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What is varicocele embolization?
Varicolcele embolization is a minimally invasive procedure, performed under local anesthesia, which selectively closes the veins...
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PICC - peripherally inserted central catheter
PICCs (acronym for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) are central venous catheters positioned in a peripheral vein (generally the...
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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...
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What is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional radiology is a medical specialty that uses radiological imaging modalities, such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT),...
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What is Diagnostic Radiology (or Diagnostic Imaging)?
Diagnostic radiology, or diagnostic imaging, is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and evaluation of disease through the...
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Multiparametric prostate MRI
Multiparametric prostate MRI of the prostate is an MRI examination of the pelvis designed to study the prostate gland in detail. It is...
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What is the fusion-guided prostate biopsy?
Fusion-guided prostate biopsy is a bioptic technique that allows to merge (hence "fusion") the images of the multiparametric prostate MRI...
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Urinary drainage catheters: nephrostomies and ureteral stents
PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROSTOMY A percutaneous nephrostomy is a drainage catheter (a small plastic tube) that is inserted into the urinary...
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Who is the Radiology Technologist (or Radiographer)?
A radiology technologist is a healthcare professional who specializes in the use of radiological equipment such as x-rays, computed...
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