Neurointervention for the Peripheral Radiologist: Tips and Tricks

ABSTRACT

Interventional neuroradiology is a high-risk, high-yield field with small margins for catastrophic errors. A wider range of complex vascular disorders of the brain, spine, head, and neck are now treatable with new endovascular technology. This article describes new tools and techniques in this ever-expanding field.

KEYWORDS

Neurointervention - catheter - embolization - angioplasty

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