[Interventional radiology: current problems and new directions].
In recent years, vascular and interventional radiology has become one of the fastest growing diagnostic and therapeutic specialties. This growth has been based on a fundamental concept: performing minimally invasive procedures under imaging guidance. This attractive combination has led to the interest of professionals from other clinical specialties outside radiology in performing this type of intervention. The future of vascular and interventional radiology, although uncertain, must be linked to clinical practice and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Interventional Radiology Division, Department of Radiology, UPMC, Pittsburgh, USA. Electronic address: santose@upmc.edu.
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Radiología Intervencionista, Departamento de Radiología, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, España.
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Crespo Vallejo
D005544:Forecasting; D015642:Radiology, Interventional / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends