Abstract

CHAUDRY, Gulraiz. Paediatric interventional radiology. S. Afr. J. radiol. (Online) [online]. 2016, vol.20, n.1, pp.1-6. ISSN 2078-6778.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajr.v20i1.940.

Paediatric interventional radiology (IR) is a rapidly developing subspecialty, seeking to meet the increasing demand for image-guided minimally invasive procedures. The wide range of procedures performed and the conditions treated reflect the varying ages and complexity of the patient population. This article reviews the various interventional procedures performed and the unique challenges faced in paediatric IR. Conditions, such as vascular anomalies, that are primarily treated by paediatric interventional radiologists are highlighted. The requirements for establishing a paediatric IR practice are reviewed, as are the challenges facing the future development of the specialty.

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