Targeted Treatments Without a Single Incision
Precisely block abnormal blood vessels to treat tumors, malformations, and life-threatening bleeding—all through a tiny pinprick.
The Power of Precision Embolization
Embolization is a cornerstone of modern Interventional Radiology, representing the ultimate in targeted therapy. Dr. Akash Bansal uses this advanced technique to navigate the body’s intricate network of blood vessels and deliberately block those supplying a problem area. By stopping blood flow at its source, we can shrink tumors, eliminate malformations, and stop hemorrhages without the need for invasive surgery. This approach offers a safer, more precise, and remarkably effective alternative for a wide range of complex conditions.
Our Embolization Solutions
1. Thyroid Artery Embolization
The Problem: An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or large, symptomatic benign thyroid nodules that cause swallowing difficulties, cosmetic concerns, or uncontrollable hormone production.
Our Solution: We catheterize the tiny arteries supplying the thyroid gland and inject microscopic particles to reduce its blood supply, causing the overactive tissue or nodules to shrink.
Patient Benefit: A scarless alternative to thyroid surgery, preserving the gland and avoiding a permanent scar on the neck and potential lifelong hormone replacement.
2. Bronchial & Renal Artery Embolization
Bronchial Artery Embolization: Used to stop massive coughing of blood (hemoptysis) by blocking the abnormal bronchial arteries responsible for the bleeding, often caused by infection or cancer.
Renal Artery Embolization: Treats conditions like bleeding after kidney biopsy, inoperable kidney tumors, or to shrink a kidney before removal. It can also be a curative treatment for certain hypertensive conditions.
Patient Benefit: Bronchial: A life-saving procedure for uncontrolled lung bleeding. Renal: A kidney-preserving treatment for tumors and bleeding, or a preparatory step for safer surgery.
3. Embolization of Arterio-Venous Malformations (AVMs)
The Problem: AVMs are abnormal, tangled connections between arteries and veins that can occur anywhere in the body. They can cause pain, bleeding, heart strain, and cosmetic issues.
Our Solution: We deliver a specialized glue or embolic agent directly into the core of the AVM through a microcatheter, permanently blocking the abnormal connections.
Patient Benefit: Can cure or significantly control AVMs, relieving symptoms and preventing serious complications like rupture or hemorrhage, all while preserving surrounding healthy tissues.
4. Emergency Bleed Embolization
The Problem: Life-threatening bleeding (hemorrhage) from any artery in the body, often resulting from trauma, post-surgical complications, or a ruptured vessel.
Our Solution: We rapidly identify the bleeding vessel using angiography and then block it with coils, glue, or particles, stopping the hemorrhage immediately.
Patient Benefit: A critical, life-saving alternative to emergency open surgery. It is faster, less stressful on the body, and allows for precise control of the bleeding source.
Why Choose Embolization Therapy?
Organ Preservation: We treat the problem while striving to preserve the surrounding organ and its function, a key advantage over surgical removal.
Unmatched Precision: Using real-time X-ray guidance (fluoroscopy), we can navigate to vessels smaller than a millimeter, ensuring the treatment is delivered exactly on target.
Minimal Trauma: Performed through a needle puncture in the wrist or groin, these procedures avoid large incisions, leading to less pain and a much faster recovery.
Versatility & Efficacy: Embolization is a powerful tool for a vast range of conditions, from elective treatments to emergency interventions, with high success rates.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the embolic agents used (like coils, particles, or glue) are designed to create a permanent blockage. The body naturally forms scar tissue around these materials, making the effect long-lasting.
Without a blood supply, the targeted tissue (like a tumor or fibroid) safely shrinks and withers away over time. The body’s natural cleaning processes gradually remove the debris without any harm.
It is a critical, time-sensitive procedure performed 24/7 in a hospital setting like BLK-MAX. For a diagnosed active hemorrhage, it is often the fastest and most effective way to save a patient’s life.
While all procedures have risks, embolization is significantly safer than open surgery for complex AVMs. The main risk is the embolic material traveling to an unintended location, which is minimized by Dr. Bansal’s expert technique and advanced imaging technology.
It depends on the condition. Large tumors or complex AVMs may be treated in stages for safety and efficacy. Your treatment plan will be clearly outlined during your consultation.