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Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters- Patient Information (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet describes what the filter is used for, why has it been put in place, possible unwanted effects, how long it stays in place, and contact information (English) Black & White

Spine Biopsy in Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A spine biopsy is a way of taking a small sample of bone from your spine using a special needle. The sample is examined for infection, cancer, or other bone disorders. A radiologist who specializes in image guided procedures uses fluoroscopy or CT scanning to do the biopsy. (English) Black & White

Sacroiliac Joint Injection (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic combined with steroid medication around the sacroiliac (SI) joint. The injection helps block the pain and reduces the inflammation for a short time. (English) Colour

Having an Ultrasound-guided Breast Biopsy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy means taking one or more samples of tissue to be examined by the laboratory. This sheet tells you what to expect. (English) Colour

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Pudendal Nerve Block [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic, with or without steroid medication, around the pudendal nerve (the main nerve in your pelvis). The pudendal nerve carries feelings to and from the groin, the vagina (women), the scrotum (men) and lower buttocks or backside. The block is most often done for people who have pain when sitting. (English) Colour

Cryoablation: Liver or Kidney (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

Cryoablation is a way to treat growths and tumours, either benign or cancer. It uses extreme cold to kill the tissue cells. Here we refer to treating tumours in the liver or kidneys. An interventional radiologist (a doctor who specializes in image-guided procedures using x-ray, fluoroscopy, and CT scanning) does the procedure. (English) Colour

Chemoembolization Treating Liver Tumours (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

Chemoembolization (say kee-mo-em-bol-eye-zay-shun) is a therapy used to treat liver tumours. You might hear it called transarterial chemoembolization (or TACE) – transarterial means through arteries. This therapy might be used along with surgery or ablation treatments. An interventional radiologist does the chemoembolization procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures using x-ray and fluoroscopy). (English) Colour

Possible Skin Reactions after Fluoroscopy-Guided Procedures (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet highlighting the possible skin reactions that might occur post fluoroscopy-guided procedures. It outlines the symptoms, what to do if you get a reaction, what not to do and when to get help. (English) Colour

Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

It is a procedure which involves injecting corticosteroids (steroids) and local anesthetic into the epidural space, around the spinal cord. This is a common treatment for many types of low back and leg pain. Some people need a series of injections spread of a period of time. An interventional radiologist does the procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures using x-ray, fluoroscopy, or CT scan). (English) Colour

Abdominal Drainage (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure abdominal drainage including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. Abdominal drainage is the removal of fluid that has collected in the abdomen (called ascites). Abdominal drainage is also done to remove fluid from an abscess in the abdomen. (English) Colour

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