Iliac vein stent placement plays an important role in both acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). [ 1 – 3 ] Iliac vein stent placement is associated with high technical success rates, low complication rates, and …
Adrenal vein sampling (AVS) is the international standard used to distinguish between unilateral and bilateral adrenal disease in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA), and unilateral secretion can be treated with surgery [ 1 , 2 ]. Venous …
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major health issue and is an area where interventional radiologists (IRs) can play a crucial role in emergency situations [ 1 – 4 ]. CIRSE’s Endovascular Subcommittee identified this topic as a current priority and …
Cyanoacrylate glues occupy a prominent position among available liquid embolic agents used for various embolization procedures [ 1 ]. Advantages include rapid polymerization and versatility for treating diverse pathologies such as arteriovenous …
Transarterial radioembolization (TARE) with yttrium-90 (90Y) is an effective treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) [ 1 ]. Dosimetry for glass TARE is commonly calculated via uniform activity distribution models such as the medical internal …
Anesthesia in interventional radiology (IR) is a dynamic and constantly evolving medical field, shaped by technological advances and clinical challenges specific to this discipline. IR has experienced significant expansion, becoming an essential …
Pediatric pain management presents unique challenges due to the intrinsic characteristics of children such as their developmental stages, communication barriers, and varying pain perceptions. Life-limiting conditions affecting children are a …
Pain associated with cancer is often the first symptom reported with major repercussions on patient’s quality of life. Mechanical compression, release of algogenic substances by the tumor or the complications of oncologic treatment represent the …
In most of the cases Interventional Radiology techniques and therapies are proposed for the management of symptomatic soft tissue benign tumors responsible for pain and/or compression symptoms aiming to offer a curative intent by means of tumor …
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and simple prostatectomy (adenoma enucleation) are considered the gold standard surgical interventions for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [ 1 , 2 ]. However, both procedures are …
Pain management in interventional radiology (IR) encompasses a variety of advanced image-guided techniques to deliver minimally invasive treatments for various pain conditions. Key procedures include nerve blocks and neurolysis, which target …
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects about 26% of women globally, causing pain from pelvic organs for over six months with significant cognitive, behavioral, sexual, and emotional consequences [1] . These manifestations often accompany symptoms of …
Osseous metastases are common in cancer patients, and pain is one of the most frequent associated symptoms. The management of cancer-related pain is still problematic worldwide with 40 to 50% of patients still being undertreated. A significant …
