Module

Interventional Radiology - General

Discover the world of interventional radiology! This module offers a clear overview of the basic principles, the crucial roles of interventional radiologists, and their growing importance in patient care.

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Workplace

The interventional radiologist's primary workplace is the intervention room. They are also frequently encountered in multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) and sometimes in dedicated patient consultations.

Intervention Room
The intervention room is designed for invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed using imaging techniques (primarily X-ray and ultrasound).

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Literature: sources and author

Text

drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)

With special thanks to:
dr. S. de Boer (interventional radiologist Maastricht UMC+)

Illustrations

drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)

Sources:

S.H. Chandrashekhara; Textbook of Interventional Radiology (2024)
J. Shafa, S. Kee; Learning Interventional Radiology (2019)
B.Taslakian et al.; Interventional Radiology Suite: A Primer for Trainees. Journal of Clinical Medicine (2019)
A. Pawan Kumar; Management of Acute Complications during Endovascular Procedures in Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Review. Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2022)
M. B. Pandhi et.al.; Understanding the Basics of Commonly Used Wires in Interventional Radiology. Semin Intervent Radiol (2021)
J. Schroeder; Peripheral Vascular Interventions An Illustrated Manual (2013)