Interventional Radiologists perform a wide range of non-invasive procedures effe

Posted by Dr. Vivek Gupta on February 26th, 2021

Interventional radiology can be explained as a medical specialization that comprises carrying out imaging procedures to fetch the images to get insights into your body.

Your search for an experienced Interventional radiologist near me would connect you to medical professionals who carefully explicate these images to diagnose the disease/injury and carry out a set of interventional medical procedures.

The various imaging techniques used by expert Interventional radiologist in Mohali are-

• MRIs
• X-rays
• Scans
• Fluoroscopy
• CT (computed tomography) scans & ultrasounds

Interventional radiologists are certified and trained medical professionals to carry out a range of medical procedures like treating tumors, conducting organ biopsies, or putting stents through the insertion of small instruments and thin catheters into the body through a vein or artery.

The images extracted are useful to direct instruments and catheters to the target area where the treatment or procedure is to be carried out. This procedure eliminates the need for open surgery as treatment can be provided using a tiny plastic tube.

Interventional radiologists are trained to carry out a wide range of procedures like

• Angioplasty & stent insertion
• Carotid Stenting
• Ascitic tap
• Image directed liver biopsy
• Carpal tunnel ultrasound & injection
• Joint injection  
• Vertebroplasty
• Uterine Fibroid Embolisation
• Nephrostomy
• Joint Injection and many more

The minimally invasive treatments are monitored by an interventional radiologist and they are experienced in reading all types of medical imaging like ultrasound, MRIs, CTs, x-rays, etc