The physician office offering imaging guided endovascular and minimally invasive interventional procedures is often referred to as an OBL (office based lab), OIS (office interventional suite), or OES (office endovascular…
Interventional radiology continues to be at the forefront of acute and chronic pain management. Our unique imaging expertise and ability to target difficult to reach structures allows for the continuous…
The landscape of healthcare is shifting towards outpatient settings such as Office-Based Labs (OBLs) and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). This transition, driven by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
Despite reimbursement pressures and scrutiny of procedural appropriateness, the demand for peripheral vascular ambulatory services remains strong. Improvements in minimally invasive technologies, coupled with a supportive regulatory environment and considerable…
Venous compressive disorders are a heterogenous group of vascular syndromes characterized by extrinsic venous compression that can lead to complications of venous hypertension or venous thrombosis. Endovascular damage secondary to…
Uterine artery embolization has an over 25-year track record of safety and efficacy. It has been evident for quite some time that this procedure can performed in an office-based lab….
Critical Limb Ischemia or chronic limb-threatening ischemia represents the end stage of peripheral artery disease where arterial flow is compromised to the lower extremities and risk of limb loss may…
While office-based laboratories (OBLs) have been increasing in popularity, only a small proportion of the current interventional radiology (IR) workforce works in an OBL. With the relative lack of an…
Portal interventions in pediatric patients present unique difficulties when compared to adult procedures. In addition, children who need a portal intervention require a different workup and clinical management. Based on…
Pelvic bone metastases frequently result in severe pain and disability. Open surgical reconstruction is associated with a high complication and mortality rate. Percutaneous screw fixation is a minimally invasive treatment…
