At Emirates Hospitals, we specialize in providing advanced CT/US (computed tomography and ultrasound) guided trans-thoracic interventional procedures to ensure precise and effective treatment for a range of thoracic conditions. Our highly skilled team of radiologists and interventional specialists utilizes cutting-edge technology to perform minimally invasive procedures, ensuring patients experience less pain, shorter recovery times, and improved outcomes. These procedures are designed to diagnose and treat various thoracic issues, such as lung lesions, pleural effusion, and biopsies of the chest area.
We offer a comprehensive approach, where procedures are customized to the individual patient’s needs, ensuring the highest level of care. The use of CT and ultrasound guidance enables our doctors to precisely target the affected areas of the chest, enhancing the accuracy and safety of the procedure. Whether it’s for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions, our team ensures that all procedures are done with the utmost precision.
Key Features of CT/US Guided Trans-thoracic Procedures:
- Minimally Invasive: These procedures require only a small incision, resulting in less pain and quicker recovery.
- Real-Time Imaging: CT and ultrasound technologies provide real-time imaging, ensuring the accurate placement of needles or other instruments.
- Enhanced Accuracy: The guidance systems help reduce risks associated with traditional methods, increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes.
- Versatile Applications: These techniques are used for a wide range of procedures, including biopsies, drainage of fluid collections, and ablations.
Benefits of the Procedures:
- Shorter Hospital Stay: Patients can typically go home on the same day or after a short stay.
- Reduced Risk of Complications: Real-time imaging reduces the risk of injury to surrounding organs.
- Effective Pain Management: Advanced pain control techniques ensure minimal discomfort during and after the procedure.
- Faster Recovery: Most patients experience quicker recovery compared to traditional surgical methods.
Common Procedures Performed:
- Lung Biopsy: Used to collect tissue samples from suspicious lung masses.
- Pleural Effusion Drainage: Involves draining excess fluid from the pleural space to improve breathing and comfort.
- Ablation: A procedure to treat abnormal lung tissue or tumors using heat or cold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recovery time is generally short. Most patients can go home on the same day, with a few experiencing mild discomfort for a few days.
The procedures are minimally invasive and are typically done under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal pain or discomfort.
While complications are rare, risks such as bleeding or infection are possible, but they are minimized by real-time imaging and the expertise of our specialists.
The length of the procedure varies but generally takes between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the complexity of the case.
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