title: Pediatric Interventional Radiology: Non-Vascular Interventions.
abstract: Pediatric interventional radiology (PIR), which includes variety of procedures done under image guidance has emerged as an essential adjunct to various surgical and medical conditions, plays a significant role in the delivery of safe and effective care by reducing surgical risks, decreasing the length of hospital stay and reducing costs. The application of interventional techniques in children has been delayed over years as compared to adults due to lack of special hardwares/equipments, lack of adequately trained physicians and also the lack of awareness among the pediatric practitioners. This situation is gradually changing now owing to the advancements in technology. In this review, authors will discuss various non-vascular interventional procedures undertaken in pediatric patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
authors.forename: Devasenathipathy
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kandasamy
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India. shiv223@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Shivanand
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gamanagatti
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
authors.forename: Arun Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Gupta
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians; D015642:Radiology, Interventional
keywords: Non-vascular interventions; Pediatrics; Radiology