Interventional Radiology (IR) is a specialized medical field that utilizes minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat various conditions. Diagnostic procedures performed by the IR department include angiography, which is used to diagnose and treat blockages in the blood vessels, and biopsy, which involves the removal of tissue samples for examination. The department also provides a variety of therapeutic procedures, including embolization, which is used to treat aneurysms and stop bleeding, and radiofrequency ablation, which is used to destroy tumors.
One of the significant advantages of IR procedures is that they are minimally invasive, meaning that they require only small incisions and have a lower risk of complications compared to traditional surgery. In addition, these procedures can often be performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to recover quickly and return home the same day.
