Bronchial Artery Research Articles

(556) - Preservation of Bronchial Artery Circulation on Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion

(556) - Preservation of Bronchial Artery Circulation on Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion

High-Temporal-Resolution Kinetic Modeling of Lung Tumors with Dual-Blood Input Function Using Total-Body Dynamic PET.

The lungs are supplied by both the pulmonary arteries carrying deoxygenated blood originating from the right ventricle and the bronchial arteries carrying oxygenated blood downstream from the left ventricle. However, this effect of dual blood supply has never been investigated using PET, partially because the temporal resolution of conventional dynamic PET scans is limited. The advent of PET scanners with a long axial field of view, such as the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT system, permits dynamic imaging with high temporal resolution (HTR). In this work, we modeled the dual-blood input function (DBIF) and studied its impact on the kinetic quantification of normal lung tissue and lung tumors using HTR dynamic PET imaging. Methods: Thirteen healthy subjects and 6 cancer subjects with lung tumors underwent a dynamic 18F-FDG scan with the uEXPLORER for 1 h. Data were reconstructed into dynamic frames of 1 s in the early phase. Regional time-activity curves of lung tissue and tumors were analyzed using a 2-tissue compartmental model with 3 different input functions: the right ventricle input function, left ventricle input function, and proposed DBIF, all with time delay and dispersion corrections. These models were compared for time-activity curve fitting quality using the corrected Akaike information criterion and for differentiating lung tumors from lung tissue using the Mann-Whitney U test. Voxelwise multiparametric images by the DBIF model were further generated to verify the regional kinetic analysis. Results: The effect of dual blood supply was pronounced in the high-temporal-resolution time-activity curves of lung tumors. The DBIF model achieved better time-activity curve fitting than the other 2 single-input models according to the corrected Akaike information criterion. The estimated fraction of left ventricle input was low in normal lung tissue of healthy subjects but much higher in lung tumors (∼0.04 vs. ∼0.3, P < 0.0003). The DBIF model also showed better robustness in the difference in 18F-FDG net influx rate [Formula: see text] and delivery rate [Formula: see text] between lung tumors and normal lung tissue. Multiparametric imaging with the DBIF model further confirmed the differences in tracer kinetics between normal lung tissue and lung tumors. Conclusion: The effect of dual blood supply in the lungs was demonstrated using HTR dynamic imaging and compartmental modeling with the proposed DBIF model. The effect was small in lung tissue but nonnegligible in lung tumors. HTR dynamic imaging with total-body PET can offer a sensitive tool for investigating lung diseases.

Evaluation of The Relationship Between the Selected Particle Size and Procedure Success and Complications in Bronchial Artery Embolisation

Objective: Hemoptysis refers to the discharge of blood, which originates from the lungs or bronchial system through the mouth. This study aimed to examine the importance of the particle size used in patients undergoing bronchial artery embolisation (BAE) regarding procedure success and complications.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: Data from patients who underwent BAE using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles were collected retrospectively. Hemoptysis etiology and localisation, lesion type, the size of the embolising agent used, and postoperative complications were recorded. Thirty-day follow-up results were evaluated.&#x0D; Results: Fifty-six patients were included in the study. The size of the PVA particles used was 300-500 microns in 30 patients (53.6%) and 500-700 microns in 26 patients (46.4%). Bleeding completely stopped in 92.9% of the cases within 30 days after the procedure. Procedure success or complications did not significantly differ between the patient groups in which 300-500 micron and 500-700 micron particles were used during BAE.&#x0D; Conclusion: BAE is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive method that can be performed repeatedly to treat hemoptysis. This study showed that regardless of size, PVA particles were effective and safe agents that could be used during this procedure.

