Erschienen in:
02.01.2024 | EDITORIAL
Interventional Radiology Should Establish Its Own Identity it Should be a Primary Specialty Separate from Diagnostic Radiology
verfasst von:
Andreas Adam, Lizbeth Kenny
Erschienen in:
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
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Ausgabe 3/2024
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Excerpt
When interventional radiology (IR) emerged from within radiology in the second half of the twentieth century its promise was immense. It offers methods of treatment that can replace more invasive and dangerous procedures, allowing rapid relief of symptoms and early return to normal life. The potential benefits to individuals, the healthcare system, and the public purse are substantial and often underappreciated. However, IR has so far failed to reach its potential: the provision of services remains inadequate, and there is a wide variation in the availability of expertise, which hinders the development of the specialty. …