Stent Grafts: A Better Way To Treat Blunt Trauma Injuries Aug 8, 2008
Analysis of the available data provides unequivocal support for endovascular repair to replace open surgery as the procedure of choice for repair of the most common traumatic aortic injury, said Eric K. Hoffer, the director of vascular and interventional radiology at Dartmouth Medical School. This minimally invasive interventional radiology technique can decrease the death rate by half and diminish the risk of paraplegia by 75 percent as compared to open surgical repair, he added ... The... (Science Daily)
Supervisors get look at new hospital center The Stafford Board of Supervisors got an early look at the new Stafford hospital Jul 23, 2008
Board members saw what will be the interventional radiology section, the mother-baby unit and the emergency department. They saw a wall that will be removed so an MRI machine can be installed. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Foundation Radiology Group to provide services for Va. hospital. Jul 22, 2008
Foundation's services include mammography, cardiac CT, interventional radiology and ultrasound interpretative readings. "This is a service the hospital needs in order to provide quality health care for the patients in our community," R.J. Reynolds CEO Janice Wilkins said in a prepared statement. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Maternity services in the UK Jul 13, 2008
While all trusts had emergency services available, interventional radiology services (procedures carried out under radiology guidance) were not available in 26% of units. Staff provision and training. (NHS Choices)
Nurse Michelle Heron honored at recognition tea Jul 7, 2008
She is committed to bedside nursing, where she has worked in telemetry, critical care and interventional radiology. In addition, she is a preceptor, mentor and leader. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Lung cancer radiation treatment offers new hope Jun 18, 2008
Professor Riccardo Lencioni, Division of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy, said: "This technique is much better than just radiotherapy and chemotherapy, with a chance of a complete cure of 90 per cent.". With developments in the technique since the research began, Prof Lencioni, said it could become a treatment option for all patients who cannot have standard surgery whether they have chemotherapy and radiotherapy or not. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Board approves New HospitalPavilion that promotes expansion,as field of medicine progresses Jun 13, 2008
The Pavilion will contain 240 private inpatient and intensive care beds, 24 state-of-the-art operating rooms, 12 rooms for gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures, seven interventional radiology suites, and advanced diagnostic tools, including high-resolution high-speed MRI and CT scanners ... The fifth floor will be devoted to diagnostic imaging and procedure areas, including interventional radiology, GI procedures, pulmonary/bronchoscopy areas, cardiac electrophysiology, plus patient... (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Dismal state of medical X-ray safety Jun 6, 2008
Large scale introduction of CT scan units and interventional radiology units calls for greater caution. Enforcing the X-ray safety provisions in the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules 2004, is the only way forward to ensure safe use of this potentially powerful tool. (Hindu)
Business notes (May 16) May 15, 2008
In this role, Spinale will assume responsibility for the quality of patient care in Emerson s surgical services, which includes oversight of the surgery center, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care unit, pre-surgical testing, endoscopy suite, interventional radiology nursing, surgical weight loss program and central sterile supply. Prior to joining Emerson Hospital, Spinale was director for surgical services at Caritas Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Covidien to acquire Pinyons Medical Technology assets May 15, 2008
The devices, which have received clearance from the , facilitate manual x-ray contrast media injections during angiography procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory and interventional radiology suite. Park City, Utah-based Pinyons Medical Technology Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures medical devices. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
New radiologist arrives 04-20-2008 Apr 20, 2008
Yoder moved here from Corpus Christi where he spent 1 1/2 years practicing interventional radiology in which treatments can offer less risk and pain and a quicker recovery time than surgery ... He is also certified by the American Board of Radiology in diagnostic and interventional radiology. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
West Clinic adds Bartlett location Apr 15, 2008
