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Interventional Radiology Research

Current

A Prospective Randomized Multi-Centered safety and Efficacy Evaluation of the Bio-Seal Biopsy Track Plug for Reducing Pneumothorax Rates Post Lung Biopsy Procedures
Investigator: Ross Ristagno, MD
Sponsor: Angiotech
IRB Approval: 11-01-2006 (closed to accrual)
This is a prospective randomized multi-centered study being performed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Bio-Seal Biopsy Track Plug for reducing pneumothorax rates post lung biopsy procedures.

Treatment of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma or Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Liver with TheraSphere® (yttrium-90 Glass Microspheres)
Investigator: Ross Ristagno, MD
Sponsor: Investigator Initiated for use of Humanitarian Device
IRB Approval: 02-08-2006 (open)
The purpose of this study is to provide access to the humanitarian device, TheraSphere®, for patients with liver cancer who cannot be treated by surgical removal of the affected part of the liver.