Interventional radiology is a clinical specialization that includes to perform a scope of imaging methods to get images within the body. The interventional radiologist cautiously deciphers these images to diagnose the injury and disease,
and to do a scope of interventional operations.
Interventional radiologist uses imaging methods, for example, Xray’s, MRIs scans, fluoroscopy (a X-ray methodology that makes it view the interior organs moving), CT (computed tomography) scans and ultrasounds.
Spectrum of work
- Ultrasound and CT scan guided biopsies and abscess drainages
- Ultrasound guided pleural and ascites tapping
- Diagnostic cerebral angiographies
- Peripheral Angiographies
- Bronchial, Uterine, Mesenteric, Renal arterial embolization in uncontrolled hemorrhage
- Chemoembolization of liver tumors
- Thrombectomy and IVC filter placements
- Perma catheter and dialysis catheter placement, fistula angioplasty
- Laser ablation of varicose veins
- RFA ablation of liver tumors
- Percutaneous trans hepatic biliary drainage and CBD stenting
- Percutaneous Nephrostomy and DJ stent placement
- PICC line insertions
- Preoperative embolization of vascular tumors.
