Why are patients under the joint care of an interventional radiologist and a neurosurgeon?
Neuro-endovascular therapy requires the expertise of both the interventional radiologist and neurosurgeon. In fact, many patients requiring endovascular therapy are best treated using a combination of minimally invasive and surgical procedures. Neuro-endovascular treatment planning is accomplished using an interdisciplinary approach to maximize patient outcomes and minimize patient risks. In this environment, patients benefit from the clinical expertise of the neurosurgeon and the radiologist’s expertise in image-guided techniques. What is the pre-procedure evaluation? Interventional neuroradiologist Christopher Baker, M.D. , sees patients for consultation at Maine Neurosurgery’s office in Scarborough, Maine, six miles south of Portland. During the evaluation, patients and/or their families are fully informed about the risks and benefits of the procedure, as well as about expected results. Dr. Baker can arrange for additional consultation by other specialists if needed. How is the proc
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