Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology  also known as vascular and interventional radiology or surgical radiology, is an independent medical specialty that employs minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system. Because of the minimally invasive nature of Interventional Radiology, most procedures do not require general anaesthesia, thereby decreasing the added risk of being put to sleep under anaesthesia. Interventional Radiology treatments do not involve “open surgery”. Interventional Radiology can save patients from the amputation of limbs. Diabetic foot disease, mainly due to neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, and/or infection, often leads to ulceration and possible subsequent limb amputation.