The Kinked Wire

As part of the SIR Resident Fellow and Student Section initiative, this special episode of the Kinked Wire is part of the IR Trailblazers series. Joshua Baker, MD, and Alexander Misono, MD, MBA, discuss career guidance, practice, innovations, skill development, and professional identity building. SIR thanks Medtronic for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

Zachary Berman, MD, takes time to speak with Rupal Parikh, MD, about her experience in her early career, especially how she got interested in women's health interventions and her transition from residency into building a practice. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

Ezequiel Silva, MD, FSIR, has a conversation with host Sherief Ghozy, MD, on this special episode of the IR Trailblazers, a project from the SIR Resident, Fellow and Student (RFS) Section.During this episode, they discuss the role that AI may be taking in interventional radiology and do a speed round of questions. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

ArticlesOncologic and Functional Outcomes of Active Surveillance and Ablative Therapy for Small Renal Masses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Read)Transvenous Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TEPS): Intravascular Ultrasound- Guided Creation of Portocaval, Mesocaval, and Splenorenal Shunts (Read)Safety and Feasibility of Yttrium-90 Radioembolization for Cirrhosis-Induced Splenomegaly and Thrombocytopenia: Results from an Investigational Device Exemption Study (Read)HostSonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio EditorMarie Hamel, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityAbstract ReadersMorgan Smeltzer, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of MedicineShobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical CollegeTiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, NevadaSupport the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips.Thanks for attending SIR 2026!Support the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips.Corporate Lunches and EventsCompelling ConversationsSupport the showSupport the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips.Defining the quality of IR using big data (VIRTEX)Corporate Lunches and EventsCompelling ConversationsSupport the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips.Corporate Lunches and EventsCompelling ConversationsSIR Connect TownhallsSupport the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips.SIR Global Summit RFS Trivia CompetitionSIR ECS RISE Award PresentationSIR 2026 Opening ReceptionSupport the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, new content coming from SIR Today and audio clips.Support the show

ArticlesBronchial Arterial Chemoembolization Combined with Tislelizumab for Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: An Exploratory, Prospective, Single-Arm, Phase II Trial (Read)Incidence and Clinical Course of Lower-Limb Lymphedema after Intranodal n-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate Embolization for Postoperative Lymphorrhea (Read)Superselective Transarterial Embolization Using Imipenem/Cilastatin Sodium for Plantar Fasciitis Refractory to Conservative Management (Read)HostSonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio EditorMarie Hamel, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityAbstract ReaderssEmily Jagenberg,  Oakland University. William Beaumont School of Medicine Tiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, NevadaShobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical CollegeSupport the show

"I where things are now are way beyond like my imagination. Like, like even when I was imagining how things would play out, I didn't even imagine that it would be this far ahead at this stage of my career." — Chidubem G. Ugwueze, MD, MS In this special bonus episode ahead of the SIR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, Alden Davis and Chidubem G. Ugwueze, MD, MS, speak about global health and how IR is spreading, especially to areas like Nigeria, and what steps are next.Join us for the Global IR Summit, Global NextGen IRs Connect or the Mapping Global Need for Emergent UAE sessions at #SIR26TOR. SIR thanks Medtronic for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

“IR wasn’t initially a specialty—it was just a diagnostic tool. Dotter began to think of it as more than a tool.” — John A. Kaufman, MD, FSIROn this episode of the Kinked Wire, Alden Davis of Oregon Health and Sciences University School of Medicine speaks with John A. Kaufman, MD, FSIR, on the legacy of the Dotter Institute at OHSU and the future of IR education. SIR thanks Medtronic for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

ArticlesSystematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis of the Cardiovascular Effects of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation for Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis (Read)Percutaneous Cryoablation of T1b Renal Tumors: A Retrospective Evaluation of Local Tumor Control, Renal Function Preservation, Adverse Events, and Ablation Margins in 80 Patients (Read)Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Perivascular versus Nonperivascular Hepatocellular Carcinomas ≤3 cm: Local Tumor Progression and Survival in an Inverse Probability of Treatment Weighting Analysis (Read)HostSonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio EditorAndrew Sasser, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Outreach CoordinatorMillennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract Readers:Morgan Smeltzer, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of MedicineEmily Jagenberg,  Oakland University. William Beaumont School of Medicine Shobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical CollegeSupport the show

Marc Lim, MD interviews AJ Gunn, MD, FSIR, the inaugural Early Career RISE Award recipient, about his commitment to community building and supporting early‑career IRs. Dr. Gunn reflects on the influences that shaped him, early‑career challenges, building strong professional relationships, managing workload and the value of ECS involvement, including initiatives like the Virtual Angio Club, as well as his vision for the Renal/GU Clinical Specialty Council and key takeaways from SIR Annual Meeting activities. SIR thanks Medtronic for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

On this bonus episode of the Kinked Wire, Derek Mittleider, MD, FSIR, speaks with Business Institute program directors Allan I. Hoffman, MD, FSIR, and Mary Costantino, MD, FSIR, about the impact that the Business Institute could have on your practice. This episode has been uploaded as a vodcast on the SIR YouTube channel. Related resources:Register for the SIR Business InstituteDon't miss the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting SIR thanks Medtronic for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of the February 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:ArticlesTransarterial Embolization for Refractory Adhesive Capsulitis and Related Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Read)Standardized Technique for Prostatic Artery Embolization: A Delphi Consensus Study on Optimized Methods and Emerging Concepts (Read)Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Combined with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease 3.0 as a Prognostic Predictor for Patients with Liver Cirrhosis after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation (Read)Safety and Feasibility of Intra-Arterial Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer Using an Emulsion of Ethiodized Oil plus Bumetanide in an Oncopig Model (Read)Lessons in IR: Coil Unraveling and Stretching during Retrieval of a Partially Deployed Embolization Coil (Read)JVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected] Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio EditorAndrew Sasser, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Outreach CoordinatorMillennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract Readers:Ahmed Alzubaidi, Wayne State University School of MedicineShobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical CollegeAgnes Manish, Loma Linda University School of MedicineEmily Jagenberg,  Oakland University. William Beaumont School of Medicine Tiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, NevadaSupport the show

 "Comments like this 'Oh, I didn't think you would continue in IR after having your baby,' don't help, because you're already going through a lot." -- Esha Kothekar, MD As part of the Kinked Wire podcast, medical student and SIR member Marie Hamel speaks with Esha Kothekar, MD, and Lei Yu, MD, the Women in Interventional Radiology Section vice chair, about the challenges that come with pregnancy as an interventional radiologist.SIR thanks Medtronic for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of the January 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:ArticlesCryoablation Protocols for Primary and Metastatic Lung Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evaluating Effectiveness and Safety of Percutaneous Cryoablation of Pulmonary Tumors (Read)Outcomes of Percutaneous Cystic Duct Stent Placement for Acute Cholecystitis (Read)Transarterial Microembolization Therapy for Chronic First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pain: A New Minimally Invasive Approach (Read)Tumor-Absorbed Dose, Metabolic Response, and Survival after Yttrium-90 Radioembolization in Patients with Breast Cancer Liver Metastases (Read)Modeling Clinical Relevance and Risk in Yttrium-90 Radioembolization of the Liver: Lung Shunt Fraction Variability According to Imaging Modality, Cancer Type, and Tumor Size (Read)JVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected] Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio EditorSonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineOutreach CoordinatorMillennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract Readers:Char Rai, Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic MedicineMorgan Smeltzer, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of MedicineEmily Jagenberg,  Oakland University. William Beaumont School of Medicine Ahmed Alzubaidi, Wayne State University School of MedicineTiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, NevadaSupport the show

