, Pollak J, Aruny J, Amirbekian S, Arici M, Mojibian H, Ayyagari R, Reiner E. Endovascular treatment for varices and variceal hemorrhage associated with portal hypertension: A pictorial review Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2013, 24: 1081. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2013.05.017.
  • Endovascular treatment for varices and variceal hemorrhage associated with portal hypertension: a pictorial reviewIbrahim S, Pollak J, Aruny J, Amirbekian S, Arici M, Mojibian H, Ayyagari R, Reiner E. Endovascular treatment for varices and variceal hemorrhage associated with portal hypertension: a pictorial review Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2013, 24: s132. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2013.01.324.
  • Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia.Pollak JS, White RI Jr. Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. In: Mulliken JB, Burrow PE, Fishman SJ (eds). Mulliken & Young’s Vascular Anomalies, Hemangiomas and Malformations, Second Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013; 814-838.
  • Distal Cross‐sectional Occlusion Is the “Key” to Treating Pulmonary Arteriovenous MalformationsPollak JS, White RI. Distal Cross‐sectional Occlusion Is the “Key” to Treating Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2012, 23: 1578-1580. PMID: 23177104, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2012.10.007.
  • Abstract No. 115: Safety and efficacy of transvesical approach for pelvic fluid collection drainageYeh C, Reiner E, Arici M, Mojibian H, Pollak J. Abstract No. 115: Safety and efficacy of transvesical approach for pelvic fluid collection drainage Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2012, 23: s48-s49. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2011.12.156.
  • Abstract No. 90: Failure to mature hemodialysis access fistulas: a 3‐step approach to successful salvageRazdan R, Zorzanello M, Arici M, Reiner E, Mojibian H, Pollak J, Aruny J. Abstract No. 90: Failure to mature hemodialysis access fistulas: a 3‐step approach to successful salvage Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2012, 23: s39-s40. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2011.12.130.
  • Abstract No. 205: Results of varicocele embolization using sotradecol foam and fibered coilsArici M, Reiner E, Kirsch J, Mojibian H, Pollak J, Henderson K, Weiss R, White R. Abstract No. 205: Results of varicocele embolization using sotradecol foam and fibered coils Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2010, 21: s79. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2009.12.367.
  • Abstract No. 88: Outcomes of Fibrin Sheath Stripping Versus Catheter Exchange of Malfunctioning Tunneled Hemodialysis CathetersNi N, Mojibian H, Pollak J, Tal M. Abstract No. 88: Outcomes of Fibrin Sheath Stripping Versus Catheter Exchange of Malfunctioning Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2009, 20: s35. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2008.12.078.
  • Abstract No. 124: Pressures Generated in Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters During Power Injection of CT Contrast MediaHollander S, Mojibian H, Pollak J, Emery M, Tal M. Abstract No. 124: Pressures Generated in Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters During Power Injection of CT Contrast Media Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2009, 20: s49. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2008.12.107.
  • Management of Malignant Pleural EffusionsSpector1 M, Pollak1 J. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions Seminars In Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2008, 29: 405-413. PMID: 18651358, DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1081283.
  • Imaging Renal Artery StenosisMoukaddam H, Pollak J, Scoutt L. Imaging Renal Artery Stenosis Ultrasound Clinics 2007, 2: 455-475. DOI: 10.1016/j.cult.2007.06.002.
  • Drs Pollak and White respondPollak J, White R. Drs Pollak and White respond Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2007, 18: 939. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.04.028.
  • Controlled Delivery of Pushable Fibered Coils for Large Vessel EmbolotherapyWhite R, Pollak J. Controlled Delivery of Pushable Fibered Coils for Large Vessel Embolotherapy 2006, 35-42. DOI: 10.1007/3-540-33256-1_3.
  • Treatment Techniques for PAVMsPollak J. Treatment Techniques for PAVMs Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2005, 16: p235-p238. DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(05)70200-1.
  • Use of N-Acetylcholine and Sodium Bicarbonate to Protect Renal Transplant Function during Endovascular Renal Artery Aneurysm ExclusionJones E, Nafiu B, Amankwah K, Pollak J, Gusberg R, Dardik A. Use of N-Acetylcholine and Sodium Bicarbonate to Protect Renal Transplant Function during Endovascular Renal Artery Aneurysm Exclusion Vascular 2005, 13: 301. DOI: 10.2310/6670.2005.00087.
