Spinal angiography serves as a cornerstone in the diagnosis and characterization of various spinal vascular abnormalities
- Visualize Vascular Anatomy: Spinal angiography allows for the visualization of the intricate vascular anatomy within the spinal cord, facilitating the identification of vascular lesions such as arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), fistulas, and tumors.
- Assess Blood Flow Dynamics: By assessing blood flow dynamics and detecting abnormalities such as arteriovenous shunting, spinal angiography aids in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for spinal vascular pathologies.
- Achieve Vascular Occlusion: Using minimally invasive endovascular techniques, Dr. Patil selectively occludes abnormal blood vessels supplying spinal AVMs with embolic agents such as coils or liquid embolic materials.
- Prevent Hemorrhage and Neurological Deficits: By promoting the thrombosis of abnormal vessels and reducing arteriovenous shunting, spinal AVM embolization aims to prevent hemorrhage, alleviate neurological deficits, and preserve spinal cord function.
- Reduce Tumor Vascularity: Through selective catheterization of tumor-feeding vessels, Dr. Patil delivers embolic agents to the tumor vasculature, reducing vascularity and limiting blood supply to the tumor.
- Comprehensive Care and Patient Support: Throughout the entire treatment process, Dr. Santosh B. Patil and his dedicated team provide compassionate care, personalized attention, and support to patients and their families. From initial diagnosis to post-procedural follow-up, patients receive comprehensive care aimed at optimizing outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
Spinal interventions can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), tumors, hemangiomas, and other vascular abnormalities affecting the spinal cord.
Spinal angiography is a diagnostic procedure that uses contrast dye and X-rays to visualize blood vessels within the spinal cord. It helps identify abnormalities such as AVMs, aneurysms, or tumors, guiding treatment planning.
Embolization involves blocking blood flow to abnormal vessels or tumors using tiny particles or glue injected through a catheter. Benefits may include reducing the risk of bleeding, shrinking the size of the lesion, and facilitating surgical removal.
Recovery from spinal interventions varies depending on the specific procedure performed and the patient’s overall health. Generally, patients may experience some soreness or discomfort at the catheter insertion site, but they can usually resume normal activities within a few days to weeks.
While spinal interventions are generally safe, there are potential risks, including bleeding, infection, nerve damage, or allergic reactions to contrast dye. Dr. Patil takes precautions to minimize these risks and closely monitors patients during and after the procedure.
If you’re experiencing symptoms such as back pain, weakness, or numbness related to a spinal vascular abnormality or tumor, schedule a consultation with Dr. Patil. After a thorough evaluation and review of imaging studies, he can determine whether spinal interventions are appropriate for your condition.
