Abstract
Background Radiology is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment
of numerous diseases and is involved in the development of multimodal treatment concepts.
Method Interdisciplinary case management, a broad spectrum of diagnostic imaging facilities
and dedicated endovascular radiological treatment options are valuable tools that
allow radiology to set up an interdisciplinary center for vascular anomalies.
Results Image-based diagnosis combined with endovascular treatment options is an essential
tool for the treatment of patients with highly complex vascular diseases. These vascular
anomalies can affect numerous parts of the body so that a multidisciplinary treatment
approach is required for optimal patient care.
Conclusion This paper discusses the possibilities and challenges regarding effective and efficient
patient management in connection with the formation of an interdisciplinary center
for vascular anomalies with strengthening of the clinical role of radiologists.
Key points
Vascular anomalies, which include vascular tumors and malformations, are complex to
diagnose and treat.
There are far more patients with vascular anomalies requiring therapy than interdisciplinary
centers for vascular anomalies – there is currently a shortage of dedicated interdisciplinary
centers for vascular anomalies in Germany that can provide dedicated care for affected
patients.
Radiology includes a broad spectrum of diagnostic and minimally invasive therapeutic
tools which allow the formation of an interdisciplinary center for vascular anomalies
for effective, efficient and comprehensive patient management.
Citation Format
Sadick M, Dally FJ, Schönberg SO et al. Strategies in Interventional Radiology: Formation
of an Interdisciplinary Center of Vascular Anomalies – Chances and Challenges for
Effective and Efficient Patient Management. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2017; 189: 957 – 966
Key words vascular anomaly - center formation - interdisciplinary - epidemiology - interventional
radiology - minimally invasive therapy
