Role of Interventional Neuroradiology in Intracranial and Spinal Vascular Disorders

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Interventional neuroradiology (also known as endovascular neurosurgery) is a branch in which minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of cereberovascular disorders are performed under radiological guidance. The endovascular, minimally invasive approach ensures minimal injury to normal brain as compared to open surgery. With advancement in technology, there has been remarkable growth of this medical speciality and interventional neuroradiologist plays a crucial role in treatment of intracranial and spinal vascular disorders. Diseases like aneurysms, arteriovenous malfomations, arterial stenosis and thrombotic vascular occlusion can be treated by endovascular approach.