Czech Radiology, 2026 (vol. 80), issue 2

Embolization of the middle meningeal artery in the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma: results from recent prospective randomized trials and clinical practice implications

David Brustman, Antonín Krajina, Tomáš Česák, Michael Bartoš, Jaroslav Adamkov, Miroslav Cihlo, Jan Mašek, Vendelín Chovanec, Jiří Preis, Jan Raupach

Ces radiol. 2026, 80(2):71-75 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2026/016  

The aim of this article is to summarize current evidence from prospective randomized clinical trials evaluating the outcomes of middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) in chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) and to discuss their implications for clinical practice.

Intranodal lymphangiography and embolization in the treatment of lymphatic leak and lymphocele in the groin and pelvis - single center experienceOriginal article

Theodor Adla, Karolína Mancová, Patrik Turza, Jozef Kučerák, Jaroslav Chlupáč

Ces radiol. 2026, 80(2):76-81 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2026/017  

Intranodal lymphangiography with embolization is an effective minimally invasive method for the treatment of lymphatic leak and lymphocele with a success rate exceeding 60%, which may be the first-line treatment option before surgical revision.

Embolization of bleeding gastric varix using transsplenic approach - case reportCase report

Vendelín Chovanec, Štěpán Šembera, Igor Guňka, Pavel Ryška, Ondřej Renc, Jan Raupach

Ces radiol. 2026, 80(2):82-88 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2026/018  

The aim of this study is to show the possibility of embolization of bleeding gastric varix using a transsplenic approach in patient with portal hypertension and anatomy unsuitable for TIPS creation.

Genicular artery embolization: a new role for interventional radiology in the treatment of knee osteoarthritisReview article

Pavol Vigláš, Patrik Matras, Vojtěch Smolka, Jan Svoboda, Tomáš Novotný, Jan Raupach, Filip Cihlář

Ces radiol. 2026, 80(2):89-96 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2026/019  

This paper provides an overview of the use of the "knee artery embolization" method in knee joint arthrosis. It summarizes the current data in terms of indications, procedure techniques, pre-procedure imaging, and treatment outcome monitoring.

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: radiology as a key discipline in screening and effective careReview article

Jana Urbánková Rathouská, Jan Raupach, Markéta Gančarčíková, Vladimír Koblížek, Pavel Žák, Ladislav Douda, Zdeněk Knížek, Viktor Chrobok, Karel Mědílek, Libor Šimůnek, Mária Šenkeříková, Miroslav Lojík, Vendelín Chovanec, Ondřej Renc, Pavel Ryška, Antonín Krajina

Ces radiol. 2026, 80(2):97-108 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2026/020  

This review article summarizes the clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, vascular complications, screening strategies, and principles of multidisciplinary care in patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and prevention of serious complications.

Percutaneous retrograde revascularization of the superior mesenteric artery for chronic mesenteric ischemiaCase report

Petr Kučera, Marie Černá, Vojtěch Prášil, Petr Utíkal, Petr Dráč, Martin Köcher

Ces radiol. 2026, 80(2):109-113 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2026/021  

The aim of this study is to present a case report of retrograde endovascular recanalization of a chronically occluded superior mesenteric artery via the pancreaticoduodenal arcade following failure of the standard antegrade approach.

Intravascular lithotripsy in the treatment of venous stent stenosis: a case and a review of current knowledgeCase report

Miloslav Roček, Tomáš Meliš, Petra Zimolová, Radek Pádr

Ces radiol. 2026, 80(2):114-120 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2026/022  

The aim of the article is to summarize the currently available data on the use of intravascular lithotripsy in venous stents, which are currently limited mainly to case reports and small case series, and to discuss its potential benefits, safety and limits from the perspective of interventional radiology.