Interventional Imaging

A subspecialty of interventional radiology (IR) uses image-guided, minimally-invasive procedures to diagnose and treat various diseases. Interventional radiologists rely on angiography, mobile C-arm and fluoroscopy imaging systems to perform thrombolysis, embolization, biopsies, vascular and other minimally invasive procedures, which can reduce recovery time, risk and costs. Find more IR content on the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) page.

Female representation in interventional radiology still lagging behind other specialties
The number of female IR trainees has been on the rise for years, but this growth is slow in comparison to other medical professions.
Tattoo ink a promising option for localizing sentinel axillary lymph nodes
In some cases, the method even helps to home in on sentinel nodes that may not have been identified during prior biopsy.
Hospital creates 'virtual reality technologist' role to support patients during interventional procedures
The technologist guides patients through procedure-specific VR games designed to ease anxiety and discomfort during their treatment.
Interventional procedure often as effective as surgery for difficult-to-treat liver cancer
Given the complex nature of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, efforts to develop more effective methods of treating it have increased over the years.
VR could improve breast biopsy skills for trainees
Breast biopsies are the most common image-guided procedure. Despite this, many radiology residents may not be routinely involved in completing these procedures during their training.

Growing number of interventional radiology residents is raising the value of academic medical centers

An IR expert with Oregon Health Sciences University shared his argument recently in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

Society of Interventional Radiology publishes new IVC filter guidelines

SIR said that this is its first official clinical practice guidelines, developed using best practice methodologies from the National Academy of Medicine.

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Interventional Imaging

Female representation in interventional radiology still lagging behind other specialties

Tattoo ink a promising option for localizing sentinel axillary lymph nodes

Hospital creates 'virtual reality technologist' role to support patients during interventional procedures

Interventional procedure often as effective as surgery for difficult-to-treat liver cancer

VR could improve breast biopsy skills for trainees

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