Interventional Radiology: The Early Days and Innovation

Abstract

Interventional radiology was created through the pioneering work of early diagnostic angiographers. Charles Dotter, the ``father'' of interventional radiology, made percutaneous angioplasty commonplace as an adjunct to conventional open surgery. As the field progressed, interventions expanded to include advanced endovascular and non-endovascular procedures, involving almost every organ system. Currently, interventional radiology continues to push forward, offering minimally invasive therapies that treat patients with less morbidity and mortality than ever before.