“Always assume that everyone knows more than you do, and go into places with a lot of modesty.” – Brittany Brookner, MDIn this episode of the Kinked Wire, Virginia Tech Carilion medical student Aysha Alani hosts a discussion between PGY-2 Brittany Brookner, MD, and PGY-6 Chief Resident Neil Jain, MD, about their experiences, advice and absolute don'ts for away rotations. SIR thanks Medtronic for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.Support the show Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

“I started off simply by volunteering to do things and being interested, but I didn’t have a mentor, per say.” – Brian Funaki, MD, FSIR In this episode of the Kinked Wire, host Thomas Tullius, Jr., MD, speaks with his former attending Brian Funaki, MD, FSIR, on his career progression, from trainee to incoming JVIR co-editor in chief.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of the December 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:ArticlesAssociation between Age of Kidney Transplant and Hemorrhagic Adverse Events Following Transplant Kidney Biopsy (Read)A Prospective Single-Arm Trial of Genicular Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: Clinical and Biomarker Outcomes (Read)Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Colonic Diverticular Bleeding: Outcomes and Risk Factors for Rebleeding (Read)Simultaneous Portal and Hepatic Vein Embolization versus Portal Vein Embolization Only in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Retrospective Review of Safety and Effectiveness (Read)Pulmonary Toxicity of Ethiodized Oil in the Venous Circulation in Mice: Radiological Findings and Pathological Correlation (Read)JVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected] Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio EditorDaniel Roh, Loma Linda University School of MedicineOutreach CoordinatorMillennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract Readers:Shobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical CollegeEmily Jagenberg,  Oakland University. William Beaumont School of Medicine Morgan Smeltzer, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of MedicineThanmayi Parasu, University of Texas Medical BranchTiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, NevadaSupport the show

Mark H. Knelson, MD, thought his IR career had come to an early end—until he discovered locum tenens work.At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Knelson heard that one of the radiology groups in his town was short on IRs. Because it was so close to his home—approximately 13 minutes—he offered to help, including taking call as needed.In  the audio version of "The unexpected locum" (Fall 2025 IR Quarterly), senior editorial manager Hope Racine describes the career of Mark H. Knelson, MD, who shared his unplanned path to locums work. Support the show

“I think the landscape of healthcare is changing, and rural healthcare understands the value of IR—in some senses more than the urban setting does.” - Elizabeth A. Ignacio, MD, FSIROn this episode of the Kinked Wire, host Mark L. Lessne, MD, FSIR, speaks with Elizabeth A. Ignacio, MD, FSIR, on how she handles working in a small and rural practice in Hawaii, lessons she learned while paving her own path and how she created an IR LLC.Related resources:Read more about the SIR Small and Rural Practice Committee.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of the November 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:ArticlesProspective Multicenter Observational Study of Silent Brain Infarction following Transradial Hepatic Intervention (The MOSAIC Study)First-in-Human Evaluation of a New Resorbable Microspherical Embolic Agent for Genicular Artery Embolization to Treat Pain Secondary to Knee OsteroarthritisImproved Outcomes from Prolonged Percutaneous Biliary Drainage in Pediatric Patients with Biliary Stenosis after Liver TransplantationComparison of Cone-Beam CT Angiography and Contrast-Enhanced CT Guidance Using Electromagnetic Navigation for Percutaneous Liver Microwave Ablation: A Retrospective Nonrandomized Observational StudyRemoval of Chest Ports for Infection: Risk in Patients with a History of Prior Port Removal for InfectionJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected] Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio EditorDaniel Roh, Loma Linda University School of Medicine Outreach CoordinatorMillennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of Medicine Abstract Readers:Shobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical CollegeEmily Jagenberg, Oakland University. William Beaumont School of Medicine Ahmed Alzubaidi, Wayne State University School of MedicineIpek Midillioglu, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic MedicineTiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, NevadaSupport the show

