Body interventions

We offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures that support diagnosis, relieve symptoms, and treat complex conditions involving the chest, abdomen, kidneys, lymphatic system, and gastrointestinal tract. Using real-time imaging guidance, we deliver targeted treatments through small incisions, often reducing recovery times and avoiding surgery.

Biliary interventions

When bile ducts become blocked due to cancer, gallstones, or infection, we use several image-guided techniques to restore drainage and relieve symptoms. These include:
  • Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) to visualize the bile ducts
  • Percutaneous biliary drainage (PBD) to drain blocked bile externally
  • Internal biliary stent placement to keep bile ducts open
  • Cholecystostomy tube placement to drain the gallbladder in cases of infection or obstruction
  • Gallstone removal in selected cases using minimally invasive tools

Biopsy

We perform image-guided biopsies of the liver, kidney, lung, pancreas, bone, lymph nodes, thyroid and other tissues. These procedures use a thin needle to collect a small tissue sample for diagnosis, often avoiding the need for surgical biopsy.

Drainage catheter placement

Infections or fluid collections in the chest, abdomen, or pelvis can be drained safely through small tubes (catheters) placed with imaging guidance. This helps reduce infection and speed recovery.

Enteric (feeding) access

When patients can’t eat by mouth, we place feeding tubes such as G-tubes, J-tubes, or GJ-tubes using X-ray or ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement for safe nutrition delivery.

Paracentesis and thoracentesis

We use ultrasound to safely remove fluid buildup in the abdomen (paracentesis) or chest (thoracentesis), easing discomfort and helping diagnose the underlying cause.

Urinary obstruction

Blocked urine flow from the kidneys can cause pain and infection. We treat this using nephrostomy tubes to drain urine directly from the kidney or by placing ureteral stents to bypass the obstruction and restore normal flow.

Lymphatic disease

Abnormalities in the body’s lymphatic system can cause fluid buildup, leakage, or other complications. We use techniques such as lymphangiography (imaging of lymph vessels) and lymphatic embolization to diagnose and treat conditions including:

  • Chylothorax (leakage of lymph fluid into the chest)
  • Chylous ascites (lymph fluid in the abdomen)
  • Lymphoceles (pockets of lymph fluid often occurring after surgery or trauma)
  • Lymphangiectasia (enlarged lymph vessels that can lead to protein loss, a condition known as protein-losing enteropathy or PLE)
  • Lymphatic malformations (abnormal lymph vessel growths)