Interventional radiology is a subspecialty of radiology employed to diagnose or treat pathology using minimally invasive surgery. Computed tomography (CT) magnetic resonance imaging, (MRI), ultrasound, and X-rays are the imaging modalities typically used. The images serve as a navigation tool allowing the interventional radiologist to guide instruments (usually needles and catheters) to the diseased area of the body. The techniques minimize physical trauma to the patient. Minimally-invasive surgery has also been shown to reduce infection rates, speed up recovery time and shorten hospital stays.
Procedures:
- Abscess/Collection Drainages
- Ultrasound Guided Biopsies
- MR Guided Biopsies
- CT Guided Biopsies
- Stereotactic Biopsies
- Nephrostomies
- Cholecystosomies
- Cyst Aspirations
