Interventional Radiology

Minimally invasive, targeted treatments

Interventional radiology (IR) involves using radiologic imaging to guide a procedure. Radiologic imaging includes methods such as X-ray fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This enables diagnosis and treatment that is minimally invasive. IR treatments have become the primary method of care for a variety of conditions, offering less risk, pain and recovery time compared to open surgery.

IR procedures include:

• Uterine fibroid embolization
• Hemoembolization and radiofrequency ablation for treatment of cancers
• Angioplasty
• Stent placement for opening blocked arteries in legs
• Ablation of varicose veins
• Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) for recurrent ascites
• Help with bleeding due to cirrhosis
• Inferior vena cava filter placement and retrieval
• Stents for blocked arteries of kidneys causing hypertension
• Embolization of varicoceles

Referral required for this service. If you need one, talk to your primary care provider.

To establish care with a Aspirus St. Luke's primary care provider, call 218.249.4000 or find a clinic near you.