Abdominal Radiology
Cross-sectional Interventional
The Cross-sectional Interventional Division provides a wide range of image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that often are alternatives to surgery. The primary imaging treatments used as guidance for these procedures are ultrasonography and computed tomography. Cross-sectional Interventional radiologists are highly trained in imaging and performance of these medical procedures while minimizing patient discomfort.
This clinical service comprises six physicians and two physician assistants. Clinical volume is approximately 2,400 procedures annually, including:
- botulism toxin injection for spastic paralysis
- catheter placement for drainage of infected fluid collections
- core or fine needle biopsies
- diagnostic and therapeutic fluid aspirations
- percutaneous and intraoperative radiofrequency and cryoablations of liver and renal masses (offered to patients as treatment of unresectable primary or metastatic liver and renal cancer)
- treatment of catheter-induced pseudo-aneurysms with thrombin injection
Consultations also are provided for difficult abdominal and pelvic cases needing image-guided procedures.
The division is equipped with cutting-edge technology. And the broad-based experience of our team provides an updated approach to image-guided procedures. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.
