Interventional radiologists use image-guided minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat conditions throughout the body. They perform procedures such as angioplasty, embolization, biopsies, drainage, and ablation using X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI guidance.
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An interventional radiologist performs minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging technology. They treat vascular blockages with angioplasty and stenting, perform tumor ablation, drain fluid collections, place ports and catheters, treat uterine fibroids with embolization, and perform image-guided biopsies.
Interventional procedures are preferred when they can achieve the same outcome as surgery with smaller incisions, less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. Common examples include treating liver tumors with ablation instead of surgery, or opening blocked arteries without bypass.
Interventional radiologists use fluoroscopy (real-time X-ray), ultrasound, CT scanning, and sometimes MRI to guide instruments precisely to the treatment area. The choice depends on the body part being treated and the type of procedure.
These procedures are generally safer than open surgery because they use smaller incisions, often just a needle puncture. Complications are less frequent and recovery times are shorter. Risks vary by procedure but typically include minor bleeding, bruising, or reaction to contrast dye.
Yes, interventional radiologists perform tumor ablation (using heat, cold, or microwave energy), chemoembolization (delivering chemotherapy directly to the tumor while cutting off its blood supply), and radioembolization (delivering radiation-containing beads to liver tumors).