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Leguízamo-Isaza JM, Yepes-Bustamante MM, Aguirre-Matallana DA, Romero-Enciso JA. Building a Non-Punitive Environment Around Adverse Events Reporting in Radiology: A Decisive Measure to Ameliorate Patient Safety. Can Assoc Radiol J 2024; 75:677. [PMID: 38369944 DOI: 10.1177/08465371241233722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Juan Martín Leguízamo-Isaza
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá University Hospital, Bogotá, Colombia
- Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia
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Bothara SS, Parihar P, Patil R. Advancements in Interventional Radiology for Managing Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Comprehensive Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e62723. [PMID: 39036219 PMCID: PMC11259514 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome resulting from liver dysfunction, leading to cognitive, behavioral, and motor impairments. The management of HE has traditionally relied on pharmacological treatments, dietary modifications, and liver transplantation. However, recent advancements in interventional radiology (IR) have introduced minimally invasive procedures that offer promising alternatives. This comprehensive review explores the latest IR techniques, including transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO), portal vein embolization (PVE), and Yttrium-90 (Y90) radioembolization. The efficacy, clinical outcomes, and potential complications of these techniques are examined through an analysis of current studies and trials. The review highlights the benefits of IR in reducing portal hypertension and improving hepatic blood flow, ultimately alleviating HE symptoms. Additionally, it underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, ongoing research, and the development of clear patient selection criteria to optimize the use of IR in HE management. By integrating these advancements into clinical practice, healthcare providers can enhance the quality of care and improve outcomes for patients with HE.
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- Shivani S Bothara
- Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Mull HJ, Foster MV, Higgins MCSS, Sturgeon DJ, Hederstedt K, Bart N, Lamkin RP, Sullivan BA, Ayeni C, Branch-Elliman W, Malloy PC. Development and Validation of an Electronic Adverse Event Model for Patient Safety Surveillance in Interventional Radiology. J Am Coll Radiol 2024; 21:752-766. [PMID: 38157954 PMCID: PMC11257375 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Comprehensive adverse event (AE) surveillance programs in interventional radiology (IR) are rare. Our aim was to develop and validate a retrospective electronic surveillance model to identify outpatient IR procedures that are likely to have an AE, to support patient safety and quality improvement. METHODS We identified outpatient IR procedures performed in the period from October 2017 to September 2019 from the Veterans Health Administration (n = 135,283) and applied electronic triggers based on posyprocedure care to flag cases with a potential AE. From the trigger-flagged cases, we randomly sampled n = 1,500 for chart review to identify AEs. We also randomly sampled n = 600 from the unflagged cases. Chart-reviewed cases were merged with patient, procedure, and facility factors to estimate a mixed-effects logistic regression model designed to predict whether an AE occurred. Using model fit and criterion validity, we determined the best predicted probability threshold to identify cases with a likely AE. We reviewed a random sample of 200 cases above the threshold and 100 cases from below the threshold from October 2019 to March 2020 (n = 20,849) for model validation. RESULTS In our development sample of mostly trigger-flagged cases, 444 of 2,096 cases (21.8%) had an AE. The optimal predicted probability threshold for a likely AE from our surveillance model was >50%, with positive predictive value of 68.9%, sensitivity of 38.3%, and specificity of 95.3%. In validation, chart-reviewed cases with AE probability >50% had a positive predictive value of 63% (n = 203). For the period from October 2017 to March 2020, the model identified approximately 70 IR cases per month that were likely to have an AE. CONCLUSIONS This electronic trigger-based approach to AE surveillance could be used for patient-safety reporting and quality review.
