Interventional Radiology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Juhu
Interventional radiology in Juhu, Mumbai at our Department of Interventional Radiology relies on image guidance - ultrasound, CT, and X-ray - to treat conditions from inside the body, often through nothing more than a small puncture or incision. It's an alternative to open surgery, and at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Juhu, it's used across a fairly wide range of conditions: vascular, oncological, and organ-specific alike. Where it's medically appropriate, it gives patients a less invasive route to the same outcome.
Our Interventional Radiology Procedures
The techniques below are shared across specialties, but how they're applied - and what they're used for - shifts depending on the organ system involved.
Vascular Interventional Radiology Procedures
- Peripheral Angiography
Maps blood flow in the limbs to identify blockages or narrowing in the arteries. Used to investigate peripheral arterial disease, claudication, and critical limb ischaemia. - Peripheral Angioplasty
A blocked or narrowed artery is widened using a balloon-tipped catheter to restore normal blood flow - the usual next step once angiography confirms significant narrowing from peripheral arterial disease or diabetic foot complications. - Stenting
A small mesh tube is placed within a narrowed vessel or duct to keep it open following angioplasty or other treatment. Applied for arterial narrowing, venous stenosis, and strictures in bile ducts or the urinary tract. - Thrombolysis
Clot-dissolving medication delivered directly to a blood clot restores circulation and limits complications. Indicated in deep vein thrombosis and certain cases of acute arterial occlusion.
Nephrology and Urology
- Percutaneous Nephrostomy (PCN)
Infected or obstructed fluid collections in the kidney are drained precisely under imaging guidance - commonly needed where hydronephrosis, obstructing kidney stones, or a tumour is blocking urine flow.
Gastroenterology
- Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD)
Obstructed or infected bile ducts are drained under imaging guidance to relieve pressure and infection. Seen in patients with gallstone disease, bile duct strictures, or jaundice caused by pancreatic or bile duct tumours.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Embolisation
The blood supply to the uterus or surrounding vessels is selectively blocked to control bleeding, most often for uterine fibroids or postpartum haemorrhage.
Cardiac
- Pericardiocentesis
Fluid around the heart is drained under imaging guidance to relieve pressure - used in pericardial effusion, particularly where it's progressed to cardiac tamponade. - IVC Filter Placement
A small filter placed in the inferior vena cava catches blood clots before they reach the lungs. Reserved largely for patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism who can't tolerate blood-thinning medication.
Pulmonology
- Bronchial Artery Embolisation
Bleeding vessels in the bronchial arteries are selectively blocked to control haemoptysis. Used where coughing up blood stems from bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, or lung cancer. - Image-Guided Lung Biopsy
A needle biopsy of a lung lesion is taken under CT or fluoroscopic guidance, minimising disruption to surrounding tissue. Typically performed to investigate suspicious lung nodules or stage suspected lung cancer. - Pleural Drainage
Fluid or air around the lungs is drained via a catheter placed under imaging guidance, for pleural effusion, empyema, or pneumothorax.
Oncology
- Embolisation
Blood supply to a tumour is selectively blocked to restrict its growth or control bleeding - applied to liver and kidney tumours, among others. - Trans-Arterial Chemoembolisation (TACE)
Usually the first embolisation approach for large, inoperable liver tumours. Chemotherapy is delivered directly into the tumour's artery, which is then blocked to keep the drug concentrated at the site and spare healthy tissue. Used mainly for inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma and certain liver metastases. - Radioembolisation (RE)
Combines radiation therapy with embolisation. Radioactive microspheres delivered into the hepatic artery lodge in the vessels feeding the tumour, releasing a controlled, localised dose of radiation over several days - an option for hepatocellular carcinoma or liver metastases that haven't responded to other treatment.
Benefits of Interventional Radiology
- Performed through a small incision rather than open surgery, with less pain and scarring.
- Local anaesthesia is often sufficient, sidestepping the risks that come with general anaesthesia.
- Many non-surgical interventional radiology procedures can be done on a day-care or short-stay basis, shortening the hospital stay considerably.
- Recovery tends to be quicker, with a faster return to normal activity than open surgical alternatives allow.
- For tumours or conditions unsuitable for surgical removal, it's often the only viable treatment route.
Safety at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Juhu
Every procedure here is carried out under continuous, real-time imaging, so our specialists can track instrument placement with precision throughout. Trained interventional radiologists in Juhu, Mumbai at our hospital lead each case, supported by a dedicated team. Patients are evaluated carefully beforehand to confirm suitability, and monitored closely during and after the procedure so any complications are caught and managed early.
Interventional Radiology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Juhu
Interventional radiology here isn't a standalone service - it works alongside specialists across departments to flag when a minimally invasive option makes sense for a given case. Each patient is assessed individually: imaging findings, medical history, and the nature of the condition all factor into the decision before a procedure is recommended. The aim throughout is straightforward- an effective, image-guided procedure that disrupts daily life as little as possible. To find out whether a minimally invasive interventional radiology procedure is suitable for your condition, schedule a consultation with the Department of Interventional Radiology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Juhu.