The Bartlett clinic will offer the full array of comprehensive services provided by The West Clinic including medical oncology, hematology, interventional radiology, gynecologic oncology, palliative care and endocrinology. Related Industry News. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Releases March Advisory Highlighting Communication Issues That Affect Patient Safety Mar 28, 2008
Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures allow physicians to use x-rays to perform certain procedures that usually involve a very small incision. However, despite the small incision, the risk of leaving behind foreign objects in the patient remains. (PR Newswire)
MRI: A Window To Genetic Properties Of Brain Tumors Mar 27, 2008
"This approach reveals that, using existing imaging techniques, we can identify the molecular properties of tumors," said Michael Kuo, M.D., assistant professor of interventional radiology at UCSD School of Medicine. Kuo and colleagues analyzed more than 2,000 genes that had previously been shown to have altered expression in Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) tumors. (Science Daily)
Galil Medical Announces the Appointment of Martin J. Emerson as President and Chief Executive Officer Mar 25, 2008
"The company has developed innovative cryotherapy solutions to treat prostate cancer and renal tumours and has a promising product pipeline for the Women's Health and Interventional Radiology markets. I look forward to working with the talented team to expand the opportunities for Galil Medical's industry leading technology around the globe." Mr. Emerson has a strong track record of over 20 years of accomplishments in the medical device industry, most recently as President and Chief Executive... (Canada Newswire)
The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting Mar 19, 2008
March 18, 2008, presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology, annual meeting, Washington, D.C.) ... "The conventional wisdom has been that not only interventional procedures, but also drug trials, might not be safe for people over 80," said Dr. George G. Hartnell, a radiology professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, who was to report the study results Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology, in Washington, D.C. "The point of our paper was to prove... (Health-Finder)
Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures Mar 19, 2008
(SOURCE: Society for Interventional Radiology, news release, March 18, 2008). TUESDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- In osteoporosis patients with spinal fractures, vertebroplasty provides significant pain relief and helps decrease disability, according to a new study. (Health-Finder)
Frying Tumors Can Boost Lung Cancer Survival Mar 19, 2008
The new study, led by Dr. Thierry de Baere of Institute Gustave Roussy, in Villejuif, France, was to be presented Monday at the annual meeting of the Society for Interventional Radiology in Washington, D.C.. Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the United States and a full 25 percent of patients who have operable disease can't undergo surgery because of co-existing conditions, Dupuy noted. (MEDLINEplus)
Improved foam for varicose veins found to be safe in preliminary results from phase II trial Mar 17, 2008
The results are being presented today (March 17) in Washington, D.C., at the annual scientific meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). Injectable foams are usually made by mixing a sclerosant, an irritant that causes damage to the vein wall and subsequent scarring, with room air. (EurekAlert!)
AngioDynamics' CEO to ring Nasdaq's closing bell today Mar 1, 2008
When Hobbs founded AngioDynamics (Nasdaq: ANGO) in 1988, the company was dedicated to the research and development of products used in interventional radiology. It began shipping product in the early 1990s. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Foundation Radiology Group and Brownsville Tri-County Hospital Sign Long-Term Contract for Diagnostic Imaging Services Feb 19, 2008
Dr. Armfield adds, "Referring physicians demand concise, accurate reports that clearly outline the pertinent positives and negatives in a study and this is only possible with a world class radiology workflow and PACS system that we have implemented for Brownsville Tri-County Hospital." Board-certified FRG radiologists can provide readings in musculoskeletal radiology, neurological radiology, interventional radiology, mammography, cardiac CT, brain perfusion, vascular ultrasound, OB-GYN... (PR Newswire)
New therapy effectively treats deep vein thrombosis Jan 29, 2008
This treatment regimen is able to clear blood clots rapidly and safely, restoring blood flow in the veins of the lower leg, and the results are durable, said lead author Richard Chang, M.D., chief of the interventional radiology section of the Department of Radiology, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Md. DVT is a common and serious health problem in which a blood clot, or thrombus, form in the deep veins, particularly in the lower leg or thigh. (EurekAlert!)