Abstract No. 19 ▪ Featured Abstract Bronchial Artery Tc99m-MAA Injection in Patients with Pulmonary Malignancies Demonstrates Future Treatment Potential of Bronchial Y90 Radioembolization

Abstract No. 19 ▪ Featured Abstract Bronchial Artery Tc99m-MAA Injection in Patients with Pulmonary Malignancies Demonstrates Future Treatment Potential of Bronchial Y90 Radioembolization

Establishment of Diagnostic Reference Levels in Portuguese Interventional Radiology departments

PurposeTo establish Portuguese Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs), for six body fluoroscopy guided interventional procedures (FGIP). MethodA retrospective study was conducted in five interventional departments most representative of Interventional Radiology (IR) practice. Dose values, in terms of air kerma area product (PKA in Gy.cm2), air kerma at the patient entrance reference point (Ka,r in mGy), and exposure parameters (fluoroscopy time (FT) and number of cine runs) were collected. Examinations were selected per procedure (at least 20), according to the antero-posterior and lateral diameter mean value (±5 cm), measured on previous Computed Tomography (CT) examinations. ResultsData of 489 body FGIP show a large variation on dose values per procedure and per department. National DRLs in terms of PKA were 20.2 Gy.cm2 for Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD), 98.2 Gy.cm2 for Bronchial artery embolisation (BAE), 247.7 Gy.cm2 for Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE), 331.6 Gy.cm2 for Inferior epigastric arteries embolisation (IEAE), 312.0 Gy.cm2 for Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and 19.3 Gy.cm2 for Endovascular treatment of femoral popliteal arteries (ETFPA). ConclusionsThis is the first study reporting Interventional Radiology DRLs in Portugal and we propose preliminary national estimates for the six more common body FGIP. The results of this study will be presented and discussed with all Portuguese IR departments, to promote procedures optimisation.

Low bleeding rates following transbronchial lung cryobiopsy in unclassifiable interstitial lung disease.

Bronchoscopic transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) is a guideline-endorsed alternative to surgical lung biopsy for tissue diagnosis in unclassifiable interstitial lung disease (ILD). The reported incidence of post-procedural bleeding has varied widely. We aimed to characterize the incidence, severity and risk factors for clinically significant bleeding following TBLC using an expert-consensus airway bleeding scale, in addition to other complications and diagnostic yield. A retrospective cohort study of consecutive adult outpatients with unclassifiable ILD who underwent TBLC following multidisciplinary discussion at a single centre in the UK between July 2016 and December 2021. TBLC was performed under general anaesthesia with fluoroscopic guidance and a prophylactic endobronchial balloon. One hundred twenty-six patients underwent TBLC (68.3% male; mean age 62.7 years; FVC 86.2%; DLCO 54.5%). Significant bleeding requiring balloon blocker reinflation for >20 min, admission to ICU, packed red blood cell transfusion, bronchial artery embolization, resuscitation or procedural abandonment, occurred in 10 cases (7.9%). Significant bleeding was associated with traction bronchiectasis on HRCT (OR 7.1, CI 1.1-59.1, p = 0.042), a TBLC histological pattern of UIP (OR 4.0, CI 1.1-14, p = 0.046) and the presence of medium-large vessels on histology (OR 37.3, CI 6.5-212, p < 0.001). BMI ≥30 (p = 0.017) and traction bronchiectasis on HRCT (p = 0.025) were significant multivariate predictors of longer total bleeding time (p = 0.017). Pneumothorax occurred in nine cases (7.1%) and the 30-day mortality was 0%. Diagnostic yield was 80.6%. TBLC has an acceptable safety profile in experienced hands. Radiological traction bronchiectasis and obesity increase the risk of significant bleeding following TBLC.

Morphological chest CT changes in cystic fibrosis and massive hemoptysis.

