Special Episode 16. Interventional Radiology with Dr Yen Chieng
Interventional radiology is an innovative and rapidly growing medical profession that enables radiologists to blend clinical interaction, procedural work, and imaging. It stands as an exciting domain within modern medicine, offering precise, targeted treatments for complex diseases and conditions throughout the body. Interventional radiologists seamlessly integrate various specialty interests, including gastroenterology, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, pain management, gynecology, and more. Moreover, they've pioneered treatment techniques using state-of-the-art technology like MRI, CT scans, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and plain X-rays.
Their scope of practice encompasses a broad range of procedures such as biliary intervention, cholecystostomy, chemo and radioembolization of tumors, Radiofrequency ablation, Cryoablation and microwave ablation, balloon angioplasty, vascular stenting, aneurysm repair, embolization (e.g., of the uterine artery, fibroids, and pulmonary arteriovenous malformations), catheter-directed thrombolysis, placement of IVC filters, dialysis-related interventions, central venous catheter placement, percutaneous nephrostomy placement, ureteral stent placement, coeliac axis nerve blocks, spinal blocks, and more.
Interventional radiology is poised to play an increasingly significant role in the future of modern medicine. It offers cost-effective, minimally invasive treatments with shorter procedural and recovery times, sometimes yielding better patient-focused outcomes compared to many surgical alternatives.
In this podcast, my goal was to expand my knowledge about the remarkable world of IR. I am delighted to welcome interventional radiologist Dr. Yen Chieng to join us, covering many of the areas mentioned above. Yen has skillfully navigated challenging clinical scenarios, bailing many of us out more than once with his incredible yet measured skills and enthusiasm. Please welcome Yen to the podcast."
References:
Dr. Yen Chieng: i-med.com.au
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists: www.ranzcr.com
Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia: www.irsa.com.au
Inside radiology: www.insideradiology.com.au