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This article, published in the Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology, discusses the use of preoperative ultrasound-guided lateral abdominal wall botulinum toxin injection as a method to improve patient outcomes and reduce recurrence rates after ventral hernia repair. The injection of botulinum toxin type A (BTA) allows for fascial approximation and thinning of the abdominal wall musculature, which can reduce the need for additional surgical myofascial release. The article provides details on the injection procedure and dosage recommendations. It emphasizes the importance of radiologists being familiar with this procedure and the current literature. [Extracted from the article]

This article, published in the Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology, discusses the use of a percutaneous sutured-mediated closure device called Perclose Pro Glide to manage iatrogenic carotid injury during central catheter insertion. The case presentation describes a 76-year-old male who experienced accidental carotid catheterization during the procedure. The authors utilized two percutaneous closure devices to close the carotid-jugular fistula, resulting in complete resolution of the fistula. The patient did not experience any immediate complications, and subsequent imaging showed excellent blood flow to the brain. The article highlights the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous arterial closure devices in treating injured vessels. [Extracted from the article]

This article, published in the Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology, presents a case study of a 40-year-old male with KILT syndrome, a rare condition characterized by inferior vena cava abnormalities, renal defects, and venous thrombosis. The patient had a sedentary lifestyle and was a heavy smoker. He presented with severe leg pain, redness, and swelling. Diagnostic tests revealed extensive deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left leg, as well as hypoplasia of the iliac veins and inferior vena cava, and hypoplasia of the right kidney. The patient underwent thrombolysis, thrombectomy, and venoplasty, which resulted in improved blood flow and resolution of most collaterals. Long-term follow-up is still needed to assess the outcome. [Extracted from the article]