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- Hillary J Mull
- VA Boston Healthcare System, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Boston, Massachusetts; Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Boston, Massachusetts; Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts; VA Boston Healthcare System, Department of Quality Management, Boston, Massachusetts
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Boston, Massachusetts
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Boston, Massachusetts
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Boston, Massachusetts
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Boston, Massachusetts
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Durham, North Carolina; Cooperative Studies Program Epidemiology Center-Durham, Durham VA Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), Boston, Massachusetts; VA Boston Healthcare System, Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Director of the VHA National Radiology Program, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, New York
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Oseni AO, Chun JY, Morgan R, Ratnam L. Dealing with complications in interventional radiology. CVIR Endovasc 2024; 7:32. [PMID: 38512496 PMCID: PMC10957835 DOI: 10.1186/s42155-024-00442-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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It is widely accepted that most misadventures, which lead to harm have not occurred because of a single individual but rather due to a failure of process that results in healthcare workers making mistakes. This failure of process and the pervasiveness of adverse events is just as prevalent in Interventional Radiology (IR) as it is in other specialities. The true prevalence and prevailing aetiology of complications in IR are not exactly known as there is a paucity of investigative literature into this area; especially when compared with other more established disciplines such as Surgery. Some IR procedures have a higher risk profile than others. However, published data suggests that many adverse events in IR are preventable (55-84%) and frequently involve a device related complication such as improper usage or malfunction. This article aims to discuss factors that contribute to complications in IR along with tools and strategies for dealing with them to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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- A O Oseni
- ST6 Interventional Radiology Fellow at St George's Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
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- Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist at St Georges Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist at St Georges Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- ST6 Interventional Radiology Fellow at St George's Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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Ierardi AM, Ascenti V, Lanza C, Carriero S, Amato G, Pellegrino G, Giurazza F, Torcia P, Carrafiello G. Is it a complication or a consequence - a new perspective on adverse outcomes in Interventional Radiology. CVIR Endovasc 2024; 7:6. [PMID: 38180623 PMCID: PMC10769947 DOI: 10.1186/s42155-023-00417-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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The aim of the article is to introduce a new term in post-procedural events related to the procedure itself. All the Societies and Councils report these events as complications and they are divided in mild, moderate and severe or immediate and delayed.On the other hand the term error is known as the application of a wrong plan, or strategy to achieve a goal.For the first time, we are trying to introduce the term "consequence"; assuming that the procedure is the only available and the best fit to clinical indication, a consequence should be seen as an expected and unavoidable occurrence of an "adverse event" despite correct technical execution.
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- Anna Maria Ierardi
- Radiology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Francesco Sforza 35, 20122, Milan, Italy.
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- Postgraduate School of Radiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Radiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Radiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Postgraduate School of Radiology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Department, Cardarelli Hospital, Via A. Cardarelli 9, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Francesco Sforza 35, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Francesco Sforza 35, 20122, Milan, Italy
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Healy GM, Ahrari A, Alkhalifah F, Oreopoulos G, Tan KT, Jaberi A, Mafeld S. Typology, Severity, and Outcomes of Adverse Events Related to Angiographic Equipment-A Ten-Year Analysis of the FDA MAUDE Database. Can Assoc Radiol J 2023; 74:737-744. [PMID: 37023704 DOI: 10.1177/08465371231167990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Purpose: Angiographic equipment is a key component of healthcare infrastructure, used for endovascular procedures throughout the body. The literature on adverse events related to this technology is limited. The purpose of this study was to analyze adverse events related to angiographic devices from the US Food and Drug Administration's Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database. Methods: MAUDE data on angiographic imaging equipment from July 2011 to July 2021 were extracted. Qualitative content analysis was performed, a typology of adverse events was derived, and this was used to classify the data. Outcomes were assessed using the Healthcare Performance Improvement (HPI) and Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) adverse event classifications. Results: There were 651 adverse events reported. Most were near misses (67%), followed by precursor safety events (20.5%), serious safety events (11.2%), and unclassifiable (1.2%). Events impacted patients (42.1%), staff (3.2%), both (1.2%), or neither (53.5%). The most common events associated with patient harm were intra-procedure system shut down, foot pedal malfunction, table movement malfunction, image quality deterioration, patient falls, and fluid damage to system. Overall, 34 (5.2%) events were associated with patient death; 18 during the procedure and 5 during patient transport to another angiographic suite/hospital due to critical failure of equipment. Conclusion: Adverse events related to angiographic equipment are rare; however, serious adverse events and deaths have been reported. This study has defined a typology of the most common adverse events associated with patient and staff harm. Increased understanding of these failures may lead to improved product design, user training, and departmental contingency planning.
