WILLIAM T. KUO, MD, FSIR, FCCP, FSVM, FCIRSE

Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded, and penetrating inferior vena cava filters: a prospective study with histologic and electron microscopic analysis.
Kuo, W. T., Robertson, S. W., Odegaard, J. I., & Hofmann, L. V. (2013). Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded, and penetrating inferior vena cava filters: a prospective study with histologic and electron microscopic analysis. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology , 24(5), 622-630 e1.

Optimizing catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis: validating the open vein hypothesis.
Kuo, W. T. (2013). Optimizing catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis: validating the open vein hypothesis. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology , 24(1), 24-26.

Endovascular Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Kuo, W. T. (2013). Endovascular Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Abrams' Angiography. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Percutaneous Interventions for Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Kuo, W. T. (2013). Percutaneous Interventions for Acute Pulmonary Embolism. Image-Guided Interventions. Saunders.

Complex Retrieval of Embedded IVC Filters: Alternative Techniques and Histologic Tissue Analysis
Kuo, W. T., Cupp, J. S., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Hofmann, L. V., & Hovsepian, D. M. (2012). Complex Retrieval of Embedded IVC Filters: Alternative Techniques and Histologic Tissue Analysis. CARDIOVASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 35(3), 588-597.

Endovascular Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Kuo, W. T. (2012). Endovascular Therapy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 23(2), 167-179.

Photothermal Ablation with the Excimer Laser Sheath Technique for Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal: Initial Results from a Prospective Study
Kuo, W. T., Odegaard, J. I., Louie, J. D., Sze, D. Y., Unver, K., & Hofmann, L. V. (2011). Photothermal Ablation with the Excimer Laser Sheath Technique for Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal: Initial Results from a Prospective Study. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(6), 813-823.

The Excimer Laser Sheath Technique for Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal
Kuo, W. T., & Cupp, J. S. (2010). The Excimer Laser Sheath Technique for Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(12), 1896-1899.

Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy in Massive Pulmonary Embolism Locally Efficacious but Systemically Deleterious? Response
Kuo, W. T., & Hofmann, L. V. (2010). Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy in Massive Pulmonary Embolism Locally Efficacious but Systemically Deleterious? Response. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(11), 1776-1777.

Optimizing endovascular therapy for acute PE: primum non nocere.
Kuo WT, & Hofmann LV. (2010). Optimizing endovascular therapy for acute PE: primum non nocere. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 21(11).

High-risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters: Techniques for Removal and Management of Thrombotic Complications
Kuo, W. T., Tong, R. T., Hwang, G. L., Louie, J. D., Lebowitz, E. A., & Hofmann, L. V. (2009). High-risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters: Techniques for Removal and Management of Thrombotic Complications. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 20(12), 1548-1556.

Catheter-directed Therapy for the Treatment of Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Modem Techniques
Kuo, W. T., Gould, M. K., Louie, J. D., Rosenberg, J. K., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2009). Catheter-directed Therapy for the Treatment of Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Modem Techniques. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 20(11), 1431-1440.

Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation, and thrombolysis for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolism after failure of systemic thrombolysis
Kuo, W. T., Van den Bosch, M. Aaj., Hofmann, L. V., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., & Sze, D. Y. (2008). Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation, and thrombolysis for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolism after failure of systemic thrombolysis. CHEST, 134(2), 250-254.

Wire loop methods for retrieval of trapped inferior vena cava filters: 10-F versus 16-F sheath technique
Kuo, W. T., & Kee, S. T. (2008). Wire loop methods for retrieval of trapped inferior vena cava filters: 10-F versus 16-F sheath technique. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 19(6), 956-957.

Catheter-directed intervention for acute pulmonary embolism - A shining saber
Kuo, W. T., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2008). Catheter-directed intervention for acute pulmonary embolism - A shining saber. CHEST, 133(1), 317-318.

Emergency retrieval of a G2 filter after complete migration in to the right ventricle
Kuo, W. T., Loh, C. T., & Sze, D. Y. (2007). Emergency retrieval of a G2 filter after complete migration in to the right ventricle. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 18(9), 1177-1182.

Retrieval of trapped Gunther tulip inferior vena cava filters: Snare-over-guide wire loop technique
Kuo, W. T., Bostaph, A. S., Loh, C. T., Frisoli, J. K., & Kee, S. T. (2006). Retrieval of trapped Gunther tulip inferior vena cava filters: Snare-over-guide wire loop technique. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 17(11), 1845-1849.

Transcatheter treatment for lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Kuo, W. T. (2004). Transcatheter treatment for lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology, 7(3), 143-150.

