Interventional neuroradiology.
The different interventional neuroradiological procedures are continually developing. New fields such as fibrinolytic therapy or intracranial stent treatment of vascular stenosis have become the object of interest. The analysis of the results of intravascular procedures has become more refined, with a critical evaluation of the quality of results and complication rates. A more solid scientific evaluation of these procedures is taking the place of the intial enthusiasm, offering a better basis for patient selection for neuroradiological procedures. In this analysis we present papers dealing with complications, analysis and treatment; results (follow-up of giant aneurysms treatment); use of stent in the internal carotid artery territory; and intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy (results and patient selection).
Leonardi
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Servizio di Neuroradiologia, Ospedale Bellaria, Via Altura, 3, I-40139 Bologna, Italy