Fibroid Embolization Is Safe, Effective Long-Term Jan 23, 2008
"At three years after treatment, uterine embolization appears to be a safe, effective, and durable treatment in a variety of practice settings, with substantial improvement in symptoms and quality of life for the large majority of patients," the researchers write, adding that "any experienced community or academic interventional radiology practice" should be able to achieve similarly good results. SOURCE: Obstetrics ology, January 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Charlotte Radiology forms partnership Dec 21, 2007
The partnership will allow the hospital to provide more specialty services, such as additional interventional radiology services and neuroradiology scans ... Greensboro Radiology provides medical diagnostic imaging services and interventional radiology practices through a practice of 41 physicians. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Insurer hit on mammogram policy Dec 10, 2007
"Several local doctors, however, said that standard is rapidly changing in favor of digital mammograms, as the technology continues to evolve, and more health care providers replace older, film-based machines with digital ones.And they disputed Collins' interpretation of the latest "Oslo II" study, as it is known, saying it provides convincing evidence of digital's superiority over film.The digital technology flagged areas of suspicion in the breast "twice as often as did conventional... (Florida Today)
PregLem SA Announces CHF 36 Million Series B Funding and New Licencing Agreement With HRA Pharma Dec 4, 2007
Treatment most frequently consists of surgery, and interventional radiology. Every year millions of women suffer from myoma and there is as yet no entirely effective and well-tolerated pharmacological treatment for this condition, commented Andr. (BusinessWire)
Massive necrosis after trans-catheter treatment is more common in the presence of tumor capsule Nov 24, 2007
Correspondence to: Dr. Roberto Miraglia, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (ISMETT), Via Tricomi 1, 90127, Palermo, Italy. Tel 39-091-2192111; Fax 39-091-2192344. (EurekAlert!)
Orphan won't receive facial surgery Nov 2, 2007
Consultations involved experts in plastic surgery, interventional radiology, anesthesia, otolaryngology, dentistry and speech pathology. Olwyn Walter, vice-president of the charity, said they agree with the hospital's decision. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Radical plan to stanch St. Luke's Hospital hemorrhaging Oct 21, 2007
Services to be transferred to other Cal Pacific facilities: acute medical/surgical; critical care; interventional radiology; nuclear medicine; obstetrics; neonatal intensive care; oncology; acute rehabilitation, physician and occupation therapy; renal dialysis; sub-acute and skilled nursing. Services to be added/retained at St. Luke's: ambulatory surgery; Breast Health Center (mammography); cardiac diagnostics; Child Development Center; Diabetes Clinic tion; GI Endoscopy Health Care Center;... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Leading the way Oct 9, 2007
Along with 32 ICU beds, interventional radiology laboratories, imaging suites, outpatient clinic space, an around-the-clock chest pain center and a division specializing in surgery for gastrointestinal cancers are also included in the facility. "MUSC Ashley River Tower was developed for several reasons, first and foremost to accommodate the needs of an aging and growing population in South Carolina," MUSC President Dr. Raymond S. Greenberg said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
CeloNova BioSciences Announces World's First Line of Fully Color-Coded Embolic Particles at CIRSE: Embozene(TM) Color-Advanced Microspheres Sep 9, 2007
ATLANTA, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- CeloNova BioSciences, Inc. ("CeloNova"), a leading developer of innovative medical devices, today unveiled the world's first fully color-coded line of embolic particles, Embozene(TM) Color-Advanced Microspheres, at the annual meeting of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE) in Athens, Greece. (Logo: ) Embolic microspheres are used to treat liver cancer, fibroids, and other hypervascularized tumors. (PR Newswire)
Recent Valley promotions and hires Sep 8, 2007
The company also hired Denise Reddy, a woman's imaging specialist; Sunil Ram, a cardiac specialist; and Jason Kerr, an interventional radiology specialist. Engineering. (AZCentral -- Business)
More patients suffer Jul 17, 2007
There will also be ultrasound and interventional radiology service cutbacks. In the email to acting district manager Brian Bell, Mr Andersen warned the hospital would also have to staff a new emergency department at Robina. (Courier Mail)
