List of interventional procedures
Important: This list is for guidance only and may vary depending on the centre and the specialisations of the interventional radiologists. Please do not hesitate to ask your doctor whether an interventional radiology procedure is appropriate for your situation.
Système vasculaire (artériel et veineux)
Diagnostic imaging of blood vessels.
Dilation of narrowed or blocked blood vessels (with or without a stent).
Targeted occlusion of blood vessels to treat various conditions (tumours, bleeding, vascular malformations, etc.).
Dissolution of blood clots in blood vessels.
Insertion of metal tubes to keep blood vessels open.
Insertion and removal of catheters (PICC line, Port-a-Cath) for the administration of medication, parenteral nutrition, etc.
Chemical ablation (sclerotherapy) of varicose veins.
Drainage of collections of lymphatic fluid.
Biliary System
Imaging of the bile ducts.
Insertion of a catheter to drain bile in the event of an obstruction.
Urinary System
Inserting a catheter into the kidney to drain urine out of the body.
Digestive system
Insertion of a feeding tube into the stomach.
Drainage of pus from the abdomen.
Interventional Oncology (Cancer Treatment)
Destruction of tumours using various techniques (radiofrequency, microwaves, cryoablation, irreversible electroporation).
Administration of chemotherapy directly into liver tumours, followed by embolisation of the blood vessels supplying them.
Injections of local anaesthetics or corticosteroids to relieve chronic pain.
Other
Collection of tissue samples for analysis (lung, liver, kidney, bone, etc.).
draining of fluid collections (abscesses, pleural effusions, ascites, etc.).
Injecting medication (corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid) into the joints to relieve pain.
Embolisation of the genicular arteries to treat pain caused by osteoarthritis of the knee.