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Nonvascular interventional procedures: analysis of a 10-year database containing more than 21,000 cases
P F Hahn1, D A Gervais, M J O'Neill
1Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, White 270, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114, USA. phahn@partners.org
Radiology
|August 30, 2001
Summary
Nonvascular interventional procedures have significantly increased over a decade, with a notable rise in weekend treatments. This trend indicates a growing demand for minimally invasive interventions.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Medical Practice Analysis
Background:
- Nonvascular interventional procedures represent a significant area of modern medical practice.
- Understanding trends in these procedures is crucial for resource allocation and service development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively analyze the volume, types, and patient demographics of nonvascular interventional procedures over a 10-year period.
- To identify trends in procedure location, patient status, and scheduling.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 21,324 nonvascular interventional procedures performed between October 1990 and September 2000.
- Data collected included procedure date, organ location, type, patient age, and inpatient/outpatient status.
Main Results:
- Annual caseload increased by 10.8%, outpacing overall radiology and hospital activity.
- Catheter deployment was the most common procedure, with abdomen as the most frequent location.
- There was a trend towards increased outpatient procedures and a higher volume of procedures performed on weekends.
Conclusions:
- Nonvascular interventional procedures have experienced substantial growth.
- The increasing frequency of weekend procedures suggests a shift in service delivery and patient accessibility.