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Adventist Imaging Network: Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology, a specialty often referred to as "the surgery of the 21st century," was founded by American radiologist Charles Dotter in 1964, when he invented angioplasty to treat clogged blood vessels without surgery.

Interventional Radiologists use x-rays, ultrasound, CT scans or other imaging techniques to guide tiny tubes, wires and other miniaturized instruments through small nicks in the skin to treat a variety of conditions without surgery. In most cases, no surgical incision or stitches are required, and general anesthesia is rarely needed. These procedures have several potential advantages over their surgical alternatives, including less pain, fewer complications and risks, shorter recovery times, and less (or no) blood loss.

Interventional Radiologists at Adventist Imaging Network have been pioneers in bringing this modern specialty to the Chicago area. Our physicians have the highest level of certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties: the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, or Neuroradiology. We participate in ongoing research and clinical trials, and have authored many scientific papers and presentations in the field of Interventional Radiology.

Below is a list of many of the Interventional Radiology services we offer:

• Non-surgical treatment of uterine fibroids
• Non-surgical treatment of blocked arteries in the legs
• Non-surgical treatment of high blood pressure
• Non-surgical treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Non-surgical treatment of varicoceles
• Non-surgical treatment of carotid artery blockage
• Non-surgical treatment of spine compression fractures (vertebroplasty)
• Non-surgical treatment of cancer (chemo-embolization and radiofrequency tumor ablation, biliary and GU stenting, etc.)
• Non-surgical treatment for liver failure (TIPS)
• Venous access procedures