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Interventional Radiology
 The
newly installed "Digital Subtraction Angiography
(DSA)" machine allows visualization of blood vessels
in the human body without artifacts and bony structures
blocking the way-they have all been "digitally
subtracted" out of the background.
The machine is a powerful armament to enable interventional
radiologists to perform minimal invasive procedures.
Dr. Jimmy Lee, Consultant Radiologist and Interventional
Radiologist of the TWAH said as technology advances,
an increasingly wide range of diseases can now be treated
with interventional radiology.
Compared with open surgery, there is no large incisions
and blood loss. Patient can go home earlier. Most patients
might prefer this modality of treatment if they are
aware of the option.
Common Interventional Radiographic Procedures
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Uterine Fibroid Embolization:
A proven effective treatment to treat uterine fibroids.
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Balloon Angioplasty / Stent:
For treatment of peripheral vascular diseases |
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Percutaneious Vertebroplasty:
A procedure to strengthen the vertebral bodies
in cases of symptomatic compression fractures caused
by osteoporosis or malignancies. |
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Chemoembolization: For targeted
treatment of cancer with drugs and clot-inducing
substances delivered directly into the tumor's feeding
artery. |
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Thrombolysis: To dissolve
blood clots in patients suffering from strokes or
other thromboembolic diseases. |
Community doctors and patients can book a consultation
session with the Interventional Radiologists by calling
the Hotline: 2276 7421
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