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Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiology is minimally invasive
surgery for the 21st century
Interventional Radiology is minimally invasive surgery performed
with the use of image guidance (CT scans, ultrasounds, and x-rays).
Interventional Radiology is less invasive than standard surgery
because procedures are performed through small (millimeters) incisions
made in the skin and the procedures are performed with the use
of small catheters or tubes placed through the skin into the blood
vessels and internal organs. Since these procedures can be performed
without large surgical incisions, the risks and recovery times
are significantly reduced. Through the use of image guidance, procedures
can be performed more safely. A large number and variety of procedures
are performed by the Interventional Radiology group at University
of Colorado Hospital. These include needle biopsies, placement
of a wide variety of central venous lines for dialysis, tumor therapy,
etc., evaluation of the circulatory system through angiography,
treatment of blockages of the arteries using balloon angioplasties
or stent placement, diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders
including varicosities and blood clots, treatment of infertility
and chronic pelvic pain in women, treatment of uterine fibroids,
treatment of cerebral aneurysms and vascular malformations, treatment
of acute stroke, treatment of compression fractures of the spine,
cancer therapy and many other minimally invasive procedures
Why choose the University of Colorado Hospital?
The Interventional staff of the University of Colorado have
over 55 collective years of experience in performing these procedures.
They are all board certified from the American Board of Radiology,
as well CAQ certified in the subspecialty of Interventional Radiology.
Office Contact Information:
University of Colorado Interventional
Radiology Department
Anshutz Inpatient Pavilion (AIP), A030
Telephone 720-848-7630/8-7629
Fax 303-372-6360.
To schedule an appointment call
Jody Ferris: 720-848-7630
Please
click here for contact information and information about the faculty.
Please click here for additional
patient information, including information provided by the Society
of Interventional Radiology.
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