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Donald Garbett
Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Dr. Donald Garbett is an interventional radiologist practicing in Springfield, Oregon. Dr. Garbett specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
Donald Garbett
- Springfield, Oregon
- Accepting new patients
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How is CT venography performed?
Same as a regular CT scan for your purposes. Other then the IV no pain.
Is an abdominal CT scan safe?
Yes. The scan itself is a few seconds.
How long is the treatment for varicose veins?
This depends on the type of treatments. Phlebectomy, Vein closure, and Sclerotherapy are all different vein treatments for different types of varicose veins.
How long does brain CT scan take?
The scan itself is a few seconds.
Can varicose veins be cured?
They can be treated and the existing varicose veins can be cured. But the disease of the veins is life long and new varicose veins may appear.
How long is a brain MRI procedure?
About 20 minutes.
Effects of radiation?
There are different types of radiation. Gamma rays pass through you like light passes through glass. It does have an effect on you and we are all continually bombarded by gamma READ MORE
There are different types of radiation. Gamma rays pass through you like light passes through glass. It does have an effect on you and we are all continually bombarded by gamma rays from the space and the earth itself. Beta radiation is emitted from different isotopes that either exist in nature or were created by humans. For example radioactive iodine 131 which can be given as a medicine to kill off thyroid tissue which picks up the iodine from your blood stream. Alpha radiation is a radioactive helium nucleus. These are emitted by different compounds in nature. The most common one you might have heard of in the news is radon gas. This slowly rises from the ground and may accumulate in basements with poor air circulation and create a health hazard when inhaled.
Is there an alternative to a CT scan?
Yes. Wait and see is the alternative.
How successful is varicocele embolization?
Hello. Embolization is quite effective. Treatment effectiveness of between 93-100% effectiveness depending on the data you look at. Recurrence after treatment is very rare.
Is radio ablation for varicose veins risky?
Radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins is safe and effective.
How long does vein-ablation take to heal?
Vein ablation treatment is quick. The process of the vein closure occurs over a few months after the initial treatment. You can resume normal activities on the same day as the READ MORE
Vein ablation treatment is quick. The process of the vein closure occurs over a few months after the initial treatment. You can resume normal activities on the same day as the procedure, but can expect some soreness or aching in the treatment area.
Is radiofrequency vein ablation risky?
Radiofrequency vein ablation is safe and effective.
Is anesthesia used for vein ablation?
Local anesthesia is most commonly used for vein ablation.
How quickly does radiation burn?
This is a complex question beyond the scope of an answer here. For basic procedural Xray's or fluoroscopy there is a threshold dose of about 2000 mGy or 2Gy skin dose that would READ MORE
This is a complex question beyond the scope of an answer here. For basic procedural Xray's or fluoroscopy there is a threshold dose of about 2000 mGy or 2Gy skin dose that would cause a rash much like a sunburn. This would show up about 3-4 weeks after the exposure. A dose of 5Gy to the skin may result in a 2nd degree skin radiation burn that would also take about 3-4 weeks to show up. If you are instead talking about nuclear waste or then it would depend on the time, dose, and exposure which can vary greatly by factors of 1-1000.
Is radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins effective?
Radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins is safe and effective.
Are you awake during vein ablation surgery?
Vein ablation is most commonly done with local anesthetic or slight sedatives like valium or xanax.
