Children's Health

쮸떴멕헌: Interventional Radiology

Upper East Side
525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

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(646) 962-0941

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(646) 962-5757

Upper East Side
1283 York Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10065

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(646) 962-0941

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(646) 962-5757

Upper West Side
2315 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10024

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(646) 962-0941

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(646) 962-5757

We Deliver Personalized, Compassionate Care for Children of All Ages with Minimally Invasive Treatments

At 쮸떴멕헌, our interventional radiologists deliver advanced care to infants, children and adolescents in a warm and child-friendly environment. Our care team collaborates closely with parents and caregivers, providing support and guidance for all family structures, throughout the entire process.

Our doctors provide a full range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Interventional radiology uses medical imaging tools to guide minimally invasive procedures. Often the procedures involve small incisions, meaning less pain and shorter recovery time.

Pediatric Conditions We Treat

Our team helps patients diagnosed with many conditions, including:

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Our Doctors

FAQ

Will I receive anesthesia or sedation for my procedure?

Interventional radiology procedures generally do not receive general anesthesia. Instead, your care team will generally numb the incision area with a local anesthetic to minimize discomfort. Then, an intravenous (IV) line will deliver sedation, which will make you more comfortable and relaxed during your procedure. Some patients fall asleep during the procedure.

Your sedation level will depend on your specific procedure, age and medical condition:

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Will I need to spend the night in the hospital afterward?

Most procedures require a minimum recovery of four hours in our care (this is called an “outpatient procedure”). For other interventional radiology procedures, you may need to stay one night in the hospital before being discharged. Your care team will inform you of your expected recovery time prior to your procedure.

You will not be able to drive after your procedure. Be sure to arrange for someone else to accompany you to your procedure and take you home.

How long will the procedure take?

The length of time varies by procedure. Most interventional radiology treatments are minimally invasive procedures, which offer several benefits:

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Who is in the room during the procedure?

Most procedures require three healthcare professionals:

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On occasion, a medical student and/or resident may be present

How should I prepare for my procedure?

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Can I eat or drink on the day of the procedure?

You will receive instruction when scheduling the procedure and one to two days before the procedure that explains your medication and food restrictions. Our standard protocol when anticipating sedation is to not to eat or drink for eight hours before the procedure. You may have clear fluids (such as water) up to two hours before. If you eat anything less than eight hours, your procedure may be cancelled.

What if I have an allergy to contrast?

If you have a contrast allergy, there are medications that can be prescribed for you to take prior to your procedure to help protect you against your allergy. These medications can help block your body’s response to an allergen.

Will my procedure be painful/uncomfortable?

Because interventional radiology procedures are minimally invasive, the pain is much less than with traditional surgery. However, it is possible to experience minimal pain at the insertion site. Our care team will be sure to help manage your pain so that you feel as comfortable as possible.

How can I schedule my procedure?

Our office has a team of schedulers that can assist you in scheduling your procedure. The schedulers can be reached at (646) 962-5757.

Is radiation safe?

While radiation does have safety concerns, your interventional radiologist will be specially trained in the safe use of radiation and on how to minimize the risks associated. Interventional radiologists use federal guidelines on the recommended safe doses to use during specific treatments.