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Interventional Radiology

When minimally invasive image guided procedures are used to diagnose as well as treat diseases of almost all organs of the body, it is known as interventional radiology. This form of treatment reduces the risk to a patient and enhances health outcomes. Less pain and less recovery time are the biggest advantages of interventional radiology. This is the reason why interventional radiology is preferred as compared to open surgery.

Interventional Radiology originated as an invasive diagnostic subspecialty. But now it consists of various minimally invasive image-guided procedures. In fact, interventional radiology is now the fastest-growing field of medicine. It is fast replacing several open surgical procedures. As there are no large incisions involved, the patient recovers fast and with a lesser amount of pain. Also, IR procedures cost less than traditional surgery.

Advantages of Interventional Radiology

  • Very short hospital stay.
  • Recovery time is faster.
  • No requirement of general anesthesia.
  • Risk is significantly reduces.
  • Procedures are affordable.

Common Interventional Procedures

  • Angiography
  • Balloon Angioplasty
  • Biliary Drainage and Stenting
  • Chemoembolization
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Fallopian Tube Catheterization
  • Varicose Vein Treatment
  • Uterine Fibroid Embolization
  • Uterine Artery Embolization
  • Varicocele Embolization

An interventional radiologist will perform any of the treatments mentioned above in accordance with the needs of the patient. Usually, very small instruments such as catheters are inserted inside the blood vessels or other body pathways in order to treat the disease through the skin. Very small incisions are made so that the catheters are inserted percutaneously.