“Kindergarten skills, right? If you’re a pain to be around, you can be the best clinically, but no one wants to hang out with you at 2 a.m. when that bleed comes in.”- Viknesh Kasthuri, MDIn this episode, host Marie Hamel and guest Viknesh Kasthuri, MD, a resident at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, discuss all your burning questions about the match process, including how to prepare and how to cope with the stress of the match process. Related resources:Read more about the IR Integrated Residency.Learn more about upcoming Meet and Greet opportunities.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of the October 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:ArticlesEffectiveness of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation for the Treatment of Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ReadAdverse Events of Tunneled Central Venous Catheters versus Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis ReadGenicular Artery Embolization Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Study ReadThe Impact of Common-to-External Iliac Arterial Diameter Ratio on Mid- to Long-term Patency of Kissing Aortoiliac Stents ReadPrediction of Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Following Radiation Segmentectomy with Resin Microspheres Based on Underdosed Tumor Volume on Yttrium-90 Positron Emission Tomography/CT Dosimetry ReadUndertreated Volume and Tumor Morphology as Predictors of Outcome Following Thermal Ablation of 3–7-cm Hepatocellular Carcinoma ReadRadiofrequency Ablation in the Management of Extensive Multinodular Goiter: A Midterm Single-Center Experience ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected]. HostSonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio EditorSonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of Medicine Outreach CoordinatorMillennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of Medicine Abstract Readers:Tiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, NevadaEmily Jagenberg, Oakland University. William Beaumont School of Medicine Ahmed Alzubaidi, Wayne State University School of MedicineClare Necas, Western University of Health SciencesMeghna Kolli, University of California Riverside School of MedicineSelena Yao, Wright State University Boonshoft School of MedicineShobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical CollegeRead more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.Support the show

There are a lot of choices we make in our lives and I mean im very happy with the choices I've made in mine but ... this whole you can have it all, I was probably pretty lonely and putting everything I had into work. SIR Past President, Laura Findeiss, MD, FSIRThis Women in IR mentorship conversation with SIR Past President Laura Findeiss, MD, FSIR, and Yale IR attending Alexa Levey, MD, explores how careers unfold over time, emphasizing patience, self‑awareness, and learning how to navigate institutional dynamics rather than trying to change everything at once.This episode has been uploaded as a vodcast on the SIR YouTube channel.Related resources:Learn more about the Women in IR (WIR) sectionSign up for the Mentor Match platformSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of September 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Interventional Radiology Reporting Standards and Checklist for Artificial Intelligence Research Evaluation (iCARE) ReadPreservation of Fertility by Direct Puncture Embolization of Acquired Uterine Arteriovenous Fistulae in Women of Childbearing Age with Life-Threatening Hemorrhage ReadMagnetic Resonance Imaging-guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA) of Localized Prostate Cancer: A prospective Trial ReadSafety and Effectiveness of Percutaneous Electrohydraulic and Laser Lithotripsy in the Management of Biliary Stones: The Multicenter National Percutaneous Cholangioscopy Registry ReadDegradable Starch Microsphere Transarterial Chemoembolization as Salvage Therapy in Patients with Uveal Melanoma Liver Metastases ReadHigh-Dose Radioembolization Limited by Lung Shunt for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Supplied by the Inferior Phrenic Artery ReadImpact of Hemodialysis Duration on Arterial Characteristics and Patient Outcomes following Endovascular Therapy for Inframalleolar Occlusive Disease: Results from the MAVERICK Study ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected]· Sonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio Editor· Daniel Roh, Loma Linda University School of MedicineOutreach Coordinator:· Millennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract Readers:· Sakeena Siddiq, Western University of Health Sciences, California· Tiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nevada· Mark Oliinik, Loma Linda University School of Medicine· Nate Wright, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University· Daniel Roh,  Loma Linda University School of Medicine· Morgan Smeltzer, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine· Thanmayi Parasu, University of Texas Medical Branch Read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.Support the showSupport the show

In this special mini episode of the Kinked Wire, EDGE Chair Brian Funaki, MD, FSIR, shares a preview of what you can expect out of this year's meeting in San Diego.Be sure to listen to the entire episode to find out how you may be eligible for additional savings on your meeting registration. Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

