Interventional Neuroradiology, also called Endovascular Neurointerventions, Interventional Neurology, or Interventional Neurosurgery, is a specialised branch of Radiology. It uses imaging to guide invasive procedures to treat or diagnose problems in the brain, spinal cord, and areas around the head and neck. The approach is similar to what cardiologists do when they perform treatments like angioplasty or place stents in the heart. This involves inserting advanced thin catheters or wires into blood vessels, either through the groin or hand, and leading them to the problem area in the affected vessels.

Benefits of Interventional Neuroradiology

• The department aims to provide top invasive care and imaging to diagnose and treat problems related to the brain, head and neck, spine, and spinal cord.
• The endovascular method causes less damage to healthy brain tissue.
• It allows for fewer risks, leads to better recovery, and reduces hospital stays.
• Doctors can treat tough conditions that were once untreatable by reaching deep or inaccessible areas without open surgery.
• Some stroke patients can still get help even if they arrive at the hospital late, depending on the situation.
• We bring a lot of experience to treating intracranial aneurysms and AVMs through endovascular procedures and embolisation. We also handle and treat conditions like acute strokes, carotid stenoses, intracranial atherosclerosis, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages, surface-level vascular and venous malformations, as well as spinal AVMs and AVFs.

KIMSHEALTH – Treatments & Procedures Available

The Neuro Interventional Radiology Department at KIMSHEALTH provides a broad range of advanced, image-guided treatments and diagnostic options. Our team of expert specialists handles neurovascular, spinal, cancer-related, peripheral, and organ-specific procedures.

a. Neuro-Interventional Treatments (Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke)

• Coiling of Aneurysms (Standard, Balloon-assisted, or Stent-assisted)
• Placement of Flow Diverter for Complex Aneurysms
• Embolisation of AVMs using Onyx, Squid, Menox, or Phil
• Embolisation of DAVF or Carotidcavernous Fistulas
• Spinal procedures for AVMs, Dural AVFs, or Perimedullary Fistulas
• Treatment for Vein of Galen Malformations (VOGM)
• Paediatric AVF and other Neuro Intervention
• Care for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
• Fixing CSF Leaks or CSF Venous Fistulas
• Managing Venous Diverticulitis
• Embolisation to treat Chronic Subdural Hematoma
• Preoperative Embolisation of Brain Tumours like Meningiomas

b. Managing Ischemic Stroke and Thrombectomy Techniques

• Performing Mechanical Thrombectomy during Acute Strokes
• Treating with Intracranial Stents for both Acute and Chronic Conditions
• Performing Carotid PTA and Stenting procedures
• Stenting in the Vertebral Arteries

c. Diagnostics in Neurology

• Conducting 4-Vessel Cerebral Angiograms
• Using Carotid and Spinal Angiography for imaging
• Performing Diagnostic Angiographic Procedures

d. Interventions for Head and Neck Problems

• Preoperative Embolisation (Juvenile Angiofibroma, Intracranial Tumours)
• Embolisation of Facial AVMs
• Embolisation to manage Epistaxis
• Stellate Ganglion Blocks
• Radiofrequency Ablation to address Trigeminal Neuralgia

Infrastructure and Tools – Neuro Interventional Radiology at KIMSHEALTH

KIMSHEALTH’s Neuro Interventional Radiology Unit provides advanced tools and state-of-the-art facilities. Main features include:

• Advanced Biplane Neuro Cath Lab
• This suite focuses on neuro-interventions and uses detailed real-time imaging to ensure safe and accurate endovascular procedures.
• Paediatric and Adult Neurointervention Suite
• This space handles neurovascular issues for both children and adults addressing both inherited and developed conditions.
• State-of-the-art Imaging Technologies
• The lab uses advanced tools like CT, MRI, and Digital Subtraction Angiography to help diagnose problems and plan procedures.
• Next-generation Sequencing (NGS) Report Integration
• By adding genetic data for inherited or syndromic vascular issues, this feature supports better neurovascular planning.

KIMSHEALTH, Kollam provides cutting-edge neurological services through modern therapies and clinical trials designed by top specialists. Each year, our neurologists assist many adults and children, even those dealing with uncommon, severe, or complicated illnesses.

The Neurology Department at KIMSHEALTH, Kollam ranks among the largest and most thorough in the world. Specialists here identify and manage a wide range of nervous system issues. These include conditions like epilepsy, autoimmune neurology, aneurysms, movement disorders, dementia, strokes, brain and spinal cord tumours, multiple sclerosis, headaches, neuromuscular diseases, peripheral nerve problems, speech challenges, and neurological issues in young patients.

Neurologists at KIMSHEALTH, Kollam collaborate with radiologists who rely on cutting-edge imaging tools such as 3T, MRI, PET scans, magnetic resonance elastography, and molecular diagnostics.

At KIMSHEALTH, Kollam the Neurology department focuses on providing well-rounded and team-based neurological care. The team uses advanced methods to treat and rehabilitate both chronic and acute strokes. This ensures patients get immediate care along with tailored recovery plans. The hospital’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program excels in diagnosing epilepsy, managing it with medication, and offering surgery choices for tough-to-treat cases. Specialists here also handle critical and urgent neurology issues, like emergencies and in-depth neuro-monitoring. They pay special attention to neuroimmunological disorders, too, treating multiple sclerosis, autoimmune encephalitis, and similar immune-related diseases.

