Abstract
The rapid expansion of minimally invasive image-guided procedures has led to their
extensive use in the interdisciplinary management of patients with vascular, hepatobiliary,
genitourinary, and oncologic diseases. Given the increased availability and breadth
of these procedures, it is important for physicians to be aware of common complications
and their management. In this article, the authors describe management of select common
complications from interventional radiology procedures including tumor lysis syndrome,
acute on chronic postprocedural pain, and venous thromboembolism. These complications
are discussed in detail and their medical management is outlined according to generally
accepted practice and evidence from the literature.
Keywords
interventional radiology complications - venous thromboembolism - tumor lysis syndrome
- postprocedural pain - medical management