Tanaka Michihiro
Department of Neurosurgery, Neuroendovascular Surgery and Spinal Surgery, Kameda Neuro Center, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan.
J Neuroendovasc Ther. 2025;19(1). doi: 10.5797/jnet.ra.2024-0101. Epub 2025 May 28.
Interventional and therapeutic neuroradiology offers minimally invasive treatments for neurological disorders, and the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (WFITN) plays a crucial role in advancing this field globally. This article discusses WFITN's mission to promote education, research, and collaboration among practitioners, establish clinical standards, and embrace technological innovations. It highlights the Federation Assembly's role in governance and policy-making, as well as initiatives like mentorship programs aimed at empowering women in neurointerventional radiology. Facing challenges such as rapid technological changes and healthcare disparities, WFITN is committed to expanding its global impact and fostering an inclusive, innovative community to enhance patient outcomes worldwide.
介入与治疗神经放射学为神经系统疾病提供微创治疗,而世界介入与治疗神经放射学联合会(WFITN)在全球推动该领域发展方面发挥着关键作用。本文讨论了WFITN促进从业者之间的教育、研究与合作、建立临床标准以及接纳技术创新的使命。它强调了联合会大会在治理和决策方面的作用,以及诸如旨在增强神经介入放射学领域女性力量的导师计划等举措。面对技术快速变革和医疗保健差距等挑战,WFITN致力于扩大其全球影响力,并培育一个包容、创新的社群,以改善全球患者的治疗效果。