Superselective microcoil embolization for the treatment of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Kuo, W. T., Lee, D. E., Saad, W. Ea., Patel, N., Sahler, L. G., & Waldman, D. L. (2003). Superselective microcoil embolization for the treatment of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 14(12), 1503-1509.

Outcomes of viabil covered stent placement for treatment of hepaticojejunostomy strictures
Hwang, G. L., Louie, J. D., Hofmann, L. V., Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., & Sze, D. Y. (2013). Outcomes of viabil covered stent placement for treatment of hepaticojejunostomy strictures.

Correlation of the Diameter of the Left Common Iliac Vein with the Risk of Lower-extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis
Carr, S., Chan, K., Rosenberg, J., Kuo, W. T., Kothary, N., & Hofmann, L. V. (2012). Correlation of the Diameter of the Left Common Iliac Vein with the Risk of Lower-extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 23(11), 1467-1472.

Applying a Structured Innovation Process to Interventional Radiology: A Single-Center Experience
Sista, A. K., Hwang, G. L., Hovsepian, D. M., Sze, D. Y., Kuo, W. T., & Hofmann, L. V. (2012). Applying a Structured Innovation Process to Interventional Radiology: A Single-Center Experience. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 23(4), 488-494.

Catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute DVT
Hofmann, L. V., & Kuo, W. T. (2012). Catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute DVT. LANCET, 379(9810), 3-4.

Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis: Ten-Year Experience
Joseph, T., Unver, K., Hwang, G. L., Rosenberg, J., Sze, D. Y., & Hovsepian, D. M. (2012). Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis: Ten-Year Experience. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 23(1), 83-88.

Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded, and penetrating IVC filters: a prospective study with histologic and electron microscopic analysis
Kuo, W. (2012). Complex retrieval of fractured, embedded, and penetrating IVC filters: a prospective study with histologic and electron microscopic analysis. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 23(3), S26-S27.

Applying a structured innovation process to interventional radiology: a single center's experience
Sista AK, Hwang GL, Hovsepian DH, Kuo WT, & et al. (2012). Applying a structured innovation process to interventional radiology: a single center's experience. J Vasc Interv Radiol, (In Press).

Common iliac vein stenosis: a risk factor for oral contraceptive-induced deep vein thrombosis
Chan, K. T., Tye, G. A., Popat, R. A., Kuo, W. T., Unver, K., & Hofmann, L. V. (2011). Common iliac vein stenosis: a risk factor for oral contraceptive-induced deep vein thrombosis. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 205(6).

Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT: Prospective Evaluation of Its Impact on Patient Radiation Exposure during Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization
Kothary, N., Abdelmaksoud, M. Hk., Tognolini, A., Fahrig, R., Rosenberg, J., & Hofmann, L. V. (2011). Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT: Prospective Evaluation of Its Impact on Patient Radiation Exposure during Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(11), 1535-1544.

Embolization of Parasitized Extrahepatic Arteries to Reestablish Intrahepatic Arterial Supply to Tumors before Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
Abdelmaksoud, M. Hk., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Hwang, G. L., Kuo, W. T., & Sze, D. Y. (2011). Embolization of Parasitized Extrahepatic Arteries to Reestablish Intrahepatic Arterial Supply to Tumors before Yttrium-90 Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(10), 1355-1362.

Consolidation of Hepatic Arterial Inflow by Embolization of Variant Hepatic Arteries in Preparation for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
Abdelmaksoud, M. Hk., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Hwang, G. L., Kuo, W. T., & Sze, D. Y. (2011). Consolidation of Hepatic Arterial Inflow by Embolization of Variant Hepatic Arteries in Preparation for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(10), 1364-1372.

Portal Venous Remodeling After Endovascular Reduction of Pediatric Autogenous Portosystemic Shunts
Stewart, J. K., Kuo, W. T., Hovsepian, D. M., Hofmann, L. V., Bonham, C. A., & Sze, D. Y. (2011). Portal Venous Remodeling After Endovascular Reduction of Pediatric Autogenous Portosystemic Shunts. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(8), 1199-1205.

Intrahepatic Collateral Supply to the Previously Embolized Right Gastric Artery: A Potential Pitfall for Nontarget Radioembolization
Meer, A. B., Louie, J. D., Abdelmaksoud, M. Hk., Kothary, N., Hovsepian, D. M., & Sze, D. Y. (2011). Intrahepatic Collateral Supply to the Previously Embolized Right Gastric Artery: A Potential Pitfall for Nontarget Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(4), 575-577.

Common Iliac Vein Stenosis and Risk of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism: An Inverse Correlation
Chan, K. T., Popat, R. A., Sze, D. Y., Kuo, W. T., Kothary, N., & Hofmann, L. V. (2011). Common Iliac Vein Stenosis and Risk of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism: An Inverse Correlation. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 22(2), 133-141.

