Learn what a bone biopsy is and how it is done using image guidance.
A skin and muscle biopsy removes a small piece of skin and muscle tissue. Learn about the procedure and why and how it is done.
Learn what bone ablation is and how it is done using image guidance.
Learn what a liver biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.
Learn what a thyroid biopsy is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.
Learn what a lung biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.
Learn what a kidney biopsy is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during, and after the procedure.
Interventional radiology uses image guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures such as biopsies, bone ablation and myelogram. They also insert G and GJ tubes, and central venous access devices.
Learn how to properly care for your child at home after a bone biopsy.
Learn what an angioplasty is and how it is done using image guidance.
A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests your child may need to diagnose JIA. Learn what you and your child can expect during each of these tests.
Learn what endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) is and how it is done using image guidance
Learn how bleomycin is used in sclerotherapy to treat vascular malformations. Find information about the advantages of using bleomycin as well as any risks involved and precautions to be considered.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a thyroid biopsy/fine needle aspiration (FNA).
A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests you may need for JIA diagnosis. Learn what you can expect during each of these tests.
Learn how a bone marrow aspirate and bone marrow biopsy are performed.
Learn what an abscess is and how it is drained using image guidance.
Learn what lung tattooing is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.
The pleural space can fill up with fluid or air after a serious injury or operation, or as a result of disease. Chest tubes are placed into the pleural space to drain the fluid or air.
Learn how to properly care for your child at home after an abscess drainage tube removal.
Bone pain is one of the most challenging aspects of osteoporosis. Learn about the different ways that bone pain can be treated.
Learn what a esophageal dilatation is and how it is done using image guidance.
Joint and tendon steroid injections are a form of treatment for children with arthritis and inflammation. Learn more about the procedure here.
Learn what a nephrostomy tube is and how it is inserted using image guidance.
Learn what a varicocele is and how embolization is used to treat is using image guidance.
