Department of Radio Diagnosis and Interventional Radiology
About the Department
Radiology department in modern medicine is not only limited to diagnostic imaging. It has well established role in therapeutic aspects. In cancer related conditions radiology offers diagnostic imaging, minimal invasive procedures to obtain tissue for biopsy and multiple therapeutic interventions. Department of diagnostic and interventional radiology at Nepal Cancer hospital has been providing multiple advanced imaging and interventional radiological services along with routine imaging through five units.
Units and Services Available
X-Ray Unit
- This unit is equipped with modern advanced X-Ray system ie. Both Computerized Radiography (CR) System as well as Direct Digital Radiography System(DR)
- Namely, Philips Primary Diagnost DR, Agfa 15X Drystar
Ultrasonography Unit
- This unit is equipped with modern advanced equipment and providing services through highly trained Radiologists and USG service Trained ANMs
- Unit is equipped with modern state of art equipment like, Medisonaccuvix XG usg, Mindray DC80 with needle visualization software and One medisionsonoacer R3 portable unit for portable /bedside services
Mammography Unit
- This unit is equipped with modern advanced Mammography system ie. Direct Digital Radiography (Mammography) System (DR)
- Namely SemiensMammostat DR with autocups technology
- Supplied with many supporting segments which are very helpful for mammo guided invasive procedures accurately like FNAC, Biopsies
CT Scan Unit
- This unit is equipped with modern advanced CT Machine (SemiensSomatom AS- 20 slice)
- Wide bore, which is very helpful for radiation simulation during RT as well as very easy and comfort during CT guided invasive procedures like FNAC, Biopsies
- In NCHRC, all CT scan images are kept in department record as cancer lesion needs to be compared to evaluate the response to therapy
Interventional Radiology Clinic
- Separate OPD basis consultation Room
- Services providing through this clinic are Counseling to the patients and patients party regarding interventional radiology services, their complications, preparations, and after care by Radiologist themselves, and well trained staffs
Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional Services
- Elastography: Medical imaging modality that maps the elastic properties of soft tissue. Ultrasound elastography is done specially for breast lesions
- Biopsy: FNAC is routinely perform with ROSE (rapid on-set evaluation) technique. Routinely we make cell block out of the biopsied material. TRU-CUT biopsies using co-axial technique
- Intra thoracic/Intra-abdominal fluid collection management: Image guided drainage and Pigtail catheter insertion
- Biliary interventions: Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD), Brush cytology, punch biopsy and biliary stenting
- Needle localization in breast lesions: Special needle is anchored into the breast lesion for proper localization
- Trans-catheter Therapeutic Procedures: TACE and embolization services
- IVC filter placement: To prevent pulmonary thromboembolism. Other vascular interventions including venous and arterial stenting
- Microwave Ablation technique: NCHRC is the only center in Nepal where microwave ablation technique has been started for treatment of cancer
- Radiologically Inserted Percutaneous Gastrostomy (RIG): Feeding can be established by inserting a small tube directly into stomach
- USG Guided PICC line
- Other non oncology Interventional procedures
- Participation on multidisciplinary tumor board
Operating Hours
24/7 services available for emergency cases. Regular OPD services during working hours.
Future Plans
PACS, PET-CT, Cathlab, MRI, Fluroscopy. Academic courses PCL in Diagnostic Radiography, BMIT. Extending Research Activities. Providing platform for short-term training/internship being specific in oncology related radiology services.
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