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I know its not strictly neurosurgery, but I saw an interventional neurorads case today and it was awesome. Angiogram + embolism of anurysm.

Is there any difference between a NS-->INR doctor and a rads--->INR doctor? If for example, a anurysm was not a good candidate for embolism, after the angiogram would the NS--->INR go and do the clipping himself?

 

[cremaster2007]

I know its not strictly neurosurgery, but I saw an interventional neurorads case today and it was awesome. Angiogram + embolism of anurysm.

Is there any difference between a NS-->INR doctor and a rads--->INR doctor? If for example, a anurysm was not a good candidate for embolism, after the angiogram would the NS--->INR go and do the clipping himself?

An endovascular neurosurgeon still does a neurosurgery residency. In theory if they were comfortable enough they could attempt to coil and if it was unsuccessful they could clip it. Most of what I have seen is the endovascular guy attempts the coil, and if it goes badly calls somebody in the group who is very experienced with clipping to come clip it. The answer to your question will be very surgeon variable and related to location/proximity to other neurosurgeons. Hope that helps.