Conditions treated and procedures performedGastrostomy and Gastrojejunostomy Tube Placement Conditions Treated: Poor nutrition, cancer, aspiration Reason for Procedure: To provide nutritional support in individuals who are unable to obtain sufficient nutrition by mouth How It’s Performed: An Interventional Radiologist will place a tube into the stomach (gastrostomy) using X-ray guidance. Sometimes a longer tube can…
Conditions treated and procedures performedGenicular Artery Embolization Conditions Treated: Chronic knee pain, knee osteoarthritis, hemarthrosis Reason for Procedure: To reduce chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis or bleeding into the knee joint in patients who are not surgical candidates or who defer knee surgery. How It’s Performed: An Interventional Radiologist will access a small artery…
Conditions treated and procedures performedHemorrhoidal Artery Embolization (HAE) Conditions Treated: Internal hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding Reason for Procedure: To reduce pain and bleeding from hemorrhoids How It’s Performed: An Interventional Radiologist will access a small artery in your leg or wrist. Contrast dye is injected to map your arteries. Small metal coils or particles will be…
Conditions Treated and Procedures PerformedEndoleak Embolization after Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair Conditions Treated: Type 2 endoleak Reason for Procedure: Abdominal aortic aneurysms are often treated with endovascular aortic aneurysm repair or stent placement. Sometimes your aneurysm can continue to expand because a small artery is flowing into it. This can increase your risk for aneurysm…
Conditions Treated and Procedures PerformedCyst Aspiration and Sclerotherapy Conditions Treated: Symptomatic abdominal or pelvic cysts, renal cysts, liver cysts Reason for Procedure: Cysts can form in the body for various reasons. Cysts can cause abdominal pain if the cysts are large. Aspirating and sclerosing cysts can help determine the cause of the cyst, provide pain…
Conditions treated and procedures performedAngiography Condition Treated: Arterial disease, peripheral arterial disease Reason for Procedure: Diagnosis of arterial disease if often achieved using CT and MRI. However, for certain conditions, catheter angiography is the gold standard diagnostic test. During angiography, certain vascular conditions may be treated at the same time. How It’s Performed: An Interventional…
Pregnancy significantly impacts a woman’s body and varicose veins are a common concern. While often viewed as a cosmetic issue, varicose veins can cause discomfort and sometimes indicate more serious problems. Understanding the relationship between pregnancy and varicose veins is important for expectant mothers. During pregnancy, blood volume increases to support the developing baby. This…
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Experiencing a condition not covered in our main specialties? Interventional Radiology may still offer a less invasive solution. We treat a variety of other conditions, often reducing recovery times and minimizing discomfort compared to traditional surgery. Schedule a consultation to learn more. Conditions Treated and Procedures PerformedCyst Aspiration/Sclerosis Conditions Treated: Symptomatic abdominal or pelvic cysts,…
Dear Pelvic Floor Therapist, I’m writing to you out of concern. I had my beautiful baby six months ago via C-section, and while I adore being a mother. I’m struggling with something I never anticipated: my stomach. It just… feels different. It’s not just about how it looks, it feels weak and unsupported. I’m eating…