Editorial - Interventional Pediatrics & Research (2025) Volume 8, Issue 1
Pediatric Interventional Radiology: Expanding Frontiers
Priya Nair*
Department of Radiology, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, India
- *Corresponding Author:
- Priya Nair
Department of Radiology, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, India
E-mail: priya.nair@cmcvelore.ac.in
Received: 01-March-2025, Manuscript No. IPDR-25-170178; Editor assigned: 4-March-2025, Pre-QC No. IPDR-25-170178 (PQ); Reviewed: 20-March-2025, QC No IPDR-25-170178; Revised: 26-March-2025, Manuscript No. IPDR-25-170178 (R); Published: 30-March-2025, DOI: 10.37532/ ipdr.2025.8(1).132
Introduction
Pediatric interventional radiology (PIR) has become a cornerstone in the management of numerous childhood conditions. Using image-guided techniques such as ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and CT, interventional radiologists perform minimally invasive procedures that reduce hospital stays and improve recovery [1].
Clinical Applications
Infections and abscesses in children are often managed with percutaneous drainage under ultrasound guidance, avoiding open surgery. Vascular malformations, common in pediatric populations, are now treated using embolization techniques that shrink abnormal vessels while preserving normal tissue [2]. PIR also plays a vital role in oncology, including central venous catheter placement and chemoport insertions, critical for long-term chemotherapy in children with cancer [3].
Renal and hepatic interventions, including percutaneous nephrostomy and biliary drainage, have further expanded the scope of PIR in India. These procedures are life-saving in critically ill children where surgery is risky.
Challenges and Innovations
Key challenges include radiation exposure, the need for pediatric-sized devices, and the availability of trained specialists. Ongoing research into low-dose imaging and MRI-guided procedures is promising [4]. Furthermore, greater integration of PIR in multidisciplinary teams is essential for expanding access in India.
Conclusion
Pediatric interventional radiology provides safe and effective solutions for complex conditions in children. With technological advances and specialized training, PIR will continue to strengthen pediatric healthcare delivery across India.
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