“Being able to offer those services locally can make a huge difference in quality of life.”- Ezana M. Azene, MD, PhDIn this episode, host Rajshree Singh, MD, speaks with Ezana M. Azene, MD, PhD, about small and rural IR practices, why so many are closing and what the specialty can do to keep IR services available in the areas that need it most.Related resources:Read more about small and rural practice models in IR Quarterly. Read moreLearn more about the Small and Rural Practice Committee and how to get involved. Open positions close at the end of July.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

"The time to decide what you're going to do outside of the IR suite when it gets to that point in time is not the week before, because you want to be able to hit the ground running."  Charles E. Ray, Jr, MD, PhD, FSIRIn this episode, host Merve Ozen, MD, speaks with Charles E. Ray, Jr., MD, PhD, FSIR, about his path into leadership positions, navigating transitions early in your career and the evolution of the SIR annual scientific meeting. This episode is part of our Early Career Section series.Related resources:Learn more about the Early Career Section here.Submit your abstract for the SIR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting here. Submissions close on Sept. 25.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of August 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Transarterial Embolization for Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ReadTransperineal MR Imaging–Guided Prostate Biopsy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study on Safety and Effectiveness Compared with Transrectal Biopsy ReadHistopathologic Response and Oncologic Outcomes after Segmental and Subsegmental Transarterial Chemoembolization and Radioembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma ReadClinical Effectiveness and Safety of Radiofrequency Ablation Combined with Percutaneous Osteoplasty in the Management of Pubic Skeletal Metastases ReadSingle-Center Experience of Portal Vein Recanalization and Transjugular Intrahepatic Shunt Placement in Patients with Portovisceral Thrombosis ReadTransjugular Splenocaval Shunt Creation for the Treatment of Portal Vein Cavernous Transformation with Recurrent Variceal Hemorrhage ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected]· Sonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio editor· Sanya Dhama, University of California Riverside School of MedicineOutreach coordinator:· Millennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract readers:· Emily Jagenburg, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine· Shobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India· Char Rai, Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine· Andrea Serrato,  University of California Riverside School of Medicine· Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Florida· Ipek Midillioglu, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, California Read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.Support the show

"This was really the first of its kind where we had individual physicians as part of these societies give answers locally, what IR service is like and what education is like in their place of practice and where they trained. This was really the first time we were able to get firsthand information ... It really is something we need to know so that we can target efforts as an IR community."—Justin Guan, MDIn this Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) audio episode, lead author Justin Guan, MD, speaks with journal Managing Editor Ana Lewis about his May 2025 paper "Results of a Global Survey on the State of Interventional Radiology 2024"Related resources:Read the original article, "Results of a Global Survey on the State of Interventional Radiology 2024," by Justin J. Guan, MD; Tarig Elhakim, MD; Monica M. Matsumoto, MD; Thomas McKeon, MPH; Fabian Laage-Gaupp, MD;  Shams Iqbal, MD; Parag J. Patel, MD, MS; Philippe Pereira, MD; Alda L. Tam, MD, MBA; Christoph Binkert, MD, MBA; Constantinos T. Sofocleous, MD, PhDSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

Not everyone in an underserved hospital is going to want to do all advanced procedures. And so fortunately, one of the things we have been able to do, as Dr. Ian Wilson coined, is we work where we're needed and live where we want to." -- J. Dana Dunleavy, MDIn this episode, host Ezana M. Azene, MD, PhD, speaks with J. Dana Dunleavy, MD, about the triumphs and tribulations of small and rural IR practices, particularly in the realm of spinal interventions.Related resources:Read more about small and rural practice models in IR Quarterly. Read moreLearn more about the Small and Rural Practice Committee and how to get involved. Open positions close at the end of July.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

