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Karen Garby, M.D.
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Karen Garby is an interventional radiologist practicing in Mesa, AZ. Dr. Garby 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.
32 years
Experience
Karen Garby, M.D.
- Tempe, Az
- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
- Accepting new patients
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How is a hemorrhage treated through interventional radiology?
Depends on where it is. Typically we use a tiny tube and with imaging guidance put it into the vessel that is leaking and the plug it up with a particle that can be made of different READ MORE
Depends on where it is. Typically we use a tiny tube and with imaging guidance put it into the vessel that is leaking and the plug it up with a particle that can be made of different materials or a tiny metal coil
Karen Garby
Karen Garby
What procedures are usually done in interventional radiology?
Treatment of arterial and venous disease, embolization of fibroids and enlarged prostates, embolization to stop abnormal bleeding, draining fluid collections, biopsies, vascular READ MORE
Treatment of arterial and venous disease, embolization of fibroids and enlarged prostates, embolization to stop abnormal bleeding, draining fluid collections, biopsies, vascular access for antibiotics and chemotherapy.....all use different radiology equipment.
Can you tell me a little about uterine fibroid embolization to treat uterine fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus. They can cause very heavy bleeding, pain, heaviness, severe cramping, significant blood loss causing anemia... Because they are READ MORE
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus. They can cause very heavy bleeding, pain, heaviness, severe cramping, significant blood loss causing anemia... Because they are tumors we can starve them and cut off their blood supply through a tiny nick in the right groin making them shrink and stop causing significant symptoms. Many patients prefer this to hysterectomy
Can radiologists diagnose ovarian cysts?
Yes, if present we can see them with noninvasive ultrasound
Types of catheters used in interventional radiology?
There are different types and sizes depending on the procedure. Most are usually through a tiny nick in the skin made AFTER numbing medicine given. Many procedures also done with READ MORE
There are different types and sizes depending on the procedure. Most are usually through a tiny nick in the skin made AFTER numbing medicine given. Many procedures also done with some sedation without general anesthesia
Are there any risks with an embolization?
There are always risks. Usually embolization performed by experienced interventionalist has minimal risk; infection, bleeding, unintentionally embolizing other tissues. These are READ MORE
There are always risks. Usually embolization performed by experienced interventionalist has minimal risk; infection, bleeding, unintentionally embolizing other tissues. These are very uncommon.
What happens after CT scan with contrast?
It is filtered by kidneys and excreted through the bladder
Is interventional radiology treatment used on uterine fibroids?
Yes. These are almost always done by fellowship trained interventional radiologists. Find one with a lot of experience!
What's the difference between radiology and interventional radiology?
Radiology is using different imaging or pictures to diagnose a problem. Interventional radiology uses imaging to biopsy or treat a problem often without stitches through a tiny READ MORE
Radiology is using different imaging or pictures to diagnose a problem. Interventional radiology uses imaging to biopsy or treat a problem often without stitches through a tiny nick in the skin
Is endovenous laser ablation safe?
Very safe in the right hands. The key is the procedure the right one for you based on signs, symptoms and ultrasound findings
