What is Interventional Radiology?

Interventional radiology is a medical specialty that utilizes highly precise imaging techniques, such as X-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to guide minimally-invasive procedures.

Our team of expert interventional radiologists harnesses these technologies to visualize internal structures and precisely target treatment areas, all while minimizing patient discomfort and recovery times with minimal effect to healthy surrounding tissue.

At Baylor Scott & White, we specialize in providing interventional radiology (IR) services aimed at delivering minimally-invasive solutions for diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions. We merge imaging technologies with advanced medical procedures to offer patients safer, more effective alternatives to traditional surgery, especially for patients with other underlying health conditions.

Conditions treated

Baylor Scott & White Health offers patients of all ages a full range of interventional radiology treatments, including sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for heart disease, cancers, uterine fibroids, deep vein thrombosis and more.

  • Peripheral vascular disease
    • Amputation prevention
    • Peripheral arterial disease
    • Leg pain
    • Diabetic foot and leg ulcers
    • Non-healing wound
  • Venous disease
    • Varicose veins
    • Venous ulcers
    • Venous thrombosis
    • Deep venous thrombosis
  • Vascular malformations
  • Renal and visceral vascular disease management
  • Dialysis access
    • Dialysis catheter placement
    • Endovascular AV fistula creation
  • Spinal fractures
  • Women's health
    • Uterine fibroids
    • Pelvic congestion syndrome
  • Men's health
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
    • Varicocele
  • Bone, breast, kidney, liver, and lung cancer
  • Pulmonary embolism

Interventional radiology procedures

By using long, thin tubes called catheters inserted through small incisions and guided through the body with advanced imaging technology, interventional radiologists can deliver treatment without open surgery.

  • Peripheral vascular disease
    • Diagnostic angiography
    • Peripheral arterial angioplasty, atherectomy and stent placement
    • RF Venous ablation
    • VenaSeal
    • Varithena
    • Vascular malformation sclerotherapy
    • Renal and visceral aneurysm endovascular therapy
    • Venous thrombectomy
  • Dialysis access
    • Dialysis catheter placement
    • Endovascular AV fistula creation
  • Interventional oncology
    • Port placement
    • Tumor biopsy
    • Bone tumor RF ablation
    • Renal tumor cryoablation
    • Hepatic Y-90 radioembolization
    • Hepatic chemoembolization
    • Hepatic microwave ablation
    • Lung tumor ablation
  • Women's health
    • Uterine artery embolization
    • Ovarian vein embolization
  • Men's health
    • Prostate artery embolization
    • Varicocele embolization
  • Hepatobiliary
    • Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
    • Biliary drainage and stenting
    • Biliary endoscopic stone removal
  • Kyphoplasty
  • IVC filter placement and retrieval
  • Geniculate artery embolization
  • Hemorrhoidal artery embolization

Less risk, better results

Interventional radiology treatments offer less risk, less pain, smaller incisions/scarring and shorter recovery time, and often deliver the same or better results without surgical risks and long hospital stays. From treating vascular conditions like blocked arteries to targeting tumors and alleviating chronic pain, interventional radiology offers a broad spectrum of therapeutic options for diverse medical needs.