Tuesday, September 27, 2016

About Biopsies in Interventional Radiology

I work in Interventional Radiology and there are many biopsies performed daily in this department. Everybody has a person in their life that has needed a biopsy.  It can be scary and nerve racking on the patient and family.
I want to provide a perspective from where I stand.  This is a place that I want to give the basics of how the biopsies are performed and what to expect.  All questions are welcome and I will give my answers based on my experience.
I have encountered many patients that are full of fear and feeling anxious.  It helps to know some of the basics that are involved in these procedures.
All of these biopsies in Interventional Radiology are percutaneous.  They can be performed on any body part that is safely accessible.
I am the one in the room holding a patients hand and assisting the doctor, so I hope to reach those with fear about their upcoming procedure.  Most patients are shocked at how simple and quick their biopsy is.

It helps to know what is coming on the road ahead of you
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