Vascular Solutions gets FDA approval on new catheter Jul 4, 2007
Vascular Solutions CEO Howard Root said in a statement that the Gopher catheter has the potential to become at least a $10 million product for the company, which focuses on developing products within interventional radiology and interventional cardiology. cwyant@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Vascular Solutions Comments On Injunction Ruling in Diomed Patent Litigation and Increasing Sales of New Bright Tip Fiber Jul 3, 2007
Vascular Solutions, Inc. is a medical device company that focuses on developing unique solutions for unmet clinical opportunities within interventional radiology and interventional cardiology. The company's five main product categories consist of hemostat (blood clotting) products, extraction catheters, vein products, specialty catheters and access products. (Primezone Releases)
Enpath acquired for $102M Jun 26, 2007
Enpath (Nasdaq: NPTH) is a medical products company engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing single use medical device products for the cardiac rhythm management, neuromodulation and interventional radiology markets. It had 2006 revenue of $36. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Adleman joins Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Jun 17, 2007
Prior to joining Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center, Adleman worked as a nurse practitioner for Cardiology Associates of Green Bay, and as an Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization nurse for St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. She has many years of experience in caring for young adults to elderly patients with heart problems. (Forest Republican, WI)
Shavertown dentist and passenger hurt in private plane crash in Pipersville Jun 14, 2007
As of 5 p.m., Laren Pitcairn, of Pipersville, was still in the emergency room, and Dr. James Specter, of Shavertown, was in interventional radiology, which is the radiology operating room, said hospital officials. The men were injured when Specter s fixed-wing, single-engine plane failed to clear tree tops when taking off from Pitcairn s private runway about 5:50 a.m., said Marty Lynn, aviation safety inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration at Lehigh Valley International Airport. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Blood Clot Screening Program Is Expanded Jun 10, 2007
The Society of Interventional Radiology has more about. Copyright. (Health-Finder)
Study Evaluating Novel Combination of nab-paclitaxel and capecitabine for 1st Line Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Jun 3, 2007
About The West Clinic The West Clinic is the Mid-South's premier provider of interdisciplinary cancer care with specialty providers in medical oncology, hematology, gynecologic oncology, diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, endocrinology, rheumatology, pain ative care, internal medicine, and psychology throughout clinics located in Memphis, the Mid-South, and North Mississippi. Accelerated Community Oncology Research Network, Inc. (ACORN) The ACORN network includes over 30 progressive... (PR Newswire)
KLH radiologist faces six charges Jun 1, 2007
Dr Jeyaledchumy got a Masters in Radiology from Universiti Malaya in 1999 and completed her sub-specialisation in interventional radiology in 2004. She later obtained a Masters degree in Neurovascular disease in Paris. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
St. John breaks ground on expansion May 27, 2007
The new state-of-the-art imaging equipment will allow radiologists and staff to perform procedures in general radiology, vascular and interventional radiology, neurology and nuclear medicine. "The expansion of the Diagnosic and Women's Imaging Pavilion will positively impact our patients," said Dr. Mathew T. Ballo, medical director of the M.D. Anderson radiation center. (The Citizen - online, TX)
More of this story May 25, 2007
Interventional radiology makes debut at River Parishes Hospital ... River Parishes Hospital has announced the addition of Interventional Radiology to its array of state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services ... With the addition of interventional radiology, River Parishes Hospital is making sure it provides the most up-to-date diagnostic services for its patients. (L Observateur, LA)
Decoding Gene Expression In Cancer Tumors Using Noninvasive Imaging May 24, 2007
