IVR (Interventional Radiology)
IVR means a series of treatments using various tools (catheter, puncture needle, etc.) inserted percutaneously into a body cavity while observing the inside of the body by diagnostic imaging, such as radiography, angiography, ultrasonography or CT. Catheterization is one method used in IVR. Hokkaido University Hospital is an institution designated by Japanese Society of Interventional Radiology, and our radiologists, mostly specialists affiliated to the Society, are providing IVR in cooperation with many departments. Examples of diverse IVR applications are given below. If you are interested in IVR, consult your doctor and make an IVR reservation for your first visit to the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology.
- IVR of hepatocellular carcinoma/liver metastases (arterial embolization/chemoembolization/trans-arterial chemotherapy)
- Arterial embolization of visceral artery aneurysm (liver, spleen, pancreas, kidney, etc.)
- IVR of traumatic bleeding/iatrogenic bleeding/hemoptysis (arterial embolization, stent graft insertion)
- Arterial embolization of postpartum bleeding/massive obstetric bleeding (need for critical care)
- Arterial embolization of uterine fibroid (uterine artery embolization (UAE))
- IVR of polycystic kidney/liver (arterial embolization, cystectomy/cauterization)
- Arterial embolization of renal angiomyolipoma/kidney tumor
- Trans-arterial chemotherapy of head and neck tumor
- Arterial embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformation, related Osler-Weber-Rendu disease/HHT diagnosis included
- IVR of varix/hepatic encephalopathy associated with shunt (balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (B-RTO), etc.)
- Preoperative portal vein embolization
- Adrenal vein sampling for primary aldosteronism
- Central venous port implantation/central venous catheter insertion
- Percutaneous drainage
- Biliary IVR (gallbladder/biliary duct drainage, stent placement)
- Percutaneous needle biopsy
- Implantation of fiducial metal markers for radiotherapy
- Lymphangiography/lymphatic embolization