Interventional Radiology and Advanced Imaging Technology
Interventional radiology (IR) is a subspecialty of radiology and uses minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat disease. Interventional radiology also refers to diagnostic imaging techniques – like ultrasonic waves – which produce detailed images of the internal body.
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Interventional radiologists’ practices are different because they use tiny tools, wires and tubes (like inserting catheters) from outside the body – to look inside the body.
Designed to minimize risk to the patient and improve health outcomes, interventional radiology is used to treat blockages inside arteries, veins and blood vessels. IR can also help destroy tumors and drain blocked organs such as the gallbladder and kidneys.
Interventional radiology for better patient outcomes
Most interventional procedures can be done on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to go home the same day. They may involve less blood, lower risk for infection and other complications than traditional, open surgeries.
Interventional radiology has often replaced traditional open surgery because it can improve the accuracy of diagnoses and patient outcomes.
Manatee Diagnostic Center offers a range of advanced radiology services, including:
- Diagnostic biopsy
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Diagnostic radiology
- Diagnostic ultrasound
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- X-rays, and more
Diagnostic Imaging Center for interventional radiology
Radiology uses X-rays, radioactive tracers and ultrasonic waves to detect, diagnose and guide treatment of diseases and injuries. Unlike traditional surgery, interventional radiology requires only a tiny incision. That means less pain for patients and a faster recovery.
Specialists may use tiny cameras or tubes inserted from outside the body, but no large incisions or general anesthesia is typically needed.
Advanced diagnostic and imaging technologies are available to both inpatients and outpatients at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Manatee County, FL. The imaging department may use radioactive tracers and ultrasonic waves to detect, diagnose and guide treatment of numerous diseases and injuries.
Schedule an appointment
Call 941-745-7391 to make an appointment at an imaging center. Visits are usually based on physician referrals, so first search for a doctor online.