Thoracentesis

What is Thoracentesis?

Inside the ribcage, there is a thin space separating the lungs from the ribs, called the pleural space. Usually, this space contains only a very small amount of fluid so the lungs slide easily against the ribs during breathing.

SIRT (Radioembolization)

What is Y90 Radioembolization (SIRT)?

Radioembolization, also known as selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), is a form of internal radiation therapy used in selected patients who are not candidates for surgery or percutaneous ablation of their liver tumor or tumors.

Renal Biopsy

What is a Renal (Kidney) Biopsy?

A biopsy is the removal of very small pieces of tissue from a body organ, that a pathologist doctor may examine under the microscope to identify various types of disease.
 

Port Placement and Removal

What is a Port or Port-a-Catheter?

A vascular access procedure involves placing a thin hollow plastic tube, or catheter, into a vein to permit drawing blood tests, and giving medications, fluids and nutrition, or transfusions directly into the bloodstream, over a period of weeks, months or even years.

PICC

What is a PICC Line?

A vascular access procedure involves placing a thin hollow plastic tube, or catheter, into a vein to permit drawing blood tests, and giving medications, fluids and nutrition, or transfusions directly into the bloodstream, over a period of weeks, months or even years.

The choice of type of venous access depends on the expected length of time it will be needed, as well as how often the device will be used.