J Korean Soc Radiol.
2020 Jul;81(4):852-862. 10.3348/jksr.2020.81.4.852.
Usefulness of Virtual Fluoroscopy in Emergency Interventional Radiology
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- 1Departments of Radiology, National Hospital Organization Mito Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan
- 2Departments of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, National Hospital Organization Mito Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan
- KMID: 2504784
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2020.81.4.852
Abstract
- Interventional radiology (IR) embolization requires image guidance to steer catheters to the site of bleeding, where embolic agents such as Gelfoam or coils are administered to stem blood flow. In addition to treating iatrogenic trauma, embolization is suitable for injuries precluding surgery such as blush-bleeding of the liver or kidney and for locating and treating intimal blood vessel tears. However, during hospital off-hours (such as nights and holidays), experienced IR personnel are not always available. In such situations, there is a dire need to build a coordinated IR team to treat seriously injured patients rapidly and reliably. This article reviews the current principles and techniques used in IR such as virtual fluoroscopy and their usefulness, and makes a convincing case for emergency IR.
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