Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 325-330 , March 2007

Position Statement on Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation: A Consensus Statement Developed by the American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, Society of Interventional Radiology, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and American Society of Spine Radiology

  • Mary E. Jensen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Va
    • ,
  • J. Kevin McGraw, MD

      Affiliations

    • Riverside Methodist Hospital, Riverside Interventional Consultants, 3525 Olentangy River Rd, Ste 5362, Columbus, OH 43214
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to J.K.M.
    • ,
  • John F. Cardella, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colo
    • ,
  • Joshua A. Hirsch, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Interventional Neuroradiology and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.

Received 6 December 2006 ,Revised 12 January 2007 ,Accepted 12 January 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2007.01.014

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 325-330 , March 2007

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