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Interventional Radiology Treatments

Image-guided, minimally invasive solutions for tumors and cysts

Minimally Invasive Tumor & Cyst Treatments

Interventional radiology offers precise, image-guided treatments that avoid major surgery. These procedures use tiny incisions, specialized instruments, and real-time imaging to target tumors and cysts with minimal impact on healthy tissue.

Key Advantages

  • •Smaller incisions (often just needle punctures)
  • •Shorter hospital stays or outpatient procedures
  • •Faster recovery times

Imaging Guidance

  • •Real-time ultrasound
  • •CT scanning
  • •Fluoroscopy
Interventional radiology procedure

Condition-Specific IR Treatments

Meningioma Treatments

Preoperative Embolization

Performed 1-2 days before surgery to reduce tumor blood supply and minimize bleeding during resection.

Procedure Details:
  • •Femoral artery access under local anesthesia
  • •Microcatheter navigation to tumor vessels
  • •Embolic agents (particles/coils) injected
  • •Procedure time: 1-2 hours

Radiofrequency Ablation

Alternative for small, surgically inaccessible meningiomas or recurrent tumors.

Procedure Details:
  • •CT or MRI guidance for probe placement
  • •Local anesthesia with sedation
  • •Heat application to destroy tumor cells
  • •Procedure time: 1-3 hours

Angiofibroma Treatments

Preoperative Embolization

Typically performed the same day as surgery to reduce intraoperative bleeding.

Procedure Details:
  • •Selective catheterization of feeding vessels
  • •Particle embolization most common
  • •Can reduce blood loss by 50-70%
  • •Procedure time: 1-2 hours

Palliative Embolization

For unresectable tumors to control recurrent nosebleeds (epistaxis).

Procedure Details:
  • •May use liquid embolics for more distal occlusion
  • •Can provide months of symptom relief
  • •Repeatable if symptoms recur

Cyst Treatments

Aspiration

  • •Simple fluid drainage
  • •Ultrasound or CT guided
  • •For symptomatic relief

Sclerotherapy

  • •Alcohol or other sclerosing agents
  • •Reduces recurrence rates
  • •For recurrent cysts

Thermal Ablation

  • •RFA or microwave energy
  • •For complex or solid components
  • •Minimal surrounding damage

Endometriotic Cyst Treatments

Aspiration & Sclerotherapy

For symptomatic endometriomas not responding to medical therapy.

Procedure Details:
  • •Transvaginal or transabdominal approach
  • •95% ethanol most common sclerosant
  • •Contact time 10-20 minutes
  • •70-80% success rate

Uterine Artery Embolization

For associated pelvic pain and heavy bleeding.

Procedure Details:
  • •Bilateral uterine artery occlusion
  • •Small particle embolics
  • •May reduce cyst size by 50-70%

Benefits & Considerations

Advantages of IR Treatments

  • Minimally Invasive

    Small incisions reduce tissue damage and scarring

  • Faster Recovery

    Most patients resume normal activities within 1-2 days

  • Precision Targeting

    Real-time imaging minimizes damage to healthy tissue

Potential Risks

  • Infection

    Small risk at puncture site (1-2%)

  • Bleeding

    Minimal risk of significant bleeding

  • Incomplete Treatment

    May require additional sessions

Procedure At a Glance

Anesthesia

Local with sedation or general

Hospital Stay

Outpatient or 1 night

Recovery Time

1-3 days to normal activity

Success Rates

Varies by condition (70-95%)

Ideal Candidates

  • •Patients seeking less invasive options
  • •Not surgical candidates
  • •Small to medium sized lesions
  • •Those wanting faster recovery

Related Services

Need Immediate Care?

Contact us immediately if you experience:

  • •Severe uncontrolled pain
  • •Sudden neurological changes
  • •Uncontrolled bleeding