At the Hospital

Although the average procedure time is 30-90 minutes, some take longer. The length of recovery time also varies with each procedure. Outpatients are observed in the Radiology Recovery Room for 2 to 4 hours. Rarely patients need to stay overnight after the procedure. Before discharge, you will be seen again by a CIS radiologist and a special home-care instruction sheet will be given to you. The sheet includes our telephone number should you need to contact us.

Going Home

Do not drive or take public transportation alone following the procedure. Make arrangements to have someone available to accompany you home from the hospital. We will be happy to contact your companion and alert them as to your time of discharge. For the remainder of the day, you will need to rest.

The Results

If your procedure involves tissue biopsy, the results of these tests will be sent to us as well as your doctor, generally within 3 to 4 days.