Precision interventional radiology

Jiansong Ji; Shiji Fang; Minjiang Chen; Liyun Zheng; Weiqian Chen; Zhongwei Zhao; Yongde Cheng

doi:10.1016/j.jimed.2021.09.002

Precision interventional radiology

J Interv Med. 2021 Dec 23;4(4):155-158. doi: 10.1016/j.jimed.2021.09.002. eCollection 2021 Nov.

Authors

Jiansong Ji¹, Shiji Fang¹, Minjiang Chen¹, Liyun Zheng¹, Weiqian Chen¹, Zhongwei Zhao¹, Yongde Cheng²

Affiliations

¹ Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Lishui Hospital of Zhejiang University, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, 323000, China.
² Magazine of the Journal of Interventional Medicine, Shanghai, 200052, China.

Abstract

The recent interest in precision medicine among interventionists has led to the establishment of the concept of precision interventional radiology (PIR). This concept focuses not only on the accuracy of interventional operations using traditional image-guided techniques, but also on the comprehensive evaluation of diseases. The invisible features extracted from CT, MRI, or US improve the accuracy and specificity of diagnosis. The integration of multi-omics and molecule imaging provides more information for interventional operations. The development and application of drugs, embolic materials, and devices broaden the concept of PIR. Integrating medicine and engineering brings new image-guided techniques that increase the efficacy of interventional operations while reducing the complications of interventional treatment. In all, PIR, an important part of precision medicine, emphasizing the whole disease management process, including precision diagnosis, comprehensive evaluation, and interventional therapy, maximizes the benefits of patients with limited damage.

Keywords: Anatomical location; Comprehensive evaluation; Interventional therapy; Precision diagnosis; Precision interventional radiology.

Publication types

Editorial