By Dr Aidan Shaw
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Pelvic vein embolisation: the procedure explained
Pelvic vein embolisation is a medical procedure to treat pelvic congestion syndrome by blocking abnormal veins using a catheter to alleviate symptoms like pain and discomfort. Renowned consultant interventional radiologist Dr Aidan Shaw discusses the procedure, including how it is performed and what risks are involved.
By Dr Leto Mailli
15.06.20
Interventional radiology
Uterine fibroids: how can an interventional radiologist help?
Whilst you might normally expect your gynaecologist to treat uterine fibroids, an interventional radiologist can also treat the condition using a minimally-invasive procedure called a uterine artery embolisation (UAE). Read more from Dr Leto Mailli on what happens during the treatment.
By Professor Stephen Black
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Interventional radiology
Have you noticed swollen or enlarged veins on your legs or feet? This is typical of varicose veins, which are blue, purple, and look lumpy and bulging through the skin. Renowned consultant vascular surgeon, Professor Stephen Black, explains just how dangerous varicose veins are and when you need to get them checked-out.
By Dr Julian Hague
20.11.18
Interventional radiology
Interventional radiology in men’s health: PAE
Recently there has been exciting research into how interventional radiologists can help common problems affecting men's health, including an enlarged prostate, which can be treated through the use of prostate artery embolization. Our expert IR Dr Julian Hague explains more...
By Dr Paul Crowe
16.10.18
Interventional radiology
I have fibroids – what are my treatment options?
Do you suffer from fibroids? The chances are that you do, or you will as up to 40% of women aged 35 or older have fibroids. Fibroids can either be symptomless or can cause numerous menstrual problems, including heavy bleeding. Choosing your treatment can be overwhelming, but Dr Paul Crowe, a leading interventional radiologist with lots of experience in treating uterine fibroids lays out the A to Z in treatment options for this common condition.
By Dr Julian Hague
19.07.18
Interventional radiology
Dealing with deep vein thrombosis
Blood clots can be a scary idea – a clump of congealed blood rattling around in your veins. While clotting is necessary to stop bleeding if you cut yourself, this quality can become damaging or even deadly if a clot forms in the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel. Dr Julian Hague, a top clinical and interventional radiologist based in London explains deep vein thrombosis.
By Dr Ian McCafferty
10.07.18
Interventional radiology
How do interventional radiology treatments benefit the patient?
Dr Ian McCafferty is an expert interventional radiologist, with vast experience in treating cancers using advanced image-guided techniques. Here he explains how these can benefit the patient.
By Dr Ian McCafferty
02.07.18
Interventional radiology
What do interventional radiologists do and what can they offer the patient?
Dr Ian McCafferty is an expert interventional radiologist with a lot of experience in image-guided, minimally-invasive surgeries. Here he explains what interventional radiologists do and what they can offer the patient.
By Dr Julian Hague
23.05.18
Interventional radiology
3 liver cancer treatments you should know about
Around 5,700 people in the UK are diagnosed with liver cancer each year – this works out to around 16 new cases every day! Luckily, there are several treatment options to combat this disease. Leading clinical and interventional radiologist Dr Julian Hague talked to us about three liver cancer treatments you might not know about, but should.
By Dr Leto Mailli
02.05.18
Interventional radiology
Uterine fibroids: alternative treatments to surgery
More than half of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids will have no symptoms but those that do may suffer from heavy periods, bloating and constipation. Dr Leto Mailli explains how to treat fibroids using uterine artery embolisation.
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