What are the benefits of interventional procedures over surgery?
Interventional procedures are minimally invasive procedures with short hospital stay and almost no scar. Recovery is faster with relatively less risky procedures.
What are musculoskeletal interventions?
Includes PRP injections into joints, barbotage for frozen shoulder, steroid injections into joints, nerve root blocks, steroid injections surrounding trapped nerves, bakers / meniscal cyst aspirations , ganglion cyst aspiration etc.
Which procedures are covered in peripheral interventions?
Peripheral interventions includes - bronchial artery embolization, transarterial tumor embolization (TACE), Transhepatic portosystemic shunt procedure (TIPS), BRTO, PTBD, biliary stenting , peripheral arterial angioplasty and stenting, embolization of GI bleeds, uterine artery embolization, antegrade ureteric stenting, varicose vein ablation, etc.
Which procedures are included in neuro interventions?
Following procedures are included in neurointerventions- coiling of aneurysm, flow diverter stent for large intracranial aneurysms, embolisations of arteriovenous malformations, embolization of dural fistula, embolization of carotid cavernous fistula, embolization of Vein of Galen malformation, carotid and vertebral stenting, intracranial stenting, mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke, pre-operative intracranial tumor embolization, embolization for nasal bleed etc.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a hepatologist?
To prepare for your first visit to a hepatologist at Aster Medcity Kochi, gather your medical history, including previous diagnoses, medications, allergies, and a list of questions or concerns you wish to discuss regarding your liver health.
How do hepatologists decide if surgery is necessary?
Hepatologists determine the need for surgery based on the underlying liver condition, disease severity, and response to medical treatment. They assess the patient's overall health status and consult with surgical specialists to make informed decisions about surgical intervention.
When should I consider seeing a hepatologist?
Consider seeing a hepatologist at Aster Medcity Kochi if you experience symptoms like jaundice, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or abnormal liver function test results that warrant further evaluation and specialized care.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a hepatologist?
For the first visit to a hepatologist at Aster Medcity Kochi, it's recommended to bring all relevant medical records, including past test results, imaging scans, medication lists, and insurance information for comprehensive evaluation.
What are the most common types of conditions that hepatologists treat?
Common liver conditions treated by hepatologists include hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, liver tumors, and autoimmune liver diseases like primary biliary cholangitis.
Will a hepatologist help manage side effects during treatment?
Hepatologists play a crucial role in managing side effects during treatment by closely monitoring medication responses, adjusting dosages as needed, and providing supportive care to minimize discomfort and enhance treatment effectiveness.
