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REstoring Flow by REvascularization With Submaximal Angioplasty in Hemodynamic IntraCranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis

By assessing the safety and durability of an endovascular intervention, this study will justify and inform the design of a subsequent seamless feasibility/pivotal trial aimed at the treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS), an entity which carries a high risk of stroke despite existing medical therapies, and has no other treatment options. Given the global burden of ICAS as a leading cause of stroke, there is a high potential for public health impact not just in the U.S., but world-wide.

Adaptive Study to Assess the Safety and Functioning of Motiva Devices on Minimally Invasive Gluteal Augmentation

The objective of this clinical trial is to assess the initial performance and safety of Motiva® Ergonomix2® Diamond®, Motiva Injector®, Motiva® Inflatable Balloon, Motiva® Reusable Channel Dissector, and Motiva® GEM Channel Separator utilized in a minimally invasive gluteal augmentation procedure, involving 120 healthy female participants. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Are the main side effects and complications experienced by participants who underwent a minimally invasive buttock enhancement procedure with Motiva Ergonomix2® Diamond®, the Motiva Injector®, the Motiva® Inflatable Balloon, the Motiva® Reusable Channel Dissector, and Motiva® GEM Channel Separator adequately characterized? * Can the Motiva Injector®, Motiva® Inflatable Balloon, the Motiva® Reusable Channel Dissector, and Motiva® GEM Channel Separator be successfully utilized, and are any failures in the process detected? * Does the Motiva® GEM Channel Separator effectively perform tissue dissection procedures without experiencing operational dysfunctions? * Are both the surgeon and the participant satisfied with the procedure outcomes? * Is the proper functioning of the Zen microtransponder verified? Participants will undergo a minimally invasive buttock enhancement procedure using the Ergonomix2® Diamond®, the Motiva Injector®, the Motiva® Inflatable Balloon, the Motiva® Reusable Channel Dissector, and Motiva® GEM Channel Separator, and have a follow-up of 24 months to see the results.

Complications of the Cephalic Route in Implantable Site Placement in Children

Totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) offer long-term central venous access for children requiring intravenous treatments. Their use is recommended in infants (31 days - 1 year old) for \>31 days of non-peripherally compatible therapy, and in children and adolescents (\>1 year old) for any intravenous therapy lasting more than 31 days. Indications include chemotherapy administration and chronic disease management, avoiding repeated peripheral venous punctures and causing less interference with the activities of the patients. There are several methods for TIVAD placement, but the optimal evidence-based method remains unclear . The two main approaches for TIVAD placement are closed cannulation of a vein, followed by insertion of the catheter in Seldinger technique, and the surgical insertion of the catheter into a vein through an open cut-down technique 5-7. Different location of insertion are possible: by closed cannulation, the catheter is usually placed in subclavian vein, internal jugular vein, and brachiocephalic vein; by open cut-down it can be placed in external jugular vein, axillary vein, or cephalic vein. Thanks to progress in medical and surgical care, children are nowadays surviving previously fatal illnesses, but with the need of long-term treatments. For this reason, it's essential to preserve their vessel health. With this objective, in the CHU of Angers, physicians prefer trying first the cephalic vein cutdown for TIVAD positioning in children, reserving the use of other venous accesses in case of failure of this procedure or the need for multiple devices implantations. To date, few reports have been published about cephalic vein cutdown in children. It is a common opinion that this technique can't be successfully performed in patients under a certain limit of weight or age. In this context, the investigators conducted a retrospective single-centre study to analyse the results of cephalic vein cutdown in children. The primary aim was to describe the feasibility of this technique in paediatric population and identify the risks factors associated with its failure. In addition, this study describes indications, outcomes, and complications of TIVAD implantation.