Interventional Radiology for Digestive Health

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Imaging techniques that are advancing GI radiology.

More accurate and precise visualization of the digestive tract and related organs is guiding and improving diagnosis and management of a wide range of gastrological disorders.

By combining innovative techniques and treatments in gastroenterology with compassionate care, our team of experts can do more to improve your quality of life.

Radiology treatments for GI

More accurate and precise visualization of the digestive tract and related organs is guiding and improving how we diagnose and manage a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders.

Ablation for Non-Operable Tumors

Most commonly the percutaneous puncture is performed with a needle directly into the lesion & absolute alcohol is injected to promote necrosis of tumor tissue.

Removing Blockages

ngioplasty and stenting is used in instances when the vessels, arteries, or veins of an organ may be blocked by an atheromatous plaque or fresh clot, depriving the organ of the blood supply.

Diagnostic Arteriograms

When the doctor places a catheter into the femoral artery and directs it into the arteries responsible for the blood supply of different organs.

Embolization

An embolization is a nonsurgical procedure that involves selective occlusion of blood vessels by pruporsel introducing emboli.

Image-Guided Drainage

The ability to drain infected fluid collections through the skin has represented one of the most significant developments in medicine in recent years.

Percutaneous Biliary Drainage

This procedure drains bile from the liver by placing a small needle through the skin and into the liver. A bile duct is entered and the obstruction is crossed.