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Interventional Radiology

What is Interventional Radiology?

Interventional radiology, sometimes called special procedures, is an innovative specialty that brings together clinical and imaging-based diagnostic technology to provide patients with minimally invasive therapy. All procedures are performed by board-certified vascular interventionalists (physicians with highly specialized training in the use of radiology-guided diagnostic studies and treatments.) They are supported by experienced nurses and technologists sharing a commitment to clinical excellence and personalized patient care.

 

Contact Information

Kent Hospital
455 Toll Gate Road
Warwick, RI 02886
P: (401) 737-7010, ext. 31988

Hours
Outpatient services are available between 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

What Can I Expect?

Advances in interventional radiology have replaced a number of traditional open incision surgeries. As such, they are generally safer for patients because they involve smaller incisions, less pain, and shorter recovery times. Every case is specific and the interventionalist will inform you of the risks and possible outcomes of all procedures performed. Procedures are generally performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia.

Special Procedures offered at Kent

Angiography with Endovascular Intervention

  • Angiogram
  • Atherectomy
  • Balloon angioplasty
  • Vascular stenting
  • Abdominal aortic stent graft
  • Thrombolytic therapy
  • Endovascular laser treatment (varicose veins)

Cancer Treatments

  • Biopsy
  • Radiofrequency ablation

Women's Health

  • Uterine fibroid embolization
  • Chronic pain

Fertility Treatments

  • Fallopian tube recanalization (female)
  • Varicoceles (male)

Liver Disease Treatments

  • Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
  • Biliary drainage and biliary stent placement

Additional Procedures

  • Inferior vena cava filter placement (blood clot filters)
  • Port-a-caths and feeding tubes
  • Kidney drainage procedures and stone removal
  • Gallbladder or bile duct stone removal
  • Dialysis catheters and maintenance
  • Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC)
  • Abscess drainage
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding embolization
  • Myelogram - A procedure used to help locate a ruptured disc, detect spinal stenosis or, identify a space-occupying lesion such as a tumor.
  • Paracentesis - A small catheter is inserted with ultrasound guidance to remove fluid from the abdomen.
  • Thoracentesis - A small catheter is inserted with ultrasound guidance to remove fluid from the chest.
  • Vertebroplasty - A treatment to reduce or eliminate the pain caused by spinal fractures related to osteoporosis.