Massive hemoptysis (MH) is arare but potentially life-threatening condition of patients with mainly advanced cystic fibrosis (CF). Morphological lung changes are aggravated with disease progression. The aim of this study was to determine whether morphological lung changes differ between patients with CF (pwCF) who have MH and pwCF without MH. Chest computed tomography (CT) scans of pwCF and MH acquired at amaximum of 4months prior to MH (1/2008 to 2/2015) were evaluated for morphological changes and bronchial artery (BA) diameters. Lung lobes with MH were compared with lobes without MH and with matched control patients with end-stage CF and no hemoptysis using the Helbich scoring system. The study included 26 patients with MH (PMH; 15female, median age 29years, interquartile range [IQR]: 25-33.75) and 17matched control patients (11male, median age 24years, IQR: 19.5-30). No difference in Helbich score was detected between lobes with MH and matched control patients (p = 0.051). Higher scores were detected in lobes with MH compared to lobes without MH in PMH (p = 0.021), but no difference was detected in the subscores. The BA diameters were larger in PMH (p = 0.02); 85% of PMH had unilateral MH, with 65% of MH involving only one or two lobes. Morphological changes are more severe in lobes with MH in the same patient, but there is no difference when compared with matched control patients. Besides abscess/sacculation, no specific changes for MH were identified. Other factors such as BA hypertrophy might play apivotal role in the pathogenesis of MH in pwCF. Commonly used scores to evaluate chest CT in pwCF cannot be used to assess MH, and other factors, e.g., hypertrophied BA, not represented and not measured in these scores, might be more suitable for assessing the risk for MH.

Efficacy of airway stenting and nasogastric tube insertion in airway-esophageal fistula patients with airways compromised by advanced malignancy.

Whether airway-compromised airway-esophageal fistula (AEF) patients should undergo combined airway and esophageal stenting is controversial. This study was designed to evaluate the survival prognosis and poststent interventions in AEF patients with airways compromised by advanced malignancy with or without airway stents. A retrospective analysis of the medical records, survival times, and poststent interventions of 17 patients with or without airway stents was performed. The causes of AEF were esophageal cancer (11/17, 64.7%), lung cancer (6/17, 29.4%), and thyroid cancer (1/17, 5.9%). All patients received a nasogastric tube (n = 12) or underwent gastrostomy (n = 5) to resume enteral nutrition. Thirteen patients underwent airway stent insertion (13/17, 76.5%), whereas four patients did not. Four patients with a high risk of stent migration received external stent fixation to the trachea. Three of the patients with stents suffered severe granulation tissue formation and needed repeated bronchoscopy interventions. In the stented group, none of the patients developed stent migration, and the overall median survival time was 9months, compared with 1.25 months in the nonstented group (P = 0.04). Cox proportional hazards regression revealed that stent insertion, nasogastric tube insertion, and transcatheter bronchial artery chemoembolization were protective factors against death, whereas surgery-related fistula, fistula larger than 2cm, continued chemotherapy, and age were risk factors for poor survival (P < 0.05). In airway-compromised AEF patients, airway stents and nasogastric tubes are probably the preferred treatments. Airway stenting is tolerable, and routine weekly poststent bronchoscopy is needed in the first month and depending on respiratory symptoms thereafter.

A collateral channel from the bronchial artery in chronic total occlusion of proximal right coronary artery.

A collateral channel from the bronchial artery in chronic total occlusion of proximal right coronary artery.

Pulmonary ligament rupture due to a bronchial artery aneurysm-induced hematoma: a case report

BackgroundBronchial artery aneurysm (BAA) is a rare vascular anomaly with the potential for serious complications, such as rupture leading to hemothorax or hemoptysis. Although bronchial artery embolization (BAE) is recognized as an effective intervention for ruptured BAA, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive approach for the treatment of associated hemothorax.Case presentationA 73-year-old woman presented with a mediastinal hematoma from a ruptured BAA, causing bilateral hemothorax. Emergency angiography revealed a saccular BAA that was successfully embolized using a microcatheter and coil. Subsequent computed tomography revealed an expanding hemothorax managed by VATS, with 1400 mL of blood drained. During VATS, thoracoscopy revealed pulmonary ligament rupture, which was attributed to increased intramediastinal pressure. The patient was discharged eight days postoperatively with no complications. This case highlights the use of BAE and VATS in the management of mediastinal BAA rupture and massive hemothorax.ConclusionsBAE proved to be an effective strategy for the management of ruptured mediastinal BAAs. VATS is a valuable standby procedure for hematoma removal, but the indication should be carefully determined because of the risk of BAA re-rupture.

