Interventional Procedures
Interventional Radiology is a subspecialty of radiology and uses imaging techniques such as X-ray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound imaging guidance to treat minimally invasive and highly targeted procedures that provide referring health professionals and patients with pain management options for a wide range of conditions.
A comprehensive range of interventional procedures are performed daily at Gympie Radiology. Our radiologists and technicians will discuss your procedure with you on the day of your appointment. For more information, or for any queries about the range of our interventional radiology services, please contact us.
You may need to have an examination with Gympie Radiology prior to your procedure. Please contact us information and to organise an appointment.
Please be aware that all procedures require an appointment. Please call us to arrange a time. What to bring: Please tell us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may need to have an examination with Gympie Radiology prior to your procedure. Please contact us for more information and to organise an appointment. Some procedures require preparation including fasting and being well hydrated. You should continue taking all prescribed medications as usual. Please inform our staff if you are taking any blood thinning medication, as this may need to be ceased prior to the procedure. We perform a range of spine and musculoskeletal procedures. Interventional radiology can also be used for tissue sampling for example drainages, core biopsy, fine needle aspiration, lymph node and tumour biopsy. Many of these are used in spinal pain management for example spinal facet joint blocks, nerve root blocks, medial branch blocks, epidural injections and radiofrequency ablation. Taking part in work or daily activities can sometimes cause strain on your joints including, hips, shoulders and extremities. A cortisone injection can be used to alleviate short term pain. In some cases, it is not possible to tell from the imaging studies alone whether an abnormality is benign or cancerous. In these cases, ultrasound biopsy or mammographic stereotactic guided breast biopsy is a highly accurate and minimally invasive way to provide the answer On arrival, our reception staff will ask you to read and sign a consent form. You may be asked to change into a gown and remove any metal objects or jewellery. The images obtained are digitally recorded. At Gympie Radiology our highly trained and qualified Radiologists interpret the images and provides a report for your doctor and/or referring health care provider within 24 hours, although usually with a couple of hours depending on the complexity of the scan. You will be able to take your images on the day or collect them at a time that is convenient for you. You may need to make a follow up appointment to discuss the results with your referring practitioner.
Preparing for your procedure
Reasons for Interventional Procedures
CT
Ultrasound
Ultrasound or mammographic stereotactic guided biopsy
What to expect
When can you get your results?
We invite you to ask any additional questions you may have before or after your examination.