An overview of interventional radiology techniques for the diagnosis and management of vascular anomalies: Part 1 |
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| Authors: | Margaret E. Scollan MSc Neyra Azimov MD Maria C. Garzon MD Sheryl Tulin-Silver MD |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA;2. Department of Radiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA;3. Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA |
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| Abstract: | Minimally invasive percutaneous and endovascular strategies performed by interventional radiologists have become the mainstays of treatment for vascular anomalies, with improved outcomes, decreased complication rates, and reduced morbidity. The aim of this article is to introduce physicians who care for patients with vascular anomalies to state-of-the-art advancements in interventional radiology (IR) for diagnosis and treatment. Part 1 of this review will focus on sclerotherapy and cryoablation. Part 2 will discuss embolization, endovenous laser ablation, and image-guided percutaneous biopsy. Select vascular anomalies will be discussed as examples to highlight IR diagnostic and/or treatment techniques. |
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| Keywords: | therapy-systemic vascular malformation |
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