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.

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.
Interventional radiologist completes first procedure in US using new embolectomy system
The system was developed to improve the complex, often time-consuming process of navigating through pulmonary arteries during embolectomy procedures.
Including nerve blocks in uterine artery embolizations improves likelihood of same-day discharge
The shorter stay doesn't come at the expense of increased post-procedural complications, authors of a new analysis in JVIR recently shared.
4 deaths prompt updated instructions for embolic agent used in IR procedures
The Obsidio Conformable Embolic is routinely used for vascular embolization procedures.

Mentorship 'crucial' for interventional radiologist trainees to overcome research obstacles

Some survey respondents weren't even aware of research opportunities offered by their program, and experts believe solid mentorship could help change that.

December 1, 2021

Radiologist-delivered cooled ablation procedure offers long-term pain relief for knee replacement patients

The authors hope this minimally invasive approach could become the standard of care for this population.

November 22, 2021

Radiology-pathology meetings lead to quicker definitive diagnoses in discordant biopsy cases

More than 50% of exams without biopsy-imaging agreement were later deemed malignant, underscoring the need for radiologists to confirm results with other doctors.

November 12, 2021

Physicians performing fluoroscopy-guided procedures exposed to 3 times more radiation than colleagues

Some experts say it's time to amend radiation regulations pertaining to the eye, which the U.S. last revised in 1991.

November 11, 2021

Nearly one-third of interventional radiologists aren’t formally discussing adverse events

Morbidity and mortality conferences offer chances to review negative outcomes and implement practice changes to avoid similar events in the future.

November 11, 2021

‘Saving lives and saving limbs’: New study of real-world CMS patients highlights the benefits of IVUS

The Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology examined real-world data from more than 700,000 CMS patients. The group's findings were presented during TCT 2021.

November 8, 2021

Freestanding imaging centers among those avoiding CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The agency also did not include requirements for physician offices or portable X-ray suppliers, while some lawmakers plan to fight the emergency order.

November 8, 2021

Unified research guidelines represent ‘major step forward’ for interventional oncology

More than 60 international experts gathered to bring much-needed standardization to this fast-growing segment of interventional radiology.

October 4, 2021

Interventional Imaging

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

VR could improve breast biopsy skills for trainees

Interventional radiologist completes first procedure in US using new embolectomy system

Including nerve blocks in uterine artery embolizations improves likelihood of same-day discharge

4 deaths prompt updated instructions for embolic agent used in IR procedures