Interventional Radiology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, Mumbai
CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, is an interventional radiology hospital in Mumbai that treats a range of conditions through image guidance, not open surgery. Ultrasound, CT, and X-ray direct the instruments, which enter through a small puncture or incision. This keeps the procedure short on invasiveness and, in many cases, on hospital time as well. The department offers interventional radiology in Andheri East, Mumbai for vascular, cancer-related, and organ-specific conditions where a minimally invasive route is medically suitable.
Our Interventional Radiology Procedures
The imaging tools are common to all of these procedures. What differs is the condition being treated and the organ system involved. Interventional radiologists in Andheri East perform the following.
Vascular Interventional Radiology Procedures
Peripheral Angiography
Blood flow in the limbs is mapped to spot blockages or narrowing in the arteries, helping investigate peripheral arterial disease, claudication, and critical limb ischaemia.Peripheral Angioplasty
A balloon-tipped catheter widens a blocked or narrowed artery and restores normal flow. It commonly follows angiography that has confirmed significant narrowing from peripheral arterial disease or diabetic foot complications.Stenting
A small mesh tube keeps a narrowed vessel or duct open following angioplasty or other treatment. It is applied to narrowed arteries, venous stenosis, and strictures of the bile ducts or urinary tract.Thrombolysis
Clot-dissolving medication is delivered directly into a clot to restore circulation and limit complications in deep vein thrombosis and certain acute arterial occlusions.
Nephrology and Urology
Percutaneous Nephrostomy (PCN)
An infected or obstructed collection in the kidney is drained under imaging. Hydronephrosis, obstructing kidney stones or a tumour blocking urine flow are the common causes.
Gastroenterology
Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD)
Obstructed or infected bile ducts are drained under imaging to relieve pressure and infection, in gallstone disease, bile duct strictures, or jaundice due to pancreatic or bile duct tumours.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Embolisation
Selectively blocking the blood supply to the uterus or surrounding vessels controls bleeding, most often for uterine fibroids or postpartum haemorrhage.
Cardiac
Pericardiocentesis
Fluid around the heart is drained under imaging to relieve pressure, used in pericardial effusion and in cases that have progressed to cardiac tamponade.IVC Filter Placement
A small filter placed in the inferior vena cava catches blood clots on their way to the lungs. It is meant mostly for patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism who cannot take blood-thinning medication.
Pulmonology
Bronchial Artery Embolisation
Bleeding bronchial arteries are blocked selectively to control haemoptysis arising from bronchiectasis, tuberculosis or lung cancer.Image-Guided Lung Biopsy
Under CT or fluoroscopic guidance, a needle takes tissue from a lung lesion with minimal disturbance to the surrounding lung. It is typically done for suspicious nodules or to stage suspected lung cancer.Pleural Drainage
Fluid or air around the lungs is drained through a catheter placed under imaging, for pleural effusion, empyema or pneumothorax.
Oncology
Embolisation
Blood supply to a tumour is blocked to slow its growth or control bleeding, in liver and kidney tumours among others.Trans-Arterial Chemoembolisation (TACE)
Usually the first embolisation approach for large, inoperable liver tumours. Chemotherapy is delivered into the tumour's artery, which is then blocked to hold the drug at the site and protect healthy tissue. It is used mainly for inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma and certain liver metastases.Radioembolisation (RE)
Radiation therapy and embolisation combined. Radioactive microspheres delivered into the hepatic artery lodge in the vessels feeding the tumour and release a controlled, localised dose over several days. It is an option for hepatocellular carcinoma or liver metastases that have not responded to other treatment.
Symptoms That May Lead to an Interventional Radiology Referral
A symptom that keeps coming back is often the first reason to see a specialist. These can lead to interventional radiology procedures in Andheri East, Mumbai after assessment:
- Leg pain when walking that eases on resting, or foot sores that do not heal
- Swelling and pain in one leg
- Yellow skin or eyes, itching, dark urine
- Flank pain or reduced urine output
- Heavy or prolonged uterine bleeding
- Coughing up blood
- Breathlessness linked to fluid around the lungs or heart
- A mass in the liver or lung seen on imaging
Benefits of Interventional Radiology
- A small incision replaces open surgery, with less pain and scarring.
- Local anaesthesia is often sufficient, avoiding the risks of general anaesthesia.
- Many procedures are done on a day-care or short-stay basis, which cuts hospital time considerably.
- Recovery is quicker, so patients get back to work and routine sooner than after open surgery.
- Where a tumour or condition cannot be removed surgically, it is often the only viable option.
Safety at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, Mumbai
All procedures take place under continuous, real-time imaging, so instrument placement can be tracked throughout. Trained interventional radiologists lead each case with a dedicated team. Patients are evaluated in advance to confirm suitability, and monitored closely during and after the procedure so any complication is caught and managed early.
Interventional Radiology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, Mumbai
Interventional radiology works alongside specialists across departments to flag when a minimally invasive option makes sense for a case. Imaging findings, medical history, and the nature of the condition are reviewed together before a procedure is recommended, and the pre-procedure evaluation is planned so that tests, imaging review, and consent do not stretch across repeated visits. Because many procedures are short-stay, the aim is to return patients to their routine quickly without compromising the outcome. To find out whether a minimally invasive interventional radiology procedure is suitable for your condition, schedule a consultation with the Department of Interventional Radiology at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, Mumbai.