With top-notch diagnostics, specialised care units, and a mix of medical expertise, KIMSHEALTH, Kolam has become a trusted name in neurological treatments. The Neurologists collaborate with specialists from various fields to give patients thorough and focused care. Your care team includes surgeons for brain and nervous system issues, experts in brain imaging, tumour specialists, mental health doctors, sleep disorder therapists, molecular diagnostics experts, specialists for speech and eye conditions, pain therapists, and doctors in areas like rehabilitation, cardiology, or other related medical and surgical fields.

KIMSHEALTH, Kollam Expertise in Treatments

a. Stroke Treatment and Vascular Neurology

• Management of acute strokes through IV/IA thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy
• Secondary stroke prevention using endarterectomy
• Stenting of carotid arteries
• A full rehabilitation program for recovery from strokes

b. Epilepsy and Disorders with Seizures

• Programs for epilepsy and refractory epilepsy
• Clinic specialising in pediatric epilepsy
• EEG tests (traditional portable, video-based)
• Electrophysiology studies (Nerve Conduction Study, EMG, VEP, BAER, RNS in both standard and portable forms)

c. Disorders of Neuromuscular and Movement Functions

• Botox or Botulinum shots as treatment
• Treatment focuses on Parkinson’s disease
• Conditions linked to neuromuscular issues
• Problems with peripheral nerves

d. Neuroimmunology and Diseases Involving Demyelination

• Treating multiple sclerosis
• Disorders of neuroimmunology
• Diseases causing demyelination (like ADEM, GBS, NMOSD)
• Use of plasmapheresis

e. Conditions Linked to Neurodegeneration and Cognition

• Treating dementia
• Diseases related to neurodegeneration
• Study of neuropsychology

f. Infections and Neurological Issues in Tropical Regions

• Neurological infections
• Neurological conditions in tropical areas

g. Paediatric Neurological Issues and Developmental Challenges

• Neurology in children
• Disorders in neurogenetics and neurometabolism
• Conditions like cerebral palsy and autism

h. Headache and Balance Problems

• Managing headaches
• Diagnosing and treating vertigo

i. Sleep Medicine

• Disorders related to sleep
• Studying sleep in a specialised lab

j. Critical and Acute Neurological Care

• Neurology focused on critical and acute care

k. Research and Specialised Services

• The study of neuroepidemiology

Facilities and Equipment Included

Our department provides the following services:

• A thorough Stroke Unit and a Neuro ICU
• Equipped EEG lab with three EEG machines
• Portable EEG machines
• Video EEG recordings for both short and long durations
• Advanced Electrophysiology lab
• Two functional Sleep Labs
• Neuroimmunology laboratory services
• Plasmapheresis treatment

KIMSHEALTH, Kollam Neurosurgery Department provides cutting-edge procedures to save lives and address complex brain, spine, and nervous system issues in both adults and children.

Thinking about surgery on your brain, spine or nerves can be tough to handle. At KIMSHEALTH, Kollam our neurosurgery team understands these feelings and brings expertise in both surgical and non-surgical treatments. This group of trusted experts will listen to your concerns, review treatment choices, and guide you in deciding what comes next. Surgery might be one option, or it might not be. Either way, you can trust you’ll receive care you can depend on.

Why Choose the Neurosurgery Department at KIMSHEALTH, Kollam?

• Experienced team working together: Our team works closely with your other doctors to ensure your treatment stays safe and works best for you. If surgery becomes necessary, we follow up during your recovery and check that any aftercare, like physical or occupational therapy, supports you in living your best life.
• High-volume speciality: Our doctors treat thousands of people every year. This makes us one of the best choices to receive neurological care in Kerala.
• Less invasive treatments: Not all neurosurgeries are big or complex procedures. The neurosurgery team at KIMSHEALTH, Kollam uses advanced tools and knowledge to perform surgeries. These approaches allow faster recovery and a quicker return to normal life.

Treatments and Procedures

The KIMSHEALTH, Kollam Department of Neurosurgery offers treatments and procedures with some of the highest success rates.

a. Vascular Neurosurgery

• Performing Aneurysm Clipping & Coiling to treat ruptured aneurysms
• Managing AVM or Arteriovenous Malformations
• Microvascular decompression to address trigeminal neuralgia
• Carrying out cerebrospinal vascular surgeries

b. Brain Tumour Surgery

• Awake Craniotomy which involves patients during surgery
• Surgery to remove Meningiomas
• Surgical treatment of Gliomas
• Surgeons treat Acoustic Neuromas with the help of surgery

c. Spine Surgery

• Procedures for Disc issues
• Techniques to stabilise the Spine
• Operations to remove Spinal Tumours
• Spine surgeries using endoscopy
• Surgeries designed to minimise invasiveness

d. Trauma & Stroke Neurosurgery

• Consultants ready around the clock
• Stroke-related surgical procedures
• Removing hematomas
• Operations to treat cerebellar infarcts
• Decompressive craniotomy procedures
• Burr hole techniques to treat chronic subdural hematomas
• Skull reconstructions using computer guidance

e. Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Neurosurgery

• Small incision surgeries for the brain and spine
• Endoscopy-based skull base surgeries
• Neurosurgical procedures done with endoscopy

f. Functional Neurosurgery

• Surgeries aimed at epilepsy treatment

Facilities and Equipment at KIMSHEALTH, Kollam

• Neurosurgery services run 24 hours with consultants ready to handle any emergency.
• Neurosurgical ICU equipped with 6 ventilators and a team of 20 skilled neuro-specialised nurses.
• The unit focused on neuro-rehabilitation.
• CT and MRI services available at all times.
• PET scanning facilities.
• Neurosurgical operation theatre with tools like a microscope, endoscope and C Arm.
• Sub-speciality support available around the clock.