Interventional neuroradiology

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Neurointerventional Surgery (NIS)/ Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) is an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited medical subspecialty specializing in minimally invasive image-based technologies/procedures used in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the head, neck, and spine.

First accredited in 2000, there are currently more than 500 individuals in the United States who have an active interest and special competency in this field. In 2007 the specialty changed its name from Interventional Neuroradiology to Neurointerventional Surgery. The American Society of Interventional & Therapeutic Neuroradiology (ASITN) changed it name to Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS).

The Society for Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) was founded in 2006 to represent a society of persons interested in the innovative treatment of cerebrovascular and other neurological disease. To foster cooperation among specialists and sub-specialists who are involved in the interventional treatment of neurological disorders.

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Preparatory requirements for a fellowship in Interventional Neurology, Neurointerventional Surgery, or Interventional Neuroradiology include successful completion of a residency in Radiology, Neurosurgery, or Neurology and additional training depending on the given field. Neurologists must complete additional fellowship training in neurovascular disease or neurocritical care in order to qualify to train in an Neurointerventional fellowship. Radiologists must complete a fellowship in diagnostic neuroradiology prior to an Interventional Neuroradiology fellowship.

Interventional Neuroradiology fellowships are variable in length, but last minimally one year and focuses on the integration of clinical management and performance of endovascular surgeries of the conditions/diseases listed below. Many fellowships require a second year of training which allows participants to further hone their technical skills and assert a greater degree of influence in clinical management of patients with diseases of interest.