Send us a textThis recording features audio versions of July 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Optimal Timing of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy across Different Grades of Acute Cholecystitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study ReadGallbladder Cryoablation for Calculous Cholecystitis Initially Treated with Percutaneous Drainage: A Prospective Trial in High-Risk Patients ReadComparative Prognostic Utility of Updated Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Scores for Prediction of Early Mortality after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation ReadLong-Term Outcomes of Angioplasty and Stent Placement for Portomesenteric Vein Obstruction following Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery ReadThe Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Amputation and Death Rates in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease in the United States ReadPercutaneous Microwave Ablation of Small (<4 cm) Renal Masses Performed under Moderate Sedation ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected].  Host and audio editor:Sanya Dhama, University of California Riverside School of MedicineOutreach coordinator:Millennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract readers:Tejal Gala, University of Southern California, CaliforniaEmily Jagenburg, Oakland University William Beaumont School of MedicineKevin Zhou, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of MedicineAndrew Sasser, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FloridaJaimie Le, University of California Riverside School of MedicineYe Na Diana Lim, Loma Linda University School of MedicineSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.Support the show

"The best quote that I still say (and I say it to my son all the time) is as Ernie says, 'Not every day can be the best day of your life.' And it's so true. So, if you're having a bad day, Ernie Ring said ... it's okay." —Maureen P. Kohi, MD, FSIR, recipient of the WIR Champion AwardIn this episode, host Natosha N. Monfore, DO, speaks with 2025 Women in IR (WIR) Champion Award winner Maureen P. Kohi, MD, FSIR, about her inspirations, the importance of groups like the Women in IR Section, advice she gives trainees and more. Related resources:Episode 50: Panel discussion with the Women in Interventional Radiology Champion Award winners ListenVisit the SIR Women in Interventional Radiology (WIR) Section pageSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of June 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Comparison of Bypass Surgery versus Endovascular Interventions for Peripheral Artery Disease through Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials ReadThe Incidence and Consequences of Endovascular Technical Failure in Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: Results from the Best Endovascular versus Best Surgical Therapy in Patients with Critical Limb-Threatening Ischemia (BEST-CLI) Trial ReadComparative Radiologic Response Assessment after Transarterial Chemoembolization, Percutaneous Ablation, and Multimodal Treatment: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation in 81 Tumors ReadBreast Cancer Recurrence after Cryoablation in Patients Who Are Poor Surgical Candidates or Who Refuse Surgery ReadKetamine/Midazolam versus Fentanyl/Midazolam Sedation for Interventional Radiology Procedures: A Prospective Registry ReadPortal and Hepatic Vein Embolization versus Portal Venous Embolization Alone in Cirrhotic and Noncirrhotic Swine: A Pilot Study ReadAssessment of Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis and Histotripsy Treatment for Deep Vein Thrombosis ReadExpanding Global IR Outreach to Address Postpartum Hemorrhage in Kenya Using Geospatial Analytic Mapping ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected].  Host and audio Editor:Sonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineOutreach coordinator:Millennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract readers:Marc Attalla, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAgnes Manish, Loma Linda University School of MedicineClare Necas, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic MedicineGavin Shu, University of California San Francisco School of MedicineMark Oliinik, Loma Linda University School of MedicineAbhisri Ramesh, George Washington School of Medicine and Health SciencesAndrew Sasser, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Sakeena Siddiq, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic MedicineSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

In this Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) audio episode, JVIR blog Editor Peter Li, MD, MS, uses artificial intelligence (AI) platform ElevenLabs to produce a podcast discussion on the November 2024 JVIR paper, "Using Voxel-Based Dosimetry to Evaluate Sphere Concentration and Tumor Dose in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated with Yttrium-90 Radiation Segmentectomy with Glass Microspheres."Related resources:Read the original articleRead the blog entry, "Vox Voxel: Calculating Y90 Tumor Dose and Sphere Distribution with Voxel Dosimetry"SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