Photothermal ablation with the excimer laser sheath technique for embedded IVC filter removal: Initial results from a prospective study
Kuo, W. T. (2011). Photothermal ablation with the excimer laser sheath technique for embedded IVC filter removal: Initial results from a prospective study.

Making the case for early medical student education in interventional radiology: A survey of 2nd-year students in a single U.S. institution
Ghatan, C. E., Kuo, W. T., Hofmann, L., & Kothary, N. (2011). Making the case for early medical student education in interventional radiology: A survey of 2nd-year students in a single U.S. institution.

Cholecystostomy for high risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis: A 10 year analysis
Joseph, T. M., Unver, K., Rosenberg, J., Hashmi, S., Hofmann, L., & Hovsepian, D. M. (2011). Cholecystostomy for high risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis: A 10 year analysis.

Renewing Focus on Resident Education: Increased Responsibility and Ownership in Interventional Radiology Rotations Improves the Educational Experience
Kothary, N., Ghatan, C. E., Hwang, G. L., Kuo, W. T., Louie, J. D., & Hofmann, L. V. (2010). Renewing Focus on Resident Education: Increased Responsibility and Ownership in Interventional Radiology Rotations Improves the Educational Experience. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(11), 1697-1702.

Development of New Hepaticoenteric Collateral Pathways after Hepatic Arterial Skeletonization in Preparation for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
Abdelmaksoud, M. Hk., Hwang, G. L., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Hofmann, L. V., & Sze, D. Y. (2010). Development of New Hepaticoenteric Collateral Pathways after Hepatic Arterial Skeletonization in Preparation for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(9), 1385-1395.

Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Needle Biopsy of Indeterminate Pulmonary Pathology: Efficacy of Obtaining a Diagnostic Sample in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Patients
Kothary, N., Bartos, J. A., Hwang, G. L., Dua, R., Kuo, W. T., & Hofmann, L. V. (2010). Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Needle Biopsy of Indeterminate Pulmonary Pathology: Efficacy of Obtaining a Diagnostic Sample in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Patients. CLINICAL LUNG CANCER, 11(4), 251-256.

Making the Case for Early Medical Student Education in Interventional Radiology: A Survey of 2nd-year Students in a Single US Institution
Ghatan, C. E., Kuo, W. T., Hofmann, L. V., & Kothary, N. (2010). Making the Case for Early Medical Student Education in Interventional Radiology: A Survey of 2nd-year Students in a Single US Institution. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(4), 549-553.

Reporting Standards for Endovascular Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
Banovac, F., Buckley, D. C., Kuo, W. T., Lough, D. M., Martin, L. G., & Cardella, J. F. (2010). Reporting Standards for Endovascular Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 21(1), 44-53.

Retrieval of permanently-embedded IVC filters and description of the laser-assisted sheath technique: Radiographic-histopathologic correlation
Kuo, W. T. (2010). Retrieval of permanently-embedded IVC filters and description of the laser-assisted sheath technique: Radiographic-histopathologic correlation.

Impact of using c-arm CT on treatment planning for yttrium-90 radioembolization
Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., Hwang, G. L., Hofmann, L., & Sze, D. Y. (2010). Impact of using c-arm CT on treatment planning for yttrium-90 radioembolization.

Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Kuo, W. T. (2010). Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt. Anesthesiologist's Manual of Surgical Procedures. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Incorporating Cone-beam CT into the Treatment Planning for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization
Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., Hwang, G. L., Hofmann, L. V., & Sze, D. Y. (2009). Incorporating Cone-beam CT into the Treatment Planning for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 20(5), 606-613.

Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-guided Radiation Therapy
Kothary, N., Heit, J. J., Louie, J. D., Kuo, W. T., Loo, B. W., & Hofmann, L. V. (2009). Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-guided Radiation Therapy. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 20(2), 235-239.

High-Risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters: Techniques for Removal and Management of Procedural Thrombotic Complications
Kuo, W. T., Tong, R., Hwang, G. L., Louie, J. D., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2009). High-Risk Retrieval of Adherent and Chronically Implanted IVC Filters: Techniques for Removal and Management of Procedural Thrombotic Complications.

Iliac Vein Stenosis and Thrombus Volume: A Positive Correlation in Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis
Chan, K. T., Sze, D. Y., Kuo, W. T., Kothary, N., Louie, J. D., & Hofmann, L. V. (2009). Iliac Vein Stenosis and Thrombus Volume: A Positive Correlation in Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis.

Impact of C-Arm CT in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization
Kothary, N., Tognolini, A., Louie, J. D., Hwang, G., Kuo, W. T., & Sze, D. Y. (2009). Impact of C-Arm CT in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Transhepatic Arterial Chemoembolization.

Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-Guided Radiotherapy
Kothary, N., Louie, J. D., Kuo, W. T., Hovsepian, D., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2009). Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-Guided Radiotherapy.

Impact of C-Arm CT on Treatment Planning in Patients Undergoing Chemembolization for Tumors Located in Segments with Watershed Arterial Supply
Kothary, N., Tognolini, A., Louie, J. D., Hwang, G., Kuo, W. T., & Sze, D. Y. (2009). Impact of C-Arm CT on Treatment Planning in Patients Undergoing Chemembolization for Tumors Located in Segments with Watershed Arterial Supply. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 20(2), S72-S73.

Comparison of Outcomes between TIPS Performed with 8 mm and 10 mm Diameter Stent-Graft Devices
Dhanani, R. S., Kothary, N., Hunt, S., Kuo, W. T., Hofmann, L. V., & Sze, D. Y. (2008). Comparison of Outcomes between TIPS Performed with 8 mm and 10 mm Diameter Stent-Graft Devices.

A Novel Rat Hepatocellular Carcinoma Model Designed for In Vivo Evaluation of Image-Guided Therapies
van den Bosch, M. A., Higgens, L., Hwang, G., Katzenberg, R. H., Willmann, J. K., & Hofmann, L. V. (2008). A Novel Rat Hepatocellular Carcinoma Model Designed for In Vivo Evaluation of Image-Guided Therapies.

Catheter-Directed Therapy for Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of the Modern Technique
Kuo, W. T., van den Bosch, M. A., Sze, D. Y., Gould, M. K., Kothary, N., & Hofmann, L. V. (2008). Catheter-Directed Therapy for Massive Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of the Modern Technique.

In Vitro Transfection of Hepatoma Cells and Hepatocytes with a Nonviral Vector Using Protamine and Ethiodol
Higgins, L. J., van den Bosch, M., Hwang, G., Paulmurugan, R., Kothary, N., & Hofmann, L. V. (2008). In Vitro Transfection of Hepatoma Cells and Hepatocytes with a Nonviral Vector Using Protamine and Ethiodol.

Safety and Efficacy of Ethanolamine for Embolization of Gastric Varices in Patients with Portal Hypertension
Kothary, N., Kuo, W. T., Louie, J., Hofmann, L. V., & Sze, D. Y. (2008). Safety and Efficacy of Ethanolamine for Embolization of Gastric Varices in Patients with Portal Hypertension.

Oral Contraceptive-Induced Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Correlation with May-Thurner Syndrome
The, G. A., Rosenberg, J., Kuo, W. T., Kothary, N., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2008). Oral Contraceptive-Induced Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Correlation with May-Thurner Syndrome.

Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation,and thrombolysis for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolim after failure of systemic thrombolysis
Kuo, W. T., van den Bosch, M. A., Hofmann, L. V., Louie, J. D., Kothary, N., & Sze, D. Y. (2007). Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation,and thrombolysis for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolim after failure of systemic thrombolysis. CHEST, 132(4), 663S-663S.

Retrieval of the Difficult Günther-Tulip IVC Filter: Snare over guide wire loop technique
Kuo, W. T., Kee, S. T., Kothary, N., Sze, D. Y., & Hofmann, L. V. (2007). Retrieval of the Difficult Günther-Tulip IVC Filter: Snare over guide wire loop technique.

Comparison of Vasa Vasorum after Intravascular Stent Placement with Sirolimus Coated and Non-Drug Coated Stents
Sahler, L. G., Fitzgerald, J. M., Arslan, B., Patel, N. C., Kuo, W. T., & Waldman, D. L. (2005). Comparison of Vasa Vasorum after Intravascular Stent Placement with Sirolimus Coated and Non-Drug Coated Stents.

Mesenteric Angiography and Intervention
Kuo, W. T., & Saad, W. Ea. (2004). Mesenteric Angiography and Intervention. Interventional Radiology Secrets. Hanley & Belfus.

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
Kuo, W. T. (2004). Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta. Ultrasound Secrets. Hanley & Belfus.

Superselective Arterial Coil Embolization for the Treatment of Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Kuo, W. T., Lee, D. E., Saad, W. E., Patel, N., Sahler, L. G., & Waldman, D. L. (2003). Superselective Arterial Coil Embolization for the Treatment of Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage.

The CT appearance of pleural and extrapleural disease in lymphoma
Aquino, S. L., Chen, M. Ym., Kuo, W. T., & Chiles, C. (1999). The CT appearance of pleural and extrapleural disease in lymphoma. CLINICAL RADIOLOGY, 54(10), 647-650.

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