Introduction
Interventional radiology is a specialty dedicated to the practice of image guided procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
What is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional radiology (IR) is transforming modern medicine by providing less invasive, highly effective treatments for a wide range of conditions.
Nowadays, many conditions that once required surgery can be treated non-surgically by Interventional Radiologists. In comparison to open surgery IR procedures offer less risk, less discomfort and less recovery time.
Interventional Radiologists are medical Doctors who specialise in both diagnostic imaging and interventional techniques
Our Technology
We have state of the art equipment in the IR department offering superb image quality and low X-ray dose.
Our clinically proven Clarity IQ technology combines advanced, real-time image processing algorithms with state-of-the-art hardware. This unlocks superb visualisation and significant dose reduction capabilities.
IR Procedures
We offer a wide range of procedures within the Interventional Department:
(PICC lines, Hickman lines, Portacath, Vascath, permacath). These lines are also known as catheters which can be used for long term access for medications and fluid.
A small tube/catheter placed inside the body to drain excess fluid.
This involves the widening of blocked or narrowed blood vessels.
(Transarterial, chemoembolisation) treatment for liver cancer that involves administering chemotherapy directly to the tumour via its blood supply.
(Uterine fibroid embolisation)- A minimally invasive procedure that treats fibroids, by cutting off the blood supply to the fibroid.
(Percutaneous Transhepatic cholangiogram- Visualisation of the biliary system in the hope to insert a drain or stent to relieve blockages.
Will I receive much radiation?
There is a radiation dose associated with most of the procedures carried out in the IR Suite. Your Doctor will have weighed out the benefits of the treatment against the risk of radiation exposure. If you would like more information on the exact amount of radiation you will receive, please do not hesitate to contact us or this can be discussed with you when you come in for your procedure.
Female Patients:
If you are pregnant receiving a dose of radiation could be harmful to an unborn baby. It is very important that you let us know if there is any possibility that you could be pregnant. If you are between the age of 12 and 55 you will be asked the first date of your last menstrual cycle.
Radiation Safety Information for Patients 
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