"We had no tools. We just had to improvise. In a way, like you said, that was what made us think, 'How can I do this?' Because you had no tools, you had to think of ways to use what you had available to do procedures that otherwise you wouldn't have been able to do back then." —Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga, MD, FSIR, on innovation in early interventional radiologyIn this episode, part of the ongoing celebration of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 50th anniversary, hosts Keith Horton, MD, FSIR, and Hector Ferral, MD, FSIR, speak with interventional radiology pioneer Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga, MD, FSIR, reflecting on lessons learned working with Kurt Amplatz, MD, FSIR, and others, stories of how their most seminal work came into being, the importance of peer mentorship, and more.  Related resources:View the society's 50th Anniversary celebration page"Mechanics of angioplasty: an experimental approach" by Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga, MD, FSIR, et al.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of May 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Recurrent Portal Hypertension after Liver Transplant: Impact on Survival and the Role of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation in Management ReadNontarget Hemangioma Size Reduction after Bleomycin–Ethiodized Oil Embolization of Primary Hepatic Hemangioma ReadMR–Guided Microwave Ablation for Patients with Cirrhosis Complicated by Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma ReadEmbolotherapy for Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations in the Pediatric Population with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasias—A Retrospective Case Series ReadEffects of Prophylactic Coil Embolization of Pelvic Arteries on Surgical Outcomes in Hemodynamically Stable Patients with Complex Acetabular Fractures ReadPercutaneous Ablation versus Radiotherapy for Pain Related to Bone and Soft Tissue Malignancies: A Multipayor Database Analysis of Outcomes ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected].  Host:Sonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio editor:Sonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineOutreach coordinator:Millennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract readers:Ahmed Alzubaidi, Wayne State University School of MedicineIpek Midillioglu, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic MedicineNate Wright, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Sanya Dhama, University of California Riverside School of MedicineTiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic MedicineKalei Hering, Harvard Medical School SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and much more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, the day's new content coming from SIR Today, and audio clips from article interviews.In the Tuesday, April 1 edition:SIR Members' Business MeetingPlenary Session: "I Owe My Life to IR" with best-selling author Sebastian JungerAudio clip from the Kinked Wire episode with Mr. Junger, Philip Dombrowski, MD, Michael Hallisey, MD, FSIR, and Warren Krackov, MD, FSIRAbstracts of the Year and Best Poster Recognition Featured Abstracts to be presented on Wednesday SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and much more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, the day's new content coming from SIR Today, and audio clips from article interviews.In the Monday, March 31 edition:Audio clips of interviews with lead presenters of the four Abstracts of the YearCategorical coursesFireside ChatsThe Women in IR InspIRed Lecture and LuncheonFeatured abstracts covered in today's new SIR Today contentSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and much more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, the day's new content coming from SIR Today, and audio clips from article interviews.In the Sunday, March 30 edition:Early-morning workshopsGold Medal, Leaders in Innovation, and Dotter Lecture plenary session, including an audio clip of an interview with Dotter Lecturer Lindsay Machan, MD, FSIRSIR Foundation GalaFeatured abstracts covered in today's new SIR Today contentSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and much more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, the day's new content coming from SIR Today, and audio clips from article interviews.In the Saturday, March 29 edition:SIR celebrates its 50th AnniversaryAn audio clip from SIR 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting Chair Gloria M. Salazar, MD, FSIR, and Ernest Ring, MD, FSIR, discussing the growth of the SIR annual meeting over the decadesSaturday special programmingFeatured abstracts covered in today's new SIR Today contentSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of April 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Adverse Events After Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis ReadEndovascular Therapy versus Anticoagulation Alone for Subacute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis ReadImprovement of Hypoalbuminemia and Hepatic Reserve after Stent Placement for Postsurgical Portal Vein Stenosis ReadSafety and Effectiveness of Yttrium-90 Radioembolization in People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus ReadRadiation Segmentectomy and Modified Radiation Lobectomy for Unresectable Early-Stage Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma ReadComparison of Liquid with Particle Embolics in a Translational Rat Model of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Histologic and Radiographic Responses ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected].  Host:Sonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio editor:Hannah Curtis, Loma Linda University School of MedicineOutreach coordinator:Millennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract readers:Millennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineTheodore Addo, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityIpek Midillioglu, Western University of Health SciencesDaniel Roh, Loma Linda University School of MedicineSunil Balamurugan, Western University of Health SciencesMark Oliinik, Loma Linda University School of MedicineSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

