{"id":28672,"date":"2024-01-19T08:56:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T08:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/dental\/?post_type=services&p=28672"},"modified":"2025-04-30T07:43:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T07:43:23","slug":"applications-in-nephrology-and-urology","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.drnhc.com\/dnirc\/services\/applications-in-nephrology-and-urology\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications in Nephrology and Urology"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Interventional Radiology (IR) plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating kidney-related conditions through minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. These techniques help manage both acute and chronic renal issues, often avoiding the need for open surgery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Common IR Procedures in Nephrology<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Percutaneous Nephrostomy<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

Placement of a tube into the kidney to drain urine when the ureter is blocked (e.g., by stones, tumors, or strictures).<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Ureteral Stenting<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

Insertion of a stent to bypass urinary tract obstructions and restore urine flow from kidney to bladder.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Renal Biopsy<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

Ultrasound- or CT-guided sampling of kidney tissue to diagnose glomerular or interstitial diseases.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Angioplasty\/Stenting of Renal Arteries<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

Opens narrowed renal arteries to improve blood flow and control hypertension.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Embolization of Renal Tumors or AVMs<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

Blocks blood supply to renal tumors or arteriovenous malformations (useful before surgery or to control bleeding).<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Dialysis Access Interventions<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

Maintenance or salvage of AV fistulas or grafts in dialysis patients (e.g., angioplasty, thrombectomy).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreserves renal function while managing complex issues\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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