The Vascular and Interventional Radiology Lab performs a wide range of minimally invasive procedures.  Our board certified Radiologists are experts in this field and provide personalized service in a safe and secure hospital environment.  Some of the procedures performed in the lab include the following:

Dialysis Access Management and Maintenance

• AV Fistulagrams
• Percutaneous management of dialysis grafts and fistulas using angioplasty, stenting, thrombolytic therapy, and mechanical thrombectomy
• Central Venous Occlusion Treatment
• Complete Catheter Services-Insertion /Removal /Exchange /Repair

Venous Access

• Subcutaneous Chest and Arm Ports
• PICC and Central Lines

Vascular Procedures

• Carotid angioplasty and Stenting
• Percutaneous angioplasty of the Aorta, subclavian, Iliac, Fenoral, Popliteal and Peripheral arteries and Stent Placement
• Percutaneous Thrombectomy
• Venous Angioplasty and Stenting, including peripheral veins, SVC and IVC
• Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)

Non-Vascular Procedures

• Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram with Biliary catheterization for drainage, balloon dilatation, catheter placement and stent placement
• Percutaneous Nephrostomy, balloon dilatation and stent placement
• Percutaneous CT and U/S guided biopsies
• Kyphoplasty, Vertrebralplasty
• Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Although this list is just a sampling of all of the procedures performed in the VIR Lab, You and/or Your physician is encouraged to contact one of our Radiologists to discuss how we can accommodate your needs.  We can be reached at (562) 602-6810 and ask for the VIR Lab.