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Interventional Radiology - An Overview

  • Interventional radiology is a specialised field within radiology that utilises imaging techniques for minimally invasive procedures in both diagnostics and treatments.
  • Originated in the 1960s, interventional radiology has since experienced marked growth, extending its applications to various medical disciplines.
  • Interventional radiology procedures make use of imaging modalities such as DSA, fluoroscopy, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound.

Scope of Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology offers treatments for a wide range of medical diseases and conditions across multiple specialties.
The treatments that interventional radiology can perform are continually evolving and expanding.

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Neurointerventions and Interventions For Head and Neck
  • Mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke
  • Intracranial-aneurysm coiling - Balloon assisted/ stent assisted
  • Flow diverter placement for intracranial aneurysms
  • Intracranial AVM/ Dural AVF embolization
  • Carotid cavernous fistula occlusion
  • Carotid stenting for carotid stenosis
  • Intracranial stenting for basilar artery, ICA, MCA
  • Balloon occlusion test
  • Preoperative embolization of meningioma and skull base hypervascular tumours
  • Embolization of spinal AVMs
  • Middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic SDH
  • Intra Arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma
  • Embolization of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma
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Gastrointestinal Hepatobiliary Interventions
  • Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD)
  • PTBD - metal stent (SEMS) for malignant strictures
  • Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS)
  • Direct intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (DIPSS) for Budd Chiari syndrome
  • IVC / Hepatic vein stenting for Budd Chiari syndrome
  • Embolization for GI bleed/ aneurysms/ pseudoaneurysms
  • Portal vein embolization (PVE)
  • Transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB)
  • BRTO (Balloon retrograde transvenous occlusion)/ CARTO/ PARTO for gastric varices
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Oncological Interventions
  • Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Transarterial radioembolization (TARE) for hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver cancer
  • Radiofrequency and microwave ablation therapy for HCC
  • Radiofrequency ablation therapy for metastatic liver tumour
  • RF ablation for osteoid osteoma
  • Preoperative embolization for tumours
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Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Stenting, angioplasty for peripheral arterial blocks/ stenosis
  • Thrombolysis thrombectomy for peripheral arterial thrombosis/ acute ischemia
  • Thrombolysis thrombectomy for DVT/ stenting for May Thurner syndrome
  • IVC filter placement
  • Embolization and sclerotherapy for vascular malformations and peripheral AVMs
  • Varicose veins - RF/ Laser ablation/ Venaseal
  • TEVAR/ EVAR - Aortic stent graft for aortic aneurysm/ aortic dissection
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Nephrology and Urology
  • Prostatic artery embolization for BPH
  • Embolization for varicocele
  • Dialysis access complications - fistuloplasty/ Venoplasty Permcath for placement for dialysis
  • RCC - RF ablation/ Microwave ablation
  • Transjugular renal biopsy
  • PCN (Percutaneous nephrostomy)
  • Embolization for chylous ascites and chyluria
  • Embolization of renal pseudoaneurysms and AVFs
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Gynaecological Disorders
  • Uterine fibroid embolization
  • Uterine artery embolization for placenta accreta/ percreta
  • Uterine artery embolization for uterine AVMs/ postpartum haemorrhage
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Pulmonology
  • Pulmonary AVM embolization
  • Bronchial artery embolization for hemoptysis
  • Embolization for chylothorax
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Interventional Pain Therapy
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Celiac ganglion block
  • Trigeminal neuralgia - RF ablation
  • Facetal nerve blocks
  • Genicular artery embolization
  • Genicular nerve embolization
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Endocrinology
  • IPSS (Inferior petrosal sinus sampling) for Cushing syndrome
  • Adrenal venous sampling hyperaldosteronism
  • Microwave ablation and RF ablation for thyroid nodule
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Nonvascular Interventions
  • Ultrasound guided liver biopsy
  • Ultrasound guided tissue biopsy
  • Percutaneous drainage/ pigtail for liver abscess and pancreatic collection
  • Percutaneous cholecystostomy
  • CT guided lung/ mediastinal biopsy

Benefits of Interventional Radiology

  • Greater Efficiency
  • Low Risk
  • Faster Recovery
  • Brief Hospital Stay
  • Less Pain
  • Better outcomes

Why Choose Apollo?

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Precision Care Across
Medical Spectrums

In our department, we provide advanced therapies for a diverse array of medical conditions, encompassing, but not restricted to, stroke, aneurysms, head trauma, liver and lung cancers, peripheral vascular disease, kidney-related issues, gynaecological disorders, pain management, and beyond.

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State-of-the-art
Facilities

Within our interventional radiology department, procedures are conducted using imaging modalities such as DSA, fluoroscopy, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound. We also employ advanced techniques such as Artificial Intelligence for Stroke Diagnosis and are set to introduce a cutting-edge Biplane angiography system.

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Expert
Team

The interventional radiology Department is staffed by highly seasoned physicians, boasting more than a decade of expertise. Comprising esteemed interventional radiologists, nurses, and radiologic technicians, our team collaborates to execute procedures with maximal effectiveness.

FAQs

Interventional radiology is a subspecialty of radiology that utilises radiological imaging methods to conduct minimally invasive diagnostic procedures and treatments.

Unlike conventional surgical procedures, interventional radiology requires only small incisions that can minimise risks and improve recovery. While many surgical procedures require general anaesthesia, interventional radiology procedures are carried out with conscious sedation techniques, ensuring patient comfort and relaxation without complications associated with general anaesthesia.

Interventional radiology depends on imaging, such as X-rays or MRIs, to visualise the problem's location within the body and plan a minimally invasive approach. This involves guiding catheters through the body's vascular system or other pathways, from a pinhole through the skin, to directly treat diseases or tumours at their source using X-ray guidance, all through a small incision.

Although interventional radiology is a safe and effective procedure, it may come up with certain risks like bleeding, infection or allergy. However, our doctors take excellent care in minimising these complications. Kindly inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to contrast dye.

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