Interventional Radiology in the Management of Liver Diseases: Review Article

Abstract

Background: Infections of the liver are common and can continue a long time. Furthermore, the fatality rate associated with chronic liver illnesses remains high, despite continuing development of novel diagnostic and treatment processes. As a result, significant attempts to improve imaging techniques have been made, notably in this decade. The morphology, circulation, metabolism, parenchymal texture, fibrosis, and/or tumour viability of the liver can all be investigated using contemporary imaging methods. Some of the novel imaging techniques and procedures that have made it possible to monitor liver function include magnetic resonance perfusion, magnetic resonance elastography, and dual-energy computed tomography (CT). Objective:The study aimed to highlight on improved imaging techniques and advanced interventional radiology (IR) technologies, new multimodality treatments for liver illnesses have been developed. Methods: PubMed and Google scholar were searched using the following keywords: Liver diseases, CT, MRI and liver treatments. The authors also screened references from the relevant literature, including all the identified studies and reviews, only the most recent or complete study was included, and in peer-reviewed articles between February 2010 and July 2021.Conclusion: Finally, this special review reviewed recent breakthroughs in both diagnostic and interventional radiology, providing us with useful perspectives in this rapidly evolving discipline.