Interventional radiology Clinics in Saint Albans
1 clinic in Saint Albans, Christchurch has a page of their own naming Interventional radiology, including Pacific Radiology. Each listing shows the address, phone number and the other scans they list. Confirm availability, referral and cost with the clinic before booking.
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Interventional radiology clinics in Saint Albans
- Pacific Radiology – Southern Cross – Christchurch
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What is an interventional radiology?
Interventional radiology uses imaging such as ultrasound, X-ray or CT to guide a needle or thin tube for a procedure. Common examples are steroid injections into joints, biopsies, drain placements and some vascular treatments. InsideRadiology (RANZCR): Interventional radiology
Referral
Procedures are booked on referral from a doctor, specialist or, for some injections, a physiotherapist under ACC. The clinic will check blood-thinning medicines and allergies beforehand.
Time and preparation
A simple image-guided injection takes 15 to 30 minutes. Biopsies and vascular procedures take longer and may need a recovery period or someone to drive you home.
Who pays
Many procedures are ACC-funded after an injury, publicly funded when referred through a hospital, or paid by insurance or self-funded privately.
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