Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology is a sub specialty of radiology that uses medical imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures for diagnosis and treatment purposes. These procedures are carried out by inserting small tools like catheters and wires from outside the body.

Diagnostic procedures done at the Department of Interventional Radiology of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Indore include CT scan, Ultrasound with colour flow doppler, needle biopsy, MRI and PET scan. Therapeutic procedures done include angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, foreign body removal and tumour resection.

The team of the Department of Interventional Radiology is led by the best interventional radiologist in Indore who is supported by radiologists, technicians and specially trained nurses.The Department is equipped with modern devices that use high end techniques for imaging to provide an accurate estimate of the condition.

Interventional Radiology can be used instead of surgery for many conditions because of the benefits like shorter recovery time, high success rates and fewer complications. In some cases, it might completely eliminate the need for surgery.