DEPARTMENT OF CLASSIC IMAGING

The Department of Classic Imaging has a Digital X-ray machine with fully automated options for the rapid performance of examinations as well as the ability of full leg full spine imaging with EASYSTICH technology.

Moreover, the Department has a state-of-the-art system for measuring bone density and muscle mass.

MAMMOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT 

The Department has a  Modern Digital Mammography System, with which, apart from mammograms, Stereotactic biopsies and preoperative targeting of the lesion are performed (HOOK placement)

ULTRASOUND DEPARTMENT 

The department has state-of-the-art ultrasound systems with cutting edge technology for performing all the classic and specialized ultrasonography examinations. Specifically:

• Elastography
• Use of Contrast Media
• Vessel Triplex
• High Resolution Breast Ultrasound

At the same time, a variety of ultrasound-guided invasive procedures are performed (FNA, biopsies, effusion drainage, etc.,) while it has state-of-the-art equipment for performing Targeted Prostate biopsy using Fusion Biopsy Technique.

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT 

It has two state-of-the-art 128 and 64-slice computed tomography scanners for conducting examinations with the lowest possible radiation and the maximum imaging quality. The department performs all specialized CT scans:

• Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
• Computed Pyelography
• Enterography
• Three-Dimensional Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System

MAGNETIC RESONANCE DEPARTMENT

It has two state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging scanners with cutting edge technology.

• SIEMENS Aera, friendly to claustrophobics
• PHILIPS D-stream, the only magnetic resonance imaging scanner with purely digital technology.

The department performs all routine examinations as well as specialized examinations. Specifically:

Specialized examinations of the central nervous system:

• Spectroscopy
• Perfusion
• CSF Flow Measurement
• Dementia - Neurodegenerative diseases

Specialized examinations of other anatomical areas:

• Multiparametric MRI of the prostate
• Magnetic Resonance Enterography
• Magnetic Resonance Pyelography
• Magnetic Resonance Mammography
• Three-Dimensional Biliary Tree Imaging – MRCP
• Assessment of Liver Fat and Iron Load
• Angiography
• Rectal Neoplasm Staging 

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Interventional radiology consists a further specialization of the Clinical Radiology specialty. The interventions are performed by image-guided catheterization or paracentesis using specific catheters and devices. Local anesthesia or mild sedation (conscious sedation) is usually used and no surgical incision is required.

General procedures:

• Guided organ biopsies
• Paracentesis / drainage of Effusions, Fluids, Abscesses, etc.
• Cyst Paracentesis / Drainage

Vascular procedures:

• Diagnostic Angiography (arteriography, venography)
• Peripheral Vascular Angioplasty (balloon, stent)
• Angioplasty and opening of clotted dialysis fistula
• Treatment of aortic and peripheral vascular aneurysms or pseudoaneurysms
• Peripheral vascular Thrombolysis – Thrombectomy
• Treatment of Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
• Inferior Vena Cava Filter (placement and removal)
• Embolization of Vascular Malformations, Hemangiomas, etc.
• Treatment of hemorrhages
• Intravascular foreign body retrieval
• Placement of Central Venous Catheters, Hemodialysis Catheters, picc, port,etc.

Hepatobiliary procedures:

• Cholangiography - Biliary drainage and Stent Placement
• Liver chemoembolization
• Thermal ablation of liver tumors (metastases or primary)
• Percutaneous Port Placement for Selective Arterial Chemotherapy
• Transjugular liver biopsy
• Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
• Portal Vein Interventions (thrombolysis, embolization, angioplasty)
• Transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPSS)

Genitourinary procedures:

• Percutaneous Nephrostomy
• Ureteral JJ Stent placement
• Treatment of Kidney Tumors (Embolization, thermal ablation, cryoablation)
• Embolization of Spermatic Veins in Varicocele
• Embolization of the Ovarian or Iliac Veins for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
• Fibroid Embolization
• Transjugular Renal Biopsy

Respiratory system procedures:

• Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion Drainage
• Embolization in Hemoptysis

Digestive system procedures:

• Gastrostomy and Gastrojejunostomy
• Draining of abscesses
• Nasojejunal Feeding Catheter
• Treatment of Digestive System Hemorrhages