You may need image-guided biopsies to confirm or rule out cancer if you have a tumor in your liver, lungs, or another hard-to-reach area. At Vascular & Interventional Specialists, advanced imaging technologies like fluoroscopy are available to help the physicians guide a hollow needle into the right place. They take a tissue sample using the needle for further testing so you get an accurate diagnosis. Call the Miami, Florida, office to discuss your options for image-guided biopsies, or book an appointment online today.
Image-guided biopsies are minimally invasive diagnostic procedures to diagnose infections and diseases like cancer in tissues and organs.
The goal of the procedure is to collect a sample of suspicious tissue using a needle. A pathologist then evaluates the tissue under a microscope to check for cancerous cells or other abnormalities.
Vascular & Interventional Specialists offer image-guided biopsies to collect tissue samples from areas of your body that are difficult to reach, such as your lymph nodes, bones, and lungs, with a high level of precision.
The office features advanced diagnostic imaging technologies to ensure accurate results and reduce your risk for complications. These technologies include ultrasound, fluoroscopy (real-time X-rays), and computed tomography (CT) scans.
The Vascular & Interventional Specialists physicians give you sedatives through an intravenous (IV) line to keep you comfortable during your image-guided biopsy. The sedatives keep you awake but relaxed.
Your provider inserts a thin, hollow needle into the area of your body they’re testing. They rely on diagnostic imaging technology to guide the needle into the best location to retrieve a tissue sample.
Once they get the needed tissue sample, your physician withdraws the needle and applies a bandage over your skin.
After collecting the sample, your Vascular & Interventional Specialists physician sends it to a medical lab for further examination.
The providers show you how to care for the needle insertion site to prevent infection. You may notice some bleeding or bruising at the site and may have some discomfort that should resolve within a few days.
You can expect to spend some time recovering from the anesthesia before you can go home. A loved one needs to drive you home for your safety. You should be able to return to your usual activities right away but should avoid strenuous activity for a few days if you have pain or bleeding in the insertion site.
Your physician discusses when you can expect your results based on your biopsy type. Your test results determine if you need additional testing or treatment for cancer or other conditions.
Call Vascular & Interventional Specialists to discuss the benefits of image-guided biopsies, or book an appointment online today.