Interventional Procedures

An X-ray exam of the arteries and veins to diagnose blockages and other blood vessel problems. During the procedure, a catheter is inserted into the blood vessel and contrast is used to make the artery or vein visible on an X-ray.

Opens blocked or narrowed blood vessels, such as in patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). During the procedure, a very small balloon is inserted into the vessel and inflated.

A stent is used to open up blocked ducts and allow bile to drain from the liver and gallbladder.

Used to drain the gallbladder, a needle is inserted into the gallbladder using ultrasound guidance under local anesthesia. The incision is enlarged and a soft catheter is placed into the gallbladder.

During this procedure, a tube is inserted beneath the skin into the blood vessels to deliver medication or nutrients directly into the blood stream. Can also be used to draw blood.

Delivers cancer-fighting agents directly to the site of a cancer tumor. Primarily used to treat cancers of the endocrine system, including melanoma and liver cancers.

Delivers clotting agents directly to the area that is bleeding. Can also be used to block blood flow to a problem area, in cases of an aneurysm or fibroid tumor in the uterus.

During this procedure, a catheter is used to open blocked fallopian tubes.

During this procedure, a feeding tube is inserted into the stomach for those unable to take sufficient food by mouth.

Uses angioplasty or thrombolysis to open blocked grafts for hemodialysis, a treatment for kidney failure.

A diagnostic test for breast, lung and other areas of the body to test for abnormalities such as cancer or infection.

A tube is inserted into the kidney to treat kidney stones or hydronephrosis.

A small, flexible tube made of plastic or wire mesh used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including clogged blood vessels or other pathways that have been narrowed or blocked by tumors or obstructions. Stents also are used to treat urological conditions.

During this procedure, "clot-busting" drugs are injected at the site of the clot to dissolve them.

A specialized catheter used in mechanical thrombectomy to remove or retrieve clots.

Used to stop life-threatening postpartum bleeding, potentially preventing hysterectomy. Also used to treat fibroid tumors (uterine fibroid embolization).

During this procedure, a needle is inserted through the skin into crushed vertebrae, using bone cement to stabilize the fractured bone. During kyphoplasty, a balloon is used to raise vertebrae prior to insertion of cement.