Paracentesis A paracentesis is a procedure in which fluid is drained from the abdominal cavity, which is the space that lies between the abdominal organs, like the liver, and the abdominal wall.
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube A percutaneous gastrostomy tube is a plastic passageway that goes through the abdominal wall into the stomach. Learn more about this procedure.
Percutaneous Liver Biopsy During a percutaneous liver biopsy, a doctor places a needle through the skin of the right upper abdomen into the liver and takes small pieces of tissue for analysis. Learn more about this procedure.
Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram A percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram, or PTC, is an X-ray of the bile ducts (also called the biliary ducts). Radiologists and other doctors use the images to determine if the ducts are underdeveloped or blocked.
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line A PICC line is a thin and soft catheter that is inserted into a vein in the arm, leg or neck for long-term IV medications or nutrition, or for blood draws. Learn more about this procedure.
Radiofrequency Ablation Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure in which a radiologist inserts probes into lesions, usually tumors of the bone, to heat and destroy the tissue in that region.
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is a nonsurgical minimally invasive treatment option for certain types of vascular malformations. Learn more about this procedure.
Temporary Central Venous Catheters A temporary central line is a short-term catheter placed in a vein, either in the neck or the groin. Learn more about this procedure.
Thoracentesis and Chest Tube Placement A thoracentesis is a procedure to drain fluid from the pleural space, between the lung and chest wall. Learn more about this procedure.
Tunneled Central Venous Catheter A tunneled central line is a catheter (a thin tube) that is placed in a vein for long term use. Learn more about this procedure.