Overview

Non-vascular procedures in Interventional Radiology involve image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic treatments that do not directly target blood vessels. These procedures are performed using imaging technologies such as ultrasound, CT scan, or fluoroscopy to accurately guide needles or catheters to the targeted area of the body.These minimally invasive techniques allow doctors to diagnose diseases, drain infections or fluid collections, and place catheters or stents without the need for major surgery.

Our non-vascular procedures include:

  • Complex Biopsies

  • FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology)

  • Drainage Procedures

  • Catheter Placement

  • Sclerotherapy

  • PTBD with Stenting

  • PCN with DJ Stenting

These treatments help provide accurate diagnosis, relieve symptoms, and support recovery with minimal discomfort.

Complex Biopsies

What is a Biopsy?

A biopsy involves removing a small sample of tissue from the body for laboratory examination to diagnose conditions such as tumors, infections, or inflammatory diseases.

Image-Guided Biopsy

Interventional radiologists perform biopsies using ultrasound or CT guidance to precisely target abnormal areas while avoiding surrounding healthy tissue.

Benefits

  • Highly accurate diagnosis
  • Minimally invasive procedure
  • Reduced complications
  • Quick recovery

Drainage Procedures

What are Drainage Procedures?

Drainage procedures are used to remove infected fluid, pus, or abnormal fluid collections from the body.These collections may occur due to infections, surgery, or underlying diseases.

Common Drainage Treatments

  • Abscess drainage

  • Pleural fluid drainage

  • Abdominal fluid drainage

Image guidance ensures precise catheter placement for safe and effective drainage.

FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology)

What is FNAC?

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology is a diagnostic procedure where a thin needle is used to extract cells from a lump or mass for microscopic examination.

It is commonly used to evaluate:

  • Thyroid nodules

  • Lymph nodes

  • Breast lumps

  • Soft tissue masses

Advantages

  • Quick outpatient procedure
  • Minimal discomfort
  • Accurate diagnostic information

Catheter Placement

What is Catheter Placement?

Catheter placement involves inserting a thin flexible tube into the body to allow drainage of fluids or administration of medications.These catheters may be placed in different organs or cavities depending on the patient’s medical condition.

Benefits

  • Minimally invasive
  • Accurate placement with imaging guidance
  • Effective treatment of fluid collections

Sclerotherapy

What is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a treatment where a special medication is injected into abnormal cysts or cavities to shrink them and prevent recurrence.

This procedure is commonly used for:

  • Cysts

  • Fluid collections

  • Certain vascular malformations

The injected solution causes the abnormal cavity to collapse and heal.

PTBD with Stenting

What is PTBD?

Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD) is a procedure used to treat blockage in the bile ducts, which carry bile from the liver to the intestine.A small catheter is inserted through the skin into the bile duct to drain bile and relieve obstruction. A stent may also be placed to keep the bile duct open.

Conditions Treated

  • Bile duct obstruction

  • Liver or pancreatic tumors

  • Gallbladder disease

PCN with DJ Stenting

What is PCN?

Percutaneous Nephrostomy (PCN) is a procedure used to drain urine directly from the kidney when the normal urinary pathway is blocked.

DJ Stenting

A Double-J (DJ) stent may be inserted into the ureter to allow urine to flow normally from the kidney to the bladder.

Conditions Treated

  • Kidney stones

  • Ureter blockage

  • Tumors affecting the urinary tract

Advantages of Non-Vascular Interventional Procedures

  • Minimally invasive techniques
  • Image-guided precision treatment
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Reduced risk of complications
  • Faster recovery