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Summit Interventional Radiology
Добавлен 24 фев 2023
Dr. Smith knows how serious undergoing surgery is, which is why he’s so passionate about educating patients on alternatives through interventional radiology. In many cases, his techniques provide an alternative to traditional surgery for various conditions. Patients facing men’s or women’s health issues, hemorrhoids, peripheral artery and vein diseases, diabetic ulcers and certain cancers may be candidates for IR. Additionally, his techniques can be a form of pain management.
What to Expect After a PAE
Prostate artery embolization (PAE) shrinks the prostate gland by starving it of the majority of its blood supply. The size reduction occurs over months and results from a complicated process on a cellular level versus surgical resections. Are you wondering what to expect after a prostate artery embolization? Dr Preston Smith highlights the days, weeks and months following your procedure.
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An Alternative Treatment for Uterine Fibroids - Dr. Preston Smith Explains
Просмотров 849 месяцев назад
Uterine Fibroid Embolization is also known as UFE. UFE has been performed for over 30 years and is safe. UFE proven alternative to surgery that provides long term relief from the pain and inconvenience caused by fibroids. It is performed by an interventional radiologist (IR) and can be done in an office as an outpatient. At Summit IR, we are passionate about providing the best care to women suf...
Dr. Preston Smith Explains Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and Treatment
Просмотров 949 месяцев назад
Pelvic congestion syndrome or pelvic venous insufficiency is a lesser-known cause of pelvic pain affecting women, typically of childbearing age. Today, embolization of the ovarian vein with sclerotherapy of the pelvic varices is the most widely accepted treatment for this condition once conservative management with medication fails. Ovarian vein embolization is a minimally invasive outpatient e...
An Alternative Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis - Dr. Preston Smith Explains GAE
Просмотров 679 месяцев назад
Genicular artery embolization, also known as GAE, is an exciting new surgical alternative therapy for painful osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. GAE has many advantages when compared to knee injections or surgery. It is a same-day, in-office procedure that requires little downtime. It also gives the patient a chance to maintain their natural range and function of the knee, which is difficult to f...
Dr. Preston Smith Describes Peripheral Artery Disease, Its Evaluation and Treatment Options
Просмотров 89 месяцев назад
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common cause of leg pain. It is a slow progression of arterial narrowing and blockages brought on by changes in the walls of the arteries. This is a process called atherosclerosis. It has several risk factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and kidney disease. At Summit IR, we will evaluate your problems and find the r...
What is a Sacral Insufficiency Fracture? Dr. Preston Smith Discuss Causes and Treatment
Просмотров 1149 месяцев назад
Sacroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure performed by an interventional radiologist, which can provide rapid pain relief and improvement of function. Studies show significant clinical improvement of pain and function compared to watchful waiting. Pain is often cut in half in the first day or so following the procedure, continuing to improve in weeks and months thereafter.
Knee Embolization - An Option to Knee Replacement
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Genicular artery embolization, also known as GAE, is an exciting new surgical alternative therapy for painful osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. At Summit IR, we have the experience performing GAE that allows us the ability to offer the highest-quality options for our Knee Osteoarthritis patients wishing to improve their quality of life.
Compression Fracture of the Spine - Causes and Treatments
Просмотров 149 месяцев назад
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are two similar minimally invasive procedures that can provide rapid pain relief and improvement of function. These procedures are performed by an interventional radiologist (IR) or other specialists that treat spine disease. Dr. Preston Smith explains the causes of compression fractures and treatment options.
Dr. Preston Smith Explains Osteoporosis and Prevention
Просмотров 299 месяцев назад
Avoiding a painful spinal fracture is better than treating one. Dr. Preston Smith discusses osteoporosis, it's causes and possible treatments.
Dr Preston Smith Explains Hemorrhoids
Просмотров 229 месяцев назад
Hemorrhoidal artery embolization is also known as HAE. HAE is a new minimally invasive treatment of internal hemorrhoids, which avoids the traditional approach through the rectum. For patients who find themselves faced with potentially undergoing hemorrhoid surgery, this may be an option.
What are the particles used in a PAE procedure
Просмотров 4010 месяцев назад
Have you been diagnosed with BPH or an enlarged prostate? Now you have a prostate artery embolization (PAE) scheduled. What are the particles that the interventional radiologist use? Dr. Preston Smith explains what those particles are.
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Dr Preston Smith - Summit Interventional Radiology