The interventional radiology department at the Manchester Royal Infirmary consists of 3 dedicated x-ray rooms and a recovery area.
The department sees approximately 5,750 patients each year.
In addition, MRI boasts a hybrid suite which consists of state of the art interventional x-ray equipment in theatre conditions. This facilitates complex endovascular procedures which are undertaken by a combination of interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons.
Procedures Done in the Department
| VASCULAR | NON VASCULAR |
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Angiography / Angioplasty and stenting (Peripheral) Chemo embolisation Fibroid embolisation Fistulagram / fistulaplasty IVC filter insertion / removal Line / Portocath Insertion Sclerotherapy Trans jugular liver biopsy Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) Varicocele embolisation |
Liver Ablation Biliary drainage and stenting Colonic stent Gastrostomy (radiologically inserted) Nephrostomy Oesophageal stent Ureteric stent Tunnelled Dialysis Cathete |
Patient information leaflets are also available with advice on discharge following an agiogram/ angioplasty and advice on discharge following sedation. Paper copies of all our leaflets can be found at the radiology main reception desk.
Admission Information
Referrals should be made via ICE. Please ensure all relevant information is included on the referral. Complex cases should be discussed with a consultant radiologist. All requests will be vetted by a consultant radiologist to ensure the most appropriate procedure is carried out.
Relatives and Escorts
Due to the use of ionising radiation and the nature of the work in interventional radiology, relatives are not permitted in the procedure rooms or the recovery area. Relatives should remain on the ward.
Staff members acting as escorts may be permitted to enter the procedure room under certain circumstances. This should be agreed with the interventional radiology staff before the procedure.
Location
We are located on the in Department of Clinical Radiology at the MRI, Ground Floor, Purple Zone.
Opening Hours
Core hours are 8.30 am – 17:00pm, Monday – Friday
Contact Details
0161 276 8588
Additional Support
We provide a 24 hour, non residential, consultant led vascular radiology on-call service. The consultant is available via MRI switchboard. Non vascular interventional out of hours cases should be referred to the general radiology consultant on call.
Staff
The unit is staffed by a multi disciplinary team of radiologists, radiographers and nurses.
The superintendent radiographer and lead nurse are available on 0161 276 8588.