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- Gerard M Healy
- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Networkand Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, CA
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA
- Department of Radiology, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Networkand Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, CA
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Networkand Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, CA
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Networkand Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, CA
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA
- Division of Vascular Surgery, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Networkand Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, CA
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Networkand Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, CA
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Networkand Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, CA
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA
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Soyer P, Patlas MN. Adverse Events Self-Reporting in Radiology:A New Avenue for Excellence. Can Assoc Radiol J 2023; 74:612-613. [PMID: 37058002 DOI: 10.1177/08465371231171597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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- Philippe Soyer
- Department of Radiology, Hopital Cochin, APHP, 751014 Paris, France
- Université Paris Cité, Faculté de Médecine, 75006 Paris, France
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- Department of Radiology, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Lin WS. Complications related to digital technologies in treating edentulous patients with implant-supported prostheses. Part 1: Digital data collection and surgical planning stages. J Prosthet Dent 2023; 129:674-675. [PMID: 37121623 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
The treatment of complete or single arch edentulism remains a significant priority for dental clinicians. Patients often request immediate loading for complex complete arch treatments with shorter treatment times and fewer appointments, and digital technologies can be leveraged to provide more effective treatments. This part 1 presentation focuses on the discussion of commonly seen complications related to using digital technologies in treating edentulous patients during the data collection and surgical planning stages. Complications related to digital technologies can be prevented or corrected during these stages, preventing future complications in the clinical (surgical and prosthetic) stages.
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- Wei-Shao Lin
- Professor, Program Director, and Chair, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Indianapolis, Ind.
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Khabbaz RC, Polikaitis K, Niemeyer MM. Understanding the Basics of Commonly Used Catheters in Interventional Radiology. Semin Intervent Radiol 2023; 40:247-252. [PMID: 37333741 PMCID: PMC10275666 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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- Ramzy C. Khabbaz
- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Kumari D, Ahmed O, Jilani S, Funaki E, Funaki B. A Review of Professional Liability in IR: Sweeping the Mines. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023; 34:157-163. [PMID: 36241149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Medical professional liability (MPL) is becoming a substantial issue in interventional radiology (IR), with both impact on health care costs and negative psychological effects on physicians. MPL presents special challenges within IR because of the field's complex and innovative therapies that are provided to a diverse group of patients and complicated by the off-label use of devices and drugs that is pervasive in the field. This review discusses the principles and practices to avoid and manage MPLs that are specific to the field of IR.
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- Divya Kumari
- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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San Valentin EMD, Barcena AJR, Klusman C, Martin B, Melancon MP. Nano-embedded medical devices and delivery systems in interventional radiology. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 15:e1841. [PMID: 35946543 PMCID: PMC9840652 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Nanomaterials research has significantly accelerated the development of the field of vascular and interventional radiology. The incorporation of nanoparticles with unique and functional properties into medical devices and delivery systems has paved the way for the creation of novel diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for various clinical disorders. In this review, we discuss the advancements in the field of interventional radiology and the role of nanotechnology in maximizing the benefits and mitigating the disadvantages of interventional radiology theranostic procedures. Several nanomaterials have been studied to improve the efficacy of interventional radiology interventions, reduce the complications associated with medical devices, improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug delivery systems, and develop innovative imaging modalities. Here, we summarize the recent progress in the development of medical devices and delivery systems that link nanotechnology in vascular and interventional radiology. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > Diagnostic Nanodevices Diagnostic Tools > In Vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Cardiovascular Disease.
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- Erin Marie D San Valentin
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- St. Luke's Medical Center College of Medicine-William H. Quasha Memorial, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, Texas, USA
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Ji J, Fang S, Minjiang chen, Liyun zheng, Chen W, Zhao Z, Cheng Y. Precision interventional radiology. J Interv Med 2021; 4:155-158. [PMID: 35586378 PMCID: PMC8947994 DOI: 10.1016/j.jimed.2021.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The recent interest in precision medicine among interventionists has led to the establishment of the concept of precision interventional radiology (PIR). This concept focuses not only on the accuracy of interventional operations using traditional image-guided techniques, but also on the comprehensive evaluation of diseases. The invisible features extracted from CT, MRI, or US improve the accuracy and specificity of diagnosis. The integration of multi-omics and molecule imaging provides more information for interventional operations. The development and application of drugs, embolic materials, and devices broaden the concept of PIR. Integrating medicine and engineering brings new image-guided techniques that increase the efficacy of interventional operations while reducing the complications of interventional treatment. In all, PIR, an important part of precision medicine, emphasizing the whole disease management process, including precision diagnosis, comprehensive evaluation, and interventional therapy, maximizes the benefits of patients with limited damage.
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