Neurovascular complications post bronchial artery embolisation in patients with cystic fibrosis. A 7-year single centre retrospective review

Bronchial artery embolisation (BAE) is a treatment used to manage haemoptysis. We performed a 7-year review of BAE procedures for haemoptysis at our CF centre aiming to evaluate the incidence and outcomes of patients with neurovascular complications post-BAE. Our review suggests that whilst BAE is an effective method for controlling life-threatening haemoptysis, patients are at risk of developing neurovascular complications with long term residual symptoms, and therefore careful consideration should be given in offering BAE, especially to otherwise well patients with chronic small volume haemoptysis and managing teams should have a low threshold to image symptomatic patients.

Bronchial artery embolization in patients with life-threatening massive hemoptysis: comparison of the efficacy and safety of particulate embolizing agents and n-2-butyl-cyanoacrylate.

Comparing the efficacy and safety of particulate [microspheres/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)] and non-particulate [n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA)] agents used as the embolic agents for bronchial artery embolization (BAE) intervention in patients experiencing massive hemoptysis. A total of 58 individuals (47 male, 11 female, standard deviation = 53.9 ± 14.8, age range = 18-84) were recruited for a retrospective study in a single unit. Thirty (51.7%) of the patients underwent BAE intervention with NBCA, and 28 (48.3%) underwent the same procedure with a particulate embolizing agent (microspheres/PVA). The demographic distribution of the patients, the etiological factors, the technical and clinical success rates, and complications were documented, with the two groups subsequently compared. The technical and clinical success rates following the procedure were 100% for both groups. The average follow-up duration was 34 months in the NBCA group and 33.5 months in the particulate embolizing agent group. In comparison, the rate of recurrent hemoptysis was 3.3% in the former and 17.9% in the latter, with the presence of recurrent hemoptysis not statistically different between the two groups (p = 0.097). Major complications and procedural death did not occur in either of the samples. The use of NBCA in BAE presents a safe and effective method. The combination of NBCA and particulate embolizing agents (PVA/microspheres) achieved equal technical and clinical success and significantly increased the hemoptysis-free survival rates in terms of life-threatening hemoptysis. (1) In managing massive hemoptysis, using NBCA is a safe and effective method similar to using particulate embolizing agents. (2) Although not statistically significant, recurrent hemoptysis is observed less frequently in the NBCA group. (3) Technique and clinical success were relatively high and similar in the groups where NBCA and particulate embolizing agents were used.

Added Value of Computed Tomography Angiography Prior to Bronchial Artery Embolization for Hemoptysis: A Retrospective Two-Center Study

Objectives: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the added value of pre-procedural computed tomography angiography (CTA) prior to bronchial artery embolization for patients presenting with hemoptysis.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, we evaluated patients admitted for hemoptysis from 2010 to 2021 and treated by catheter-directed embolization. After establishing quality criteria for pre-procedural computed tomography (CT), patients were divided into two groups depending on their pre-procedural imaging assessment: Quality CT-angiography (QCTA group) and suboptimal pre-procedural imaging (suboptimal CTA, unenhanced or no CT evaluation; control group). Groups were compared based on radiological success, procedure-related complications, and clinical success, including cessation of hemoptysis, recurrence rates, and overall mortality.&#x0D; Results: We included 31 patients in the QCTA group, and 35 in the control group. Clinical success was n = 24/31 (77.4%) in the QCTA group and n = 27/35 (77.1%) in the control group (p = 0.979). Technical success was n = 37/42 (88.1%) in the QCTA group and n = 39/42 (92.86%) in the control group (p = 0.820). Overall recurrence was 10.6%. Minor complications occurred in 27.3%, and one major complication was reported.&#x0D; The concordance between the affected bleeding lung and the identification of pathological arteries during angiography was better in the QCTA group (p = 0.045).&#x0D; The average number of culprit arteries (bronchial, non-bronchial systemic arteries [NBSA] or pulmonary) in the QCTA group was not significantly higher than that in the control group.&#x0D; Conclusions: Preprocedural QCTA better identifies the affected bleeding lung and bleeding vessels compared to direct angiography. No difference in clinical success, complications, recurrence rates, or mortality was observed.

