Radiology & Imaging

Department of Radiology & Imaging

Department of Radiology & Imaging

Radiology & Imaging

The Department of Radiology and Imaging at CHRI offers a comprehensive range of cutting-edge services to support accurate diagnoses and effective treatment planning. The radiology department uses a collaborative approach and fosters seamless communication with other medical specialities, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of each patient’s condition. Radiology treatment is characterised by its patient-centric focus, where utmost care and comfort are provided during imaging procedures.

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Services

Interventional radiology
Mammography and breast imaging
Comprehensive imaging services

Facilities

Digital X-ray
USG with Doppler
CT Scan
PET Scan
MRI

Digital X-ray

Digital Radiography (DR) is an advanced imaging technology used in medical diagnostics that replaces traditional X-ray film with digital detectors. This system captures X-ray images directly onto a digital medium, which can then be processed, stored, and viewed on a computer. Digital radiography offers several advantages over conventional film-based radiography, including faster image acquisition, improved image quality, and enhanced workflow efficiency. Overall, digital radiography has transformed medical imaging by offering faster, more efficient, and higher-quality imaging capabilities, leading to improved patient care, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.

USG (Ultrasound)

USG with Color Doppler is a medical imaging technique that combines traditional ultrasound imaging with Doppler ultrasound to visualize blood flow within the body’s vessels and organs. This technology adds color to the ultrasound images, allowing healthcare professionals to assess blood flow patterns, direction, and velocity in real-time. USG with Color Doppler is widely used across various medical specialties for diagnostic purposes and to monitor conditions affecting blood circulation. USG with Color Doppler is a valuable imaging tool that aids in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of vascular and circulatory disorders, cardiac conditions, obstetric and gynecological concerns, and various other medical conditions. Its real-time visualization of blood flow adds an important dimension to ultrasound imaging, enhancing the diagnostic capabilities across multiple medical specialties.

Ultrasound is a safe and non-invasive tool used across various medical specialties. Its advantages make it a preferred choice for diagnosing and monitoring various conditions. Despite certain drawbacks, the benefits of ultrasound outweigh its limitations. Most patients do not experience any serious ultrasound scan side effects.

CT Scan

A Computed Tomography (CT) scan, also known as a CAT scan (Computerized Axial Tomography), is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. It provides a more comprehensive view than traditional X-rays and is particularly useful for diagnosing and evaluating a wide range of medical conditions, including injuries, diseases, and abnormalities. Overall, CT scans play a crucial role in modern medicine, providing detailed and comprehensive imaging for diagnosing and managing a wide range of medical conditions. They are particularly valuable in emergency settings, cancer diagnosis and staging, trauma assessment, and evaluating complex anatomical structures. However, healthcare providers must weigh the benefits of CT scans against potential risks and consider individual patient factors when ordering imaging studies.

The main difference between CT and X-ray scans is their imaging capabilities. X-rays provide 2D images that are suitable for visualizing bones or specific organs. On the other hand, CT imaging provides 3D images by utilizing X-rays at different angles, thereby aiding in diagnosing complex medical conditions. Images of the CT scans are more detailed and have higher clarity than X-ray images. The imaging technique assists doctors in diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions, including fractures, internal injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders. Also, a CT scan can detect cancer and support its staging and treatment planning. Although it is an important diagnostic technique, it is important to consider the risk of CT imaging due to the use of X-rays and contrast material.

MRI

CT imaging uses X-rays to create images processed by a computer. The imaging technique assists doctors in diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions, including fractures, internal injuries, and musculoskeletal disorders. Also, a CT scan can detect cancer and support its staging and treatment planning. Although it is an important diagnostic technique, it is important to consider the risk of CT imaging due to the use of X-rays and contrast material.

Mammography

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Indian women. Despite being the most common cancer, it can be treated with positive clinical outcomes and excellent survival rates if detected early. Screening methods like physical examination, ABVS, and digital mammography facilitate the early detection of breast cancer and help women prevent advanced-stage breast cancer. Digital mammography is a highly safe, non-invasive, and effective screening method for breast cancer. Digital mammography uses low-dose radiation X-rays to capture the images of the breasts, and these images are later studied for the presence of any abnormalities, such as benign and malignant tumors. The biggest difference between traditional mammography (film mammography) and digital mammography is that, during the latter, the image is captured and directly recorded onto a special computer and not on films.