  • The Use of Cyanoacrylate Adhesives in Peripheral EmbolizationPollak J, White R. The Use of Cyanoacrylate Adhesives in Peripheral Embolization Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2001, 12: 907-913. PMID: 11487670, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61568-1.
  • Evaluation of Various Maneuvers for Prevention of Air Embolism During Central Venous Catheter PlacementWysoki M, Covey A, Pollak J, Rosenblatt M, Aruny J, Denbow N. Evaluation of Various Maneuvers for Prevention of Air Embolism During Central Venous Catheter Placement Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2001, 12: 764-766. PMID: 11389231, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61451-1.
  • Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusions with Tunneled Long-term Drainage CathetersPollak J, Burdge C, Rosenblatt M, Houston J, Hwu W, Murren J. Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusions with Tunneled Long-term Drainage Catheters Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2001, 12: 201-208. PMID: 11265884, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61826-0.
  • Chest and Tracheobronchial InterventionsPollak J. Chest and Tracheobronchial Interventions Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2001, 12: p165-p168. DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(01)70086-3.
  • Long-Term Outcome of Embolotherapy and Surgery for High-Flow Extremity Arteriovenous MalformationsWhite R, Pollak J, Persing J, Henderson K, Thomson J, Burdge C. Long-Term Outcome of Embolotherapy and Surgery for High-Flow Extremity Arteriovenous Malformations Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2000, 11: 1285-1295. PMID: 11099238, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61302-5.
  • Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: cerebral ischemia and neurologic manifestations.Moussouttas M, Fayad P, Rosenblatt M, Hashimoto M, Pollak J, Henderson K, Ma T, White R. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: cerebral ischemia and neurologic manifestations. Neurology 2000, 55: 959-64. PMID: 11061251, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.55.7.959.
  • Liver Disease in Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic TelangiectasiaGarcia-Tsao G, Korzenik J, Young L, Henderson K, Jain D, Byrd B, Pollak J, White R. Liver Disease in Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia New England Journal Of Medicine 2000, 343: 931-936. PMID: 11006369, DOI: 10.1056/nejm200009283431305.
  • A randomized comparison of indwelling pleural catheter and doxycycline pleurodesis in the management of malignant pleural effusionsPutnam J, Light R, Rodriguez R, Ponn R, Olak J, Pollak J, Lee R, Payne D, Graeber G, Kovitz K. A randomized comparison of indwelling pleural catheter and doxycycline pleurodesis in the management of malignant pleural effusions Cancer 1999, 86: 1992-1999. PMID: 10570423, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19991115)86:10<1992::aid-cncr16>3.0.co;2-m.
  • Embolotherapy of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations with Detachable Balloons: Long-term Durability and EfficacySaluja S, Sitko I, Lee D, Pollak J, White R. Embolotherapy of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations with Detachable Balloons: Long-term Durability and Efficacy Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 1999, 10: 883-889. PMID: 10435705, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(99)70132-6.
  • Embolotherapy of Large Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Long-Term ResultsLee D, White R, Egglin T, Pollak J, Fayad P, Wirth J, Rosenblatt M, Dickey K, Burdge C. Embolotherapy of Large Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Long-Term Results The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1997, 64: 930-940. PMID: 9354504, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)00815-1.
  • Replacement of Accidentally Removed Tunneled Venous Catheters Through Existing Subcutaneous TractsEgglin T, Rosenblatt M, Dickey K, Houston J, Pollak J. Replacement of Accidentally Removed Tunneled Venous Catheters Through Existing Subcutaneous Tracts Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 1997, 8: 197-202. PMID: 9083982, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(97)70539-6.
  • Initial experience with venous stents in exertional axillary-subclavian vein thrombosisMeier G, Pollak J, Rosenblatt M, Dickey K, Gusberg R. Initial experience with venous stents in exertional axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1996, 24: 974-983. PMID: 8976351, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(96)70043-5.
  • Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Diagnosis and Transcatheter EmbolotherapyWhite R, Pollak J, Wirth J. Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Diagnosis and Transcatheter Embolotherapy Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 1996, 7: 787-804. PMID: 8951745, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(96)70851-5.
  • Transvaginal uterine cervical dilation with fluoroscopic guidance: preliminary results in patients with infertility.Dickey K, Zreik T, Hsia H, Eschelman D, Keefe D, Olive D, Pollak J, Rosenblatt M, Glickman M. Transvaginal uterine cervical dilation with fluoroscopic guidance: preliminary results in patients with infertility. Radiology 1996, 200: 497-503. PMID: 8685347, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.200.2.8685347.
