Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology

What is Interventional Radiology?

Interventional Radiology (IR) uses image guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures. Some of these procedures are done for diagnostic purposes, while other procedures can help treat a condition. IR procedures are generally associated with less risk, less pain, less cost and shorter recovery times compared to open surgeries.

What is Interventional Oncology?

Interventional Oncology (IO) is a newer sub-specialty of Interventional Radiology. Interventional Oncology further bridges the diagnosis and treatment of cancer by using diagnostic imaging techniques to help guide miniaturized instruments to allow targeted and precise treatment of solid tumors located in various organs of the body. Interventional Oncology treatments may be offered in combination with many oncologic therapies.

Interventional Radiology Exams and Procedures at TRA

TRA has a dedicated team of fellowship trained radiologists, Physician Assistants and registered Radiology Assistants who all specialize in Interventional Radiology. These providers, along with our nurses and staff, will ensure that you are kept informed and comfortable throughout the entire process, from the consultation to the procedure and into the recovery period.

Interventional Procedures

Catheter/Port Injection
Catheter/Port Removal
PICC Line Placement
Port Placement
Tunneled Central Catheter (TCC) Placement
Tunneled Dialysis Access Catheter (Permacath, TDAC) Placement

Drainage and Tube Management

Abscess Drain Placement
Chest Tube Placement
Drainage Catheter Exchange
Drain Removal
Gastrostomy and Gastrojejunostomy Placement/Maintenance/Exchange/Removal
PleurX Catheter Placement

Paracentesis
Thoracentesis
Lumbar Puncture

Bone and Joint Pain Management

Arthrograms
Joint Aspiration
Steroid Injection
SI Joint Injection

Spinal Intervention

Epidural Injections
Facet Injection
Vertebral Augmentation (Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty) Consult
Lumbar Puncture
Myelogram
Low Back Pain Consult

Biopsy, Interventional Oncology

CT Guided Biopsy (Lung, Liver, Renal, Lymph Node, Bone, Bone Marrow)
Ultrasound Guided Biopsy (Thyroid, Liver, Renal, Lymph Node)
Tumor Therapy Consultation (tumor ablation, chemo embo, Y90)

Women’s Health

Fallopian Tube Recanalization Consult
Hysterosalpingogram
UFE Consult
Gonadal Vein Embo Consult

Arterial and Venous Intervention

Arteriogram Consult
Angioplasty Stenting Consult
Dialysis Fistulagram/Treatment
IVC (Inferior Vena Cava) Filter Placement Consult
IVC (Inferior Vena Cava) Filter Removal Consult
TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portalsystemic Shunt) Consult
Varicose Vein Therapy (Vein Ablation, Sclerotherapy) Consult
Venous Sclerotherapy

Learn more about the procedures we offer at

TRA Endovascular

For more information or to schedule an Interventional Radiology exam, please call 253-284-0841.