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Who is the Interventional Radiologist?

The Interventional Radiologist is a doctor specialized in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology who uses radiological images, such as...

What is ionizing radiation?

Ionizing radiation Ionizing radiation is electromagnetic waves and particles that can, directly or indirectly, cause the ionization of...

Radiation protection (in Interventional Radiology)

What is Radiation Protection Radiation protection is the discipline of the protection of humans beings and the environment from the...

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive procedure, performed under local anesthesia, which aims to reduce the size of...

Prostate cancer: epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the male population. There are three well-recognized risk factors for prostate...

What is prostatic artery embolization (PAE)?

Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). PAE is...

CVC - central venous catheter

CVC is an acronym that stands for Central Venous Catheter. The CVC is a plastic cannula inserted directly into a large caliber vein...

What is varicocele embolization?

Varicolcele embolization is a minimally invasive procedure, performed under local anesthesia, which selectively closes the veins...

PICC - peripherally inserted central catheter

PICCs (acronym for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) are central venous catheters positioned in a peripheral vein (generally the...

Biliary interventions: drainage and stenting

Bile is a thick and viscous fluid, with important digestive functions, which is produced by the liver, collected in the bile ducts and...