Options for Minimally Invasive Surgery with Interventional Radiologists
Independence Health System offers minimally invasive procedures as an alternative
to traditional surgery. Interventional radiology is an innovative medical
specialty that uses advanced imaging techniques to guide small instruments
through blood vessels and other pathways to diagnose and treat diseases
at the source.
Interventional Radiology Procedures
Independence Health System is committed to patient-centered care. Our team
collaborates with referring physicians to provide a comprehensive treatment
plan tailored to each patient's unique needs and circumstances. Depending
on your condition and/or symptoms you’re presenting, your referring
physician may recommend any of the following interventional radiology
procedures performed at Independence Health System:
Aneurysm Coiling: A procedure performed to block blood flow into an aneurysm (a weakened
area in the wall of an artery).
Angiography: A diagnostic procedure that uses c-rays to view your blood vessels.
Central Venous Access: A method of access to the major veins, often used to administer medication
or fluids, obtain blood tests, and directly measure blood pressure.
Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty: Minimally invasive treatments for vertebral compression fractures that
restore the lost vertebral body height and alleviate pain.
Pain Injections: Shots given to specific areas of the body to relieve pain.
Percutaneous Feeding Tubes: Tubes inserted through the skin into the stomach to provide nutrition
when oral intake is not adequate.
RFA (Radio Frequency Ablation): A procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy abnormal heart
tissue or other tissues causing problems.
Stents and Angioplasties: Medical procedures that involve the insertion of a small tube to open
up blocked or narrowed blood vessels, improving blood flow.
TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt): A procedure that creates a pathway between the portal vein and the hepatic
vein to prevent bleeding and reduce high blood pressure in the liver.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization: A minimally invasive treatment for fibroid tumors in the uterus where
small particles are injected to block the blood supply, thereby causing
them to shrink.
Vein Thrombolysis: A treatment to dissolve dangerous clots in blood vessels to improve blood
flow and prevent damage to tissues and organs.
Venous Ablation: A procedure used to treat chronic venous insufficiency by closing off
faulty veins so that blood may be rerouted through healthy veins.
Benefits of Interventional Radiology
Our team of highly skilled interventional radiologists employs real-time
imaging techniques such as fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT scans to guide
procedures, thereby promoting enhanced precision and safety. Key benefits
of these types of procedures include:
Lower risk of complications
Less pain
Faster recovery times
Reduced hospital stays
Less invasive than traditional surgery
Contact Us to Learn More
Choosing interventional radiology at our hospital system means choosing
a team of dedicated, board-certified specialists who place a strong emphasis
on patient-centered care. We stand ready to offer the services you need.
For more information in the Butler or Clarion Areas, call
833-604-7211. For the Westmoreland Area, call
877-771-1234.