  • Management of Large High-Flow Arteriovenous Malformations of the Shoulder and Upper Extremity with Transcatheter EmbolotherapyDickey K, Pollak J, Meier G, Denny D, White R. Management of Large High-Flow Arteriovenous Malformations of the Shoulder and Upper Extremity with Transcatheter Embolotherapy Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 1995, 6: 765-773. PMID: 8541682, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(95)71183-6.
  • Treatment of Ureteral Obstructions with the Wallstent Endoprosthesis: Preliminary ResultsPollak J, Rosenblatt M, Egglin T, Dickey K, Glickman M. Treatment of Ureteral Obstructions with the Wallstent Endoprosthesis: Preliminary Results Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 1995, 6: 417-425. PMID: 7647444, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(95)72833-0.
  • Retrieval of intravascular foreign bodies: experience in 32 cases.Egglin T, Dickey K, Rosenblatt M, Pollak J. Retrieval of intravascular foreign bodies: experience in 32 cases. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1995, 164: 1259-64. PMID: 7717243, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.164.5.7717243.
  • Identifying vascular features with orientation specific filters and B-spline snakesKlein A, Egglin T, Pollak J, Lee F, Amini A. Identifying vascular features with orientation specific filters and B-spline snakes 1995, 113-116. DOI: 10.1109/cic.1994.470236.
  • Peripheral vascular occlusive disease: accuracy and reliability of time-of-flight MR angiography.McCauley T, Monib A, Dickey K, Clemett J, Meier G, Egglin T, Gusberg R, Rosenblatt M, Pollak J. Peripheral vascular occlusive disease: accuracy and reliability of time-of-flight MR angiography. Radiology 1994, 192: 351-7. PMID: 8029396, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.192.2.8029396.
  • Clinical results of transvenous systemic embolotherapy with a neuroradiologic detachable balloon.Pollak J, Egglin T, Rosenblatt M, Dickey K, White R. Clinical results of transvenous systemic embolotherapy with a neuroradiologic detachable balloon. Radiology 1994, 191: 477-82. PMID: 8153325, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.191.2.8153325.
  • Intrapleural Urokinase in the Treatment of Loculated Pleural EffusionsPollak J, Passik C. Intrapleural Urokinase in the Treatment of Loculated Pleural Effusions CHEST Journal 1994, 105: 868-873. PMID: 8131554, DOI: 10.1378/chest.105.3.868.
  • Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: Options for managementWhite R, Pollak J. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: Options for management The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1994, 57: 519-521. PMID: 8311636, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)91047-2.
  • Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of Detachable Balloons for EmbolotherapyPollak J, Lee G, White R, Dormandy B. Comparison of the Mechanical Properties of Detachable Balloons for Embolotherapy Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 1993, 4: 91-95. PMID: 8425097, DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(93)71826-6.
  • Physical models for measurement of blood velocity and flow from diagnostic imagesAmini A, Egglin T, Pollak J. Physical models for measurement of blood velocity and flow from diagnostic images 1993, 783-786. DOI: 10.1109/cic.1993.378368.
  • Chronic intestinal bleeding due to mesenteric vascular insufficiency.Pollak J, Bennick M, Denny D, Markowitz D. Chronic intestinal bleeding due to mesenteric vascular insufficiency. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1991, 157: 1203-4. PMID: 1950866, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.157.6.1950866.
  • Thoracic Vascular Interventional ProceduresDenny D, Markowitz D, Pollak J, Yoselevitz M. Thoracic Vascular Interventional Procedures Seminars In Interventional Radiology 1991, 8: 51-77. DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1074628.
  • Arteriovenous fistula as a complication of temporary pacemaker insertion: Treatment with percutaneous embolizationCooper S, Lewis J, Pollak J, Denny D. Arteriovenous fistula as a complication of temporary pacemaker insertion: Treatment with percutaneous embolization Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 1991, 22: 130-132. PMID: 2009562, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.1810220213.
  • Use of the balloon on a guidewire as an adjunct to conventional angioplasty.Pollak J, Cooper S, Denny D. Use of the balloon on a guidewire as an adjunct to conventional angioplasty. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1990, 155: 887-8. PMID: 2144704, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.155.4.2144704.
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