What is Special Procedures or Interventional Radiology?
Special Procedures or Interventional Radiology is a growing subspecialty in which both vascular and nonvascular diseases are diagnosed and treated. It is a minimally invasive technique utilizing small catheters and catheter-based instruments. These procedures are performed with local or intravenous sedation and are guided by radiological imaging such as fluoroscopy, CT or ultrasound. Special Procedures offers an alternative to conventional medical and surgical treatment. The procedures pose less risk to patients and typically decrease hospitalization time. Our Special Procedures team provides unique procedures that support the Gynecology program such as leading edge fibroid embolization. This procedure is provided in very few centres in Ontario. We also provide interventional and vascular diagnosis to support the Musculoskeletal and Urology programs. The majority of procedures require your physician to consult with an interventional radiologist prior to scheduling. Our diagnostic inter
