INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Interventional radiology is a radiology specialisation that involves performing a wide range of imaging procedures to capture pictures of the inside of the body. These images serve as a guide for minimally invasive surgery through the use of needles or catheters via small incisions in the body.
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Interventional radiology is a radiology specialisation that involves performing a wide range of imaging procedures to capture pictures of the inside of the body. These images serve as a guide for minimally invasive surgery through the use of needles or catheters via small incisions in the body.
FORMAL ANGIOGRAPHY
Catheter angiography uses a catheter, x-ray visuals and an injection of contrast material which is typically dye, to examine blood vessels in essential regions of the body for abnormalities such as aneurysms and disease such as atherosclerosis (plaque). When fats and cholesterol accumulate within the artery walls, it can burst. It’s now possible to combine diagnosis and treatment in a single procedure. Catheter angiography produces detailed, precise pictures of the blood vessels and eliminates the need for invasive open procedures.
ANGIO-EMBOLIZATION
Catheter embolisation involves the insertion of embolic agents via a catheter into a blood vessel to restrict blood supply to an area of the body. Angio-embolisation controls abnormal bleeding, blocks vessels supplying blood to a tumour, eliminates abnormal attachments between arteries and veins and treats aneurysms. Embolisation is a highly effective way to minimise bleeding and is much less invasive than traditional surgery. Catheter embolisation applies to almost any part of the body to reduce excessive bleeding. Prevalent health problems that can be treated using catheter embolisation include enlarged veins (varicoceles) in the scrotum, arteriovenous & venous malformations and aneurysms.
HEPATOBILIARY INTERVENTIONS
Hepatobiliary interventions treat blocked or injured passages between the liver, gallbladder and small intestine called bile ducts. Bile is manufactured in the liver and preserved in the gallbladder where it’s released into the small intestine to aid in digestion. If the bile ducts become obstructed, it may lead to infection, also known as sclerosis cholangitis. Biliary radiology interventions remove gallstones, drain excess bile or place a stent within a bile duct to treat conditions and regulate a healthy flow of fluid.
UROLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
Within the sphere of urology, the benefits of interventional radiology have increased significantly in recent years. There are many situations where radiological procedures are safer and more effective than surgical procedures, and other situations where interventional radiology is the only valid treatment option.
GYNAECOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS (UAEs/UFEs)
Uterine fibroid embolisation procedure, also known as uterine artery embolisation, is low-risk and involves a short inpatient stay. An understanding of the expected post-operative care, and of the potential problems that can occur is essential to manage patients at this time effectively, to reduce patient anxiety, and re-admissions.
VASCULAR INTERVENTION
(Stenting & Embolizations, Vascular Catheter Placement)
Stenting is the insertion of a tube covered by a metal mesh at the vulnerable region to strengthen the arterial wall. Stent insertion is done with the help of a catheter which is guided through the groin under real-time X-ray. Stent grafts are metallic stents enveloped by graft material and are often used to treat an enlarged aorta in an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
For vascular access, a catheter is directed through the skin and into a vein (typically a vein in the neck, arms or legs). The tip of the catheter infiltrates a large central vein which drains near the heart.
ONCOLOGICAL INTERVENTION
(TACE, TARA, Radiofrequency Ablations (RFA), Microwave Ablation(MWA))
Interventional oncology forms interventional radiology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and cancer-related issues through less invasive targeted heat procedures that are performed under image guidance. Interventional oncology is a separate pillar of modern oncology as it employs X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help navigate miniaturised instruments such as biopsy needles, ablation electrodes & catheters to target and treat solid tumours (also known as neoplasms) located in various organs of the body, such as the liver, kidneys, lungs, and bones.
FORMAL ANGIOGRAPHY
Catheter angiography uses a catheter, x-ray visuals and an injection of contrast material which is typically dye, to examine blood vessels in essential regions of the body for abnormalities such as aneurysms and disease such as atherosclerosis (plaque). When fats and cholesterol accumulate within the artery walls, it can burst. It’s now possible to combine diagnosis and treatment in a single procedure. Catheter angiography produces detailed, precise pictures of the blood vessels and eliminates the need for invasive open procedures.
ANGIO-EMBOLIZATION
Catheter embolisation involves the insertion of embolic agents via a catheter into a blood vessel to restrict blood supply to an area of the body. Angio-embolisation controls abnormal bleeding, blocks vessels supplying blood to a tumour, eliminates abnormal attachments between arteries and veins and treats aneurysms. Embolisation is a highly effective way to minimise bleeding and is much less invasive than traditional surgery. Catheter embolisation applies to almost any part of the body to reduce excessive bleeding. Prevalent health problems that can be treated using catheter embolisation include enlarged veins (varicoceles) in the scrotum, arteriovenous & venous malformations and aneurysms.
HEPATOBILIARY INTERVENTIONS
Hepatobiliary interventions treat blocked or injured passages between the liver, gallbladder and small intestine called bile ducts. Bile is manufactured in the liver and preserved in the gallbladder where it’s released into the small intestine to aid in digestion. If the bile ducts become obstructed, it may lead to infection, also known as sclerosis cholangitis. Biliary radiology interventions remove gallstones, drain excess bile or place a stent within a bile duct to treat conditions and regulate a healthy flow of fluid.
UROLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
Within the sphere of urology, the benefits of interventional radiology have increased significantly in recent years. There are many situations where radiological procedures are safer and more effective than surgical procedures, and other situations where interventional radiology is the only valid treatment option.
GYNAECOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS (UAEs/UFEs)
Uterine fibroid embolisation procedure, also known as uterine artery embolisation, is low-risk and involves a short inpatient stay. An understanding of the expected post-operative care, and of the potential problems that can occur is essential to manage patients at this time effectively, to reduce patient anxiety, and re-admissions.
VASCULAR INTERVENTION
(Stenting & Embolizations, Vascular Catheter Placement)
Stenting is the insertion of a tube covered by a metal mesh at the vulnerable region to strengthen the arterial wall. Stent insertion is done with the help of a catheter which is guided through the groin under real-time X-ray. Stent grafts are metallic stents enveloped by graft material and are often used to treat an enlarged aorta in an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
For vascular access, a catheter is directed through the skin and into a vein (typically a vein in the neck, arms or legs). The tip of the catheter infiltrates a large central vein which drains near the heart.
ONCOLOGICAL INTERVENTION
(TACE, TARA, Radiofrequency Ablations (RFA), Microwave Ablation(MWA))
Interventional oncology forms interventional radiology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and cancer-related issues through less invasive targeted heat procedures that are performed under image guidance. Interventional oncology is a separate pillar of modern oncology as it employs X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help navigate miniaturised instruments such as biopsy needles, ablation electrodes & catheters to target and treat solid tumours (also known as neoplasms) located in various organs of the body, such as the liver, kidneys, lungs, and bones.
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