Rare location of congenital bronchial artery-pulmonary artery fistula.

Rare location of congenital bronchial artery-pulmonary artery fistula.

Pulmonary hemorrhage in cystic fibrosis: a review of current data

Pulmonary hemorrhage is a serious complication of cystic fibrosis (CF) with a prevalence up to 9.1%. According to the Registry of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis of the Russian Federation for 2020, the prevalence of pulmonary hemorrhage was 1.5% in the general population, and 6.5% in patients over 18 years of age. Despite the importance of this problem, there is no systematic information on pulmonary hemorrhage in CF.Aim. The purpose of this study was to review current data on the pathogenesis, risk factors, and approaches to the treatment of pulmonary hemorrhage in patients with CF. Information was searched in еLibrary and PubMed databases.Results. During the literature review, we summarized and systematized the collected scientific data on pulmonary hemorrhage in CF. The pathogenesis of pulmonary hemorrhage is chronic inflammation in the bronchial wall accompanied by increased angiogenesis factors that promote neovascularization with development of many tortuous, thin-walled vessels. Exacerbation of bronchial inflammation and mechanical strain contribute to erosion and damage of fragile vessels and cause the bleeding. The main risk factors for pulmonary hemorrhage were colonization with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, diabetes mellitus, and FEV1 &lt; 70%. Complex therapy for pulmonary hemorrhage includes the use of antibiotics and antifibrinolytic agents. Some of the published regimens use β-blockers and blood coagulation factor VII. Data on the efficacy of vitamin K are unclear, but it is also used in the treatment of pulmonary hemorrhage. In cases of massive bleeding, temporarily discontinuation of inhalations of hypertonic solution and kinesiotherapy is recommended. In case of recurrent massive bleedings, bronchial artery embolization is performed and lung resection can be done in extreme cases.Conclusion. Hemoptysis in CF is a complex clinical problem that requires a multidisciplinary approach. Currently, important aspects of the pathogenesis of pulmonary hemorrhage remain unclear. Given the increasing life expectancy of CF patients and the age-related risk of pulmonary hemorrhage, it is important to investigate the pathogenetic aspects of this complication for the subsequent development of effective and justified treatment algorithms.

ASO Author Reflections: Is Preservation of Bronchial Arteries During Esophageal Cancer Surgery Oncologically Acceptable and Does it Improve the Incidence of Postoperative Pneumonia?

ASO Author Reflections: Is Preservation of Bronchial Arteries During Esophageal Cancer Surgery Oncologically Acceptable and Does it Improve the Incidence of Postoperative Pneumonia?

Children with severe asthma have substantial structural airway changes on computed tomography.

In adults with severe asthma (SA) bronchial wall thickening, bronchiectasis and low attenuation regions (LAR) have been described on chest computed tomography (CT) scans. The extent to which these structural abnormalities are present in children with SA is largely unknown. Our aim was to study the presence and extent of airway abnormalities on chest CT of children with SA. 161 inspiratory and expiratory CT scans, either spirometer-controlled or technician-controlled, obtained in 131 children with SA (mean±SD age 11.0±3.8 years) were collected retrospectively. Inspiratory scans were analysed manually using a semi-quantitative score and automatically using LungQ (v2.1.0.1; Thirona B.V., Nijmegen, the Netherlands). LungQ segments the bronchial tree, identifies the generation for each bronchus-artery (BA) pair and measures the following BA dimensions: outer bronchial wall diameter (Bout), adjacent artery diameter (A) and bronchial wall thickness (Bwt). Bronchiectasis was defined as Bout/A ≥1.1, bronchial wall thickening as Bwt/A ≥0.14. LAR, reflecting small airways disease (SAD), was measured automatically on inspiratory and expiratory scans and manually on expiratory scans. Functional SAD was defined as FEF25-75 and/or FEF75 z-scores <-1.645. Results are shown as median and interquartile range. Bronchiectasis was present on 95.8% and bronchial wall thickening on all CTs using the automated method. Bronchiectasis was present on 28% and bronchial wall thickening on 88.8% of the CTs using the manual semi-quantitative analysis. The percentage of BA pairs defined as bronchiectasis was 24.62% (12.7-39.3%) and bronchial wall thickening was 41.7% (24.0-79.8%) per CT using the automated method. LAR was observed on all CTs using the automatic analysis and on 82.9% using the manual semi-quantitative analysis. Patients with LAR or functional SAD had more thickened bronchi than patients without. Despite a large discrepancy between the automated and the manual semi-quantitative analysis, bronchiectasis and bronchial wall thickening are present on most CT scans of children with SA. SAD is related to bronchial wall thickening.

