Our Interventional Radiology (IR) team includes fellowship-trained specialists dedicated to delivering minimally invasive, image-guided treatments. We provide comprehensive services at Deaconess Main Campus and Deaconess Gateway, partnering closely with referring physicians to offer advanced therapeutic options with precision and efficiency.

Advanced, Minimally Invasive Care

Interventional radiology procedures are performed using real-time imaging guidance, allowing for targeted treatment with smaller incisions, reduced recovery times, and improved patient outcomes.

Vascular Procedures

• Dialysis access management
• Venous access and Portacath placement
• Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement
• Arterial and venous angioplasty and stenting
• Embolization procedures (arterial and venous)
• Chemoembolization and Y-90 radioembolization
• TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) procedures

Non-Vascular Procedures

• Image-guided biopsies
• Image-guided drainage procedures
• Percutaneous nephrostomy and ureteral stenting
• Transhepatic cholangiography and biliary stenting
• Tumor ablation, including cryoablation

Specialized Spine Care: Kyphoplasty

Our physicians also perform kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure used to treat vertebral compression fractures—most commonly caused by osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bone structure, leading to fractures that may go undiagnosed. When these fractures occur in the spine, they can result in pain, reduced mobility, and progressive spinal curvature.

Kyphoplasty offers a targeted solution by:

• Stabilizing the fracture
• Restoring vertebral height
• Reducing pain
• Improving mobility and overall quality of life

The procedure typically takes about an hour per level and may be performed under local or general anesthesia. Many patients experience meaningful pain relief and functional improvement shortly after treatment.

A More Advanced Approach to Treatment

Interventional radiology provides effective alternatives to traditional surgery for many conditions—often with less risk, shorter recovery times, and excellent clinical outcomes. Our team is committed to delivering precise, patient-centered care using the most advanced techniques available.

For more information about CT scans and other imaging procedures, radiologyinfo.org