Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology (also known as IR) is the minimally invasive, image-guided treatment of medical conditions that once required open surgery. By harnessing the power of advanced imaging (ultrasound, X-rays, CAT scans, MRI scans and other innovative methods), interventional radiologists can see inside your body and treat complex conditions less invasively and with unprecedented precision.

With a skilled interventional radiology team, conditions that used to require major surgery can now be treated with minimally invasive methods.

We perform leading-edge interventional radiology procedures to treat a wide range of health conditions. You have access to experts who specialize in these procedures. We provide personalized care at every step.

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Interventional Radiology at Trinity Health Michigan: Why Choose Us?

Our hospitals include a large network of leading interventional radiologists who perform these sophisticated treatments. Our techniques have a lower risk of complications and faster recovery than traditional surgery. Highlights of our care include:

• Expertise: Interventional radiology is an ever-changing field of medicine that’s always improving. Our experts stay on top of the latest methods, so you receive excellent care and the most effective therapies available.
  
  
• Safety: We follow Image Wisely® and Image Gently® standards for our radiology care. These guidelines go above and beyond the standard to keep you safe from unnecessary radiation exposure.
  
  
• Customized care: You receive treatment tailored to your health needs. Our team considers your health, age, diagnosis and other factors when determining which treatment or procedure is right for you.

Interventional Radiology Care We Provide

Our health system has the technology and expertise to offer innovative, lifesaving treatments close to home. From coronary artery disease to stroke and debilitating back pain, we treat many conditions and get you back to your life sooner.

Examples of interventional radiology procedures we provide include:

• Angioplasty and stent placement: We open a blocked heart artery using a catheter (thin tube) with a tiny balloon. In most cases, we also place a stent (mesh tube or coil) in the blocked artery to keep it open.
  
  
• Catheter embolization: This procedure treats some types of bleeding, uterine fibroids or aneurysms. A special tool seals off blood vessels that are leaking or supplying blood to tumors or fibroids.
  
  
• Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty: These procedures treat fractures in the spine’s vertebrae (small bones) using a catheter and cement-like mixture or balloon.
  
  
• Needle biopsy: We take a sample of tissue from the breast, lymph nodes, thyroid or other areas using a needle rather than surgery.
  
  
• Pain injections: We inject medication at the source to treat pain in the back, neck, joints and other areas.
  
  
• Port placement: We use a catheter to guide and insert a port for chemotherapy or dialysis treatment.
  
  
• Thrombectomy: This procedure treats ischemic stroke by removing a blood clot from an artery.

How to Prepare for Your Interventional Radiology Procedure

Prep for interventional radiology procedures depends on your treatment. Our team calls you before your appointment to answer your questions and discuss:

• Food and drink restrictions
• Having someone drive you home after your procedure
• How long your procedure will take or how long you will stay in the hospital
• Type of anesthesia you need (local or general) and what to expect before, during and after your procedure