Interventional procedures

Interventional Radiology at Canopy Imaging

A portacath is a type of central venous line that we place into a large vein and leads into the heart

PICC line is a long, flexible tube inserted to assist in administration of intravenous fluids and medicines

Spinal Injections are used to relieve the pain and inflammation you are experiencing.

A minimally invasive procedure used to guide a needle to sample tissue for diagnostic testing under CT and US guidance.

FAQs

A local anaesthetic is used to numb the area before the procedure. Most patients experience pressure or mild discomfort rather than pain.

Most image-guided biopsies take between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the location and complexity of the procedure.

Yes. Most biopsies are performed using local anaesthetic, allowing you to remain awake throughout the procedure.

Tissue samples are sent to a laboratory for analysis. Your referring doctor will discuss the results with you once they become available.

In most cases, yes. However, your healthcare team will provide specific instructions based on the type of biopsy performed.

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