The Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology

Radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging to diagnose and treat diseases seen within the body. The department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology at SCS Hospital has progressed to be an incorporation of quality radiology services. It is well equipped with Man and Machine; a team of competent radiologists and state-of-the-art equipments including the new state-of-the-art CT scanner. The SCS Hospital 24/7 Interventional Radiology team is available to manage emergency services as well as provide Endovascular & Interventional Radiology consultation and minimally invasive guided surgeries.

Facilities Available:

• Well equipped CT room with accurate protocol oriented CT Scans reported by an experienced team of Radiologists providing round the clock service on all days of the week.
• 24 Hrs Xray & Radiography
• 24 Hrs Ultrasound & Colour Doppler Services
• Shear Wave Elastography and Fibroscan for accurate Diagnosis & Management of Fatty Liver Disease.
• Interventional Radiology Consultation & Services

Interventional Radiology services at SCS:

• CT/USG guided biopsies
• CT/USG guided FNACs
• Radiofrequency/ Microwave ablation of tumours, Osteoid Osteoma
• Biliary Drainage for benign and malignant disease (Percutaneous transhepatic)
• PICC line and chemoport insertion
• Dialysis interventions:  Permacath insertion, Fistuloplasty and AV Fistula salvage
• Endovenous Laser Ablation and sclerotherapy of Varicose veins
• Minimally invasive Pain Management and USG guided Nerve blocks

Consultation for:

• Peripheral artery disease:  Acute and Chronic
• Venous disease, DVT and varicose veins
• Interventional Oncology
• Hepatobiliary Cancers, Portal hypertension