According to principle investigator Michael Kuo, M.D., assistant professor of interventional radiology at UCSD, the study represents the convergence of two developing fields of medical research: the mapping of the human genome and advances in diagnostic imaging. The research team, which included investigators from Stanford University School of Medicine, systematically compared features from CT images of liver tumors with gene expression patterns obtained from surgery and tissue biopsies. (Science Daily)
'Star Trek'-type Scanning May Reveal Genetic Activity Of Tumors, Study Shows May 23, 2007
The study's other senior author is Michael Kuo, MD, assistant professor of interventional radiology at UCSD, who said their work will help doctors obtain the molecular details of a specific tumor or disease without having to remove body tissue for a biopsy. "Ideally, we would have personalized medicine achieved in a noninvasive manner," said Kuo, who spearheaded the project in 2001 while he was a radiology resident at Stanford. (Science Daily)
High-tech health care May 13, 2007
Every day, radiology technologist Sean McCabe, who coordinates interventional radiology at Emory University Hospital, sees how advances in imaging allow radiologists to unblock arteries, stop internal bleeding, destroy fibroids and perform other procedures that improve and save patients' lives. Traditionally, brain aneurysms, which caused death or serious disability in most patients, were removed through long and painful brain surgery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New technology useful for soft-tissue imaging in interventional radiology procedures May 5, 2007
Soft-tissue cross-sectional imaging acquired on a flat panel C-arm fluoroscopic unit located in the interventional radiology area is feasible and useful for interventional radiology procedures, avoiding the necessity of sending patients out to a CT scanner, according to a new study by researchers from the Baptist Cardiac lar Institute in Miami, FL.. For the study, 35 patient examinations were conducted, covering a diverse range of both vascular and non-vascular clinical application scenarios. (EurekAlert!)
Greatbatch to expand with Minnesota buy May 1, 2007
Located in Minneapolis, Enpath design and produces single-use medical device products for the cardiac rhythm management, neuromodulation and interventional radiology markets. Greatbatch shares closed Monday at $29. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Change in stent thinking a concern for hospitals Apr 17, 2007
Dennis G. Hendricks Dr. Frank Gali, cardiologist of staff, El Camino Hospital, observes Scott Townsend, RN, staff nurse, El Camino Hospital, Interventional radiology, monitoring a stent procedure in the cardiac catheterization lab. Dr. Frank Galli was scrubbed down and ready to operate on a 64-year-old man who had just had a major heart attack, when the patient's wife stopped him on his way into the OR with an urgent question. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Vascular Solutions Launches Vari-Lase Bright Tip Laser Fiber Apr 13, 2007
" Mr. Root concluded: ``With the conversion complete, we are now exclusively providing our U.S. customers Bright Tip fibers containing that centering device. We are pleased that even Diomed's lawyers have acknowledged that Vascular Solutions' systems utilizing the Bright Tip fiber do not infringe Diomed's sole patent in this area.''About Vascular SolutionsVascular Solutions, Inc. is a medical device company that focuses on developing unique solutions for unmet clinical opportunities within... (Primezone Releases)
Galil Medical Names Karen Sarid CFO, COO and General Manager Galil Medical Israel Apr 11, 2007
"The addition of Karen Sarid as CFO and COO to our leadership rounds out a talented global team as we expand cryotherapy treatments in the urology, interventional radiology, and gynecology markets in the United States and Europe," stated Chen Barir, Chairman and CEO of Galil Medical. Karen Sarid brings an excellent track record of over 10 years of management and financial experience in global technology companies. (Canada Newswire)
Vascular Solutions to Present At SunTrust Robinson Humphrey 36th Annual Institutional Conference Apr 5, 2007
Vascular Solutions, Inc. is a medical device company that focuses on developing unique solutions for unmet clinical opportunities within Interventional radiology and Interventional cardiology. New products introduced since the second half of 2003 include the Vari-Lase(r) endovenous laser product line for the treatment of varicose veins, the D-Stat Dry(tm) hemostatic bandage for the rapid control of topical bleeding, the Pronto(tm) extraction catheter for the mechanical extraction of soft... (Primezone Releases)
Nonsurgical Thoracic Aorta Repair Has Much Less Risk Of Paralysis Than Surgery Mar 23, 2007
