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Article: Interventional Radiology Of the Liver and Pancreas.
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- Radiologic Technology
- Article date:
- July 1, 1999
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The modern origins of interventional radiology began with the development of diagnostic angiography, which can be traced back to the development of the Seldinger technique. Developed by Swen Seldinger in 1953, it proved to be a simple and safe technique to puncture and catheterize a blood vessel.[1] (See Fig. 1.) Performed under fluoroscopic guidance, the Seldinger technique soon became a mainstay in standard radiology practice. Over time, the need for a more sophisticated approach led to the development of vascular radiology. As refinement of imaging procedures and diagnostic techniques continued, ...