title: Interventional radiology.
abstract: Interventional radiology is defined as a radiologic subspecialty and the services provided are tabulated in this article; those services relevant to internists are described in greater detail. This article is intended as a survey, and the authors encourage the reader to consult the references provided for a more in-depth review.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000628:therapy; D000792:Angiography; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000628:therapy; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000628:therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D014667:Vasopressins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D014667:Vasopressins