Our solutions advance the art of minimally invasive procedures for patients needing interventional procedures or biopsies. We are committed to seeking ever more precise, accurate and efficient tools in order to decide, guide, treat and confirm the right therapy for the right patient at the point of care. The aim is to improve lives while providing personalised treatments.
What is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional radiology is an area of modern radiology using minimally invasive image-guided techniques to assist with surgical procedures. Procedures performed at Mermaid Beach Radiology include (but are not limited to):
- Back and spinal pain management injections
- Epidural / Facet joint injections
- Nerve root sleeve injections
- Radio-frequency Ablation (RFA) – Coming Soon
- Autologous blood injections
- Fine needle aspiration / Biopsies
- Breast Implant Extracapsular Fluid Drainage
- Pleural Fluid Drainage (Pleural Tap)
- Abdominal Fluid Aspiration
- Lumbar Puncture
- Vascular Access
- Platelet Rich / Platelet Poor Autologous Injections
Before an Interventional Procedure or Biopsy?
You will need to make an appointment for an interventional procedure or biopsy. Most procedures do not require specific preparation however, there are a few that require fasting so please take the time to read the summary of instructions below. If you have any questions please discuss them with our reception staff when you make your appointment.
If you are to have a procedure done on your neck, chest, abdomen or pelvis please fast for 4 hours prior to your procedure.
After an Interventional Procedure or Biopsy?
If you are feeling fit and well, you will be allowed to go home immediately. Sometimes we might ask you to stay with us for 30mins to ensure you are ok, especially after having a contrast injection, however this is rare.
World-Class Radiology
Mermaid Beach Radiology offers a new direction in class leading imaging technology, innovation and research in private practice. We use our superior technical capabilities to provide an expedited and more confident diagnosis to enhance clinical decision making and improve the lives of our clients.
