| Interventional radiologists are a subspecialty core of radiologists who use imaging techniques
(X-ray, CT or Ultrasound) to perform a vast array of therapeutic procedures. Please click on the items below to learn more about some of the many services we offer: |
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To see if we can help you schedule an appointment, please call our department: 419-291-4437 from 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday. Ask us
about our Interventional Radiology Clinic.
Some of the many procedures we offer include:
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): Approximately 40% of women over
35 will experience some symptoms related to uterine fibroids (benign
tumors of the uterus). Symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, anemia, frequent urination and difficulty
getting pregnant. Many treatment options have been available including drug therapy and surgery. UFE is a relatively new
technique showing promise in successful treatment of fibroids without invasive surgery. Read more about UFE and fibroid treatment options
at these websites:
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Vertebroplasty: Painful osteoporotic compression fractures in the
elderly population can be treated with high success rates using this procedure.
Learn more about vertebroplasty at these websites:
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Tumor Ablation: Our Interventional Radiologists offer two types of
tumor ablation therapy:
- Chemoembolization: Using a catheter guided through a patients blood
vessels a chemotherapy medicine is administered directly at the tumor site.
Learn more at: www.sirweb.org
(see: Treatments)
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): For certain types of tumors, under image guidance, a needle or cather is used to deliver
radiofrequency waves and destroy tumor cells.
Learn more at: www.sirweb.org
(see: Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
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Venous and GI Access: When venous access is required for such
procedures dialysis, long-term chemotherapy or antibiotic therapy, various types of central lines can be placed by your Interventional
Radiologist. Similarly, when GI access is required as in patients with certain types of esophageal or gastric cancer, feeding tubes may
be placed.
Learn more at: www.sirweb.org
(see: Central Venous Access...)
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Vascular Stenting: Interventional radiologists may detect a
narrowing or blockage in blood vessels going to the kidneys, abdomen or extremities using a procedure called angiography. When such a
narrowing is found, balloons and metallic stents may be inserted to help keep the vessel open.
Learn more at: www.sirweb.org
(see: Interventional Radiology Treatments)
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Image Guided Biopsy: Some tumors or masses that cannot be felt on
the skin surface require image guided biopsy to determine whether they represent cancer or a benign process.
Learn more at: www.sirweb.org
(see: Diagnosis)
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