"... I had a call from my section chief, and he says, 'Hey—I don't want to freak you out or anything, but you know that website you created? SIR is going to send you a cease and desist letter. But don't worry about it—it'll be okay. I just wanted to give you a heads up ..." —John Do, MD, member of the SIR Guidelines App development teamIn this episode, part of the ongoing celebration of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 50th anniversary, host Jaimin Shah, MD, MBA, RPVI, FSIR, speaks with IRs Seth Berkowitz, MD, FSIR, John Do, MD, and Matthew Thomas, MD, and medical student Joseph Macksood about how this team came together to build SIR's popular Guidelines App; the leadership of SIR leaders Alda L. Tam, MD, MBA, FSIR, and A.J. Gunn, MD, FSIR, in its development; the role the app now plays in interventional radiology; and more. PLUS: A special introduction by Luke Wilkins, MD, FSIR, on improvements planned for the app later this year. Related resources:View the society's 50th Anniversary celebration pageView the society's Guidelines and Statements pageView the app on the Apple StoreView the app on Google PlaySIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

"... I can tell you I'd never do it again, but it showed that we can get interventional radiologists from around the world to come together and agree to do a trial, and actually execute the trial and get it done, and generate guidelines training data."—Michael Soulen, MD, FSIRIn this episode, part of the ongoing celebration of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 50th anniversary, host Nishita Kothary, MD, FSIR, speaks with longtime interventional oncology leader Michael Soulen, MD, FSIR, about the growth trajectory of the subspecialty, how SIR has evolved over the decades, and more.Related resources:View the society's 50th Anniversary celebration pageSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

"So the American Journal of Medicine was 'the green journal' ... Radiology was 'the grey journal' ... AJR is 'the yellow journal' ... I did not want people to be able to get away with that with JVIR, because I wanted them to have to articulate the name. And nobody's going to ask for 'the mauve journal.'"—Gary Becker, MD, FSIRIn this episode, part of the ongoing celebration of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 50th anniversary, host Daniel Y. Sze, MD, PhD, FSIR, editor-in-chief of SIR's Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR), discusses the journal's history with its very first editor-in-chief, Gary Becker, MD, FSIR, including what led to the journal's launch, the early challenges he had to overcome and more.Related resources:Visit the JVIR websiteView the JVIR special issue on the SIR 50th AnniversaryView the society's 50th Anniversary celebration pageSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of March 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Safety and Effectiveness of Early Primary Stent Placement for Hepatic Artery Stenosis in Liver Transplant Recipients ReadThe LAVA Study: A Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm Study of a Liquid Embolic System for Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Hemorrhage ReadVenous Stents Placed for Postthrombotic Syndrome: The Role of Inflow Disease on Patency ReadProstatic Artery Embolization: Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes in 1,075 Patients ReadArtificial Intelligence-Driven Patient Selection for Preoperative Portal Vein Embolization for Patients with Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases ReadA Decade Long Analysis of Healthcare Disparities and Uterine Artery Embolization: An Exploration of Social Determinants of Health ReadAlso make sure to check out the issue's special content dedicated to the SIR 50th Anniversary.JVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode. To sign up to help with future episodes, please contact our outreach coordinator at [email protected].  Host:Sonya Choe, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAudio editor:Hannah Curtis, Loma Linda University School of MedicineOutreach coordinator:Millennie Chen, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract readers:Brian Tangsombatvisit, University of California San Francisco School of MedicineMatthew Kim, University of California San Francisco School of MedicineCrystal Chin, Touro College of Osteopathic MedicineDave Enriquez, University of California Riverside School of MedicineDaniel Roh, Loma Linda University School of MedicineLauren Lee, Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of MedicineSIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show