The interventional radiology treatment does not interrupt the blood supply because the endograft is advanced inside the artery, using imaging to guide it from the femoral artery in the groin to the precise location in the aorta where it is deployed to create a new wall in the aorta from the inside ... Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Society of Interventional Radiology. (Science Daily)
Carotid Stenting Safe And Effective, Large Study Confirms Mar 22, 2007
(Credit: Society of Interventional Radiology) ... In addition to the lesser risk of major adverse events, there are many other benefits to the balloon angioplasty and stenting treatment, an interventional radiology procedure ... The results were presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology s 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting. (Science Daily)
Outpatient Treatment Kills Benign Bone Tumors Nonsurgically With Heat Mar 21, 2007
(Credit: Image courtesy of Society of Interventional Radiology) ... Interventional radiology should be the first-line standard treatment for osteoid osteomas ... Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Society of Interventional Radiology. (Science Daily)
Angioplasty Can Save Legs and Feet Mar 7, 2007
Saad told a meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology that his treatment, using a catheter inserted through the femoral artery in the groin, required a tiny opening the size of a pencil tip. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Heart stent inventor to be honored with national radiology award Mar 1, 2007
The Society of Interventional Radiology will present Palmaz with its 2007 Gold Medal Award on March 2 in Seattle. Health Science Center officials say this award is yet another in a long list of honors for the radiologist, who was inducted last May into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
University surgeons perform transplant, first of its kind in Va. Feb 15, 2007
Fritz Angle, chief of the division of interventional radiology and one of Lilly's surgeons, said the procedure was relatively uncomplicated for the patient. "The surgery is really what we call a minimally invasive procedure, he said. "She was in really no serious discomfort and didn't require any prolonged hospitalization because of the procedure. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Stents Benefit People At High Risk Of Stroke, Study Finds Feb 15, 2007
People at high risk of stroke due to blocked blood vessels in the brain benefit from successful stent placement, according to a study published in the February 6, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Before now it's been unclear whether people with severe artery blockage, an important cause of stroke, had a higher subsequent stroke risk after angioplasty and stent placement than people with moderate blockage," said study author Wei-Jian Jiang,... (Science Daily)
New Blood Thinner Studied For Patients With Leg And Lung Clots Feb 14, 2007
A new oral blood thinner is being compared to an old standby to see if it works as well and is easier to manage long term, researchers say. Dr. James R. Gossage Jr., pulmonologist at the Medical College of Georgia. (Science Daily)
Noninvasive Magnetic Resonance Imaging May Help Predict Who's At Risk For A Heart Attack Jan 26, 2007
-- Interventional Radiology (IR) is a subspecialty of Medical imaging (Radiology) in which minimally invasive procedures are performed using image guidance. Some of these procedures are done for purely. (Science Daily)
Gentler treatment for fibroids a safe alternative to surgery Jan 26, 2007
An estimated 13,000 to 14,000 embolizations are done each year in the U.S., according to the Society of Interventional Radiology. Fertility questions remain. (CNN -- Health)
Embolization Versus Surgery for Fibroids Marked by Trade-Offs Jan 26, 2007
B., and Dr. Moss reported receiving grants from Cordis and William Cook Europe to fund the United Kingdom Interventional Radiology Course; and Mary Ann Lumsden, M.D., reported receiving lecture fees from Biocompatibles. Dr. Tulandi, the editorialist, reported receiving lecture fees from Ethicon. (MedPage Today)
Study finds nonsurgical care a safe alternative for women with uterine fibroids Jan 25, 2007
For more information, go to the New England Journal website at or the Society of Interventional Radiology website at. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Fibroid surgery might not be needed Jan 25, 2007
An estimated 13,000 to 14,000 embolizations are done each year in the U.S., according to the Society of Interventional Radiology. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says that while embolization is an option for women with fibroids, theres not enough evidence to show that its safe for women who want to get pregnant. (MSNBC -- Health)
