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Interventional radiology combines the diagnostic interpretation of radiographic imaging with a variety of procedural interventions aimed at minimally invasive management of clinically and radiographically confirmed disease. The primary imaging modalities used in interventional radiology include plain radiographs and X-rays with or without fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound (Interventional Radiology, InsideRadiology, 2018). The use of these imaging modalities can be static or dynamic in order to identify and diagnose the presence of disease, the relation of disease with surrounding anatomical tissues and organs, the extent and infiltration of pathology into nearby structures, and the presence of nearby blood vessels and nerves and to inform optimal positioning of needles and instruments (Interventional Radiology, InsideRadiology, 2018). Combining the information from one or more imaging modalities, interventional radiologists can perform the wide range of medical procedures outlined in the first 21 chapters of this manual. This chapter aims to identify the future directions in this emerging field.
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Rana, R., Liu, E. (2022). Role of Technology in IR. In: Athreya, S., Albahhar, M. (eds) Demystifying Interventional Radiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-12023-7_22
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