Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology is a subspecialty of radiology in which minimally invasive procedures are performed using image guidance. Some of these procedures are done for purely diagnostic purposes (e.g., angiogram), while others are done for treatment purposes (e.g., angioplasty).

The basic concept behind interventional radiology is to diagnose or treat pathology with the most minimally invasive technique possible. Images are used to direct interventional procedures, which are usually done with needles and narrow tubes called catheters. The images provide road maps that allow the interventional radiologist to guide these instruments through the body to the areas containing disease.

By minimizing the physical trauma to the patient, peripheral interventions can reduce infection rates and recovery time as well as shorten hospital stays. Many previous surgical procedures can now be done with minimally invasive techniques in the Interventional Radiology Lab.

"How are we different?"

L+M Hospital has a state of the art IR Lab that was installed in January of 2009. The equipment has the newest capabilities including the ability to create cross sectional images during procedures.

All of our Interventional Radiologists are board certified and fellowship trained.