Etiology, diagnostic modalities, and short-term outcomes of hemoptysis-a retrospective cross-sectional study from a tertiary care center in Qatar.

Hemoptysis is a concerning symptom characterized by the expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract, which can range from mild to life-threatening. It can be caused by various underlying conditions. Accurate diagnosis is critical for effective management. The causes of hemoptysis can vary depending on geographic location and the population's composition. In this study, we aimed to examine the etiology, diagnostic methods, and short-term outcomes of hemoptysis in Qatar, focusing on data from Hamad General Hospital (HGH), which serves as a major tertiary care center in the country. Qatar has a diverse and dynamic population, primarily composed of expatriate workers, especially from South Asia. Previous data on hemoptysis in Qatar was collected between 1997 and 2007, when the population was considerably smaller and less diverse. Given the substantial growth in population and diversity since then, this study sought to provide updated information on the causes and outcomes of hemoptysis in the region. This is a retrospective single center observational data review from the largest tertiary care center of Qatar, HGH. Patients who presented to HGH from 01/07/2015 to 30/06/2018 with hemoptysis were included in the study. Descriptive and summary statistics were described and analyzed using SPSS version 23. A total of 172 patients met the inclusion criteria. Most of the patients were male (74.4%) with a mean age of 37.9±16.4 years. South Asians (43.6%) accounted for the majority followed by Qatari nationals (20.3%). Mild hemoptysis was recorded in 89.5% of patients while only 3.5% had severe hemoptysis. The mean duration of hemoptysis was 1.72±0.72 days. The most common etiology was respiratory infection in 72.6% of the patients followed by tuberculosis (TB) and bronchiectasis 7% each. All patients were managed with observation or antimicrobials except two of the patients with severe hemoptysis who required bronchial artery embolization (BAE). There were no reports of recurrence of hemoptysis or deaths until hospital discharge. Respiratory infection is the most common cause of hemoptysis at our center. Mild hemoptysis is the major presentation and the majority improved with conservative treatment.

A Technical Manual of Bronchial Artery Embolization by Coil for Pulmonologists: An Expert's Opinion

A Technical Manual of Bronchial Artery Embolization by Coil for Pulmonologists: An Expert's Opinion

Role of MDCTA in Bronchial Artery Embolization in patients with Hemoptysis

Objective:To evaluate the role of bronchial artery MDCTA in bronchial artery embolization in the treatment of haemoptysis patients. Methods: 46 patients treated with bronchial artery embolization for haemoptysis was included in the study at 1st Affiliated Hospital, Jinzhou Medical University. They were classified into 2 groups, Group A-Preoperative CTA and Group B -Simple DSA. Group A (n=28) is those with preoperative CTA examination performed, while group B (n=18) is those who performed DSA directly without preoperative CTA. The results of CTA and DSA, technical and clinical outcome compared and analyzed. Results: 48 bleeding arteries were identified in group A while 24 bleeding arteries were identified in group B. These arteries were embolized successfully. In the group A total fluoroscopy time, total operative time, and contrast dose were shorter than group B respectively (8.42± 2.82; 28.34± 5.61; 27.86± 6.42 VS. 18.46± 10.34; 40.27±16.32; 62.59±19.48). Conclusion: Bronchial artery CTA can objectively evaluate haemoptysis associated with vascular origin, number and its shape and it can reduce the operative time and reduce the radiation exposure to doctors and patients too, it increase the success rate of haemoptysis interventional therapy guidance has wide clinical application value