Vasileios Balomenos

Preoperative CT-Guided Cryoneurolysis of the Genicular Nerves Before Total Knee Arthroplasty: Study Protocol for a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Vasileios Balomenos, Ornella Moschovaki-Zeiger, Panagiotis Koulouvaris, Olga Savvidou et autres

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Renal biopsy performed during microwave ablation of T1 renal cancer using a coaxial guide with a spring-loaded blunt-tip stylet: focus on diagnostic yield and oncologic outcome

Vasileios Balomenos, Aggeliki Papagianni, Dimitrios‐David Chlorogiannis, Athanasios Giannakis et autres

Abstract Purpose To retrospectively evaluate the feasibility of a coaxial guide with a spring-loaded blunt-tip stylet during single session biopsy and microwave ablation (MWA) of T1 renal cell carcinoma. Materials and methods Institutional database research identified all patients who underwent concomitant percutaneous, …

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CT-guided microwave ablation of renal cell carcinoma in a horseshoe kidney – a case report

Angeliki Papagianni, Vasileios Balomenos, Evangelia Sfakianaki, Nikolaos‐Achilleas Arkoudis et autres

Background: Horseshoe kidney (HSK) is the most common congenital renal fusion anomaly.While the incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in HSK is not higher than in anatomically normal kidneys, altered renal anatomy makes surgical management technically challenging.Minimally invasive, image-guided therapies such as …

Education and training satisfaction among radiology residents: Insights from a national survey

Nikolaos‐Achilleas Arkoudis, Kyriaki Tavernaraki, Ornella Moschovaki-Zeiger, Vasileios Balomenos et autres

OBJECTIVES: This national survey evaluates the perspectives and satisfaction of radiology residents in Greece regarding their educational program, aiming to enhance training at a national level and provide insights applicable to residency programs internationally. MATERIALS & METHODS: A 77-question online survey was …

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Mediterranean diet and brain functional connectivity in a population without dementia

Efstratios Karavasilis, Vasileios Balomenos, Foteini Christidi, Georgios Velonakis et autres

Introduction: Adjustable lifestyle factors, such as diet, are associated with cognitive functions, structural and functional brain measures, but the association between the functional connectivity (FC) and the Mediterranean Diet (Medicine) in population without dementia is yet to be explored. Methods: The association …

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Late Diagnosis of Kartagener Syndrome in an Adult Female

Ilianna Tsetsou, Vasileios Balomenos, Panagiotis Koreas, Irini Elissavet Biliara et autres

Kartagener syndrome (KS), also known as primary ciliary dyskinesia, is a rare genetic disorder commonly diagnosed early in childhood. It is characterized by a triad of findings, namely, situs inversus, chronic sinusitis, and bronchiectasis. Here, we present the case of a 73-year-old …

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Coexistence of Riedel’s Lobe and Supernumerary Kidney as Random Imaging Findings

Kyriaki Georgiadi, Vasileios Balomenos, Gregory Tsoucalas, Aliki Fiska

Supernumerary kidney (SNK) is a rare congenital anatomical variation usually detected incidentally via imaging. Although a random finding, it may present with hydronephrosis, calculi or malignancy. Both its vascularization and its drainage vary significantly, depending on its location and shape. Riedel's lobe …

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The Longitudinal Association of Lifestyle with Cognitive Health and Dementia Risk: Findings from the HELIAD Study

Eirini Mamalaki, Sokratis Charisis, Costas Anastasios Anastasiou, Eva Ntanasi et autres

The aim of the current study was to investigate whether a Total Lifestyle Index (TLI), including adherence to the Mediterranean diet, sleep duration, physical activity and engagement in activities of daily living, is associated with cognitive health over time and dementia risk, …

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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and incident frailty: Results from a longitudinal study

Eva Ntanasi, Sokratis Charisis, Mary Yannakoulia, Kyriaki Georgiadi et autres

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Dietary Inflammatory Index score and prodromal Parkinson's disease incidence: The HELIAD study

Vasileios Balomenos, Lamprini Bounou, Sokratis Charisis, María Stamelou et autres

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Venous Intravasation During Hysterosalpingography

Savvas P. Deftereos, Vasileios Balomenos, Konstantinos Frigkas, Chrysovalantis Stylianou et autres

Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is an imaging method performed to assess tubal occlusion in cases of infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and hyperplasia. Although venous intravasation (VI) is a rare occurrence during HSG, it is associated with thromboembolic episodes and misinterpreted HSG. We present a rare …

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Unsuccessful Uterine Artery Embolization Requiring Subtotal Hysterectomy: A Case Report

Emmanuel N. Kontomanolis, Chrysovalantis Stylianou, Styliani Mitropoulou, Vasileios Balomenos et autres

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this case report is to present the case of a 49-year-old female individual with uterine fibroids, who underwent a subtotal hysterectomy after prior unsuccessful uterine artery embolization. Uterine artery embolization is a minimally-invasive technique used as an additional …

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