The Department of Radiology at the Citizens Specialty Hospital offers comprehensive and advanced diagnostic radiological facilities. The department also offers interventional and therapeutic radiological services. The team at the Department of Radiology is extensively experienced and trained to perform complex imaging procedures. The team is committed to delivering the imaging results as quickly as possible for early diagnosis and management of the disease. The imaging techniques available at the hospital are transrectal ultrasound, transvaginal ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan, X-rays, and positron emission tomography.
Radiologists guide medical personnel for localization of disease during surgery, insertion of catheters and stents, and abscess drainages. Radiologists also perform image-guided interventional procedures (biopsy, Fine needle aspiration, and ascitic/pleural fluid tapping). Radiologists notify doctors of critical investigation findings as soon as possible, ensuring that patients with critical findings receive timely treatment.
We use a state-of-the-art PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and proprietary RIS (Radiology Information System) to store all images taken on campus.Doctors on our campus can use these systems to view images from a patient’s current hospital stay or one from the past, which can help make diagnoses faster and care more accurate.
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Radiology plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of the disease. In most cases, doctors cannot diagnose the disease simply by evaluating the signs and symptoms. Instead, they need either a blood work-up or imaging tests to narrow the diagnosis and rule out the presence of other diseases. It is extremely important in cases where the symptoms presented are common for multiple diseases. Radiology also has a role to play in the management of the disease. Radiology helps in evaluating the response to treatment, especially in cancer. It also assists the doctor in monitoring the recurrence of the disease. In some cases, when treatment is not required, such as in the case of mild prostate cancer, the progression of the disease is monitored through radiology.
The preparation for a radiological examination depends on the type of imaging techniques. For instance, for a CT examination, patients should not drink or eat 4 hours before the examination if they are receiving intravenous contrast. Breastfeeding women should avoid breastfeeding for 24 hours after the administration of contrast media. Patients undergoing an MRI should inform the radiologists if they have intracranial aneurysm clips, cardiac pacemakers, cochlear implants, or are pregnant. MRI is contraindicated in such cases. The patients should not eat or drink anything except water for six hours before the PET scan. They should avoid smoking or nicotine immediately before the examination. Patients should also avoid intense physical activities 24 hours before the PET scan.
Although CT scanning, MRI, and PET scanning are radiological techniques, they differ in purpose, technique and the results obtained. A CT scan involves using X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body. These cross-sectional images are superimposed by the computer and displayed on the screen. It provides more detailed images than normal x-rays and is used to diagnose heart disease, trauma injuries, cancer, and musculoskeletal disorders. MRI uses sound waves and a powerful magnet to develop detailed images. MRI may also require a contrast agent. It may take longer to conduct an MRI compared to a CT scan. PET scanning is an advanced imaging technique that detects cellular metabolism for disease diagnosis. In cancer, a PET scan provides useful information even before the tumor is formed.
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