Aster RV hospital is equipped with state of art Bi-plane Philips Azurion cathlab. All sort of radiological interventions are done in Aster RV hospital. Interventional radiology includes vascular and non vascular interventions. Aster RV hospital is equipped with peripheral interventions , neurointerventions and musculoskeletal interventions.
Non vascular interventions includes various CT , fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided biopsies and drainage procedures. Biopsies of various mass lesions from lungs, lymph nodes, liver and prostate can be done. Drainage procedure with tube insertion can be done for abscesses , ascites and pleural collections. Microwave or radiofrequency ablation of lung and liver tumors and thyroid lesions are also done under ultrasound / CT guidance.
Various neurointerventions are- coiling of aneurysm, flow diverter stent for large intracranial aneurysms, embolisations of arteriovenous malformations, embolization of dural fistula, embolization of carotid cavernous fistula, embolization of Vein of Galen malformation, carotid and vertebral stenting, intracranial stenting, mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke, pre-operative intracranial tumor embolization, embolization for nasal bleed etc.
Peripheral interventions includes bronchial artery embolization, transarterial tumor embolization (TACE), Transhepatic portosystemic shunt procedure (TIPS), BRTO, PTBD, biliary stenting , peripheral arterial angioplasty and stenting, embolization of GI bleeds, uterine artery embolization, antegrade ureteric stenting, varicose vein ablation, etc.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) interventions- it includes PRP injections into joints, barbotage for frozen shoulder, steroid injections into joints, nerve root blocks, steroid injections surrounding trapped nerves, bakers / meniscal cyst aspirations , ganglion cyst aspiration etc.
Most of the MSK and non vascular interventions are done by CT and USG guided. Neurointerventions and peripheral vascular interventions are done in cathlab.
FAQs
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Which procedures are included in neuro interventions?
Following procedures are included in neurointerventions- coiling of aneurysm, flow diverter stent for large intracranial aneurysms, embolisations of arteriovenous malformations, embolization of dural fistula, embolization of carotid cavernous fistula, embolization of Vein of Galen malformation, carotid and vertebral stenting, intracranial stenting, mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke, pre-operative intracranial tumor embolization, embolization for nasal bleed etc.
What are musculoskeletal interventions?
Includes PRP injections into joints, barbotage for frozen shoulder, steroid injections into joints, nerve root blocks, steroid injections surrounding trapped nerves, bakers / meniscal cyst aspirations , ganglion cyst aspiration etc.
What preparations are required before interventional procedure?
Non vascular procedures like biopsies and drainage are done on OPD basis. Ablations procedures are done with 1 day hospital admission. Vascular interventions are done with hospital stay from 2 to 5 days depending on the procedure complexity. Patient needs to be empty stomach for 6 hours prior to procedure. Blood thinners like ecopsirin needs to be stopped 5 days prior to procedure is needed. PT, PTT , INR and some routine blood tests needs to be done before.
Which procedures are covered in peripheral interventions?
Peripheral interventions includes - bronchial artery embolization, transarterial tumor embolization (TACE), Transhepatic portosystemic shunt procedure (TIPS), BRTO, PTBD, biliary stenting , peripheral arterial angioplasty and stenting, embolization of GI bleeds, uterine artery embolization, antegrade ureteric stenting, varicose vein ablation, etc.
What are the benefits of interventional procedures over surgery?
Interventional procedures are minimally invasive procedures with short hospital stay and almost no scar. Recovery is faster with relatively less risky procedures.
