Objectives: The development of technical skills in peripheral and aortic endovascular intervention is an essential part of interventional radiology (IR) training. Access to endovascular training remains contentious, with IR and vascular surgery (VS) trainees competing for opportunities. The Collaborative Peripheral and Aortic Endovascular Training Survey (CPAETS) aimed to evaluate IR trainees' experiences, expectations, and barriers to endovascular training.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Interventional radiology (IR) training in the UK has evolved since recognition as a subspecialty in 2010 and introduction of a new curriculum in 2021. The changing landscape, increasing workload and COVID-19 have affected training. The purpose of this study was to review trainees' perspectives on training and develop strategies to further improve training.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To assess long-term patency rates of cephalic arch stent grafts in brachiocephalic fistulae and the importance of device position.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective study reviewed 152 patients with dysfunctional brachiocephalic fistulae and cephalic arch stenosis treated with stent grafts (Viabahn; W. L.