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| Issue : 2 | Page : 43-47 |
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Setting up a sustainable interventional radiology practice in a resource-limited environment: Steps to note, challenges, and strategies
Omodele A Olowoyeye1, Kofo O Soyebi1, Olubukola Omidiji1, Adekunle Adeyomoye1, Nicholas Kayode Irurhe1, Hammed Ninalowo2
1 Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy and Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
2 IRDOC Interventional Radiology Consulting Limited, Euracare Multispecialty Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Omodele A Olowoyeye
Department of Radiation Biology, Radiotherapy and Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos
Nigeria
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/jrmt.jrmt_11_21
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Interventional radiology (IR) is a developing sub-specialty in Nigeria. Although IR equipment and consumables are expensive, the benefit to patients on the long run compensates for the financial costs. There are various measures that should be put in place to ensure a safe IR practice. There are associated challenges that may be peculiar to different types of hospitals in our environment. This paper focuses on the steps to consider when setting up an IR practice in a resource-limited teaching hospital setting. It also highlights possible challenges and strategies to overcome such challenges.
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